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June 3, 2025
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
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)
(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight
Director
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
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and
Alexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association
declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj 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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on
October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting
of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the
Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular
Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and
the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April
10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
(SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the
SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,
Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.
8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
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wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)
(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight
Director
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
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and
Alexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association
declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj 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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on
October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting
of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the
Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular
Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and
the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April
10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
(SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the
SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,
Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.
8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)
(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight
Director
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
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and
Alexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association
declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj 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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on
October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting
of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the
Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular
Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and
the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April
10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
(SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the
SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,
Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.
8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. 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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)
(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight
Director
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
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and
Alexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association
declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj 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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on
October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting
of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the
Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular
Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and
the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April
10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
(SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the
SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,
Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.
8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. 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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)
(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight
Director
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
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and
Alexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association
declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj 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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on
October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting
of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the
Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular
Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and
the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April
10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
(SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the
SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,
Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.
8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. 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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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight
Director
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
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and
Alexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association
declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj 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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on
October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting
of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the
Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular
Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and
the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April
10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
(SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the
SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,
Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.
8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. 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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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on
October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting
of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the
Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular
Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and
the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April
10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
(SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the
SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,
Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.
8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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. 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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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from
Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General
Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter
Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at
the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the
Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to
the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the
Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through
June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing 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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding UpdateDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies fromVarious City Funds (General Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the GeneralFund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third QuarterBudget Update.2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmativevotes)11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System atthe Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)Department(s): LibraryRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withSiemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program asecurity camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of theArchery Range at Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility UseAgreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable tothe City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of theSantiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 throughJune 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information ManagementSystems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneralFund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system
software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025
XXX).
14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking
enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855
covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator
Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an
amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring
June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of
Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &
NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management
Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an
amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing 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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding UpdateDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies fromVarious City Funds (General Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the GeneralFund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third QuarterBudget Update.2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmativevotes)11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System atthe Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)Department(s): LibraryRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withSiemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program asecurity camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of theArchery Range at Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility UseAgreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable tothe City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of theSantiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 throughJune 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information ManagementSystems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdvanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management systemsoftware maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, includingtwo optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025XXX).14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to ContinueProviding Parking Enforcement ServicesDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parkingenforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech ElevatorServices for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBAAmtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in anamount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right ofWay Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West ManagementServices, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in anamount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit SignalPriority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed
$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with
provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;
Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026
Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.
19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential
Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which
Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at
125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold
criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year
term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached for
sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate
income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing 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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding UpdateDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies fromVarious City Funds (General Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the GeneralFund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third QuarterBudget Update.2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmativevotes)11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System atthe Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)Department(s): LibraryRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withSiemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program asecurity camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of theArchery Range at Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility UseAgreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable tothe City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of theSantiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 throughJune 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information ManagementSystems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdvanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management systemsoftware maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, includingtwo optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025XXX).14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to ContinueProviding Parking Enforcement ServicesDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parkingenforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech ElevatorServices for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBAAmtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in anamount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right ofWay Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West ManagementServices, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in anamount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit SignalPriority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implementthe McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, withprovisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026Investment Policy.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OFINVESTMENT POLICY 202520262. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a ResidentialDevelopment Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, WhichIncludes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at125 and 205 South Harbor BoulevardDepartment(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202502; andRESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOMEDEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTHHARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review underSection 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the thresholdcriteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55yearterm, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached forsale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderateincome households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding EligibilityDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s
Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),
concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program
per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility
requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M
(M2) PROGRAM
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local
Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of
Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political
Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding
Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:
ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing 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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding UpdateDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies fromVarious City Funds (General Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the GeneralFund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third QuarterBudget Update.2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmativevotes)11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System atthe Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)Department(s): LibraryRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withSiemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program asecurity camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of theArchery Range at Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility UseAgreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable tothe City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of theSantiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 throughJune 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information ManagementSystems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdvanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management systemsoftware maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, includingtwo optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025XXX).14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to ContinueProviding Parking Enforcement ServicesDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parkingenforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech ElevatorServices for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBAAmtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in anamount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right ofWay Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West ManagementServices, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in anamount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit SignalPriority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implementthe McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, withprovisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026Investment Policy.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OFINVESTMENT POLICY 202520262. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a ResidentialDevelopment Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, WhichIncludes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at125 and 205 South Harbor BoulevardDepartment(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202502; andRESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOMEDEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTHHARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review underSection 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the thresholdcriteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55yearterm, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached forsale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderateincome households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding EligibilityDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’sMobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee programper Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibilityrequirements.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THEMOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M(M2) PROGRAM21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 LocalStreets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and RehabilitationAccount funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the CaliforniaTransportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 CapitalImprovement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and AccountabilityAct funding.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BYFISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR ANDACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 201722.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure ofCertain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal CodeRequiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair PoliticalPractices Commission Enforcement Actions First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved byvote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance addingArticle XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of theSanta Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission andCalifornia Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions: ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OFCERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTIONCOMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSIONENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,
Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of
Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships
grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$377,330.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit
Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit
Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and
Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove
the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties
Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing 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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding UpdateDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies fromVarious City Funds (General Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the GeneralFund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third QuarterBudget Update.2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmativevotes)11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System atthe Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)Department(s): LibraryRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withSiemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program asecurity camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of theArchery Range at Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility UseAgreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable tothe City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of theSantiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 throughJune 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information ManagementSystems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdvanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management systemsoftware maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, includingtwo optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025XXX).14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to ContinueProviding Parking Enforcement ServicesDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parkingenforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech ElevatorServices for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBAAmtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in anamount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right ofWay Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West ManagementServices, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in anamount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit SignalPriority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implementthe McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, withprovisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026Investment Policy.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OFINVESTMENT POLICY 202520262. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a ResidentialDevelopment Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, WhichIncludes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at125 and 205 South Harbor BoulevardDepartment(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202502; andRESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOMEDEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTHHARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review underSection 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the thresholdcriteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55yearterm, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached forsale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderateincome households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding EligibilityDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’sMobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee programper Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibilityrequirements.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THEMOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M(M2) PROGRAM21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 LocalStreets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and RehabilitationAccount funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the CaliforniaTransportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 CapitalImprovement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and AccountabilityAct funding.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BYFISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR ANDACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 201722.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure ofCertain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal CodeRequiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair PoliticalPractices Commission Enforcement Actions First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved byvote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance addingArticle XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of theSanta Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission andCalifornia Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions: ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OFCERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTIONCOMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSIONENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHERENTITLEMENTS FOR USE**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and EmergencySolutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment ofFair Housing.Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYearConsolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to theU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development BlockGrant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnershipsgrant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of$377,330.3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/ormemorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit publicservice providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for aterm beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the TransitZoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and AmendmentApplication (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The TransitZoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, andOperating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Removethe Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain PropertiesWithin the SD84 District BoundaryLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on sameday; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was
posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,
2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public
Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in
exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an
addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402
amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the
zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing
revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an
amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain
permitted and nonconforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF
ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING
THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)
suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as
designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024
03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY
REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
POSTING STATEMENT: On May 27, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing 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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding UpdateDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies fromVarious City Funds (General Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the GeneralFund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third QuarterBudget Update.2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmativevotes)11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System atthe Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)Department(s): LibraryRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withSiemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program asecurity camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of theArchery Range at Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility UseAgreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable tothe City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of theSantiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 throughJune 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information ManagementSystems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdvanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management systemsoftware maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, includingtwo optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025XXX).14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to ContinueProviding Parking Enforcement ServicesDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parkingenforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech ElevatorServices for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBAAmtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in anamount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right ofWay Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West ManagementServices, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in anamount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit SignalPriority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implementthe McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, withprovisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026Investment Policy.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OFINVESTMENT POLICY 202520262. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a ResidentialDevelopment Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, WhichIncludes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at125 and 205 South Harbor BoulevardDepartment(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202502; andRESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOMEDEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTHHARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review underSection 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the thresholdcriteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55yearterm, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached forsale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderateincome households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding EligibilityDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’sMobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee programper Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibilityrequirements.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THEMOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M(M2) PROGRAM21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 LocalStreets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and RehabilitationAccount funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the CaliforniaTransportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 CapitalImprovement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and AccountabilityAct funding.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BYFISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR ANDACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 201722.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure ofCertain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal CodeRequiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair PoliticalPractices Commission Enforcement Actions First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved byvote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance addingArticle XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of theSanta Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission andCalifornia Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions: ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OFCERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTIONCOMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSIONENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHERENTITLEMENTS FOR USE**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and EmergencySolutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment ofFair Housing.Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYearConsolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to theU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development BlockGrant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnershipsgrant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of$377,330.3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/ormemorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit publicservice providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for aterm beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the TransitZoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and AmendmentApplication (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The TransitZoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, andOperating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Removethe Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain PropertiesWithin the SD84 District BoundaryLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on sameday; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice wasposted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to PublicResources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning CodeEnvironmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based onindependent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, inexercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with anaddendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of theproposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, anaddendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLICRESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THETRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATECLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, SpecificDevelopment No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana MunicipalCode including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in thezoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishingrevised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of anamortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certainpermitted and nonconforming uses.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OFARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THEREGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONINGCODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYINGTHE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISEDNONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF ANAMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONALSTANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary asdesignated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202403 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BYREMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY
25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s
Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous
Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual
Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on
July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT
CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 202526.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526
5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526
through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s
Pension Debt Strategy.
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. FY2526 Budget Adoption
2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
POSTING STATEMENT: On May 27, 2025, 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
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City Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe 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 writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing 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 yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City ManagerUnrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent OversightDirectorRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati AlvaradoADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen andAlexander Nagdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Associationdeclaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission onOctober 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meetingof the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of theWorkforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the RegularMeetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, andthe Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District(SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of theSATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994,Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.8.Federal Funding UpdateDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies fromVarious City Funds (General Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the GeneralFund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.10.Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third QuarterBudget Update.2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmativevotes)11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System atthe Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)Department(s): LibraryRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withSiemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program asecurity camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of theArchery Range at Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility UseAgreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable tothe City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of theSantiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 throughJune 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information ManagementSystems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdvanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management systemsoftware maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, includingtwo optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025XXX).14.First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to ContinueProviding Parking Enforcement ServicesDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parkingenforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed$2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech ElevatorServices for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBAAmtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in anamount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right ofWay Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund &NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West ManagementServices, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in anamount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit SignalPriority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implementthe McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed$1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, withprovisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026;Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026Investment Policy.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OFINVESTMENT POLICY 202520262. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.19.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a ResidentialDevelopment Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, WhichIncludes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at125 and 205 South Harbor BoulevardDepartment(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202502; andRESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOMEDEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTHHARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review underSection 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the thresholdcriteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55yearterm, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached forsale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderateincome households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding EligibilityDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’sMobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH),concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee programper Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibilityrequirements.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THEMOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M(M2) PROGRAM21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 LocalStreets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and RehabilitationAccount funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the CaliforniaTransportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 CapitalImprovement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and AccountabilityAct funding.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BYFISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR ANDACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 201722.Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure ofCertain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal CodeRequiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair PoliticalPractices Commission Enforcement Actions First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved byvote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance addingArticle XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of theSanta Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission andCalifornia Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions: ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OFCERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTIONCOMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSIONENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHERENTITLEMENTS FOR USE**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.23.Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan,Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and EmergencySolutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment ofFair Housing.Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYearConsolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to theU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development BlockGrant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnershipsgrant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of$377,330.3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/ormemorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit publicservice providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for aterm beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.24.Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the TransitZoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and AmendmentApplication (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The TransitZoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, andOperating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Removethe Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain PropertiesWithin the SD84 District BoundaryLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on sameday; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice wasposted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6,2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to PublicResources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning CodeEnvironmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based onindependent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, inexercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with anaddendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of theproposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, anaddendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLICRESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THETRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATECLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, SpecificDevelopment No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana MunicipalCode including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in thezoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishingrevised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of anamortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certainpermitted and nonconforming uses.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OFARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THEREGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONINGCODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYINGTHE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISEDNONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF ANAMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONALSTANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial)suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary asdesignated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202403 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BYREMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICTBOUNDARY25.Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget,Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification andCompensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’sClassification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of MiscellaneousFees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s AnnualUpdate to Comply with AB2561Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of anOrdinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins onJuly 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCEOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIESTO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITYFOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 20252. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification andcompensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification andCompensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECTCERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATIONPLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees forFiscal Year 202526.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OFMISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025265. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)for Measure M2 eligibility.6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’sPension Debt Strategy.
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2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing
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