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Meeting Agenda
July 1, 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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members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
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PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
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comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
Unit (SEIU)
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 Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
2.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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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the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on
Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
archive system which is available for public review.
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Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
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when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public
hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request
to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID
and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are
encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be
provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to
speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
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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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
Unit (SEIU)
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 Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
2.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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
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closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
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for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
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comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
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wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
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La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
Unit (SEIU)
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 Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
2.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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 be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
Unit (SEIU)
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 Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
2.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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) for
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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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
Unit (SEIU)
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 Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
2.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
Unit (SEIU)
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 Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
2.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
2.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
administer the Oath of Office.
8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
8736 & 8737)
Vendor Location
Diamond Environmental Services
LP San Marcos, CA
United Site Services of California,
Inc Anaheim, CA
9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
Improvements (Project No. 256707).
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
6038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Business Complex Agreement Amendment
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System forjanitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 256038) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to providefueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a termbeginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water QualitySampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of SanBernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amountnot to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Groupfor OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procuredagreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncallmaterial testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendmentwith the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the IrvineBusiness Complex Agreement AmendmentDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the MasterPlan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
6427).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System forjanitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 256038) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to providefueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a termbeginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water QualitySampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of SanBernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amountnot to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Groupfor OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procuredagreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncallmaterial testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendmentwith the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the IrvineBusiness Complex Agreement AmendmentDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the MasterPlan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County TransportationAuthority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitationfrom Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency forunanticipated or unforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue toMemory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue TransitSignal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for theconstruction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject tochange orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager toexecute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
Services
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
666.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System forjanitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 256038) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to providefueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a termbeginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water QualitySampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of SanBernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amountnot to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Groupfor OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procuredagreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncallmaterial testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendmentwith the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the IrvineBusiness Complex Agreement AmendmentDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the MasterPlan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County TransportationAuthority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitationfrom Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency forunanticipated or unforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue toMemory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue TransitSignal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for theconstruction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject tochange orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager toexecute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for theconstruction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP asPolice Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight DirectorServicesDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse ofOppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police OversightDirector and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide PoliceOversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2666.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TOASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING APROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACKMORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, toprovide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, fora term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Inclusion Act
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
populations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
City policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 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
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System forjanitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 256038) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to providefueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a termbeginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water QualitySampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of SanBernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amountnot to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Groupfor OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procuredagreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncallmaterial testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendmentwith the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the IrvineBusiness Complex Agreement AmendmentDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the MasterPlan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County TransportationAuthority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitationfrom Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency forunanticipated or unforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue toMemory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue TransitSignal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for theconstruction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject tochange orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager toexecute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for theconstruction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP asPolice Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight DirectorServicesDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse ofOppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police OversightDirector and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide PoliceOversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2666.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TOASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING APROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACKMORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, toprovide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, fora term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)Inclusion ActDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the MiddleEastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and localagencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENApopulations.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTHAFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE)Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information ActRequest to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining toimmigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration EnforcementDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal electedrepresentatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcementpersonnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, andreaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its SanctuaryCity policies.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERALELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OFIMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TOREMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNELFROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTEDBY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
Renew 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System forjanitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 256038) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to providefueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a termbeginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water QualitySampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of SanBernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amountnot to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Groupfor OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procuredagreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncallmaterial testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendmentwith the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the IrvineBusiness Complex Agreement AmendmentDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the MasterPlan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County TransportationAuthority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitationfrom Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency forunanticipated or unforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue toMemory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue TransitSignal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for theconstruction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject tochange orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager toexecute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for theconstruction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP asPolice Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight DirectorServicesDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse ofOppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police OversightDirector and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide PoliceOversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2666.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TOASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING APROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACKMORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, toprovide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, fora term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)Inclusion ActDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the MiddleEastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and localagencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENApopulations.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTHAFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE)Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information ActRequest to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining toimmigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration EnforcementDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal electedrepresentatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcementpersonnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, andreaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its SanctuaryCity policies.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERALELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OFIMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TOREMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNELFROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTEDBY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted byFederal Immigration Enforcement ActionsDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an EmergencyAssistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by upto $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code PoliceOversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and ImproveOperational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement AccountabilityDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IVto Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to alignwith state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and bestpractices in law enforcement accountability.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPALCODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings toRenew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protestsregarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa AnaTourism Marketing District.2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing anddetermine whether they constitute a majority protest.3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt aresolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTESTPROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (SATMD)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System forjanitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 256038) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to providefueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a termbeginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water QualitySampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of SanBernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amountnot to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Groupfor OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procuredagreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncallmaterial testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendmentwith the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the IrvineBusiness Complex Agreement AmendmentDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the MasterPlan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County TransportationAuthority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitationfrom Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency forunanticipated or unforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue toMemory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue TransitSignal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for theconstruction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject tochange orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager toexecute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for theconstruction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP asPolice Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight DirectorServicesDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse ofOppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police OversightDirector and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide PoliceOversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2666.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TOASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING APROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACKMORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, toprovide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, fora term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)Inclusion ActDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the MiddleEastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and localagencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENApopulations.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTHAFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE)Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information ActRequest to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining toimmigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration EnforcementDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal electedrepresentatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcementpersonnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, andreaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its SanctuaryCity policies.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERALELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OFIMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TOREMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNELFROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTEDBY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted byFederal Immigration Enforcement ActionsDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an EmergencyAssistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by upto $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code PoliceOversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and ImproveOperational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement AccountabilityDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IVto Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to alignwith state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and bestpractices in law enforcement accountability.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPALCODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings toRenew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protestsregarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa AnaTourism Marketing District.2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing anddetermine whether they constitute a majority protest.3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt aresolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTESTPROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETINGDISTRICT (SATMD)COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back aResolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers ofthe California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney toDirect Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement OfficersOperating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or BadgeNumber) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactionsand Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember LopezCITY MANAGER COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTSAB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time formembers of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board orcommission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authoritymeeting.Future Items1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation ServicesPOSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaJuly 1, 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, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different 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. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime EmployeesUnit (SEIU)RECONVENE – 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 Rev. Jennifer GutierrezADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing OrangeCounty Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding 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: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 2.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for aPartial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental andTransportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer theOath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representativeto the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1representative and administer the Oath of Office.5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term ExpiringDecember 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and CultureCommission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as theWard 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServices Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, andCommunity Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older andadminister the Oath of Office.8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Servicesof California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment toincrease the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendorslisted below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for anew total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.8736 & 8737)Vendor LocationDiamond Environmental ServicesLP San Marcos, CAUnited Site Services of California,Inc Anaheim, CA9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds forEligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Convertedinto Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington AvenueDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity ofOrange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligiblehomebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted intoaffordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, SantaAna, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for aNew Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce ReadinessPreparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana YouthDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with WorkingWardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for KidsOrange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a FirstAmendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APCDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement withGraves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a totalamount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute anAgreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginningJuly 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, ina total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to executea First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingSoftware Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training servicesfor a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with theexact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchaseorder issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain thefull 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodatepotential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 overthe 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County forthe Senior Meals Program (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCommunity SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the SeniorMeals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Mealsand Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a totalnot to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026(Agreement No. 2025XXX).14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Useof the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago ParkDepartment(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities UseAgreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 andDecember 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower StreetImprovements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 221342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccount (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into theResidential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditureaccount (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower StreetImprovements (Project No. 256707).3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 fora new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System forjanitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 256038) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to providefueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a termbeginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water QualitySampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of SanBernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amountnot to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Groupfor OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procuredagreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncallmaterial testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendmentwith the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the IrvineBusiness Complex Agreement AmendmentDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the MasterPlan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County TransportationAuthority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitationfrom Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol StreetRehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency forunanticipated or unforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue toMemory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue TransitSignal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for theconstruction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsiblebidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject tochange orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager toexecute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimatedconstruction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for theconstruction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street PreventativeMaintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contract.3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP asPolice Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight DirectorServicesDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse ofOppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police OversightDirector and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide PoliceOversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2666.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TOASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING APROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACKMORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, toprovide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, fora term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)Inclusion ActDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the MiddleEastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and localagencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENApopulations.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTHAFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE)Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information ActRequest to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining toimmigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration EnforcementDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal electedrepresentatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcementpersonnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, andreaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its SanctuaryCity policies.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERALELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OFIMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TOREMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNELFROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTEDBY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted byFederal Immigration Enforcement ActionsDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an EmergencyAssistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by upto $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code PoliceOversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and ImproveOperational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement AccountabilityDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IVto Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to alignwith state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and bestpractices in law enforcement accountability.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPALCODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings toRenew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protestsregarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa AnaTourism Marketing District.2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing anddetermine whether they constitute a majority protest.3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt aresolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTESTPROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETINGDISTRICT (SATMD)COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back aResolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers ofthe California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney toDirect Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement OfficersOperating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or BadgeNumber) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactionsand Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember LopezCITY MANAGER COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTSAB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time formembers of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board orcommission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authoritymeeting.Future Items1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation ServicesPOSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda wasposted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. InternetAccess to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available priorto meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.HOUSING AUTHORITYCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanVice Chair Benjamin VazquezChairValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoRecording Secretary Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items onthe Housing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.1.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 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
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