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Special Successor Agency Meeting Agenda
January 20, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember —Ward 1
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember - Ward 3
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Alvaro Nunez
City Manager
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 2
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember - Ward 4
David Penaloza
Councilmember - Ward 6
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City's website — www.santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate -
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility -
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: -
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
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 M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City's document
archive system which is available for public review.
• SENDING E-MAIL OPTION — Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk's office at eComment@santa-ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City's document archive system which is available for public review.
• LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION — As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900-
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public
hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request
to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller's phone number or Zoom ID
and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are
encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be
provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to
speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
• IN -PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting in -person. 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.
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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 IN -PERSON 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 NON -AGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) — You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON 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 IN -PERSON
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 IN -PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS — You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON
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 (Spanish -to -English) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretacion al espanol en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretacion simultanea al espanol se ofrece por medio del use de audifonos y
la interpretacion consecutiva (espanol a ingles) tambien esta disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tern Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nunez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 1901 West Walnut, APN 007-332-08
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: THRIVE Santa Ana Inc.
Under Negotiation: Purchase Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
a. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30-
2025-01522368-CU-PA-WJC
b. Irma De La Cruz v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-
2023-01333642
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2022-01293127
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d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2023-01348299
e. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2023-01339537
f. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2024-01372127
g. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2022-01287702
h. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2023-01359457
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, Full -Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT)
2. Service Employees International Union, Part -Time Non -Civil Service Employees
Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)
3. Service Employees International Union, Part -Time Civil Service Employees Unit
(SEIU-PTCS)
4. Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider
Employee Organizations:
1. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
2. Santa Ana Middle Management Association (SAMA)
3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4. Unrepresented Seasonal Employees
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RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Valerie Amezcua
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Otoniel Gomez for
Acts of Bravery
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Francis Co for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the United States Postal
Workers in Santa Ana for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
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I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on May 22, 2025, July 24, 2025, August 28, 2025, and September 25,
2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth Commission on May 19, 2025, July 21, 2025,
August 18, 2025, and October 20, 2025; the Regular Meeting of Measure X Citizens
Oversight Committee on March 12, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025, July 10, 2025, August 14, 2025, September
11, 2025, October 9, 2025, November 12, 2025, and December 11, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Appoint Members to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Appoint the following individuals to the Santa Ana Workforce
Development Board: Kathy Jumper (replacing Darren Rutledge) for a partial four-year
term expiring May 31, 2028, Christine Martinez (replacing Maria Rosa Lopez) for a
partial four-year term expiring May 31, 2028, and Dr. Lorraine Perez for a partial four-
year term expiring May 31, 2026.
8. Authorize Staff to Prepare Documents for Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize and direct staff to prepare all required documents
necessary to proceed with notification of proposed water and sewer rate adjustments
in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements, including, but not limited to, the
following:
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a) Prepare and mail proposed rate adjustment notices to all Santa Ana property
owners in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements;
b) Schedule a public hearing at a future City Council meeting, on or after March 17,
2026;
c) Prepare all other documents required to proceed with water and sewer rate
adjustments.
9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file this informational report.
10. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports,
and Measure X Agreed -Upon -Procedures Report
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the following audited and separately issued reports for the Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2025:
1. The Auditor's unmodified "clean" opinion letter for the fiscal year 2024-25 Audited
Financial Statements included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
2. Government Auditing Standards (GAS) Letter
3. Governance Letter
4. Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Audited Financial Statements
5. The Auditor's report on the Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit)
6. The Auditor's report on compliance with the Statement of Investment Policy
7. Measure X Agreed -Upon -Procedures Report
11. Purchase Order Contracts to Bilan J Investment, Bright Event Rentals, and Cosmos
Event Rentals for Event Equipment Rental Services (Specification No. 25-123)
(General Fund & Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for event equipment rental services on an as -needed basis, in a total
aggregate amount not to exceed $145,000 for a one-year term beginning January 20,
2026 through January 19, 2027, with provisions for four one-year renewal options for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $725,000 over a five-year period.
Vendor
Location
Bilan J Investment
Tukwila, WA
Bright Event Rentals
Los Angeles, CA
Cosmos Event Rentals
Anaheim, CA
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12. Purchase Order Contracts to Dooley Enterprises, Inc., Miwall Corporation, and San
Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc. for Ammunition (Specification No. 25-117) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to vendors
listed below for ammunition on an as -needed basis in a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $825,000, for an initial one-year term expiring January 19, 2027, with
provisions for four, one-year renewal options.
Vendor Location
Dooley Enterprises, Inc. Anaheim, CA
Miwall Corporation Grass Valley, CA
San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc. San Diego, CA
13. Appropriation Adjustment Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (Non -General Fund - UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing
$1,655,974 in grant revenue from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding
program revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
14. Agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for Automated Parking Citation and
Processing Services (Specification No. 25-114) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Turbo Data Systems, Inc. to provide automated parking citation and processing
services in an amount not to exceed $2,657,098, for a term beginning February 15,
2026 and expiring February 14, 2029, with provisions for two, one-year extensions
(Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
15. Agreement with Utility Response Training Associates, LLC to Provide Training
Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2024 - FY2028
(Specification No. 25-118A) (Non -General Fund - UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC to provide on -going training deliverables to
the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as -needed basis in an aggregate amount
not to exceed $99,500, for the period of January 20, 2026 through January 19, 2029
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with two, one-year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
16. Agreement with DTSA Services for Downtown Santa Ana Clean & Safe Program
(Specification No. 25-097) (Parking Enterprise Funds)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Romo Enterprises Inc. DBA DTSA Services for the Downtown Santa Ana Clean &
Safe Program in an amount not -to -exceed $1,110,764 for a term beginning March 1,
2026 and expiring February 28, 2027, with provisions for two, one-year extensions for
a total agreement amount not -to -exceed $3,501,682 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
17. Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International
Union Local 721
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 721 ("SEIU")
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and authorize non -substantive changes which
may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
18. Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Volume Licensing and Maintenance for
Microsoft Software and Products (Specification No. 26-005) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Insight Public Sector, Inc. to provide volume licensing and maintenance for Microsoft
software and products in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000, for a term beginning
February 1, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2029. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
19. Historic Property Preservation Agreement for the Property Located at 1218 N. French
Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreement with the below -referenced property owner for the
identified structure (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX) [Includes determination that the
proposed project is exempt from further review in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption/Environmental Review No. 2025-
95 will be filed for the project].
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Table 1: Mills Act Agreement Approved by the Historic Resources
Commission (HRC)
Property Historic Property
Owner Preservation Agreement
No.
Anna Lozano �2025-11
Address/House Vote by HRC
1218 N. French 6:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Street Almendral and Rincon
absent)
20. Relocation and Quitclaim of Easements within 3100 West Lake Center Drive for the
South Coast Technology Center Project (Applicant: C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, a
California General Partnership)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute quitclaim deeds
relinquishing the City's interest in the existing easements at 3100 West Lake Center
Drive.
21. Award of a Construction Contract to Cali State Paving, Inc., for the Construction of the
Alley Improvements Project (Project No. 26-6910) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $765,625, which includes $612,500 for the construction
contract, $91,875 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $61,250 for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to Cali State Paving, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $612,500, subject to change
orders, for the construction of the Alley Improvements Program Project (Project No.
26-6910), for a term beginning January 20, 2026 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. ER-2025-8 will be filed for Project No. 26-6910.
22. Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.
to Construct the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-
6053) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $842,630 in construction funds
for the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6053).
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2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$842,630, which includes $674,104 for the construction contract, $101,115 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $67,411 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$674,104, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 74 Fuel
Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6053), for a term beginning January 20,
2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2025-116 will be filed for Project No. 24-6053.
23. Award of a Construction Contract to Golden Gate Steel, Inc., to Construct the Portola
Splash Pad Project (Project No. 25-2401) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $2,467,500 in construction
funds for the Portola Splash Pad Project (Project No. 25-2401).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$2,467,500, which includes $1,974,000 for the construction contract, $296,100 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $197,400 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Golden Gate Steel, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,974,000, subject to
change orders, for construction of the Portola Splash Pad Project (Project No. 25-
2401), for a term beginning January 20, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2025-118 will be filed for Project No. 25-2401.
24. First Amendment to the Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to Install
Additional LED Lighting at Centennial Park Playground (Project No. 26-6007)
(General Fund & Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $186,978 in construction funds
for the Centennial Park Lighting Project (Project No. 26-6007).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to add playground LED sports lighting at Centennial
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Park, in an additional amount of $208,585, which includes $189,622 for construction
and $18,963 for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a total revised estimated
project delivery cost of $1,516,978 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
25. Agreement with 1 st Choice Pool & Spa Solutions for Pools, Outdoor Fountains, and
Splash Pads Maintenance and Repair Services (Specification No. 25-120) (General
Fund & Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
1 st Choice Pool & Spa Solutions to provide pools, fountains, and splash pads
maintenance and repair services in an amount not -to -exceed $553,930, for a term
beginning February 1, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2027, with provisions for four,
one-year extensions for a total agreement amount not -to -exceed $2,009,618
(Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. Selection of Mayor Pro Tern for 2026 Pursuant to Santa Ana City Charter Section 405
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect one Councilmember to serve as Mayor
Pro Tern for calendar year 2026.
27. Nominate and Appoint an Alternate Representative to the Southern California
Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint an alternate for purposes of the
Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business
Meeting.
28. Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code As To Section 2-
748 Specifying the Procurement and Contracting Procedure for Vehicle and Vehicle
Related Equipment Purchases
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2-748 of Article VII, of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) specifying
the procurement and contracting procedure for vehicle and vehicle related equipment
purchases.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2-748 SPECIFYING THE PROCUREMENT
AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE RELATED
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing item.
29. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3088 Adopting the Updated
California and International Building and Fire Codes with Local Conditions
Amendments
First reading December 2, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0.
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on December 19 and December 26, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Orange County Fire Authority
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provision of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Conduct a public hearing and approve second reading and adoption of ordinance
amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code adopting the State
Building Regulations, including the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code,
and certain modifications and changes with respect to local climatic, geographical
and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana to the California Building,
Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing,
Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3088 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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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.
In Memory Of
Renee Nicole Good
Jesus Alejandro Valdez
Keith Porter
Future Items
1. Agreement for Public Works Assets Management Software
2. Construction Contract for Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 13, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members
Vice Chair
Chair
City Manager
City Attorney
Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Valerie Amezcua
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 though 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 2024-25 — Low and Moderate Income
Housing Asset Fund
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
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**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special
Successor Agency meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 13, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes.
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SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Agency Members
Vice Chair
Chair
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Ili my=- aaIM,
Benjamin Vazquez
Valerie Amezcua
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items
on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period of July 1, 2026
through June 30, 2027
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 pursuant to
Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health & Safety Code.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 26-27 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO
JUNE 30, 2027 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(o),
AND PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE ("DISSOLUTION ACT")
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 13, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes.
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