HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_2026-02-03 City Council Meeting Agenda
February 3, 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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Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember—Ward 1 Councilmember-Ward 2
Jessie Lopez Phil Bacerra
Councilmember-Ward 3 Councilmember-Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez David Penaloza
Councilmember-Ward 5 Mayor Pro Tem -Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Sonia R. Carvalho Alvaro Nunez Jennifer L. Hall
City Attorney City Manager 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
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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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Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in-person 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 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(a-)santa-ana.orq. 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/m/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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM —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 interpretaci6n al espanol en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretaci6n simultanea al espanol se ofrece por medio del use de audifonos y
la interpretaci6n consecutiva (espanol a ingles) tambien esta disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
a new link (the eyeball+) or download a pdf(the cloud symbol with the down arrow , ).
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza
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 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)
2. 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)
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2. Santa Ana Middle Management Association (SAMA)
3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4. Unrepresented Seasonal Employees
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:
Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case— Union Pacific
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against
Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the
Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government
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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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 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 January 20, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the
Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-
326(a), requires five affirmative votes).
7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. In-Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report
regarding the feasibility of deploying in-car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police
Department (SAPD).
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9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy
Services (Specification No. 25-143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a
three-year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through
February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one-year extensions for a total not to
exceed amount of$588,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services
(Specification No. 25-142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three-year
term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one-
year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of$375,000 (Agreement No. A-
2026-XXX).
11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content
(Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
12. Agreement for Payment In-Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621,
and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414-261-07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
attached Payment In-Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement
No. 2026-XXX).
13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software
(Specification No. 26-001) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to
exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30,
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2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified
City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center,
Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community
Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31,
2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy
specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other
large-scale emergencies (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First
Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non-
General Fund - SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol
drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not
to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2,
2029 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission
Bylaws.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
17. Second Reading and Adoption of an 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
First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of(7-0).
Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
amending Section 2-748 of Article VI I, of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) specifying the procurement and contracting procedure for vehicle and vehicle
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related equipment purchases.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public
Hearing item.
18. Appeal Application No. 2025-02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 1982-18-MOD-1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private
School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025-
02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval of a resolution to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. 1982-18-MOD-1 allowing the expansion of a private
school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108-073-13).
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025-02 AND
UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982-18-MOD-1 AS CONDITIONED
TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING
WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN
AVENUE (APN: 108-073-13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public
Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing
Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic
Center— Councilmember Vazquez
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.
Future Items
1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71
2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
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