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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 - Minutes from Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026 DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California January 20, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 P.M. REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 P.M. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: MayorAmezcua called the Closed Session meeting to orderat 4:12 P.M. 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 CITY COUNCIL 1 JANUARY 20, 2026 ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Lopez, Phan, and Penaloza (arrived at 4:14 P.M.), Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmember Hernandez joined during Closed Session. ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS.— Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: fifteen (15) closed session comments. The following speakers addressed City Council in-person: 1. Luis Sarmiento spoke regarding Closed Session Item No. 1 and asked Council for their support. 2. Ricardo Muniz spoke regarding Closed Session Item No. 1 regarding the community engagement component of Thrive. 3. Cynthia Perez spoke regarding Closed Session Item No. 1, community assistance, and in favor of the item. 4. Patricia Vazquez (translation: Spanish) spoke in favor of Closed Session Item No. 1. The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: 5. Ana Charco spoke in favor of Closed Session Item No. 1. RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. MINUTES: MayorAmezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:31 P.M. 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: CITY COUNCIL 2 JANUARY 20, 2026 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 MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Closed Session Item No. 1 as the party is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker. She left the Closed Session room at 4:31 P.M. and returned at 4:35 P.M., having confirmed that she did not have a conflict. 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-C U-PA-WJ C 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 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) CITY COUNCIL 3 JANUARY 20, 2026 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 RECONVENE—City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:28 P.M. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers 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 MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Daniel Diaz WORDS OF INSPIRATION Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: None CITY COUNCIL 4 JANUARY 20, 2026 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Otoniel Gomez for Acts of Bravery MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a certificate of recognition to Otoniel Gomez for acts of bravery. 2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Francis Co for Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Francis Co for outstanding contribution to the community. 3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the United States Postal Workers in Santa Ana for Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza presented a certificate of recognition 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. MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported for Closed Session Item No. 2B, Irma De La Cruz v City of Santa Ana, the City Council voted 6-0-1 (Councilmember Hernandez absent) to settle the case for$135,000, and for Item No. 2G, Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, the City Council voted 6-1 (Councilmember Hernandez voted "no') to appeal the verdict of the case. PUBLIC COMMENTS.—Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (31) Agenda Item No. 16 and (12) non-agenda comments. The following speakers addressed City Council in-person: 1. Patricia Huerta introduced Cory Vigil and spoke regarding veteran services within the community. 2. Bruce Senator spoke regarding the submittal of his initiative, functional auditing within the City, and requested support for immigrant communities. 3. Roberto Herrera stated the City has stripped the Parks and Recreation logo from use, spoke regarding the loss of$7 million dollars, and requested the City Manager explain at the next Commission meeting the loss of monies. CITY COUNCIL 5 JANUARY 20, 2026 4. Daniel Shimell spoke regarding the death of Renee Good and requested Council set a policy on how to respond to unlaw enforcement actions by ICE and other federal agencies. 5. Victor Payan spoke regarding the United Artists of Santa Ana (UASA) proposal to the California Arts Council Cultural Districts program for the historic Main Street submission for designation as a State cultural district. 6. Ruben Salazar spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 16. 7. Dale Helvig spoke regarding the City's sponsorship policy. The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: 8. Sandra Pocha Pena Sarmiento spoke regarding the proposal for historic Main Street as a State Cultural District. CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES:At 7:19 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez announced a "No"vote on Agenda Item No. 13. Councilmember Penaloza announced a "No"vote on Agenda Item No. 8. Councilmember Bacerra announced a "No"vote on Agenda Item No. 8. Mayor Amezcua pulled Item No. 16 for separate discussion and consideration and announced a "No"vote on Agenda Item No. 8. Councilmember Hernandez announced a "No"vote on Agenda Item Nos. 13 and 15. CITY COUNCIL 6 JANUARY 20, 2026 MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 25 with the exception of Agenda Item No. 16 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7- 0 - Pass 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 CITY COUNCIL 7 JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL 7 JANUARY 20, 2026 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: 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. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 8 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQ U EZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 4— 3 — Pass 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: CITY COUNCIL 8 JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL 8 JANUARY 20, 2026 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 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 CITY COUNCIL 9 JANUARY 20, 2026 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) MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 13 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQ U EZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 5 —2 — Pass 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-2026-001). 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 with two, one-year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2026-002). CITY COUNCIL 10 JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL 10 JANUARY 20, 2026 MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 15 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 6— 1 — Pass 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-2026-003). MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua thanked Romo Enterprises for their services and spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Hernandez echoed Mayor Amezcua's comments and requested clarification on the contract and long-term success for the program. City Manager Alvaro Nunez explained the contract and expressed revenue is rising each year within DTSA. Councilmember Bacerra thanked Romo Enterprises for their efforts and spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Lopez thanked those who work in DTSA and spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Penaloza thanked Romo Enterprises, expressed support for the item, and clarified parking rates contribute to the Clean and Safe Program services. CITY COUNCIL 11 JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL 11 JANUARY 20, 2026 The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7— 0 — Pass 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- 004). 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- 2026-005) 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-2026-006) [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]. CITY COUNCIL 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 Table 1: Mills Act Agreement Approved by the Historic Resources Commission HRC Property Historic Property Owner Preservation Agreement Address/House Vote by HRC No. Anna 1218 N. French 6:0:0:2 (Commissioners Lozano 2025-11 Street Imendral 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. CITY COUNCIL 13 JANUARY 20, 2026 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). 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. CITY COUNCIL 14 JANUARY 20, 2026 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 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- 007). 25.Agreement with 1st 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 1st 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-2026-008). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR MINUTES:At 7:28 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered. 26.Selection of Mayor Pro Tern for 2026 Pursuant to Santa Ana City Charter Section 405 Department(s): City Clerk's Office CITY COUNCIL 15 JANUARY 20, 2026 Recommended Action: Nominate and elect one Councilmember to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for calendar year 2026. MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra thanked Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez for his services and nominated Councilmember Penaloza for Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez nominated Councilmember Hernandez for Mayor Pro Tem. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to appoint Councilmember Penaloza as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 4— 3 — Pass MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez moved to appoint Councilmember Hernandez as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion failed, 3-4, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 3—4 — Fail 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. CITY COUNCIL 16 JANUARY 20, 2026 MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to appoint Councilmember Lopez as Alternate Representative to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting, seconded by Councilmember Lopez. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7— 0 — Pass 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. 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 MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 28, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7— 0 — Pass CITY COUNCIL 17 JANUARY 20, 2026 **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES:At 7:33 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered. 29.Public Hearing - 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 MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were no email comments received and there were no speakers. Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M. CITY COUNCIL 18 JANUARY 20, 2026 MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 29, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7— 0— Pass **END OF PUBLIC HEARING** RECESS MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting to address the Housing Authority and Successor Agency agendas at 7:36 P.M. RECONVENE MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council at 7:38 P.M. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez announced a Special City Council Meeting on January 23, 2026 for goal setting, and asked the community to look out for new openings and additions within the City. 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. MINUTES: Councilmember Phan wished everyone a Happy New Year, and expressed gratitude to the City Manager, Director of Public Works, Rudy Rosas, engineering team, and Public Works team for receiving a grant to redesign and repair Euclid Street within Ward 1. Councilmember Vazquez congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza on his new appointment, thanked Councilmember Bacerra for his presentation, recognized Firehouse 73 and 75 for their work, and discussed ongoing efforts to assist and support the community regarding reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE s ghtings. CITY COUNCIL 19 JANUARY 20, 2026 Councilmember Lopez announced her upcoming office hours at Santiago Park, invited the public to join a partnership with Orange County Habitats to clean debris within the creek and park on January 24, 2026, and spoke in memory of Jesus Alejandro Valdez and his impact within the community. Councilmember Hernandez expressed sentiments for Renee Nicole Good, Jesus Alejandro Valdez, and Keith Porter, and their families, and expressed concern with ICE and the Santa Ana Police Department. Councilmember Bacerra requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Steve Cate, thanked City staff for posting calls for service on the City's website, announced his upcoming office hours at Lillie King Park on February 7, 2026, and encouraged the community to stay safe amid current events involving ICE. He wished everyone a good night and a Happy New Year. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza echoed Councilmember Bacerra's comments on staying safe amid current events involving ICE, expressed sentiments to Renee Nicole Good, thanked Public Works staff on their construction efforts throughout the City and Parks and Recreation staff for their efforts within the Santa Ana Zoo, and wished his daughter a Happy 2„d Birthday and his mother a Happy Birthday. Mayor Amezcua echoed Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza's and Councilmember Bacerra's comments regarding ICE, urged the community to look at resources to help those affected by ICE, thanked the City Manager and staff for putting together the upcoming Goal Setting City Council Meeting on January 23, 2026, and requested data regarding drug analysis testing and comprehensive services to those living at the City's shelter to provide better shelter assistance. She announced the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at Templo Calvario Church on February 5, 2026, Coffee with the Mayor, Faith-Based meetings, and Neighborhood Associations will restart during January, and thanked staff and Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez for their work with families and Ayudas Sin Fronteras, and wished everyone a Happy New Year. She spoke in memory of Doris Ann (Derleth) Horita. ADJOURNMENT—Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Renee Nicole Good, Jesus Alejandro Valdez, Keith Porter, Steve Cate, and Doris Ann (Derleth) Horita at 8:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Jennifer L. Hall, CMC City Clerk CITY COUNCIL 20 JANUARY 20, 2026