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Authority Meeting Agenda
April 21 , 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
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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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision -The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate -
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility -
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct- At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: -
Integrity• Honesty• Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability• Respect • Efficiency
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courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
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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.
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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
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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.
• 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.
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 ingl6s) tambi6n 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court for Northern
District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-and-2804 (MDL No. 2804)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit
(SEIU-PTNCS)
2. Police Officers Association (POA)
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3. 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/Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
4. Seasonal Part-Time Employees
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
TITLE: City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human
Resources
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney
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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 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 Rupert Vega
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Apprenticeship Career
Fair Volunteers and Partners for their Exceptional Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to Mater Dei High
School Boys' Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and CIF
Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mater Dei High
School Girls' Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and Cl F
Championship Title
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Nguoi Viet Daily News declaring
April 30, 2026, as Black April
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High
School Boys' Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and CIF
Championship Title
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. Santa Ana Police Department 2025 Year-End Update
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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.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Authorize Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals
for Affordable Housing Development to seek proposals for the development of
affordable housing in the City of Santa Ana.
10. Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE
Demonstrations
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2025.
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12. Agreement Extension with Granicus, LLC (formerly Prime Government Solutions, Inc.)
to Continue Providing an Automated Agenda Management System for City Council
and Boards and Commissions (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
agreement extension with Granicus, LLC to continue providing an automated agenda
management system in an amount not to exceed $54,637 for a term effective June 1,
2026 and expiring May 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
13. Appropriation Adjustment and Lease Agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for Office
Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Aldridge Electric,
Inc., to compensate the City $8,011 per month, for the lease of 2,370 square feet of
office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term
beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, for a lease agreement
amount of$66,768, with provisions for up to twelve, one-month extensions, for a total
lease agreement amount of$165,780 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2025-26 lease
income in the amount of$18,702 into the SARTC Operations, Rental-Aldridge
Electric revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the SARTC
Operations, Contractual Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
14. Agreement with Discovery Science Center of Orange County for Solid Waste Public
Education Services (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Discovery Science Center of Orange County for public education services for the term
beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring October 31, 2026, with no extensions, in an
amount not to exceed $135,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
15. Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Improvements to the Railroad
Crossings on Warner Avenue (Project 18-6901) and McFadden Avenue (Project No.
20-6962) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $8,570
in prior-year fund balance in the Transportation System Improvements Area D, Prior
Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the
Transportation System Improvements Area D, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $531,000 in prior-year fund
balance in the Residential Street Improvements, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Street Improvements,
Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $936,955 in prior-year fund
balance in the Select Street Construction, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account
and appropriate the same amount into the Select Street Construction, Improvements
Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $776,858 in prior-year fund
balance in the Measure M Street Construction, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M Street Construction,
Improvements other than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative
votes).
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $2,253,383 for the Railroad Crossings on Warner
Avenue (Project 18-6901) and McFadden Avenue (Project No. 20-6962).
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad
Company for improvements to the railroad crossing (DOT No. 761248L) on Warner
Avenue for construction costs of$1,422,270, additional railroad right-of-way costs of
$53,570 including an annual signal maintenance fee of$12,580, effective three years
from agreement effective date. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad
Company for improvements to the railroad crossing (DOT No. 761245R) on
McFadden Avenue for construction costs of$776,858, additional railroad grant rights
costs of$33,350 including an annual surface maintenance fee of$3,332, effective
three years from agreement effective date. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
8. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review Nos. ER-2026-XX and ER-2026-XX will be filed for Project
Nos.18-6901 and 20-6962.
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16. Agreement with the County of Orange for the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise,
Rate Stabilization Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services, and an
Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a Refuse Rate Adjustment Analysis (Non-
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Waste
Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement with the County of Orange for municipal
solid waste disposal rates and services for a ten-year term beginning July 1, 2026
and expiring June 30, 2036, with provisions for one optional, ten-year extension
(Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
2. Direct the City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with
Republic Services to memorialize an agreement between Republic Services and the
City to address the subsidization of the County of Orange, Orange County Waste &
Recycling landfill tonnage disposal rate increases for Fiscal Year 2026-27
(Agreement No A-2026-XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC
to provide a Proposition 218 rate adjustment analysis in an amount not to exceed
$150,800 for the term beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring April 20, 2027, with a
provision for one, one-year extension. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
17. Award of a Construction Contract to Doja, Inc. for the Construction of the 10th and
Flower Park and 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Projects (No. 26-6642 and 26-
6601) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$2,250,000 in the Parks Capital Grant, State Grant-Direct revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the Land &Water Conservation Grant,
Improvements Other Than Buildings, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $300,000 in the Federal Clean
Water Protection Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Improvements
Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,661,975 in the Acquisition &
Development Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Acquisition & Development Fund, Improvements Other Than
Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $4,911,975 in construction funds for the 10th and
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Flower Park Project (No. 26-6642).
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
to include an additional $300,000 in construction funds for the 10th & Flower Park
Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26-6601).
6. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$5,811,975, which includes $4,649,580 for the construction contract, $697,437 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $464,958 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
7. Award a construction contract to Doja, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of$4,649,580, subject
to change orders, for construction of the 10th and Flower Park and 10th and Flower
Stormwater Capture Projects (No. 26-6642 and 26-6601), for a term beginning April
21, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
8. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2026-27 will be filed for Project No. 26-6642 and 26-
6601.
18. Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of
the Business Area Road Improvements at MacArthur Place from First American Way
to Columbine Avenue Project (No. 26-6700) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of$1,287,056, which includes $1,028,000 for the
construction contract, $156,256 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and $102,800 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$1,028,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Business Area Road Improvements
at MacArthur Place from First American Way to Columbine Avenue Project (No. 26-
6700), for a term beginning April 21, 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-2026-21 will be filled for Project No. 26-6700.
19. Award a Construction Contract to All American Asphalt for the Construction of the
Industrial Street Repair Project for Susan Street, Garry Avenue, Carriage Drive, Yale
Street, Moore Avenue, and Shannon Street (Projects No. 24-6701, 25-6701, 26-
6701) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of$5,799,849, which includes $4,639,879 for the
construction contract, $695,982 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and $463,988 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of$4,639,879, subject to
change orders, for construction of the Industrial Street Repair Program Project (No.
24-6701, 25-6701, 26-6701), for a term beginning April 21, 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-2026-1 will be filed for Project No. 24-6701, 26-6701.
Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-2 will be filed for Project
No. 26-6701.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for the Construction
of the Warner Avenue Street Improvements Project (Project Nos. 18-6901, 20-6971,
23-6628, 26-6427) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$124,549 in prior-year fund balance in the Local Drainage Area IV, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Local Drainage
Area IV, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $788,948 in prior-year fund
balance in the Local Drainage Area VI, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account
and appropriate the same amount into the Local Drainage Area VI, Improvements
Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $45,634 in prior-year fund
balance in the Transportation Systems Improvement Area E, Prior Year Carry Forward
revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation Systems
Improvement Area E, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
4. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $53,439 in prior-year fund
balance in the Transportation Systems Improvement Area F, Prior Year Carry Forward
revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation Systems
Improvement Area F, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
5. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $709,239 in prior-year fund
balance in the Transportation Systems Improvement Area B Tustin, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation
Systems Improvement Aut Area B Tustin, Improvements Other Than Buildings
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expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
6. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $4,724,159 in construction funds for the Warner
Avenue Improvements Project (No. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26-6427).
7. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$25,428,000, which includes $21,190,000 for the construction contract, $2,119,000
for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $2,119,000 for unanticipated
or unforeseen work.
8. Award a construction contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of$21,190,000,
subject to change orders, for construction of the Warner Avenue Street Improvements
Project (Nos. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26-6427), for a term beginning April 21,
2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
21. Agreement with Elite Command Training Corporation for L-960 All Hazards Position
Specific Division/Group Supervisor Training (Specification No. 25-151A) (Non-
General Fund - UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Elite Training Corporation to provide L-960 All Hazards Position Specific
Division/Group Supervisor Training in an amount not to exceed $89,890, for the
period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2029, with provisions for two, one-year
extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
22. Agreement with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for Homeland
Security Training Program Support Services (Specification No. 26-037) (Non-General
Fund - UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California
Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) to provide Homeland Security Training Program
support services in an amount not to exceed $249,500 for the period of April 21, 2026
through February 28, 2029 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
23. Resolution and Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Patrick Marshall to Purchase
a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement
between Santa Ana Police Corporal Patrick Marshall and the City of Santa Ana for
the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CORPORAL PATRICK MARSHALL AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO
THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE K-9
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana
Police Corporal Patrick Marshall the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the
amount of$1 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
24. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amendment Application (AA) No. 2026-
02 for the Santa Clara Avenue Zone Change (2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara
Avenue)
First reading April 7, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Legal
notice published in the OC Reporter on April 10, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Amendment Application No. 2026-02.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3093 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2026-02
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APNS: 396-261-26 AND 396-261-38) FROM
GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A-1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C-5), read by title
only and waived further reading.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
25. Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02, Conditional Use Permit
No. 2026-03, and Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 — Bella Terra Residential
Community and Temple Project (4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on April 10, 2026 and notices mailed on April
9, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review
No. 2023-25;
2. Adopt first reading of an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2026-02 to amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD-53) to revise residential
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development standards and allow places of worship as a conditionally permitted use,
enabling construction of the Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project;
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
2026-02 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD-53) TO
UPDATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF
WORSHIP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE
(APNS: 100-261-20, 100-261-19 AND 100-261-18); read by title only and waive
further reading.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-03, as conditioned;
and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2026-03
AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP LOCATED AT 4006, 4010,
AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 100-261-18, 100-261-19, AND 100-
261-20)
4. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2026-01
(COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT
SITE INTO 13 DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO
ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
AND PLACE OF WORSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST
HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 100-261-20, 100-261-19 AND 100-261-18)
26. Public Hearing —Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and Budgets
for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant,
and Emergency Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on March 16, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for
submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant Program in the amount of$4,133,909, HOME Investment Partnerships grant in
the amount of$1,153,540, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$368,272.
3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public
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service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community
Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a
term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
**END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS**
I COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft and Bring
Back a Resolution for Council Consideration That Would be Sent to
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia and Senator Tom Umberg, Requesting That the
State Legislature Amend AB 645 (Friedman) to Allow the City of Santa Ana to
Establish a Speed Safety System Pilot Program As Soon As Possible—
Councilmember Bacerra
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. FY2026-27 Budget Work Study Session
2. Urban Water Management Plan Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On April 14, 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 Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS 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 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 March 17, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc. for Housing Authority Office Furniture
(Specification No. 25-127A) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to
execute an agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc. to provide and install office
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furniture at the Housing Authority office in an amount not to exceed $247,824, for a term
beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring April 20, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT—Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On April 14, 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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