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Item # 20
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 16, 2026
TOPIC: Dissolve Five Commissions
AGENDA TITLE
Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27
Budget Adoption
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the
dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS,
DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE
THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS
AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE
COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO
THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and
Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-093 AND
SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Dissolve Five Boards and Commissions
June 16, 2026
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GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
On June 2, 2026, City Council unanimously approved for first reading Ordinance No.
NS-3096, approving the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. As part of that budget
approval, and as previously discussed during several Budget Workshops, five
commissions have been recommended to be dissolved: Arts and Culture Commission,
Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (ETAC), Historic Resources
Commission, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission, and Youth
Commission.
The proposed ordinance removes Division Nos. 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 from Article IV
(Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to dissolve the above referenced five commissions.
Additionally, language has been added to Division 12 (Community Development
Commission) and Division 5 (Planning Commission) of Article IV, Chapter 2, SAMC, to
absorb the duties of the Arts and Culture Commission and the Historic Resources
Commission, respectively.
The proposed ordinance also amends a provision of Article VII (Regulation of the
Planting, Maintenance, and Removal Trees) of Chapter 33 (Streets, Sidewalks and
Public Works) of the SAMC to replace a reference to the ETAC with the Executive
Director of Public Works.
In addition, the proposed ordinance replaces each instance of"historic resources
commission" with "planning commission" in SAMC Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and
Architectural Significance), removes a reference to the historic resources commission in
Section 41-653 of Division 1 (Generally) of Article V (Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Minor Exceptions, Amendments, and Development Project Plan Approvals)
of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC, and amends Table 1A of Division 1 (General
Provisions) of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of
SAMC Chapter 41 to replace "historic resources commission" with "planning
commission."
Pursuant to SAMC Section 2-325(1), the City Council has set compensation for City
boards and commissions by resolution (Resolution No. 2023-093). The dissolution of
the five commissions necessitates an updated resolution setting the compensation for
the six remaining boards, commissions, and committees.
Nothing precludes the City Council from evaluating the purpose of, or need for, any
board or commission in the future and re-introducing them at a later date.
Dissolve Five Boards and Commissions
June 16, 2026
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with these actions. Approval of the ordinance and
resolution aligns with the adopted FY2026/27 budget.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Ordinance
2. Resolution
Submitted By: Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk
Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS,
DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF
CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND
RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF
HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE),
CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC
WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE
COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana currently has ten boards and commissions;
WHEREAS, vacant board and commission member positions can be hard to fill;
WHEREAS, all City boards and commissions need a quorum of their respective
members to hold a meeting pursuant to the Brown Act;
WHEREAS, several of the City boards and commissions have had difficulty
keeping quorum due to absences and/or vacant positions;
WHEREAS, City employees staff the boards and commissions in various
capacities, prepare the agendas, and facilitate the meetings; and
WHEREAS, during the budget process for FY26-27, the City Council determined
that five commissions could be dissolved and their duties reassigned to other boards and
commissions.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Division 4 of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code be, and the same is hereby, repealed in its entirety, and that the Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services Commission is hereby dissolved.
Section 2. That Division 6 of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code be, and the same is hereby, repealed in its entirety, and that the Historic Resources
Commission is hereby dissolved.
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Section 3. That Division 7 of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code be, and the same is hereby, repealed in its entirety, and that the Youth Commission
is hereby dissolved.
Section 4. That Division 8 of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code be, and the same is hereby, repealed in its entirety, and that the Arts and Culture
Commission is hereby dissolved.
Section 5. That Division 9 of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code be, and the same is hereby, repealed in its entirety, and that the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission is hereby dissolved.
Section 6. That Section 2-621 of Division 12 (Community Development
Commission) of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code be amended to
read as follows (additions underlined, deletions in strikethro gh):
Sec. 2-621. — Commission created; composition.
There is hereby created the community development commission, originally
named the community redevelopment and housing commission, consisting of seven (7)
members, except as otherwise provided in section 2-626. The community development
commission shall serve both in the capacity of a community redevelopment commission
pursuant to Section 33201 and 33202 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of
California., and in the capacity of a housing commission pursuant to Section 34291 and
34292 of said Health and Safety Code, and as an advisory body to the city manager and
the city council concerning arts and cultural issues in the city.
Section 7. That Section 2-350.2 of Division 5 of Article IV of Chapter 2 is hereby
amended to add subsections (f) through (m) and read as follows (additions underlined
and deletions in strikethre g ):
Sec. 2-350.2 - Planning commission—Powers and duties.
The planning commission shall have the power and be required to:
a) Periodically review the city's general plan;
b) Make studies and plans for future civic land use, including use as public
recreation facilities;
c) Annually review the city's capital improvement program solely for consistency
with the general plan;
d) Exercise such functions as to land subdivisions, zoning and other city planning
as may be prescribed by ordinance; aPA
e) By its own motion, make such studies and investigations as it may deem
necessary for the formulation of planning and land use policies and report its
findings and recommendations to the city council or the city manager, or to both
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such authorities, as it may see fit-.."-
f) Consider all matters that may be referred to it by the city council or the city
manager and shall render its recommendations, counsel and advice in regards
thereto;
g) Carry out those duties enumerated in chapter 30 of this Code regarding places
of historical and architectural significance;
h) Advise and make recommendations to the city council on applications for
properties to be included in financial incentive programs participated in by the city
for the preservation of historic resources;
i) Advise and make recommendations to the city council and other city boards and
commissions regarding historical projects and property
i) Recommend to the city council policies and regulations regarding the protection,
reuse and rehabilitation of historical property:
k) Recommend to the city council programs for the protection, retention and use of
historic resources including utilizing federal, state, local and/or private funding
sources and mechanisms, such as Certified Local Government Program, Mills Act
Contracts, and the state Historic Building Code;
1) Recommend to the city council programs that confer recognition upon the owners
of designated historic resources; and
m) Encourage public understanding and involvement in historic and architectural
heritage.
Section 8. That Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) be
amended to read as follows (additions underlined and deletions in striLo+hre ,rrh):
Sec. 30-1. - Register of historical properties.
The hiGt9Fin roc;Oi FGeS planning commission may, by resolution and at a noticed
public hearing, designate as historical property any building or part thereof, object,
structure, or site having importance to the history or architecture of the city in
accordance with the criteria set forth in section 30-2. The commission secretary shall
maintain a register which shall consist of copies of each such resolution and which
shall be known as the city register of historical properties. The histeFin FeGGUFGe .
planning commission may at any time repeal, revise, or modify any such resolution
upon reconsideration of the historical or architectural importance of the places
therein described.
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Sec. 30-1.5. - Definitions.
Certificate of appropriateness means the method by which the hi tGFiG FesE) rGes
planning commission approves modifications to a historic property pursuant to
section 30-6.
Dangerous building shall have the same definition as the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings which may from time to time be amended.
Historic property shall include a building, structure, object or site designated as
having historical significance and listed on the federal, state or local register of
historical properties, as well as those contributing properties located in an historic
district.
Local historic district means a collection or group of historic properties within a
defined area.
Modification means any change, alteration, restoration, remodeling,
rehabilitation, construction, or relocation of the physical exterior of a historic
structure. Modification shall not include painting.
Register of historical properties means the official list of historic properties in the
city.
Sec. 30-2. - Criteria for selection.
(a) Any person or group may request a building, or part thereof, structure, object or
site, to be designated to be included on the city register of historical properties
(called "register" in this section). The applicant must submit documentation that
demonstrates how the nominated building, structure, object or site satisfies the
criteria for designation. A building, structure, object, or site may be designated for
inclusion on the register if the building, structure, object or site is fifty (50) or more
years old and if the commission finds that one (1) or more of the following
conditions are met:
(1) Buildings, structures or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an
architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or
design features;
(2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influenced
architectural development;
(3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs;
(4) Buildings, structures, objects or sites of historical significance which include
places:
a. Where important events occurred;
b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations
and businesses;
c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or
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d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural
activity.
(5) Sites of archaeological importance;
(6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was
once common, but is now rare.
(b) The owner of a property(s) must be notified of its nomination upon receipt of an
application by the planning and building agency. Upon adoption and placement of
the property on the register, the resolution of designation shall be recorded with
the county recorder's office pursuant to California Public Resources Code section
5029, as it may be amended from time to time.
Sec. 30-2.1. - Criteria for selection; exceptions.
A building, structure, object or site less than fifty (50) years old may be
nominated provided that it can be proven to be of exceptional significance as
outlined in subsections 30-2(a)(1)—(6).
Sec. 30-2.2. - Categorization.
The hosterne Fese roes planning commission shall, by resolution and at a duly
noticed public hearing, place all buildings, structures, objects, or sites on the city
register of historical properties in one (1) of the following categories based upon the
criteria for each category:
(1) Landmark category.
a. The building, structure, object or site is on the national register or appears
to be eligible to be placed on the register; or
b. The building, structure, object or site is on the state register or appears to
be eligible to be placed on the register; or
c. The building, structure, object or site has an historical/cultural significance
to the city; or
d. The building, structure, object or site has a unique architectural
significance.
(2) Key category.
a. The building, structure, object or site has a distinctive architectural style
and quality; or
b. The building, structure, object or site is characteristic of a significant period
in the history of the city; or
c. The building, structure, object or site is associated with a significant person
or event in the city.
(3) Contributive category. The building, structure, object or site contributes to
the overall character and history of a neighborhood or district and is a good
example of period architecture.
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The hoster;^ reseurGes planning commission may after a duly noticed public
hearing revise, or modify any such categorization upon reconsideration of the
historical or architectural importance of the places therein described.
Sec. 30-2.3. - Removal from the city register of historical properties.
(a) Any owner of a historic property may apply to the city for removal from the city
register of historical properties. The hiStGFiG reSG FE;es planning commission shall
by adoption of a resolution, following a duly noticed public hearing, remove the
historic property from the city register of historical properties if the historic property
meets one or more of the following:
(1)The building, structure, object or site does not meet the criteria for being placed
on the city register of historical properties; or
(2) Discovery of information subsequent to placement on the register of historical
properties regarding the significance of the building, structure, object or site,
such that the criteria for placement on the city register of historical properties
is not met; or
(3) The building, structure, object or site has been substantially damaged or
destroyed by a catastrophic event such that it no longer meets the criteria for
placement on the city register of historical properties; or
(4) There has been a loss of the integrity of the building, structure, object or site,
provided the loss of integrity was not the result of any illegal act or willful
neglect by the owner or agent of the owner; or
(5) The owner proves that he/she would have no economically viable use of the
property unless the building, structure, object or site is removed from the
register of historic properties.
(b) The ",;Merl^ roseuFGes planning commission shall give notice of its decision,
which shall be final unless timely appealed pursuant to section 30-8.
Sec. 30-2.4. - Same—Filing fees.
Every application under this chapter to designate a building, or part thereof,
structure, object or site for inclusion on the city register of historical properties or
appeal to the city council shall be accompanied by a filing fee. No application shall
be accepted for filing without the required fee, except that all governmental agencies
are exempt from the fee requirement. The city council shall from time to time by
resolution adopt a schedule of fees to be charged, a copy of which shall be
maintained in the office of the planning department.
Sec. 30-3. - Application of state historical building code.
Any building or structure designated as having historical or architectural
importance by inclusion in the city register of historical properties shall be deemed a
"qualified historical building or structure" for purposes of applying the state historical
building code, as set forth in Part 2.7 (commencing with Section 18950) of Division
13 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California and Part 8 of Title 24 of
the California Administrative Code. The city's building official is authorized to apply
the said state historical building code to any such building or structure.
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Sec. 30-4. - Local historic districts.
(a) The "ic+"""' FeSO FE)es planning commission, after public hearing noticed and held
in the manner prescribed by Section 37628 of the Health and Safety Code of the
state, may, recommend that the city council designate an area within the city as a
local historic district.
(b) A local historic district shall be designated only if it meets one or more of the
following standards:
(1) The area constitutes a distinct section of the city and has special character,
historical, architectural, or aesthetic interest and value.
(2) The area provides significant examples of architectural values of the past or
landmarks in the history of architecture.
(3) The area serves as a reminder of past eras, events, or persons important in
the history of the city, the county, the state or the United States of America or
illustrates past living styles for future generations to observe, study, or inhabit.
(4) The area is the site of a historically or culturally significant ground, garden, or
object.
(c) The city council, after receiving the recommendation from the hilt histGriG resOUF^^c
planning commission, may by resolution designate the recommended area as a
local historic district. At the time of the creation of the local historic district, the city
council may adopt design guidelines for the district.
Sec. 30-5. - Historical rehabilitation financing program.
The standards set forth in sections 30-2 and 30-4 shall constitute criteria for
selection of historical properties eligible for financing and criteria for the selection of
historical rehabilitation areas, pursuant to the provisions of the Marks Historical
Rehabilitation Act of 1976, as set forth in Part 10 (commencing with Section 37600)
of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, for the
purposes of any historical rehabilitation financing program which may be undertaken
pursuant to that act by the City of Santa Ana or the community redevelopment
agency of the City of Santa Ana.
Sec. 30-6. - Modification of historic properties.
(a) No exterior physical modifications, other than those identified by the histeFi�
r^c planning commission for administrative approval by city staff, shall be
permitted with respect to an historic structure until the hiGtGF;^ resouFGes planning
commission approves such request at a duly noticed public hearing and issues a
certificate of appropriateness. The planning hiGtGF;^ roEGUFGeG commission shall
issue the certificate of appropriateness upon finding that the proposed
modification(s) does not substantially change the character and integrity of the
historic property. The minutes of the hoStsrO�61Fc-es planning commission
meeting shall serve as the official record.
(b) An application for exterior modification of a historic structure shall be
accompanied, except for those subject to administrative approval by city staff
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pursuant to subsection (a), by payment of an application fee set in such amounts
as shall be established by resolution of the city council.
(c) The building official may determine a historic property is a dangerous building.
Modifications as determined necessary by the building official to correct the
dangerous building shall not require a certificate of appropriateness. Modifications
shall be consistent with the overall architectural design and historic character of
the structure and blend in with the surrounding environment.
(d) The hiGteFiG resoFces planning commission may impose and/or recommend
conditions of approval deemed reasonable and necessary on applications that are
subject to review and approval or recommendation by the ;;SteFiG reeoFEes
planning commission.
Sec. 30-7. - Demolition of historic properties.
(a) An application of intent to demolish an historic property shall be submitted to the
planning and building agency. At a duly noticed public hearing, the hist0riG
planning commission must review all applications for demolition
permits for historic properties. The commission shall investigate all feasible
alternatives to demolition. These alternatives include, but are not limited to:
(1) Seeking private citizens, local trusts, and other financial sources who may be
willing to purchase the structure for restoration or relocation.
(2) Publicizing the availability of the structure for purchase for restoration or
relocation purposes.
(3) Exploring possible sites for relocation of the historic building if on-site
preservation is not possible. Any structure relocated under this section shall
not require a residential relocation permit, pursuant to section 41-620 of this
Code.
(4) Suggesting to the city council that the city purchase the structure when private
preservation or relocation is not feasible.
(b) All of the above items are to be completed within two hundred and forty (240)
days from the date of application submittal. After two hundred and forty (240)
days, or at the conclusion of the environmental review period, whichever is longer,
a demolition permit must be issued. Prior to the issuance of the demolition permit,
the applicant shall provide, to the reasonable satisfaction of the commission, and
at the applicant's sole cost, complete photo-documentation of archival quality and
historical profile of the structure to be demolished, prior to the scheduling of the
demolition.
(c) The building official may determine a historic property is a dangerous building.
Such determination allows the waiver of "iEtGFiG roE^„r^oE planning commission
review and the required review period for demolition if the historic property is
declared a dangerous building.
Sec. 30-8. - Appeals from decisions of hister;^ reseuFGeS planning commission.
(a) An appeal from a decision or requirement of the ;;SteFiG resoFrees planning
commission may be made by any interested party, individual or group.
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(b) Any appeal made under the terms of this section shall be made within ten (10)
calendar days following the date of the decision by the hiStGFOG Fese ees planning
commission, and shall be accompanied by payment of an appeal fee set in such
amounts as shall be established by resolution of the city council. Further, such
appeal period shall end at 5:00 p.m. on the tenth calendar day following such date
of the decision by the hist„rie resourees planning commission. If such tenth
calendar day ends on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the ten-day period shall end
at 5:00 p.m. on the next regular business day. The formal action by the h+steFi$
roS�e6 planning commission shall become effective on the day following the
first regularly scheduled council meeting after the ten-day appeal period, unless
the city council, in compliance with section 41-643, section 41-644 or section 41-
645, holds a public hearing on the matter, then the decision of the city council will
become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the city council.
(c) All appeals shall be in writing and on forms provided by the planning department
and shall specify wherein there was any error of decision or requirement by the
commission. Furthermore, a copy of such appeal shall be filed with the planning
department and the cfty clerk of the eeunc4.
(d) Upon receipt of such appeal, the planning department shall set the matter for
hearing by the council.
(e) All appeals shall be heard in the same manner as prescribed for the original
hearing.
(f) Upon filing of an appeal, the planning department shall forward to the c� clerk of
the-GE)URG4 a copy of the written findings, maps, papers and exhibits upon which
the decision of the hiStGrin reseuFGes planning commission was based.
(g) The council may, after public hearing, affirm, reverse, change, or modify the
original decision and may make any additional determination it shall consider
appropriate within the limitations imposed by this chapter. Such decision shall be
filed with the city efts ^ , and the city planning department; one (1)
copy thereof shall be sent to the applicant.
Sec. 30-9-30-24. - Reserved.
Section 9. That Section 30-27 (Authority) of Division 1 of Chapter 30 shall be
amended to read as follows (additions underlined and deletions in .
Sec. 30-27. - Authority.
The hiStGFiG FeseurGes planning commission reviews and forwards
recommendations for historic property preservation agreements to the city council
for consideration. approval GeRsisteRt with the PFOGed Fes established OR +inn 7_
374(G)•
Section 10. That Section 33-185 of Article VII of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code be amended to read as follows (additions underlined, deletions in
ctriLothrA iivh):
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Sec. 33-185 — Street tree species to be planted.
The following list constitutes the official street tree species for the City of Santa
Ana. Species other than those included in this list may be planted as street trees with the
consent from the eRVOF)nmental and tFanSPOFtation a dVOSOFY xmmittee executive director
of public works.
COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
CATEGORY I* -Queen Palm •Arecastrum
-Crape Myrtle •romanzoffianum
•Lagerstroemia indica
CATEGORY II** -Australian Willow •Geijera parviflora
-New Zealand Christmas •Metorsiderso excelsus
-Bradford Pear •Pytus calleryanan
-Lavender Bloom •Tabebuia ipe
CATEGORY Illt -Peppermint Tree •Agonis flexuosa
-Bottle Tree •Brachychiton populneus
-Modesto Ash •Fraxinus velutina
-Jacaranda -Jacaranda mimosifolia
-Magnolia-Samuel -Magnolia grandiflora
-Summers •Pinus canariensis
-Canary Island Pine •Platanus acerifolia
-Sycamore, London •Platanus racemosa
-Plane •Quercus ilex
-Sycamore, California •Quercus agrifolia
-Oaks, Holly •Tristania conferta
-Oaks, Coastal Live Oak -Cassia leptophylla
-Brisbane Box
-Gold Medallion Tree
CATEGORY IV$ -Camphor Trees •Cinnamomum camphora
-Tulip Tree •Liriodenfron Tulipifera
-Chinese Elm •Ulmus Parvifolia
" 21/,4 Foot Parkways
4-5 Foot Parkways
t 5-8 Foot Parkways
t 8 Foot or Larger Parkways
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Section 11. That Section 41-653 of Division 1 of Article V of Chapter 41 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code be, and the same is hereby, amended to read, in its entirety
(additions underlined, deletions in ):
Sec. 41-653. - Same—Review.
(a) Executive director review. An application for reasonable accommodation shall
be reviewed by the executive director of the planning and building agency, or his
or her designee, as appropriate.
(b) Decision. Within sixty (60) days of acceptance of the application as complete,
the executive director shall issue a written decision to grant, grant with
modifications, or deny an application for reasonable accommodation in
accordance with section 41-654 and shall notify the applicant of the decision. The
written decision shall explain in detail the basis of the decision, including the
executive director's findings on the factors stated in section 41-654. If necessary
to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the
executive director may request additional information from the applicant consistent
with the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and the California Fair Employment
and Housing Act, specifying in detail the information that is required. If a request
for additional information is made, the sixty-day period to issue a decision is stayed
until the applicant responds to the request.
(c) Referral to other reviewing authority. The executive director shall have the
authority, upon his or her sole discretion, to refer any reasonable accommodation
application to any other reviewing authority, including, but not limited to, the
planning commission, or the zoning administrator, OF
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"0JtP_ in�9 FGe6 GGMFnici��o_n to review the reasonable accommodation
application and make a determination on the same in accordance with the
applicable sections.
Section 12. That Table 1 A of Division 1 of Article XIX of Chapter 41 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code be amended to read as follows:
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Section 13. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or portion of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby
declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 14. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
Ordinance No. NS-XXXX
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Section 15. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published as required by law.
ADOPTED this _ day of 2026.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: iaw.-
Laura A. Rossini
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Ordinance
No. NS-XXXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on 2026.
Date:
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
Ordinance No. NS-XXXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-093
AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana has City Boards and Commissions whose
members carry out the various tasks delegated by the City Council to such Boards and
Commissions or make recommendations to the City Council on various items within the
purview of the Board or Commission; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2023-093 set compensation for all City boards and
commissions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana has now determined to
dissolve five Boards and Commissions; and
WHEREAS, there is now a need to remove the compensation provisions for the
dissolved Boards and Commissions.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby
incorporated by reference.
Section 2. Resolution No. 2023-093 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3.The Santa Ana City Council hereby sets compensation for the
following City Boards and Commissions as follows:
A. Community development and housing commission. One hundred dollars
($100.00) per meeting, three (3) meetings maximum per month, plus twenty
dollars ($20.00) per month automobile allowance.
B. Personnel board. One hundred dollars ($100.00) per meeting.
C. Planning commission. One hundred dollars ($100.00) per meeting, three (3)
meetings maximum per month, plus fifty dollars ($50.00) per month automobile
allowance.
D. Police oversight commission. One hundred dollars ($100.00) per meeting,
four (4) meetings maximum per month.
E. Rental housing board. One hundred dollars ($100.00) per meeting, plus fifty
dollars ($50.00) per month automobile allowance.
F. Transactions and use tax measure x citizen oversight committee. One
hundred dollars ($100.00) per meeting. The number of compensated meetings
shall be determined by the Resolution to establish a citizen oversight committee
set forth in Resolution No. 2019-034 or as later amended.
Section 4.The compensation for City boards and commissions as outlined in
Section 3 of this Resolution shall be effective July 1, 2026.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect upon the effective date of Ordinance
No. NS-XXXX and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this day of 2026.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:a aw,0- �, . R IQ
Laura A. Rossini
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
Resolution No. 2026-015
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution
No. 2026-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana on 2026.
Date:
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2026-015
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