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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting Agenda (revised 6/26/2025)July 1, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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
<br />Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
<br />committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
<br />Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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<br />About the Agenda
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<br />CLOSED SESSION
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />David Penaloza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
<br />Mayor Valerie Amezcua
<br />City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
<br />Session items.
<br />RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
<br />City business.
<br />CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
<br />matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
<br />the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
<br />position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
<br />1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
<br />2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
<br />3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
<br />4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
<br />Unit (SEIU)
<br />5.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime
<br />NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS) (revised 6/26/2025)
<br />RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
<br />CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />David Penaloza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
<br />Mayor Valerie Amezcua
<br />City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
<br />WORDS OF INSPIRATION Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
<br />ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
<br />CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
<br />1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
<br />County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding Contributions to the Community
<br />CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
<br />Session.
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
<br />for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
<br />Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR
<br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
<br />Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
<br />and ordinances.
<br />2.Excused Absences
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
<br />3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
<br />Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
<br />Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
<br />Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
<br />Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
<br />4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
<br />to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
<br />representative and administer the Oath of Office.
<br />5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
<br />Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
<br />December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
<br />Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
<br />6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
<br />Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
<br />(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
<br />Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
<br />7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
<br />Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
<br />Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
<br />31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
<br />Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
<br />administer the Oath of Office.
<br />8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
<br />of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
<br />(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Finance and Management Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
<br />increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
<br />listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
<br />new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
<br />8736 & 8737)
<br />Vendor Location
<br />Diamond Environmental Services
<br />LP San Marcos, CA
<br />United Site Services of California,
<br />Inc Anaheim, CA
<br />9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
<br />Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
<br />into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
<br />Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
<br />homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
<br />affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
<br />Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
<br />New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
<br />Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
<br />$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
<br />to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
<br />Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
<br />(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
<br />Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
<br />2025XXX).
<br />11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
<br />Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
<br />Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
<br />Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
<br />2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
<br />amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
<br />Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
<br />July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
<br />a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
<br />a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
<br />increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
<br />No. A2025XXX).
<br />12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
<br />Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Information Technology
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
<br />for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
<br />exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
<br />order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
<br />full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
<br />potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
<br />the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
<br />the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
<br />Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
<br />and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
<br />not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
<br />(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
<br />14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
<br />of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
<br />Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
<br />Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
<br />payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
<br />December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
<br />30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
<br />Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
<br />1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
<br />$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
<br />account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
<br />Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
<br />account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
<br />2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
<br />to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
<br />Improvements (Project No. 256707).
<br />3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
<br />a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
<br />16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
<br />(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
<br />janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
<br />for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
<br />oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
<br />6038) (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
<br />fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
<br />beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
<br />Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
<br />Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
<br />not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
<br />2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
<br />XXX).
<br />19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
<br />for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
<br />agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
<br />material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
<br />for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
<br />A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
<br />20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
<br />with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
<br />Business Complex Agreement Amendment
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
<br />Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
<br />Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
<br />No. A2025XXX).
<br />21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
<br />from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
<br />General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
<br />Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
<br />Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
<br />2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
<br />Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
<br />Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
<br />6427).
<br />3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
<br />$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
<br />contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
<br />unanticipated or unforeseen work.
<br />4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
<br />bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
<br />for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
<br />Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
<br />and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
<br />5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
<br />recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
<br />Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
<br />22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
<br />Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
<br />construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
<br />construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
<br />and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
<br />2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
<br />bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
<br />change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
<br />(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
<br />execute the contract.
<br />3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
<br />recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
<br />Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
<br />23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
<br />Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
<br />construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
<br />construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
<br />and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
<br />2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
<br />responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
<br />subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
<br />Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
<br />authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
<br />3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
<br />recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
<br />Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
<br />24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
<br />Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
<br />Services
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
<br />Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
<br />Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
<br />Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
<br />666.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
<br />ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
<br />PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
<br />MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
<br />2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
<br />provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
<br />a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
<br />Inclusion Act
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
<br />Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
<br />agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
<br />populations.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
<br />AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
<br />26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
<br />Enforcement (ICE)
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
<br />Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
<br />immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
<br />20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
<br />27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
<br />representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
<br />personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
<br />reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
<br />City policies.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
<br />ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
<br />IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
<br />REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
<br />FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
<br />BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
<br />28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
<br />Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
<br />Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
<br />to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
<br />29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
<br />Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
<br />Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
<br />to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
<br />with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
<br />practices in law enforcement accountability.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
<br />(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
<br />CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
<br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
<br />PUBLIC HEARING
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
<br />Public Hearing items.
<br />30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
<br />Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)
<br />Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
<br />regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
<br />Tourism Marketing District.
<br />2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
<br />determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
<br />3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
<br />resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
<br />PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
<br />DISTRICT (SATMD)
<br />COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
<br />31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
<br />Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
<br />(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
<br />the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
<br />32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
<br />Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
<br />Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
<br />Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
<br />and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
<br />CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
<br />COUNCIL COMMENTS
<br />AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
<br />members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
<br />commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
<br />meeting.
<br />Future Items
<br />1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
<br />2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
<br />POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
<br />posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
<br />Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
<br />to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
<br />HOUSING AUTHORITY
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />David Penaloza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
<br />Chair Valerie Amezcua
<br />City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
<br />the Housing Authority agenda.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR
<br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
<br />Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
<br />ordinances.
<br />1.Excused Absences
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
<br />2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
<br />the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
<br />Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
<br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
<br />HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
<br />POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
<br />posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
<br />Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
<br />to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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