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City Council and Special Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaAugust 19, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
<br />Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
<br />A. Delfina Flores Robles v. City of Santa Ana, et al, Orange County Superior Court,
<br />Case No. 30202301352256CUPACJC
<br />B. JBW Enterprise, LLC v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court,
<br />Case No. 30202501498020
<br />C. Kim McPeck v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30
<br />202401370874
<br />2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
<br />pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
<br />* One (1) case – Union Pacific
<br />3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
<br />LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:
<br />Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]
<br />4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
<br />Employee Organizations:
<br />Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
<br />Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
<br />Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
<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 Organizations:
<br />Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
<br />Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association
<br />(SAMA)
<br />Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
<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 Miguel Hernandez, OCCCO
<br />ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
<br />CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
<br />1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Vex Robotics
<br />World Championship Participants for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments
<br />2.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing
<br />Saddleback High School Students for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
<br />3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing the Lit
<br />League for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
<br />4.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Guzman Family
<br />declaring August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month
<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: 5 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions
<br />and ordinances.
<br />5.Excused Absences
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
<br />6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
<br />7.Appoint Oscar Rodriguez Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as an AtLarge
<br />Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Oscar Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as an
<br />atlarge representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
<br />326(a), requires five affirmative votes).
<br />8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
<br />and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
<br />Charter Section 421
<br />Department(s): Finance and Management Services
<br />Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
<br />between April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
<br />9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of June 30, 2025
<br />Department(s): Finance and Management Services
<br />Recommended Action: Receive and file.
<br />10.Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for 202223, 202324, and 202425
<br />Department(s): Police Department
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Santa Ana Police Department’s
<br />Annual Military Equipment Use reports for 202223, 202324, and 202425 for
<br />existing equipment.
<br />2. Review and affirm Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS3020.
<br />11.Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC for OnSite Physical Health and
<br />Wellness Services (Specification No. 25104) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Police Department
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />O2X Human Performance, LLC to provide onsite physical health and wellness
<br />services in an amount not to exceed $215,000, for a oneyear term beginning
<br />September 1, 2025 and expiring August 31, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />12.Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Police Department
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment
<br />to the agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for the installation of additional security
<br />camera infrastructure on Bristol Street and extending the agreement for an additional
<br />two (2) month period from November 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in the
<br />additional amount of $42,274 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3,462,144
<br />(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />13.Agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center for Immigration Legal Defense
<br />Services (Specification No. 24137) (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />Immigrant Defenders Law Center to provide immigration legal defense services to
<br />Santa Ana residents in the amount of $250,000 for the term of August 19, 2025 to
<br />August 18, 2026, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions at an amount of
<br />$250,000 per extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $750,000 over a
<br />threeyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />14.Agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa
<br />Ana, and Orangewood Foundation for Services Coordination for Transitional Age
<br />Youth and Former Foster Youth (Specification No. 25057A)
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the execution of an agreement
<br />between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and
<br />Orangewood Foundation to provide services coordination for transitional age youth
<br />and former foster youth, aged 18 through 24, who are experiencing homelessness or
<br />at risk of homelessness and who have been matched with a Foster Youth to
<br />Independence voucher, in an amount not to exceed $632,839, for a threeyear term
<br />beginning August 19, 2025, and expiring August 18, 2028, with the option for a one
<br />year extension. (Agreement No. A2025XXX) (related to Housing Authority Agenda
<br />Item No. 3)
<br />15.Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to Provide OnCall Comprehensive Financial,
<br />Grant Monitoring, Administrative, and Technical Support Services for the CDBG,
<br />HOME, and ESG Programs (General & NonGeneral Funds) (Specification No. 25
<br />076A)
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />MDG Associates, Inc. to provide oncall comprehensive financial, grant monitoring,
<br />administrative, and technical support services for the Community Development Block
<br />Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant
<br />Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over a threeyear period, beginning
<br />August 19, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with the option for an extension
<br />(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />16.Agreement with KABOOM! to Provide Updated Playground Equipment at Sandpointe
<br />Park
<br />Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to approve a community partner
<br />agreement with KABOOM!, Inc. for new playground equipment at Sandpointe Park in
<br />the amount of $8,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />17.Amendment to the BristolTolliver Street Urban Greening Project Cost Analysis to add
<br />$115,000 in Residential Development District 4 Acquisition and Development
<br />funds and $176,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for a New Total
<br />Construction Delivery Cost of $4,872,808 and Change Order to add $115,000 to an
<br />Existing Construction Contract with Legion Contractors, Inc., for the Construction of
<br />the Basketball Court at the Project (Project No. 246600) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the BristolTolliver Street
<br />Urban Greening Project Cost Analysis to add $115,000 in Residential Development
<br />District 4 Acquisition and Development funds, and $176,000 in Community
<br />Development Block Grant funds for a new total construction delivery cost of
<br />$4,872,808.
<br />2. Approve a Change Order to add $115,000 to an existing construction contract with
<br />Legion Contractors, Inc., for the construction of the basketball court at the Bristol
<br />Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project.
<br />18.Service Agreements for Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Inspection, Repair, and
<br />Maintenance Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve service agreements with Viking Automatic
<br />Sprinkler Company dba Kimble Fire Protection, Bernel, Inc. dba VFS Fire & Security,
<br />HCI Systems, Inc., and Cal Building Systems, to provide asneeded fire alarm and
<br />sprinkler systems inspection, repair, and maintenance services for shared aggregate
<br />nottoexceed total of $880,000 for the term beginning September 1, 2025 and
<br />expiring August 31, 2028, with a provision for one, twoyear extension (Core
<br />Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />19.Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of
<br />Transportation for RightofWay Maintenance Services and Appropriation of $400,000
<br />in Reimbursement Funding (Project No. 266423) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Encampment Delegated Maintenance
<br />Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the City to provide
<br />encampment abatement, litter and debris removal, weed abatement, and graffiti
<br />removal within Caltrans’ rightofway, with Caltrans reimbursing the City up to
<br />$200,000 annually for two years through June 30, 2027 for a total amount not to
<br />exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />2. Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $400,000 to the Public
<br />Works Agency Services, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure account (No.
<br />0531702162300), funded by reimbursements recorded in the City Services Expense
<br />Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0531700257000) (Requires five affirmative
<br />votes).
<br />3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any subsequent related
<br />documents, including amendments and exhibits, in a form approved by the City
<br />Attorney.
<br />20.Resolution and Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Ryan Johnson to Purchase a
<br />Retired Santa Ana Police Department K9
<br />Department(s): Police Department
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement
<br />between Santa Ana Police Corporal Ryan Johnson and the City of Santa Ana for the
<br />sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K9.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
<br />CORPORAL RYAN JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE
<br />PURCHASE OF A RETIRED SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K9
<br />2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana
<br />Police Corporal Ryan Johnson for the sale of a retired Police Department K9 in the
<br />amount of $1 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />21.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to the Upper Newport Bay Watershed
<br />Executive Committee and an Alternate to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection
<br />Agency
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Nominate and appoint a representative to the Upper
<br />Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee.
<br />2. Nominate and appoint an alternate to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection
<br />Agency.
<br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
<br />PUBLIC HEARINGS
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
<br />Public Hearing items.
<br />22.Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance
<br />Amendment No. 202501 to amend portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8
<br />(Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Group Homes
<br />And Land Use Definitions and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees
<br />Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish Planning and Building Agency
<br />Review Fees for Group Home Special Use Permit Applications and Group Home
<br />Operator’s Permit Applications
<br />Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 8, 2025.
<br />Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
<br />Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several
<br />sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and
<br />Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to the location,
<br />licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes and land use
<br />definitions.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
<br />AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
<br />MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
<br />REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
<br />THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
<br />QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
<br />15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
<br />2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Group Home Special Use Permit application
<br />review fee and a Group Home Operator’s Permit review fee.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR A GROUP HOME SPECIAL
<br />USE PERMIT AND A GROUP HOME OPERATOR’S PERMIT
<br />23.Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of
<br />Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
<br />Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 8, 2025.
<br />Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
<br />Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the
<br />Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe signs.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
<br />202502 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
<br />AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
<br />MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
<br />TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
<br />(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(C)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
<br />15061(b)(3)
<br />24.Public Hearing – Recovery of Uncollected Costs Incurred by the City Related to the
<br />Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings
<br />Legal notice published in the OC Reporter and mailed on August 6, 2025.
<br />Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 20242025
<br />Dangerous and Abandoned Building Program Report and authorize the transmittal of
<br />uncollected charges incurred by the City related to the abatement of dangerous and
<br />abandoned buildings to the office of AuditorController, County of Orange.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND/OR
<br />DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC
<br />NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH
<br />COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE
<br />COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
<br />COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
<br />25.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution for
<br />Consideration Naming the PAAL Center Located on McFadden Avenue as the Jose
<br />Vargas PAAL Center in Recognition of his Legacy of Service to Santa Ana’s Youth,
<br />Immigrant Community, and Public Safety – Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
<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. Police Oversight Ordinance Revisions
<br />2. Zoning Code Update – Study Session
<br />3. The Village Specific Plan – Public Hearing
<br />POSTING STATEMENT: On August 12, 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 />SPECIAL 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 through 3 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 Adjourned and Special Meeting of July 15, 2025
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
<br />3.Agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa
<br />Ana, and Orangewood Foundation for Services Coordination for Transitional Age Youth
<br />and Former Foster Youth (Specification No. 25057A)
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the execution of an agreement
<br />between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and
<br />Orangewood Foundation to provide services coordination for transitional age youth and
<br />former foster youth, aged 18 through 24, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk
<br />of homelessness and who have been matched with a Foster Youth to Independence
<br />voucher, in an amount not to exceed $632,839, for a threeyear term beginning August
<br />19, 2025, and expiring August 18, 2028, with the option for a oneyear extension.
<br />(Agreement No. A2025XXX) (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 14)
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority special meeting.
<br />POSTING STATEMENT: On August 12, 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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