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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY <br /> COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR <br /> PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND <br /> POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS <br /> MINUTES: Planning and Building Director Ali Pezeshkpour provided a <br /> presentation regarding the Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution. <br /> Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for their work, Planning Commissioner Isuri <br /> Ramos for her recommendations on the item, and spoke in support of the item. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their work and spoke in support of <br /> the item. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra inquired regarding enforcement actions related to <br /> existing smoke shops and how the proposed ordinance will assist the department <br /> moving forward, and spoke in support of the item. <br /> Deputy Police Chief Chuck Elms stated there were 12 investigations resulting in <br /> search warrants at multiple smoke shops where officers discovered nitrous <br /> oxide, illegal flavored tobacco products, illegal gambling machines, narcotics, <br /> and mushrooms. <br /> Councilmember Vazquez thanked staff for their work and Councilmember Lopez <br /> for bringing forth the issue, and spoke in support of the item. <br /> Mayor Amezcua asked whether the smoke shops circled in red in the <br /> presentation slide represent locations that are out of compliance, have been <br /> subject to police investigations or enforcement actions, and how soon the <br /> implementation could begin if the item is approved. She spoke in support of the <br /> item. <br /> Deputy Chief Elms stated he does not have corresponding business names <br /> relating to police investigations, howeverhe will review the information and follow <br /> up with details. <br /> Director Pezeshkpour stated shops circled in red represent the locations <br /> identified as out of compliance, which may lack a certificate of occupancy, <br /> business license, or tobacco retailer license; and if approved, the ordinance <br /> would return to the City Council for a second reading on March 17, 2026 and <br /> would take effect on April 16, 2026. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza inquired regarding the possible expansion of the 1,000 <br /> feet radius between smoke shops, thanked Councilmember Lopez for bringing forth <br /> the item, and spoke in support of the item. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 13 MARCH 3, 2026 <br />