Item 05 - Minutes from the Regular Meetings of May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026

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Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the item and requested a policy analysis in staff reports. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza echoed Councilmember Lopez's request regarding staff reports. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 28, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7—0 — Pass **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM 29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Identify, Evaluate, and Prepare Nominations to the City Register of Historical Properties for Public Artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez Located Within the City of Santa Ana— Councilmember Jessie Lopez MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez gave a brief presentation regarding identifying, evaluating, and preparing nominations to the city register of historical properties for public artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez located within the City of Santa Ana. Mayor Amezcua announced her support for the item. Councilmember Phan requested clarification on the City's legal and financial responsibilities regarding private properties and the impacts of historic preservation requirements on private property owners. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke in support of the item, echoed Councilmember Phan's comment regarding private property responsibilities, asked whether the item applies only to these two artists or if the City can bring on additional artists to expand the program, and requested more artists be added to the program. Councilmember Lopez clarified why the item focuses specifically on the two artists. CITY COUNCIL 19 MAY 5, 2026