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September 16, 2025
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code 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
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on
Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
type the following address into your web browser
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when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public
hearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from
your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the
last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller
must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,
to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,
unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide
a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
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CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJC
B. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court
Case No. 8:23cv00504DOCKES
C. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30202301348523CUWTCJC
D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case
No. 1923649 (SHL)
E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.
1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)
F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30
202201287702CUOENJC
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – Union Pacific
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service Employees
Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance
declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and
Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified
School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 Clerk
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code 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
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
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LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on
Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
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for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJC
B. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court
Case No. 8:23cv00504DOCKES
C. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30202301348523CUWTCJC
D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case
No. 1923649 (SHL)
E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.
1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)
F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30
202201287702CUOENJC
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – Union Pacific
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service Employees
Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance
declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and
Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified
School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJC
B. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court
Case No. 8:23cv00504DOCKES
C. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30202301348523CUWTCJC
D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case
No. 1923649 (SHL)
E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.
1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)
F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30
202201287702CUOENJC
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – Union Pacific
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service Employees
Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance
declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and
Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified
School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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. 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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJC
B. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court
Case No. 8:23cv00504DOCKES
C. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30202301348523CUWTCJC
D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case
No. 1923649 (SHL)
E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.
1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)
F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30
202201287702CUOENJC
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – Union Pacific
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service Employees
Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance
declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and
Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified
School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
POSTING STATEMENT: On September 9, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
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TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJC
B. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court
Case No. 8:23cv00504DOCKES
C. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30202301348523CUWTCJC
D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case
No. 1923649 (SHL)
E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.
1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)
F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30
202201287702CUOENJC
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – Union Pacific
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service Employees
Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance
declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and
Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified
School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30202301348523CUWTCJC
D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case
No. 1923649 (SHL)
E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.
1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)
F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30
202201287702CUOENJC
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – Union Pacific
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service Employees
Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance
declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and
Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified
School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. 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Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via
teleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the room
number posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the public
wishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government
Code Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance
declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and
Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified
School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025
and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,
2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,
2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth
Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular
Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the
Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the
Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;
the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025
and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transporation
Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police
Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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. 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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight
Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.
9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of
Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwest
corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10.Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility
Study.
11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program
(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College
District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming
Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange
County Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) and
appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753
Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.
Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
POSTING STATEMENT: On September 9, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the
identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes
determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for the
project.]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Daniel Phan Nguyen,
Trustee to The 305 E.
Washington Ave Grantor
Trust
202502
305 E.
Washington
Avenue
5:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent)
Vincent F. Sarmiento and
Eva CasasSarmiento,
Husband and Wife as Joint
Tenants
202505 1617 E. Fourth
Street
4:0:1:2 (Commissioners
Rincon and Padilla
absent and
Commissioner
Escamilla abstaining)
13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and
Wellpath (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to
continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the
Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the term
through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional
$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and
Commissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary
services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginning
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)
year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enabling
payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust
account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police
Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with
the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to
allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area
close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):
· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;
· B&D Towing, Inc.; and
· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,
Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand
Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to
exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending
September 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,
which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkind
staff support.
17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management
Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project
Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning
September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs
and Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
POSTING STATEMENT: On September 9, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trustaccount for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.A2025XXX).15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements withthe following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services toallow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an areaclose to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;· B&D Towing, Inc.; and· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal SynchronizationProject (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withArcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, GrandAvenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not toexceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and endingSeptember 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkindstaff support.17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project ManagementSoftware (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies ProjectManagement Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginningSeptember 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programsand Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master
Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of
Orange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensions
beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance
Services (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025
and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial
Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in
an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education
Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &
Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount
into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure account
for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected in
prior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development
District 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo
Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trustaccount for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.A2025XXX).15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements withthe following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services toallow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an areaclose to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;· B&D Towing, Inc.; and· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal SynchronizationProject (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withArcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, GrandAvenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not toexceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and endingSeptember 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkindstaff support.17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project ManagementSoftware (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies ProjectManagement Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginningSeptember 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programsand Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the MasterAgreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District ofOrange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensionsbeginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County andexpiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000(Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement ComplianceServices (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withEEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific IndustrialElectric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard inan amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension(Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo EducationHub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amountinto the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure accountfor the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected inprior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenueaccount and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana ZooEducation Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana
Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to change
orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Management
and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1
Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginning
September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one
year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.
22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online;
KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise
Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting
Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS
Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic
Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Core
Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. 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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trustaccount for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.A2025XXX).15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements withthe following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services toallow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an areaclose to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;· B&D Towing, Inc.; and· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal SynchronizationProject (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withArcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, GrandAvenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not toexceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and endingSeptember 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkindstaff support.17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project ManagementSoftware (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies ProjectManagement Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginningSeptember 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programsand Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the MasterAgreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District ofOrange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensionsbeginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County andexpiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000(Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement ComplianceServices (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withEEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific IndustrialElectric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard inan amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension(Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo EducationHub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amountinto the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure accountfor the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected inprior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenueaccount and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana ZooEducation Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa AnaZoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to changeorders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending uponproject completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Managementand Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginningSeptember 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online; KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA EnterpriseAutomation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and ConsultingServices (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICSOnline, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable LogicControl programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not toexceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (CoreAgreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withiWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not
to exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 and
expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority
Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower
Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt a
Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup
Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in
the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002
52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County
Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and
Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet
Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same
amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account
(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental
Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26
6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2
Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation
Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501
to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. 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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trustaccount for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.A2025XXX).15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements withthe following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services toallow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an areaclose to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;· B&D Towing, Inc.; and· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal SynchronizationProject (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withArcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, GrandAvenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not toexceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and endingSeptember 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkindstaff support.17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project ManagementSoftware (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies ProjectManagement Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginningSeptember 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programsand Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the MasterAgreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District ofOrange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensionsbeginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County andexpiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000(Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement ComplianceServices (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withEEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific IndustrialElectric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard inan amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension(Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo EducationHub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amountinto the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure accountfor the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected inprior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenueaccount and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana ZooEducation Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa AnaZoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to changeorders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending uponproject completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Managementand Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginningSeptember 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online; KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA EnterpriseAutomation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and ConsultingServices (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICSOnline, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable LogicControl programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not toexceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (CoreAgreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withiWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount notto exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation AuthorityEnvironmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and FlowerPark Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt aResolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans forthe Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental CleanupProgram funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project inthe Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmativevotes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange CountyTransportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th andFlower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the sameamount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 EnvironmentalCleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 266601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (No. 246604).4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative ImplementationAgreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO ACOOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVESTORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANAZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use Definitions
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment
No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article
XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating
to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes
and land use definitions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)
AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,
REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe
signs; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025
02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND
15061(b)(3)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trustaccount for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.A2025XXX).15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements withthe following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services toallow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an areaclose to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;· B&D Towing, Inc.; and· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal SynchronizationProject (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withArcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, GrandAvenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not toexceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and endingSeptember 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkindstaff support.17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project ManagementSoftware (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies ProjectManagement Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginningSeptember 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programsand Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the MasterAgreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District ofOrange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensionsbeginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County andexpiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000(Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement ComplianceServices (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withEEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific IndustrialElectric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard inan amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension(Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo EducationHub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amountinto the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure accountfor the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected inprior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenueaccount and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana ZooEducation Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa AnaZoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to changeorders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending uponproject completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Managementand Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginningSeptember 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online; KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA EnterpriseAutomation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and ConsultingServices (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICSOnline, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable LogicControl programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not toexceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (CoreAgreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withiWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount notto exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation AuthorityEnvironmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and FlowerPark Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt aResolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans forthe Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental CleanupProgram funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project inthe Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmativevotes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange CountyTransportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th andFlower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the sameamount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 EnvironmentalCleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 266601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (No. 246604).4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative ImplementationAgreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO ACOOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVESTORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANAZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use DefinitionsLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add ArticleXXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relatingto the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homesand land use definitions.ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDINGTHE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTALQUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 153012. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproject is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame SignsLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections ofChapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframesigns; andORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202502 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTIONTO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND15061(b)(3)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproject is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year 202425
Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in
Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, and
Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development
Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed
on same date.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)
adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (County
Map No. 2023159), as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trustaccount for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.A2025XXX).15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements withthe following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services toallow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an areaclose to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;· B&D Towing, Inc.; and· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal SynchronizationProject (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withArcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, GrandAvenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not toexceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and endingSeptember 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkindstaff support.17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project ManagementSoftware (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies ProjectManagement Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginningSeptember 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programsand Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the MasterAgreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District ofOrange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensionsbeginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County andexpiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000(Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement ComplianceServices (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withEEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific IndustrialElectric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard inan amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension(Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo EducationHub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amountinto the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure accountfor the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected inprior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenueaccount and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana ZooEducation Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa AnaZoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to changeorders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending uponproject completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Managementand Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginningSeptember 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online; KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA EnterpriseAutomation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and ConsultingServices (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICSOnline, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable LogicControl programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not toexceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (CoreAgreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withiWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount notto exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation AuthorityEnvironmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and FlowerPark Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt aResolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans forthe Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental CleanupProgram funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project inthe Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmativevotes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange CountyTransportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th andFlower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the sameamount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 EnvironmentalCleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 266601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (No. 246604).4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative ImplementationAgreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO ACOOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVESTORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANAZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use DefinitionsLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add ArticleXXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relatingto the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homesand land use definitions.ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDINGTHE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTALQUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 153012. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproject is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame SignsLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections ofChapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframesigns; andORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202502 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTIONTO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND15061(b)(3)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproject is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FiscalYear 202425Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and inNguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated AnnualPerformance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Departmentof Housing and Urban Development (HUD).28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, VestingTentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, andOverrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination ofInconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and DevelopmentAgreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailedon same date.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final SupplementalEnvironmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of OverridingConsiderations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTALENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFICPLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTALFINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONSFOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTALQUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING ANDREPORTING PROGRAM2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (CountyMap No. 2023159), as conditioned;RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE
SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE
3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s
determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings
(requires twothirds vote);
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER
AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)
and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from
Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501
TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE
VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6)
5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development
Agreement No. 202501.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025
01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and
Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use
of InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaSeptember 16, 2025TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, or iv) special agenda item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 fromyour phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms thelast three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the callermust press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required,to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak,unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to providea different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al., Orange CountySuperior Court, Case No. 30202401380358CUPACJCB. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District CourtCase No. 8:23cv00504DOCKESC. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202301348523CUWTCJCD. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) CaseNo. 1923649 (SHL)E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No.1:17md2804 (MDL No. 2804)F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201287702CUOENJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case – Union Pacific3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)Service Employees International Union, PartTIme NonCivil Service EmployeesUnit (SEIUPTNCS)4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Organizations:Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION :Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting viateleconference from World Swan Resort,1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (with the roomnumber posted in the lobby). The Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and any member of the publicwishing to address the legislative body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54954.3.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa AnaADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliancedeclaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, andRotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District – Family and Community Engagement Team forOutstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesCommission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6,2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5,2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Servicesand Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the YouthCommission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the RegularMeeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of theArts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; theSpecial Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025;the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and TransporationAdvisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the PoliceOversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen OversightCommittee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)8.Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care GrantDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file informational report for the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant.9.Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection ofBristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and CommunityServicesRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolutionapproving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at the southwestcorner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”10.Washington Square Park Feasibility StudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Washington Square Park FeasibilityStudy.11.Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program(SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community CollegeDistrict to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) TransformingIntermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed$50,000, for a tenmonth period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30,2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from OrangeCounty Grant Revenue State GrantsIndirect account (no. 1241800252027) andappropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753Various) (Requires five affirmative votes).12.Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E.Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute theattached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for theidentified structure(s) (Agreement No. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includesdetermination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review inaccordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as CategoricalExemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 202529 and 202550 will be filed for theproject.]Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)Property Owner(s)HistoricPropertyPreservationAgreement No.Address/House Vote by HRCDaniel Phan Nguyen,Trustee to The 305 E.Washington Ave GrantorTrust 202502 305 E.WashingtonAvenue 5:0:0:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent)Vincent F. Sarmiento andEva CasasSarmiento,Husband and Wife as JointTenants 202505 1617 E. FourthStreet 4:0:1:2 (CommissionersRincon and Padillaabsent andCommissionerEscamilla abstaining)13.First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. andWellpath (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath tocontinue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at theSanta Ana Jail and exercise the first oneyear renewal option to extend the termthrough September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional$250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food andCommissary Services (Specification No. 25038) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissaryservices in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a threeyear term beginningOctober 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1)year renewal options, and authorize use of a “passthrough” account enablingpayments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trustaccount for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No.A2025XXX).15.Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements withthe following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services toallow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an areaclose to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX):· Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’;· B&D Towing, Inc.; and· MetroPro Road Services, Inc.16.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard,Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal SynchronizationProject (No. 256705) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withArcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, GrandAvenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not toexceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and endingSeptember 15, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658,which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for inkindstaff support.17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project ManagementSoftware (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies ProjectManagement Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginningSeptember 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programsand Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the MasterAgreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District ofOrange County, for a threeyear period with provisions for two oneyear extensionsbeginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County andexpiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000(Agreement No. A2025XXX).19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement ComplianceServices (Specification No. 25036) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withEEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services,in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific IndustrialElectric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25075)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard inan amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single oneyear extension(Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo EducationHub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees &Donations (0221300257081) revenue account and appropriate the same amountinto the PRCSA Fees & Donations (0221320066200) building expenditure accountfor the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $750,000 in revenue collected inprior years into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131300250001) revenueaccount and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & DevelopmentDistrict 3 (3131326066200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana ZooEducation Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $916,000 in construction funds for the Santa AnaZoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 232601).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$4,454,082, which includes $3,563,265 for the construction contract, $534,490 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $356,327 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,563,265, subject to changeorders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project (No. 232601), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending uponproject completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc., for Construction Managementand Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1Project, in an amount not to exceed $374,315 for a threeyear term beginningSeptember 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202562 will be filed for Project No. 232601.22.Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online; KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA EnterpriseAutomation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and ConsultingServices (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICSOnline, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable LogicControl programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not toexceed $2,500,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (CoreAgreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withiWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount notto exceed $1,750,000, for a threeyear term beginning September 16, 2025 andexpiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation AuthorityEnvironmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and FlowerPark Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 246604 and 266601) and Adopt aResolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans forthe Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental CleanupProgram funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project inthe Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction expenditure account (No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmativevotes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange CountyTransportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th andFlower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreetConstruction Revenue Account (No. 0321700252332) and appropriate the sameamount into the Measure M2 CompetitiveStreet Construction expenditure account(No. 0321766366220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 EnvironmentalCleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 266601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (No. 246604).4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative ImplementationAgreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO ACOOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVESTORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANAZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT25.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures)of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes and Land Use DefinitionsLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add ArticleXXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relatingto the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homesand land use definitions.ORDINANCE NO. NS3084 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING)AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDINGTHE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTALQUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 153012. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproject is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.26.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame SignsLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections ofChapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframesigns; andORDINANCE NO. NS3085 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202502 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTIONTO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND15061(b)(3)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproject is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.27.Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FiscalYear 202425Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and inNguoi Viet on August 19, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated AnnualPerformance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 202425 to the U.S. Departmentof Housing and Urban Development (HUD).28.Public Hearing Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202501, VestingTentative Tract Map No. 202506, Development Agreement No. 202501, andOverrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination ofInconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and DevelopmentAgreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailedon same date.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final SupplementalEnvironmental Impact Report No. 202501 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2)adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of OverridingConsiderations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram for the Project; and (4) approving the Project;RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTALENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFICPLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTALFINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONSFOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTALQUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING ANDREPORTING PROGRAM2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202506 (CountyMap No. 2023159), as conditioned;RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.202506 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGESANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.SUNFLOWER AVENUE3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’sdetermination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the AirportEnvirons Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings(requires twothirds vote);RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LANDUSE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANASPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWERAVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLANFOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS 4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment ApplicationNo. 202501 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6)and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue fromSpecific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; andORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202501TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE AZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W.SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THEVILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP6) 5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving DevelopmentAgreement No. 202501.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 202501 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLYLOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTAANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIPCOUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS29.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop andImplement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Useof InCar Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation
during Vehicular Pursuits, Code3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement
Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and
Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION
30.Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission
Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Vicki Tafoya
Lydia Salvetta
Future Items
1. Resolution to Rename the PAAL Center as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
2. Report on the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
3. Budget Carryovers from FY2425 to FY2526
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