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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-16 RegularMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California September 16, 2625 CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 P.M. REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 P.M. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember David Penaloza will participate in the meeting via teleconference from World Swan Resort,11200 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 MINUTES: MayorAmezcua called the Closed Session meeting to orderat 4:09 P.M. 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 Nunez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall CITY COUNCIL 1 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Lopez and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, and Penaloza (via teleconference) arrived during Closed Session. ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced under the Brown Act an item can be added after the posting of the agenda with council approval. She stated her office was contacted by the City of Los Angeles requesting the City join an additional amicus brief and there is need for immediate action. She requested to add Closed Session Item No. 1(G): Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Newsom v. Trump. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to add Item No 1(G). CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION Newsom v. Trump to the Closed Session Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Lopez. The motion carried, 4-0-0-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA Status: 4-0-0— 3 — Pass PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: None. RECESS.— City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. MINUTES: MayorAmezcua recessed to considerthe Closed Session items at 4.41 P. M. 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: CITY COUNCIL 2 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 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. 30-2024-01380358-CU-PA-CJC B. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court Case No. 8:23-cv-00504-DOC-KES C. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01348523-CU-WT-CJC D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case No. 19-23649 (SHL) E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No. 1:17-and-2804 (MDL No. 2804) F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01287702-CU-OE-NJC G. Gavin Newsom v. Donald Trump, United States District Court Case No. 3:25-cv-04870-CRB 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, Full -Time Employees Unit (SEIU- FT) • Service Employees International Union, Part -Time Non -Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori 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. CITY COUNCIL 3 SEPTEMBER 16, 2©25 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 MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 5:41 P.M. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Mayor Pro Tem Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk ROLL CALL Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez David Penaloza Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Valerie Amezcua Alvaro Nunez Sonia R. Carvalho Jennifer L. Hall MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza (via teleconference), Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmember Hernandez joined the meeting at 5:47 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Adrian A. Ezparza WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua announced that the Santa Ana Zoo has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. CITY COUNCIL 4 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a proclamation 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 MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation 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 MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition 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. MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported the following actions for Closed Session items: • Item No. 1G, Newson v. Trump, the City Council voted 6-0 (Councilmember Hernandez absent) to join an amicus brief to be filed by the City of Los Angeles. • Item No. 1 B, Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court Case No. 8:23-cv-00504-DOC-KES, the City Council voted 6-1 (Councilmember Bacerra dissenting), to settle the case for $550,000. • Item No. 1 C, Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01348523-CU-WT-CJC, the City Council voted 6-0 (Councilmember Hernandez absent), to settle the case for $85, 000. • Item Nos. 1D and IE,: In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case No. 19-23649 (SHL) and In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court Case No. 1:17-md- 2804 (MDL No. 2804), the City Council voted 6-0 (Councilmember Hernandez absent) to opt into a settlement and to waive certain claims for the acceptance of settlement funds which are anticipated to be hundreds of thousands of dollars incoming into the City. CITY COUNCIL 5 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 + Item 1F, Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01287702-CU-OE-NJC, the City Council voted 6-0 (Councilmember Hernandez absent) to waive the attorney client privilege as to specific personnel reports. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 MOVED OUT OF ORDER 7. Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez as the Ward 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. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes.) MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were no public comments for Agenda Item No. 7. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended actin for Consent Calendar Item No. 7, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote. AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ Status: 6 — 0 — 0 —1 — Pass MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L, Hall administered the oath of office to Ruben Reyes. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: eight (8) Agenda Item No. 10, one (1) Agenda Item No. 15, one (1) Agenda Item No. 30, and (29) non -agenda comments. She announced the public comment time - limit would be two minutes. The following speakers addressed City Council in-person.- 1. Nancy Robles spoke regarding Service Employees International Union, SEIU, members' contributions and labor negotiations. CITY COUNCIL 6 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 2. Oscar Reyes spoke regarding La Academia and the use of soccer fields. 3. David Arvizu spoke regarding La Academia and the use of soccer fields. 4. Ruben Lemus spoke regarding La Academia and the use of soccer fields. 5. Andy Morales spoke regarding La Academia and the opportunities and experiences the academy offers. 6. Alejandro Licea (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding La Academia. 7. Noel Arvizu spoke regarding La Academia and the use of soccer fields. 8. Juan Lopez spoke regarding La Academia and the use of soccer fields. 9. Pedro Magallon spoke regarding the usage of soccer fields and due process. 10. Melissa Aburto spoke regarding gentrification and in opposition to La Academia. 11. Bryan Leos played audio related to MLS Next. 12. Jose Retiz spoke regarding La Academia. 13. Luis Roman spoke regarding La Academia and the usage of soccer fields. 14. Noe Arriola (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding La Academia. 15. Victoria Diego spoke regarding La Academia. 16.Israel R. (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding La Academia and the usage of soccer fields. 17. Tommy Fernandez spoke regarding the usage of soccer fields, due process, public records request, and the Brown Act. 18. Yumiko Hiromoto (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the Brown Act and expressed concern regarding meetings held by Oscar Reyes, City Manager Alvaro Nunez, and Councilmember Penaloza. 19. Maricela Ortiz spoke regarding La Academia. 20. Julian Flores spoke regarding La Academia 21. Bruce Senator spoke regarding the use of soccer fields, food distribution, and the Delhi Community need for truck. 22. David Pulido spoke regarding equitable access to the City's soccer fields, the officer involved shooting of Noe Rodriguez, and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez. CITY COUNCIL 7 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 23. Erika Armenta (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the officer involved shooting of Noe Rodriguez and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez. 24. Abraham Q. requested justice for Noe Rodriguez and spoke regarding the Police Oversight Commission proposed ordinance. 25. Tanya Nava expressed concern regarding the proposed changes to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance. 26. Jocelyn P. spoke about Mexican Independence Day, La Academia, and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez and Henry Gonzalez. 27. Zury spoke regarding the officer involved shootings of Noe Rodriguez and Henry Gonzalez and requested justice. 28. Mathew Compton spoke regarding equitable access to the City's soccer fields, the officer involved shooting of Noe Rodriguez, and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez. 29. Mayra Ruiz spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 15. 30. Shawn Verdin spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 10. 31. Tracy Simons spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 10. 32. Nina Jirik spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 10. 33. Carol Frank spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 10. 34. Karen Perez spoke regarding the usage of soccer fields and requested due process and justice for Noe Rodriguez. 35. David Jirik spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 10. 36. Sandra Cortez spoke regarding labor negotiations. 37. Pat Lenahan spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 10. 38. Jackie Cordova spoke regarding police funding, immigration enforcement in the City, and grant funding. 39. Jesaiah Keenan expressed concern regarding downtown parking increases. The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: 40. Jorge Reyes spoke regarding La Academia. CITY COUNCIL 8 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho responded to comments alleging violations of the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act. She reminded the public that the Brown Act applies to elected officials, not City staff, and stated that the City has not violated the Brown Act and there is no evidence a majority of the City Council has met to discuss the soccer field usage or made any decision regarding soccer field usage. She stated the City has received a public record request and staff has responded accordingly, explaining under the California Records Act, records may be withheld if they fall within the exemptions. She announced the officerinvolved shootings mentioned during the public comments are being investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and California Attorney General's Office, and stated the City has not released a statement announcing its position on these incidents. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM NO. 28 MOVED OUT OF ORDER PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES: At 8.05 P.M., Public Hearing Item No. 28 was considered. 28. Public Hearing — Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2025-01, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2025-06, Development Agreement No. 2025-01, 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. 2025-01 (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. 2025-041 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. 2025-06 (County Map No. 2023-159), as conditioned; CITY COUNCIL 9 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-042 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2025-06 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023-159), 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 two-thirds vote); RESOLUTION NO. 2025-043 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. 2025-01 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. NS-3086 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO, 2025-01 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 (SP-6) 5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2025-01. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3087 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 MINUTES: Planning and Building Director Ali Pezeshkpour gave a presentation regarding the Village Santa Ana Specific Plan. Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 8:32 P.M. CITY COUNCIL 10 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Justin McCusker, Applicant, stated he was available to answer any questions from the public or council regarding the project. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were (49) e-comments received and announced speakers would have two minutes to provide their comments. The following individuals addressed City Council in -person: 1. Adrian Esparza spoke in support of the project. 2. Jimmy Elrod spoke regarding the benefits of the project to the community and spoke in support of the project. 3. Carlos Castellanos expressed gratitude to the Segerstrom Foundation and to City staff in the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments for their hard work, and spoke in support of the project. 4. Senorino Estrada (translation: Spanish) requested affordable housing for families. 5. Long Nguyen expressed gratitude to the Segerstrom Foundation and spoke in support of the project. 6. Jonah Sreslaw expressed concern regarding the Specific Plan related to the hotel usage. 7. Chris Reese spoke in support of the project. 8. Emilse Pineda (translation: Spanish) expressed concern regarding the proposed Specific Plan related to the by -right hotel usage. 9. Jake Sarenana expressed concern regarding the proposed Specific Plan related to the hotel usage. The following individuals addressed City Council via teleconference: 10. Jared Lindo spoke regarding Item No. 10 and spoke in support of the project. 11. Shuntel Andrews spoke in support of the project. 12. Dale Helvig spoke in support of the project. Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 8: 58 P.M. CITY COUNCIL 11 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Mayor Amezcua stated the City has met and exceeded affordable housing requirements and spoke in support of the project. Councilmember Bacerra thanked the applicant for his hard work and expressed support for the project. He requested that 50% of the parking blocks be designated for retail or commercial uses facing Bear Street, traffic signals be installed within 18 months of the project's effective dates, the same configuration implemented along Sunflower Street be mirrored along Bear Street, and inquired regarding Figure 3-13 related to the commercial loading area along Bear Street. Mayor Amezcua re -opened the public hearing at 9:08 P.M. Justin McCusker, Applicant, clarified there is no commercial loading zone along Bear Street. Councilmember Bacerra asked regarding the community benefits fund. City ManagerAlvaro Nunez confirmed the community benefits fund will be paid prior to each demolition phase and appropriated during the City's budget process. Councilmember Hernandez asked for clarification regarding the type of community benefits investments and inclusionary housing funds included, he expressed support for the proposed amendments, emphasized the hotel, if built, be union built, and suggested striking the language from the project related to hotel usage. He spoke in support of the project. City Manager Nunez explained community benefit investments include libraries, parks, street improvements, and possible housing in certain parts of the City with inclusionary housing funds allowing for housing developments within the City. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke in support of the project, expressed gratitude for the applicant's hard work and efforts, and stated any hotel proposals should be brought before the Council for public input. Councilmember Phan asked for clarification on the inclusion of hotel use in the project plan, potential conversion versus new construction, labor group involvement if a hotel were built, community concerns about density use, and the $5 per square foot in -lieu fee rate. CITY COUNCIL 12 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Planning and Building Director Pezeshkpour explained the proposal for hotel use was included as a permissible option to provide flexibility should market conditions create a demand for a hotel in the area, and any such proposal would require approval and be subject to development standards and design review. He clarified the $5 per square foot rate was established in the development agreement. Justin McCusker, Applicant, stated there is no proposed plan for a hotel at the project site at this time and they would continue to work with the same working group if hotels were to be built, and assured the community the project prioritizes quality over maximizing density. Councilmember Lopez thanked City staff, the Applicant, the Segerstrom family, and labor workers for project efforts. She requested moving away from the Ad Hoc Committee formation and to have all members deliberate publicly for projects. Mayor Amezcua went over the March 2025 housing fact sheet and explained the City's efforts in working towards more affordable housing. Councilmember Penaloza requested clarification on the use of the language regarding hotel use being included as a permissible use if there was no initial intent to build a hotel. He suggested striking the hotel language, echoed Councilmember Lopez's comments regarding the Ad Hoc Committee, and thanked the applicant and the Segerstrom family for the proposed project. Justin McCusker, Applicant, clarified the language for hotels was placed in case of the potential opportunity with future market changes, stated there is no potential or discussion at this current time, and depending on market demand for a hotel, it would be brought to the Council to address, and explained the conceptual illustrations within the presentation. Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern regarding the pedestrian scale along Bear Street, asked whether the cross-section along Bear Street bike path would reflect Sunflower Street, and requested traffic signals be built within 24 months. Director of Architecture and Planning for CJ Segerstrom Bryce Osborne explained that the reasoning for not placing the residential component along Bear Street was to create a community atmosphere within the Village. Acting Public Works Director Rudy Rosas confirmed a bike path could be incorporated into the project, depending on the applicant's intent to add it. CITY COUNCIL 13 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Justin McCusker, Applicant, expressed openness to adding a bike path, and confirmed traffic signals would be constructed within 24 months during Phase One of the project. Councilmember Lopez thank the Applicant for their hard work and honesty. Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 9: 58 PM MOTION: Councilmember Becerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 28, with amendments to Table 4.1 — hotel uses requiring a CUP, Figure 3-8b related to sidewalk landscaping, and bike path on Bear Street, Figure 3-16 related to the bike path on Bear Street, Figure 3-13 — relating to loading zones, and traffic signals on Bear Street to be installed within 24 months of the effective date of the ordinance, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote. AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7 — 0 — Pass **END OF PUBLIC HEARING** RECESS Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting at 10:05 P.M. RECONVENE Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting at 10:18 P. M. CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At 10.49 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. CITY COUNCIL 14 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez pulled Agenda Item Nos. 8 and 9 for separate discussion and consideration. Councilmember Lopez recused herself from Item No.12, as she is currently employed by the office of Orange County Supervisor Vincente Sarmiento. Councilmember Penaloza recused himself from Item No. 15 due to campaign contributions from MetroPro Road Services, Inc. Councilmember Bacerra pulled Item No. 9 for separate discussion and consideration. Mayor Amezcua pulled Item No. 15 for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 26, with the exception of Item Nos. 7 (already approved) S, 9, and 15, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ Status: 6-0-0— 1 —Pass 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 CITY COUNCIL 15 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 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 Transportation 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. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 MOVED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD PRIOR TO PUBLIC COMMENTS (SEE PAGE 6) AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 PULLED FOR SEPARATION DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 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. MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Kathryn Downs gave a presentation regarding the CDSS Information Report. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez asked why the City was not moving forward with the grant and spoke in opposition to releasing the grant. Assistant City Manager Downs clarified factors contributing to the return of the grant included compliance requirements and timing. She explained $915, 000 would not be sufficient for needed capital facilities and equipment, such as restrooms for adults and children. Mayor Amezcua thanked Assistant City Manager Downs for the presentation, asked how much it cost the City to install new restrooms at El Salvador Park, and expressed gratitude for giving up the grant, noting if the City had retained it, the budget would not have allowed for the improvements. She spoke in favor of releasing the grant. City Manager Alvaro Nu6ez confirmed it cost almost half a million dollars to build new restrooms for El Salvador Park. Councilmember Phan requested all future items regarding the release of grants be brought before the Council, recommended having a centralized grant administrator for the City, and spoke in favor of releasing the grant. CITY COUNCIL 16 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez echoed Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez's and Councilmember Phan's sentiments. Councilmember Lopez asked forclarification regarding City staffs efforts, research, and preparation regarding the use and implementation of the grant during 2021- 2025. She requested clarification on the public records request process and whether staff continues to seek grants for the community. She highlighted how a grant like this could be beneficial for the community, echoed Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez's sentiments, and requested the Council be communicated with regarding decisions to release grants. Assistant City Manager Downs clarified the original grant application was not submitted to CDSS until fiscal year 2022-23, despite prior discussions, staff preparations included plans to bring on experts and trusted personnel familiar with CDSS terms and agreements to help navigate program implementation and create job classifications; however, it was realized the City did not have the necessary expertise on board to start the program. She explained the City was not fully equipped to manage the grant. City Manager Nunez clarified needing the level of expertise when initially accepting a grant and understanding implications needed for the grant beforehand. He confirmed staff will continue to search for grants in the interests of the community. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall clarified the public records request process. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for their work for the grant and continuing to search for grants for the City. Mayor Amezcua explained the City's fiscal responsibility, noting releasing grants may be necessary when additional factors were not considered at the time of acceptance and the City cannot afford them due to ongoing budget constraints. She expressed interest in exploring programs to support youth within the community, asked about the grant process, and thanked the City Manager for their work. Assistant City Manager Downs went over the process of grants including bringing forth to the City Council and Finance Department for a fiscal review. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided a time reminder for the meeting, including the remaining agenda items and the pulled consent calendar items. CITY COUNCIL 17 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 8, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7 — 0 — Pass MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua asked whether there was a deadline for Item No. 27. Community Development Director Mike Garcia clarified the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 must be submitted 90 days following the close of the previous fiscal year on September 30. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Item Nos. 9, 15, and 29 to the October 7, 2025 City Council Meeting, to hold a standalone meeting for Item No. 30 related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance, and to hear Public Hearing Item No. 27, seconded by Mayor Amezcua, The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 6 — 1 — Pass AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 7, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 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. 2025-01 naming the park located at the southwest corner of 'Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as "Nuestro Park." CITY COUNCIL 18 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 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 (Non -General 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 ten-month period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-147). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange County Grant Revenue State Grants -Indirect account (no. 12418002- 52027) 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 below -referenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A-2025-148 and A-2025-149). [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. 2025-29 and 2025-50 will be filed for the project.] CITY COUNCIL 19 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources rf%mmiccinn f pr% Property Owner(s) Historic property PreservationAddress/House Agreement No. Vote by HRC Daniel Phan 5:0:0:2 Nguyen, Trustee 305 E. Washington (Commissioners o The 305 E. 2025-02 venue Rincon and Washington Ave Padilla absent) Grantor Trust Vincent F. 4:0:1:2 Sarmiento and (Commissioners Eva Casas- Rincon and Sarmiento, 2025-05 1617 E. Fourth Street Padilla absent and Husband and Commissioner Wife as Joint Escamilla Tenants abstaining) MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 12 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The motion carried, 5-0-1-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ (recusal) ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ Status: 5-0-1 — 1 —Pass 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 health care services to inmates and detainees housed at the Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first one-year 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. A-2025-150). CITY COUNCIL 20 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 14.Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and Commissary Services (Specification No. 25-038) (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 three-year 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 "pass -through" 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. A-2025-151). AGENDA ITEM NO. 15 CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 7, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 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. A-2025-XXX): • 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. 2.5-6705) (Non -General 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 one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-152). 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 in -kind staff support. CITY COUNCIL 21 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 17.Agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management Software (Non -General 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. A-2025-153). 18.Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs and Services (Non -General 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 three-year period with provisions for two one-year 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. A-2025-154). 19.Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance Services (Specification No. 25-036) (Non -General 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, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-155). 20.Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25-075) (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 one-year extension (Agreement No. A-2025-156) CITY COUNCIL 22 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 21. Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A — Phase 1 Project (No. 23-2601) (Non -General 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 (02213002- 57081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (02213200-66200) building expenditure accountfor 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 & Development -District 3 (31313002- 50001) revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development -District 3 (31313260-66200) 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 2025-2026 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. 23-2601). 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. 23-2601), 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 three- year term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-157). 7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2025-62 will be filed for Project No. 23-2601. CITY COUNCIL 23 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 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 (Non -General 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 three-year term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2025-158). 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 three-year term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-159). 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. 24-6604 and 26-6601) and Adopt a Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 24-6604) (Non -General 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 Competitive -Street Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002-52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 Competitive -Street Construction expenditure account (No. 03217663-66220). (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 Competitive -Street Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002-52332) and CITY COUNCIL 24 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 Competitive -Street Construction expenditure account (No. 03217663-66220), (Requires five affirmative votes) 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 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. 24-6604). 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. 2025-040 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. 2025-01 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 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: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 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. NS-3084 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 CITY COUNCIL 25 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 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. 2025-02 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to A -Frame 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. 2025-02 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to A -frame signs; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-3085 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 A -FRAME 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 HEARING MINUTES: At 11:10 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered. 27. Public Hearing —Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 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 2024-25 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 11:10 P.M. CITY COUNCIL 26 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 City Clerk Jennifer L. Half announced there were no email comments received and there were no speakers. !Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 1 IA I P.M. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to the recommended action for Public Hearing Item No. 27, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7 — 0 Pass **END OF PUBLIC HEARING** COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS AGENDA ITEM NO. 29 CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 7, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 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 In -Car Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation during Vehicular Pursuits, Code-3 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 AGENDA ITEM NO. 30 MOVED TO SPECIAL MEETING 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 COUNCIL 27 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: None. 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. MINUTES: None. ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Vicki Tafoyar Lydia Safvetta, and Adrian Torres at 11.42 PM. Respectfully submitted: CITY COUNCIL 28 SEPTEMBER 16, 2025