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December 2, 2025
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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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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Spectrum channel 3.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30
202501522368CUPAWJC
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: Sunshine Village
3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit
(SEIUPTNCS)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago del
Cielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the
Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American
Heritage Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan
in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Homelessness Update
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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement
Plan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
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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
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City Council Meeting AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity 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:
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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
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commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
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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
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chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
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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
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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.
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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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30
202501522368CUPAWJC
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: Sunshine Village
3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit
(SEIUPTNCS)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago del
Cielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the
Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American
Heritage Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan
in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Homelessness Update
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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement
Plan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
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
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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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30
202501522368CUPAWJC
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: Sunshine Village
3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit
(SEIUPTNCS)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago del
Cielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the
Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American
Heritage Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan
in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Homelessness Update
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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement
Plan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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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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.
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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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30
202501522368CUPAWJC
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: Sunshine Village
3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit
(SEIUPTNCS)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago del
Cielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the
Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American
Heritage Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan
in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Homelessness Update
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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement
Plan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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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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. 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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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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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30
202501522368CUPAWJC
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: Sunshine Village
3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit
(SEIUPTNCS)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago del
Cielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the
Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American
Heritage Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan
in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Homelessness Update
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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement
Plan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit
(SEIUPTNCS)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago del
Cielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the
Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American
Heritage Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan
in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Homelessness Update
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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement
Plan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American
Heritage Month
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan
in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Homelessness Update
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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement
Plan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras
program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in
the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.
2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate
Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee
Report for Fiscal Year 20242025.
13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,
Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification
No. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric
Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John
Garthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 and
expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair
Assessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the
Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of
the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –
Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract
to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo
Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans
Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water
Protection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 05717002
57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection
Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640
66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and
Diversion Project (No. 246604).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana
Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract.
16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of Cityowned
Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at
1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A
2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the
purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land
revenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St
Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.
0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liability
account (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal
services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,
elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an
option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but
not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable
housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the
period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to
one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the
Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of
Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,
to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce
Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the
Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through
December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a
First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient
Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing
homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the
current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County
United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by
$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term
expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual
amount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police
Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to
serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street
outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed
$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related
Services (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and
Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning in
December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one
year renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.
22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’
Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,
in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to
provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an
amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the
City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s
Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning
December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one
(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the
City of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated
Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
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City Council Meeting AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock andSafe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning inDecember 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, oneyear renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. toprovide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in anamount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for theCity’s Personnel Board (General Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBurke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’sPersonnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginningDecember 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of theCity of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for AssociatedUnrepresented ClassificationsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresentedclassifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Management
Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization
Services (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the
amount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, and
expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of
$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional
$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a
fiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification
No. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC
for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.
28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,
Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the
purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):
ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through
March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,
2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock andSafe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning inDecember 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, oneyear renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. toprovide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in anamount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for theCity’s Personnel Board (General Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBurke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’sPersonnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginningDecember 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of theCity of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for AssociatedUnrepresented ClassificationsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresentedclassifications.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police ManagementAssociationDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and VisualizationServices (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPeregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in theamount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, andexpiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over afiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (SpecificationNo. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLCfor Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for thepurchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for anaggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 throughMarch 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,2029.
ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to
exercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.
29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile
Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear term
beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for
two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System
Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment
(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and
Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term
beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for
two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies
LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed
$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,
with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fund
balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate
same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family
Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons
Counseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to
provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,
2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.
ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);
ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock andSafe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning inDecember 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, oneyear renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. toprovide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in anamount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for theCity’s Personnel Board (General Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBurke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’sPersonnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginningDecember 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of theCity of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for AssociatedUnrepresented ClassificationsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresentedclassifications.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police ManagementAssociationDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and VisualizationServices (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPeregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in theamount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, andexpiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over afiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (SpecificationNo. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLCfor Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for thepurchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for anaggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 throughMarch 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,2029.ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option toexercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withMeridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear termbeginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions fortwo, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance SystemUpgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withConvergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade andCustomer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a termbeginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions fortwo, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint TechnologiesLLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fundbalance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriatesame to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez FamilyCounseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated PersonsCounseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants toprovide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. –
$140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of
Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of
Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer
agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the
period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue
from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and
appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant
expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024
Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome
Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP
SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock andSafe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning inDecember 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, oneyear renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. toprovide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in anamount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for theCity’s Personnel Board (General Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBurke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’sPersonnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginningDecember 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of theCity of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for AssociatedUnrepresented ClassificationsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresentedclassifications.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police ManagementAssociationDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and VisualizationServices (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPeregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in theamount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, andexpiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over afiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (SpecificationNo. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLCfor Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for thepurchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for anaggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 throughMarch 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,2029.ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option toexercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withMeridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear termbeginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions fortwo, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance SystemUpgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withConvergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade andCustomer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a termbeginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions fortwo, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint TechnologiesLLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fundbalance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriatesame to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez FamilyCounseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated PersonsCounseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants toprovide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum ofUnderstanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant ProgramFunds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and theChief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City ofAnaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEFOF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITHTHE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVEFUNDING PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transferagreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for theperiod of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenuefrom the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account andappropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grantexpenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State ofCalifornia Department of Housing and Community Development 2024Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation AdjustmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana toaccept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Departmentof Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHomeProgram.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIPSUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAMGRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in
the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership
CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other
documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from
the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down
payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five
affirmative votes).
34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus Land
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of a
triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt
surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the
requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership
accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A
PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response
to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum
wage rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 Year
End Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report to
the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding
Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock andSafe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning inDecember 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, oneyear renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. toprovide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in anamount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for theCity’s Personnel Board (General Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBurke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’sPersonnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginningDecember 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of theCity of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for AssociatedUnrepresented ClassificationsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresentedclassifications.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police ManagementAssociationDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and VisualizationServices (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPeregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in theamount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, andexpiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over afiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (SpecificationNo. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLCfor Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for thepurchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for anaggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 throughMarch 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,2029.ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option toexercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withMeridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear termbeginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions fortwo, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance SystemUpgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withConvergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade andCustomer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a termbeginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions fortwo, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint TechnologiesLLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fundbalance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriatesame to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez FamilyCounseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated PersonsCounseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants toprovide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum ofUnderstanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant ProgramFunds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and theChief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City ofAnaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEFOF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITHTHE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVEFUNDING PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transferagreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for theperiod of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenuefrom the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account andappropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grantexpenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State ofCalifornia Department of Housing and Community Development 2024Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation AdjustmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana toaccept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Departmentof Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHomeProgram.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIPSUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAMGRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, inthe form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 HomeownershipCalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any otherdocuments required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding fromthe State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriatethe same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide downpayment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires fiveaffirmative votes).34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus LandDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of atriangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exemptsurplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with therequirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownershipaccordingly.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWESTCORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPTSURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT APROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Responseto the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification andCompensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimumwage rate.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure ReportDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 AnnualExpenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report tothe Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 FundingEligibility Guidelines.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – Abandonment
Number 202402
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth
Street rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC
RIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.
202402)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.
39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building
and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required
amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock andSafe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning inDecember 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, oneyear renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. toprovide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in anamount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for theCity’s Personnel Board (General Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBurke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’sPersonnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginningDecember 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of theCity of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for AssociatedUnrepresented ClassificationsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresentedclassifications.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police ManagementAssociationDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and VisualizationServices (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPeregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in theamount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, andexpiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over afiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (SpecificationNo. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLCfor Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for thepurchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for anaggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 throughMarch 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,2029.ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option toexercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withMeridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear termbeginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions fortwo, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance SystemUpgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withConvergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade andCustomer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a termbeginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions fortwo, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint TechnologiesLLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fundbalance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriatesame to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez FamilyCounseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated PersonsCounseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants toprovide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum ofUnderstanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant ProgramFunds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and theChief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City ofAnaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEFOF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITHTHE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVEFUNDING PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transferagreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for theperiod of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenuefrom the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account andappropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grantexpenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State ofCalifornia Department of Housing and Community Development 2024Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation AdjustmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana toaccept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Departmentof Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHomeProgram.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIPSUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAMGRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, inthe form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 HomeownershipCalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any otherdocuments required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding fromthe State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriatethe same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide downpayment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires fiveaffirmative votes).34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus LandDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of atriangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exemptsurplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with therequirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownershipaccordingly.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWESTCORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPTSURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT APROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Responseto the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification andCompensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimumwage rate.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure ReportDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 AnnualExpenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report tothe Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 FundingEligibility Guidelines.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – AbandonmentNumber 202402Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess FourthStreet rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLICRIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.202402)**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquitoand Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear TermDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on theOrange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear orFourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Buildingand Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite FindingsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under theprovisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQAGuidelines section 15061(b)(3).2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for requiredamendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to theCalifornia Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TOLOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAINMODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS
AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to
local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana
to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by
the State of California.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance
for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section
50022.3 of the California Government Code.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and
Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street
Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 25, 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 AgendaDecember 2, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics 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, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a 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 ).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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30202501522368CUPAWJC2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case: Sunshine Village3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 00518425Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community DevelopmentNegotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLCUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:One (1) case4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organizations:1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit(SEIUPTNCS)RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.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 Ivan Pitts, Second Baptist ChurchADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Relámpago delCielo in honor of their 50 Anniversary2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and theHeritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native AmericanHeritage Month3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillanin honor of her Exceptional Athletic AchievementsSTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Homelessness UpdateCLOSED 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: 5 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202627Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community EngagementPlan for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627).8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.10.Fiscal Year 202526 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed AppropriationAdjustmentsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronterasprogram that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requiresfive affirmative votes)3. Approve $1.2 million in NonGeneral Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed inthe body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)11.Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras ProgramDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program.2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitateAyuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000.12.Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20242025Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Development Impact FeeReport for Fiscal Year 20242025.13.Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment,Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (SpecificationNo. 25126) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to B&K ElectricWholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the JohnGarthe Water Pump Station for a twoyear term beginning in December 2, 2025 andexpiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.14.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and WheelchairAssessment Plan (NonGeneral Fund) (Project No. 266100)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for theSafe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution ofthe agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200(Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services –Street Safety Projects, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildingexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)15.Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contractto Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Captureand Diversion Project (Project No. 246604) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declarationand Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana ZooStormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in CaltransCooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean WaterProtection Enterprise, Expense ReimbursementCaltrans Account (No. 0571700257021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water ProtectionEnterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Programto add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture andDiversion Project (No. 246604).4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowestresponsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa AnaZoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2,2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the CityManager to execute the contract.16.Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of CityownedProperty Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of Cityowned property located at1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 39908522) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from thepurchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Landrevenue account (No. 0591700257071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol StCorridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No.0591766166220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure MStreet Construction, liabilityaccount (No. 0320100120215). (Requires five affirmative votes)17.Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC andGoldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legalservices for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to,elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with anoption to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including butnot limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization andJust Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordablehousing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for theperiod of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up toone year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).18.Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as theAdministrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum ofCare, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for theHomeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional CoordinationDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine,to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).19.First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California WorkforceDevelopment Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendmentto the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for thePrison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term throughDecember 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341(Agreement No. A2025XXX).20.First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202526 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and aFirst Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a FirstAmendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 202526 ESG SubrecipientAgreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencinghomelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for thecurrent contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange CountyUnited Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by$15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract termexpiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annualamount of the FY 202526 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana PoliceDepartment for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program toserve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through streetoutreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed$72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and RelatedServices (Specification No. 25108) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock andSafe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a twoyear term beginning inDecember 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, oneyear renewal options, in a total amount nottoexceed $427,625.22.Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25136) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services,in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. toprovide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in anamount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 andexpiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for theCity’s Personnel Board (General Fund)Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBurke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’sPersonnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginningDecember 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one(1) year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).24.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of theCity of Santa Ana and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for AssociatedUnrepresented ClassificationsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresentedclassifications.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN25.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions ofEmployment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police ManagementAssociationDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”)regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).26.Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and VisualizationServices (NonGeneral Fund SLESA)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withPeregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in theamount of $760,200 for a threeyear period beginning December 15, 2025, andexpiring December 14, 2028, with two optional oneyear extensions at a cost of$261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional$100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over afiveyear term. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)27.Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (SpecificationNo. 25125A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLCfor Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528.28.Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms,Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for thepurchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for anaggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX):ꞏ Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 throughMarch 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), oneyear extension through March 25,2029.ꞏ L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option toexercise one (1), oneyear extension through November 7, 2027.29.Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits (Specification No. 25121A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withMeridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation MobileBarrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a threeyear termbeginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions fortwo, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).30.Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance SystemUpgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment(Specification No. 25109A) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund – UASI, DOJ)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withConvergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade andCustomer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a termbeginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions fortwo, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint TechnologiesLLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed$95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028,with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prioryear fundbalance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriatesame to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)31.Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez FamilyCounseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated PersonsCounseling Services (Specification No. 25103) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants toprovide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2,2025 and expiring December 1, 2028.ꞏ Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX);ꞏ Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. – $140,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX)32.Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum ofUnderstanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant ProgramFunds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and theChief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City ofAnaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEFOF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITHTHE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVEFUNDING PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transferagreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for theperiod of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program.4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenuefrom the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account andappropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grantexpenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)33.Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State ofCalifornia Department of Housing and Community Development 2024Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation AdjustmentDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana toaccept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Departmentof Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHomeProgram.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIPSUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAMGRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, inthe form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 HomeownershipCalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any otherdocuments required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding fromthe State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriatethe same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide downpayment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires fiveaffirmative votes).34.Resolution Declaring CityOwned Property as Exempt Surplus LandDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring the Cityowned portion of atriangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exemptsurplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with therequirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownershipaccordingly.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWESTCORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPTSURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT APROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY35.Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Responseto the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification andCompensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimumwage rate.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’SCLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN36.Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure ReportDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 AnnualExpenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202425 and authorize submission of the report tothe Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 FundingEligibility Guidelines.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA37.Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street RightofWay – AbandonmentNumber 202402Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess FourthStreet rightofway – Abandonment Number 202402.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLICRIGHTOFWAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO.202402)**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR38.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquitoand Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or FourYear TermDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on theOrange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear orFourYear Term, Effective January 5, 2026.39.Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Buildingand Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite FindingsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under theprovisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQAGuidelines section 15061(b)(3).2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for requiredamendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic,geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to theCalifornia Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical,Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TOLOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAINMODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDSCODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRECODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICALBUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, ASAMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana MunicipalCode adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 InternationalProperty Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect tolocal climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Anato the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical,Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended bythe State of California.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTEDCALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIAGREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIAENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRECODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONALPROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinancefor January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section50022.3 of the California Government Code.**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.40.Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa andJuan Sariñana Way (General Fund)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025.Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial StreetNaming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and SunsetStreet.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM
HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at
Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street.
3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 33262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the
amount of $2,494.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
41.Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
2. Construction Contract for Fire Station Nos. 71 and 74
3. Public Hearing – Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
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