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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-17 Regular, Special HA Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California AS I March 17, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 P.M. REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 P.M. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: MayorAmezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4;07 P.M. ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nunez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall CITY COUNCIL 1 MARCH 17, 2026 ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez joined during Closed Session. ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (1) Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2 and there were no in person or teleconference speakers. RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:08 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS—The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. Frank Rocha v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15955468; ADJ18623576; ADJ17697034 B. Stephen Hahm v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ19377542; ADJ19377509; ADJ19885630 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01293127 B. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01348299 C. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01339537 CITY COUNCIL 2 MARCH 17, 2026 D. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01372127 E. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01287702 F. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01359457 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU- FT) 2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) RECONVENE— City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: MayorAmezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to orderat 5:50 P.M. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nunez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez (arrived at 5:56 P.M.), Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, and Mayor Amezcua were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Julia Mesquita WORDS OF INSPIRATION Rev. Derrell Durley, Brown Temple CITY COUNCIL 3 MARCH 17, 2026 ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Half announced the removal of Agenda Item Nos. 16 and 18 from Council consideration and the cancellation of Public Hearing Agenda Item No. 23. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS AGENDA ITEM NO. ' WAS MOVED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD AFTER AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. 2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Santiago TK- 8 Elementary School Drama Program for Outstanding Performance Achievements and Contributions to the Arts Community MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented certificates of recognition to the Santiago TK-8 Elementary School Drama Program for outstanding performance achievements and contributions to the arts community. 3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Segerstrom High School Girls' Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented certificates of recognition to Segerstrom High School Girls' Soccer Team for outstanding athletic achievements. 4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women's Volleyball Team in Honor of Women's History Month MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez presented certificates of recognition to Valley High School Women's Volleyball Team in honor of Women's History Month. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 MOVED OUT OF ORDER 1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Lupe Lopez declaring May 2026 as Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Month MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to Lupe Lopez declaring May 2026 as Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Month. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 5. Public Works Agency — Priority Projects Update MINUTES: Acting Public Works Director Rodolfo Rosas provided a presentation regarding Public Works Agency— Priority Projects Update. Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for the presentation. CITY COUNCIL 4 MARCH 17, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for the presentation and the City Manager's Office for their dedication to kick-starting the upgrades at El Salvador Park. Councilmember Vazquez thanked staff for their hard work on all of the projects. Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding utility poles along Bristol Street. Acting Director Rosas provided an update regarding the expected completion date for the work on utility poles along Bristol Street. Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for all their hard work and efforts in completing City projects. CLOSED SESSION REPORT—The City Attorney will report on any action(s)from Closed Session. MINUTE'S: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported for Closed Session Item No. 1 A, Frank Rocha v. City of Santa Ana, the City Council voted 7-0 to settle the case for $169,482. PUBLIC COMMENTS.—Public comments will be held during the beginning ofthe meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (28) non agenda comments. The following speakers addressed City Council in person: 1. Manuel Avila spoke regarding success and funding. 2. Jocelyn Pacheco demanded justice for Noe Rodriguez and spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez, henry Gonzalez, and Mario Diaz's incidents. 3. Matthew Compton demanded justice for Noe Rodriguez, spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez's incident, an altercation with a Santa Ana police officer, and Councilmember Bacerra's comments related to the Coach Royal Mobile Home Park tenant eviction. 4. David Pulido demanded justice for Noe Rodriguez, spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez, Mario Diaz, and Freddy Washington's incidents, and requested accountability and transparency. 5. Abraham Quintana demanded justice for Noe Rodriguez, spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez and Freddy Washington's incidents, and requested accountability and transparency and an increased budget for the Police Oversight Commission. CITY COUNCIL 5 MARCH 17, 2026 6. Jair spoke regarding working together to combat evil, accountability for police officer actions, and the Coach Royal Mobile Home Park tenants eviction. 7. Stef Pacheco demanded justice for Noe Rodriguez, spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez, Henry Gonzalez, Freddy Washington, and Mario Diaz's incidents, and requested accountability. 8. Grace Arzola spoke in support of the families who have lost a loved one at the hands of police officers and requested the Council maintain decorum when listening to their constituent's public comments. 9. Dale Helvig spoke regarding the special event policy and public records requested related to the policy. 10. Rain Mendoza spoke regarding the Coach Royal Mobile Home Parks tenant eviction and Santa Ana Police officers, and requested Council help address the eviction situation. 11.Diana Terreros spoke regarding the Coach Royal Mobile Home Parks tenant eviction and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez. 12.Karla Barragan spoke regarding the Coach Royal Mobile Home Parks tenant eviction and requested Council assist regarding the eviction. 13. Victor Mendez suggested a conduct policy for property managers and enforcement along First Street, and spoke regarding the status of the East First Street Project. The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: 14.Mark Lopez spoke regarding the Pacific Park community advisory team, red zone parking in downtown, and code enforcement of street food vendors. MayorAmezcua asked the city attorney to address the Coach Royal Mobile Home Park situation. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho acknowledged residents' concerns and stated the City is actively enforcing the ordinance, with an anticipated hearing in late April regarding the 17 petitions received. She encouraged residents to seek assistance through the State's Housing and Community Development (HDC) program, and reiterated staff's commitment to the voter-approved process and ongoing enforcement efforts. Mayor Amezcua requested HDC program information be placed on the City's website for mobile home residents to access. CITY COUNCIL 6 MARCH 17, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At T-55 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember Sacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 91 and 94 for separate discussion and consideration. Councilmember Lopez pulled Agenda Item No. 8 for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 through 22, with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 8, 11, and 14 pulled for separate discussion and consideration and Agenda Item Nos. 16 and 18 removed from consideration, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7— 0 — Pass 6. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. 7. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. CITY COUNCIL 7 MARCH 17, 2026 8. Ballot Measure Polling Results Department(s): City Manager's Office Recommended Action: Direct staff to prepare public information materials, develop a November 2026 ballot measure for City Council consideration, and conduct a tracking survey. MINUTES. Councilmember Lopez requested a special session on the item to allow for transparency to the community regarding the City's budget and requested staff return with a revised proposed budget reflecting the removal of$30 million and its impacts. Mayor Amezcua requested the item be explained. City Manager Alvaro Nunez explained the item was brought forward to prepare a ballot measure, initiate updates, and begin providing preliminary informational materials to the community. Councilmember Phan requested a presentation on the item. Assistant City Manager Kathryn Downs provided a presentation regarding the ballot measure polling results. Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding staffs plan when bringing back budget plans to Council. Councilmember Bacerra requested a presentation with Measure X not being a part of the City's budget and its full impact during the budget process as opposed to a standalone meeting. Councilmember Phan asked what materials would be prepared and what is permissible for Council and staff in terms of advocating for ballot measures, and requested the City provide a budget presentation at a time that would allow for greater community attendance. Assistant City Manager Downs stated the item is to prepare informational materials for the public and the Council, and a possible measure ballot. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained the advocating ballot measure terms. Mayor Amezcua reiterated the item is only to prepare materials, and whether the measure passes is up to the voters. Councilmember Bacerra requested staff also include information on the City's economic development strategic plan concurrent with the Measure X budget presentation. CITY COUNCIL 8 MARCH 17, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding economic development. MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 8, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roil call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 5—2 — Pass 9. Purchase Order Contract to Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc. for Computer Tablets for Police Motorcycles (Specification No. 26-006) (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc. for mobile data refresh for Police motorcycles, in an amount not to exceed $175,091. 10.Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Classic Collision Santa Ana and Kelly's Body Shop Inc. for Vehicle Body Repair Services (Spec No. 25-139) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to Classic Collision Santa Ana and Kelly's Body Shop, Inc. for vehicle body repair services for $500,000, for the term beginning March 17, 2026 and expiring March 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year renewals, in a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000. 11.Pre-Authorization of Purchase Order Contracts for Various City Vehicles (Spec No. 25-133) (General & Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,594 of prior-year fund balance in the Refuse Collection Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Refuse Collection Service, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). CITY COUNCIL 9 MARCH 17, 2026 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,594 of prior-year fund balance in the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate to the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $684,952 of prior-year fund balance in the Special Gas Tax Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate to the Roadway Maintenance, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). 4. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $68,250 of prior-year fund balance in the Equipment Maintenance-Garage Operation, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate to the Equipment Maintenance- Garage Operation, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). 5. Pre-authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders for various City vehicles described herein for the Fiscal Year 2025-26, in a total amount not-to- exceed $7,305,578. MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra requested to include an in-custody transportation vehicle for the Quality of Life Team (QOLT) for more efficiency in calls for service within the community. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 11, as amended to include an in-custody transportation vehicle for QOLT, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7— 0 — Pass 12.Agreements with Commonwealth Land Title Company and Chicago Title Company for On-Call Real Estate Title and Escrow Services (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL 10 MARCH 17, 2026 Recommended Action: Award and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Chicago Title Company and Commonwealth Land Title Company to provide on-call real estate title and escrow services for the term beginning March 17, 2026 and expiring March 16, 2027 for a total amount of$60,000, with provisions for four, one-year renewals, in a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $300,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2026-028). 13.Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Meyers Nave, APC (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney's Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Meyers Nave, APC for appellate and litigation legal services for the period of March 17, 2026 until March 16, 2028, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-029). 14.Agreement with Am-Tec Total Security, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Video Surveillance Project (Specification No. 25-082) (General Fund) (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Am-Tec Total Security, Inc. to provide the Santa Ana Zoo Video Surveillance Project in an amount not to exceed $231,138, for a three-year term beginning March 17, 2026 and expiring March 31, 2029, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-030). MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item and requested staff include funding in the upcoming budget to support active video monitoring along the Alton Bike Corridor. MOTION:. Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 14, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER PHAN Status: 6 - 0-0— 1 — Pass CITY COUNCIL 11 MARCH 17, 2026 15.Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employee Unit Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part- Time Non-Civil Service Employee Unit ("SEIU PTNCS") regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective May 16, 2025 through December 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2026-031). AGENDA ITEM NO. 16 WAS REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION 16.Revised Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, modifying and delineating specific articles of the MOU (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). 17.Resolution Retroactively Approving Corrected Salary Schedules for the Santa Ana Police Management Association ("PMA") Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution to retroactively update Salary Schedule for PMA as requested by California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and in compliance with CalPERS California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 2, Section 570.5. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-005 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 AGENDA ITEM NO. 18 WAS REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION 18.Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Classifications of Employment Designated as Unrepresented Executive Management Department(s): City Manager's Office CITY COUNCIL 12 MARCH 17, 2026 Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution that amends the City's Classification and Compensation Plan for classifications of employment designated as unrepresented Executive Management (EM) to update benefits and provide for future salary range adjustments. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESTATING AND AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFICATIONS DESIGNATED AS UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (EM) 1 S.Resolution Acknowledging Judgment in a Case Challenging the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution acknowledging judgment and order by the Court to sever the last sentence of Section 8-3180(a) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, as provided in Ordinance No. NS-3073, establishing the composition of the Rental Housing Board. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-006 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACKNOWLEDGING JUDGMENT IN CASE CHALLENGING THE RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE 20.Application for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program Grant Funds Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for up to $1 .42 million in grant funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Prohousing Incentive Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS 2. If awarded Prohousing Incentive Program grant funding from HCD, authorize the City Managerto execute an agreement with the State of California for receipt of the Prohousing Incentive Program grant funding for an amount up to $1.42 million, and any other documents required by HCD to secure the grant, approved as to form by the City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL 13 MARCH 17, 2026 21.Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Smoke Shops First reading March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of (7-0). Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 6, 2026. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-3091 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3) 2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. 22.Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amendment Application (AA) No. 2025- 02 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue) First reading March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of (7-0). Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 6, 2026. Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2025-02. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3092 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2025- 02 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 402-212-01 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A-1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** CITY COUNCIL 14 MARCH 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM NO. 23 WAS CANCELLED AND REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION 23.Public Hearing - Consider Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments in Accordance with Proposition 218 (Non-General Fund) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 6, 2026. Mailed notices sent on January 23, 2026. Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218 and adopt a resolution to adjust City water and sewer rates effective May 1, 2026; July 1, 2027; July 1, 2028; July 1, 2029; and July 1, 2030. RESOLUTION NO. 2026- -XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADJUSTING RATES FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM 24.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Direct Staff to Review the City's Standards and Practices for Stop Line Placement Relative to Crosswalks and Evaluate Whether Setback Stop Lines Could Improve Pedestrian Visibility and Safety—Particularly Along the High Injury Network and Near Schools, Parks, and Transit—in Support of the City's Vision Zero Goals and Consistent with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices — Councilmember Lopez MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez gave a brief presentation regarding reviewing the City's standards and practices for stop line placement relative to crosswalks and evaluating whether setback stop lines could improve pedestrian visibility and safety—particularly along the high injury network and near schools, parks, and transit—in support of the City's Vision Zero goals and consistent with the California manual on uniform traffic control devices. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke in support of the item. MayorAmezcua spoke in support of the item, requested a report within 60-90 days, and asked about pedestrian and vehicle fatality rates within the city. CITY COUNCIL 15 MARCH 17, 2026 Deputy Police Chief Roland Andrade reported a total of 34 fatalities and 29 collisions in 2025 and five fatal collisions this year regarding pedestrian and vehicle fatality rates. Acting Public Works Director Rodolfo Rosas stated the requested item is identified in the City's Vision Zero Plan, including new projects aimed at improving intersections and staff could report back within 90 days with a comprehensive update on intersection safety and proposed improvements. Councilmember Bacerra voiced concerns regarding a comprehensive report due to the Vision Zero Plan being active and inquired regarding the movement of loop detectors within crosswalks and traffic signals. Acting Director Rosas explained a majority of traffic signals need to be updated with loop detector technology and movement of loops would improve safety at intersections. Mayor Amezcua inquired whether the Police Department had received laptops to assist traffic officers to regulate speeding and, if so, when would they be implemented, and emphasized the need for more traffic officers and glow-in-the- dark stop signs for public safety regarding speeding and racing within the City. Deputy Chief Andrade stated the department received approval for laptops and explained how the department restructured their traffic division to improve traffic related collisions implemented by Police Chief Robert Rodriguez. City Manager Alvaro Nunez further elaborated on Deputy Chief Andrade's comments. Councilmember Lopez expressed the importance of public safety regarding the item. RECESS MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting to convene the Housing Authority meeting at 9:01 P.M. RECONVENE MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:03 P.M. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nur",ez announced the Parks and Recreation hiring fairs for seasonal positions on March 19, 2026 and April 9, 2026 at Jerome Recreation Center, the OC United Way tax preparation event at the Santa Ana Work Center on March 20, 2026, the Santa Ana and Sauyaho Business Expo on March 27-29, 2026, the Apprenticeship Career Fair on April 3, 2026, the Centennial Park park improvements ribbon-cutting on April 4, 2026, CITY COUNCIL 16 MARCH 17, 2026 and the Santa Ana Fun Run on April 11, 2026. COUNCIL COMMENTS AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. MINUTES. Councilmember Vazquez thanked the Pacific Park Neighborhood Association for inviting him to their meeting, announced he is looking forward to the Santa Ana and Sauyaho Business Expo, and invited everyone to come out to his school's open house in honor of Lisa Solomon, Vicki Sarimento, Sandra De Anda, and Erica Robles on April 2, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Councilmember Phan wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day, celebrated the 74«' Anniversary of the Santa Ana Zoo, and invited all to the visit the Zoo. Councilmember Bacerra announced the Segerstrom High School's boys and girls soccer teams won the state championships, his communilyoffice houratAdams Park on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12.00 P.M., spoke regarding the Coach Royal Mobile Home Park tenants evictions, and wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Councilmember Hemandez thanked staff for all their hard work and efforts, wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day, highlighted Chapter One's 15tn Year Anniversary, expressed condolences for Jessica Coghill's family on her passing, addressed mobile home residents'concerns, and emphasized First Amendment free speech. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza announced the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) signed a master and operating agreement to advance the 241191 Express Connector Project and congratulated the California Department of Transportation, Orange County Transportation Authority, Riverside County Transportation Commission, and TCA. He thanked staff for their efforts with the Santa Ana and Sauyaho Business Expo and stated he looks forward to the expo, invited residents to the Build Your Own Easter Basket at Memorial Park on March 29, 2026, and wished his father-in-law and son a Happy Birthday. Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for their efforts regarding Coach Royal Mobile Home Park tenants, addressed her recent absence and the need to support staff, requested the video made by Police Chief Rodriguez highlighting the City's success in 2025 and the Chiefs accomplishments since becoming chief on a future agenda, announced Coffee with the Mayor and the Festival of the Nino with Mosaic at George Upton Park at 10:00 A.M. on April 18, 2026, thanked staff for putting together the Apprenticeship Career Fair, and stated she looks forward to the Santa Ana and Sauyaho Business Expo. CITY COUNCIL 17 MARCH 17, 2026 ADJOURNMENT—Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: MayorAmezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9;36 P.M. 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