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July 7, 2026
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
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Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember—Ward 1 Councilmember-Ward 2
Jessie Lopez Phil Bacerra
Councilmember-Ward 3 Councilmember-Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez David Penaloza
Councilmember-Ward 5 Mayor Pro Tem -Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Sonia R. Carvalho Alvaro Nunez Jennifer L. Hall
City Attorney City Manager 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
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courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
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Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
• MAILING OPTION written communications — Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, 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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• LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION —As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
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provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to
speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
• IN-PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting in-person. 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.
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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 IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT)—You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES - Spanish interpreting services are provided at CitX
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretaci6n al espanol en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretaci6n simultanea al espanol se ofrece por medio del use de audifonos y
la interpretaci6n consecutiva (espanol a ingl6s) tambi6n esta disponible Para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
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
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 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)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California. By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa
Ana: The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim: Myong Kim: Nayan Ahir: Ravin (Ray)
Ahir: Royal Roman Motel, LLC: Royal Motel Inc.: Royal Grand Inn, LLC: Royal Grand,
Inc.: Hacienda Arzate, Inc.: Humberto Arzategomez: El Tapatio y Antojitos: and Maria
Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2025-01484014-CU-MC-CJC
B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al.. California Court of Appeal, State of
California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179
C. Ravin Ahir: Nayan Ahir: Kyong Su Kim: Myong Kim: Royal Motel, Inc.: Royal Grand,
Inc: Royal Roman Motel, LLC: Royal Grand Inn. LLC v. City Of Santa Ana: Alvaro
Nunez: Robert Rodriguez: City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 1-7: And Does 8-10
inclusive. United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25-cv-
02480-JVS-ADS
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
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony
Baseball All-Stars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
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2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez
for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT— The City Attorney will report on any action(s)from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the
Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to
the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as
the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec.
2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
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7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit
Home
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County
Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating
Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26-051) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products
Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for
the one-year term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for
four, one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Culver-Newlin Inc., GM Business Interiors,
National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office
Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related
Services (Specification No. 23-080, 23-081, 23-082, 23-092, 26-079) (General Fund &
Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include Culver-Newlin of
Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the
aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30,
2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed
amount will not change.
Vendor Location
Culver-Newlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business Milwaukee, WI
Furniture
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office Yorba Linda, CA
Furnishings
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
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10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and
Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with
Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the City's current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions ("BlueTech") to
increase the not-to-exceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the
iManage Data Management Systems ("iManage") for the period of August 1, 2026
through July 31, 2027 in the amount of$14,604 to provide additional user licenses
and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system
(Agreement No. A-2026-XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research
subscription services in the amount of$167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026
and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street
Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 26-6907) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior
Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue
accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer— Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and
Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account
(Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund
balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water
Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water
— Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract
Services-Professional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street
Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 26-6490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of
$3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 26-6907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
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6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2026-39 will be filed for Project No. 26-6907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste
Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan
associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise
agreement for FY 2026-27 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa
Ana Regional Transportation Center(Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the
lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027,
with provisions for up to four, one-year extensions, for a total lease agreement amount
of$68,862 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of
approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31,
2026, with provisions for up to one, one-year extension, for a total lease agreement
amount of$163,640 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center(Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month,
for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa
Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring
July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, one-year extension, for a total lease
agreement amount of$290,190 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West
Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast
Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management
Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend
the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities
citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core
Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury
Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016-042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-042 RELATED TO THE
MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-03 —Watermarke Sandpointe Mixed-Use
Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 2026-03; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
2026-03 FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL
SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 411-111-07, 411-111-09, 411-111-10, AND 411-111-11)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM
Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe
LLC, with a 55-year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a
400 unit multi-family residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the
total units) proposed as affordable to extremely low-income households, at the
property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review
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under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-04 — SWC Alton & Raitt Residential
Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
No. 2026-04; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
2026-04 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOW-INCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 412-541-06 AND 412-541-10)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC
Santa Ana LLC, for a 55-year covenant term, for a for-sale residential development
consisting of a thirty-six (36) unit single-family detached residential subdivision, which
includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very low-income and three (3)
units affordable to moderate-income households at 2100 West Alton Avenue
(Agreement No. A-2026-XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review
under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (In-Fill Development
Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3097 Dissolving the Arts and
Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission;
Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5-
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five
commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate
certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3097 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS,
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RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH
COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF
HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO
REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities
(Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the
Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a
measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the
rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa
Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING
FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO
THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE
REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above-
referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE
BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE
SUNSET PROVISION
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**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential
Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a
Vehicle's Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition
— Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a
Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates
and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public
Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents—
Councilmember Jessie 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. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 30, 2026, 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 santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes.
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