Santa Ana
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| August 19, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 1 | 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. Delfina Flores Robles v. City of Santa Ana, et al, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301352256CUPACJC B. JBW Enterprise, LLC v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501498020 C. Kim McPeck v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30 202401370874 | August 19, 2025 Closed Session Item # 1 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a55 |
| August 19, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 2 | 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: * One (1) case – Union Pacific | August 19, 2025 Closed Session Item # 2 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a51 |
| August 19, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 3 | 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints] | August 19, 2025 Closed Session Item # 3 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a52 |
| August 19, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 4 | 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS) | August 19, 2025 Closed Session Item # 4 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a58 |
| August 19, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 5 | 5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA) Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) | August 19, 2025 Closed Session Item # 5 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a59 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 1 | 1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Vex Robotics World Championship Participants for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments | August 19, 2025 Item # 1 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a61 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 10 | 10. Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for 202223, 202324, and 202425 Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Santa Ana Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use reports for 202223, 202324, and 202425 for existing equipment. 2. Review and affirm Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS3020. | August 19, 2025 Item # 10 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a57 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 11 | 11. Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC for OnSite Physical Health and Wellness Services (Specification No. 25104) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC to provide onsite physical health and wellness services in an amount not to exceed $215,000, for a oneyear term beginning September 1, 2025 and expiring August 31, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX). | August 19, 2025 Item # 11 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a5a |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 12 | 12. Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment to the agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for the installation of additional security camera infrastructure on Bristol Street and extending the agreement for an additional two (2) month period from November 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in the additional amount of $42,274 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3,462,144 (Agreement No. A2025XXX). | August 19, 2025 Item # 12 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a5c |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 13 | 13. Agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center for Immigration Legal Defense Services (Specification No. 24137) (General Fund) Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center to provide immigration legal defense services to Santa Ana residents in the amount of $250,000 for the term of August 19, 2025 to August 18, 2026, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions at an amount of $250,000 per extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $750,000 over a threeyear period (Agreement No. A2025XXX). | August 19, 2025 Item # 13 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a5b |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 14 | 14. Agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation for Services Coordination for Transitional Age Youth and Former Foster Youth (Specification No. 25057A) Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the execution of an agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation to provide services coordination for transitional age youth and former foster youth, aged 18 through 24, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and who have been matched with a Foster Youth to Independence voucher, in an amount not to exceed $632,839, for a threeyear term beginning August 19, 2025, and expiring August 18, 2028, with the option for a one year extension. (Agreement No. A2025XXX) (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 3) | August 19, 2025 Item # 14 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a56 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 15 | 15. Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to Provide OnCall Comprehensive Financial, Grant Monitoring, Administrative, and Technical Support Services for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs (General & NonGeneral Funds) (Specification No. 25 076A) Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to provide oncall comprehensive financial, grant monitoring, administrative, and technical support services for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over a threeyear period, beginning August 19, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with the option for an extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX). | August 19, 2025 Item # 15 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a54 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 16 | 16. Agreement with KABOOM! to Provide Updated Playground Equipment at Sandpointe Park Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to approve a community partner agreement with KABOOM!, Inc. for new playground equipment at Sandpointe Park in the amount of $8,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX). Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over a threeyear period, beginning August 19, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with the option for an extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX). | August 19, 2025 Item # 16 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a50 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 17 | 17. Amendment to the BristolTolliver Street Urban Greening Project Cost Analysis to add $115,000 in Residential Development District 4 Acquisition and Development funds and $176,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for a New Total Construction Delivery Cost of $4,872,808 and Change Order to add $115,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Legion Contractors, Inc., for the Construction of the Basketball Court at the Project (Project No. 246600) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the BristolTolliver Street Urban Greening Project Cost Analysis to add $115,000 in Residential Development District 4 Acquisition and Development funds, and $176,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for a new total construction delivery cost of $4,872,808. 2. Approve a Change Order to add $115,000 to an existing construction contract with Legion Contractors, Inc., for the construction of the basketball court at the Bristol Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project. | August 19, 2025 Item # 17 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a53 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 18 | 18. Service Agreements for Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Approve service agreements with Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company dba Kimble Fire Protection, Bernel, Inc. dba VFS Fire & Security, HCI Systems, Inc., and Cal Building Systems, to provide asneeded fire alarm and sprinkler systems inspection, repair, and maintenance services for shared aggregate nottoexceed total of $880,000 for the term beginning September 1, 2025 and expiring August 31, 2028, with a provision for one, twoyear extension (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX). | August 19, 2025 Item # 18 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a6c |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 19 | 19. Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for RightofWay Maintenance Services and Appropriation of $400,000 in Reimbursement Funding (Project No. 266423) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the City to provide encampment abatement, litter and debris removal, weed abatement, and graffiti removal within Caltrans’ rightofway, with Caltrans reimbursing the City up to $200,000 annually for two years through June 30, 2027 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $400,000 to the Public Works Agency Services, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure account (No. 0531702162300), funded by reimbursements recorded in the City Services Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0531700257000) (Requires five affirmative votes). 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any subsequent related documents, including amendments and exhibits, in a form approved by the City Attorney. | August 19, 2025 Item # 19 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a6b |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 2 | 2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Saddleback High School Students for Outstanding Contributions to the Community | August 19, 2025 Item # 2 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a60 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 20 | 20. Resolution and Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Ryan Johnson to Purchase a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K9 Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police Corporal Ryan Johnson and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K9. RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORPORAL RYAN JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A RETIRED SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K9 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police Corporal Ryan Johnson for the sale of a retired Police Department K9 in the amount of $1 (Agreement No. A2025XXX). | August 19, 2025 Item # 20 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a68 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 21 | 21. Nominate and Appoint a Representative to the Upper Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee and an Alternate to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: 1. Nominate and appoint a representative to the Upper Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee. 2. Nominate and appoint an alternate to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency. | August 19, 2025 Item # 21 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a69 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 22 | 22. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Group Homes And Land Use Definitions and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish Planning and Building Agency Review Fees for Group Home Special Use Permit Applications and Group Home Operator’s Permit Applications Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 8, 2025. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 and Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes and land use definitions. ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301(C) 2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Group Home Special Use Permit application review fee and a Group Home Operator’s Permit review fee. MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301(C) 2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Group Home Special Use Permit application review fee and a Group Home Operator’s Permit review fee. RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR A GROUP HOME SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND A GROUP HOME OPERATOR’S PERMIT | August 19, 2025 Item # 22 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a67 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 23 | 23. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to AFrame Signs Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 8, 2025. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202502 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to Aframe signs. ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202502 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AFRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(C)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND 15061(b)(3) | August 19, 2025 Item # 23 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a66 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 24 | 24. Public Hearing – Recovery of Uncollected Costs Incurred by the City Related to the Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Legal notice published in the OC Reporter and mailed on August 6, 2025. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 20242025 Dangerous and Abandoned Building Program Report and authorize the transmittal of uncollected charges incurred by the City related to the abatement of dangerous and abandoned buildings to the office of AuditorController, County of Orange. RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS | August 19, 2025 Item # 24 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a6d |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 25 | 25. Discuss and Consider Directing the City for Manager to Prepare a Resolution Consideration Naming the PAAL Center Located on McFadden Avenue as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center in Recognition of his Legacy of Service to Santa Ana’s Youth, Immigrant Community, and Public Safety – Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS 25. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution for Consideration Naming the PAAL Center Located on McFadden Avenue as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center in Recognition of his Legacy of Service to Santa Ana’s Youth, Immigrant Community, and Public Safety – Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez CITY MANAGER COMMENTS | August 19, 2025 Item # 25 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a6a |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 3 | 3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing the Lit League for Outstanding Contributions to the Community | August 19, 2025 Item # 3 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a5f |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 4 | 4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Guzman Family declaring August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month | August 19, 2025 Item # 4 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a63 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 5 | 5. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. | August 19, 2025 Item # 5 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a62 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 6 | 6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. | August 19, 2025 Item # 6 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a64 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 7 | 7. Appoint Oscar Rodriguez Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as an AtLarge Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Appoint Oscar Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as an atlarge representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2 326(a), requires five affirmative votes). | August 19, 2025 Item # 7 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a65 |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 8 | 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 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Appoint Oscar Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as an atlarge representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2 326(a), requires five affirmative votes). | August 19, 2025 Item # 8 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a5e |
| August 19, 2025 | Item | 9 | 9. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of June 30, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file. | August 19, 2025 Item # 9 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 68a3ad771cfdc75860715a5d |