Santa Ana — 2026-08-04
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:a. Love Pham, et al. v. City of Santa Ana et al., Orange County Superior Court, CaseNo. 30202301337853
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivilService Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
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1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to OC Bomberos for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
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10. Status Report on the Identification and Historic Evaluation of Public Artworks by Emigdio Vasquez, Sergio O'Cadiz Moctezuma, and Additional ArtistsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file this report.
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11. Planning Commission's Adoption of a Resolution Renaming Rosita Park, Located at 706 N. Newhope Street, as Frank and Irene Palomino ParkDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission's adoption of a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 2026-0001 renaming Rosita Park, located at 706 N. Newhope Street, as Frank and Irene Palomino Park.
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12. Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2024-02, County Tract Map No. 19328 at 510 North Harbor Boulevard (Applicant: Century Communities of California, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 2024-02, County Tract Map No. 19328 at 510 North Harbor Boulevard.
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13. Legal Services Agreement with Fujii Law Group LLP (Non-General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney's OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fujii Law Group, LLC for the period of August 4, 2026 through August 3, 2029, with an option to extend the term of the agreement for up to one (1) additional year, in the amount of $550,000 for legal services (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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14. Agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. for Communication and Media-Related Services (Specification No. 25-147) (General Fund)Department(s): City Manager's OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. to provide communication and media-relatedservices for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually from August 4, 2026 through August 3, 2029 with the option for two (2) one-year extensions for a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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15. Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Microsoft 365 Migration (Specification No. 27-003) (Non-General Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. to provide Microsoft 365 Migration in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for a one-year term beginning August 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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16. Agreement with C3 Office Solutions LLC dba C3 Tech for Managed Print Services (Specification No. 27-001) (General and Non-General Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withC3 Office Solutions LLC dba C3 Tech to provide Managed Print Services in an amount of $750,000 for a term beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring May 1, 2029 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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17. Agreement with The Pumpkin Factory, LLC for Carnival Services (Specification No. 26-017) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withThe Pumpkin Factory, LLC to provide Carnival Services for a term beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2027, with provisions up to four (4), one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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18. Purchase Order to Unhinged LLC for Modular Simunition Training House (Specification No. 26-064A) (Non-General Fund - U.S. Dept. of Treasury Asset Forfeiture Funds)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Unhinged LLC for Modular Simunition Training house in an amount not to exceed $98,891.
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19. Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC to Provide Physical Health and Wellness-Related Services to the Santa Ana Police Department (Specification No. 26-082) (Non-General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withO2X Human Performance, LLC to provide physical health and wellness-related services to the Santa Ana Police Department for a term beginning September 1, 2026 and expiring August 31, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one (1)-year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $867,789 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to La Colmena for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
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20. Agreements with B&D Towing, Inc., Greater Southern California Towing, Inc., MetroPro Road Services, Inc., and Standard Enterprises, Inc. dba TO' and MO' Towing for Police Rotational Towing and Storage Services (Specification No. 26-057) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe following vendors for an initial one-year term from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options to provide police rotational towing and storage services on an as-need basis (Agreement Nos. A-2026-XXX):VendorLocationB&D Towing, Inc.Santa Ana, CAGreater Southern California Towing, Inc.Santa Ana, CAMetroPro Road Services, Inc.Costa Mesa, CATO' and MO' TowingSanta Ana, CA
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21. Purchase Order Contract to Premo Construction, Inc. for Fleet Air Compressor System Replacement (Specification No. 26-031) (Non-General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$157,960 of spendable fund balance in the Equipment Maintenance-Garage Operation, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Maintenance-Garage Operation, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Award a purchase order contract to Premo Construction, Inc. to replace the fleet air compressor system for a total estimated cost of $157,960, which includes $143,600 for the purchase order contract and $14,360 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
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22. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement for the Sale of Land at 2245 S. Main Street (Project No. 13-6792) (Non-General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$136,250 in revenue from the purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 05917002-57071) and appropriate it to the City Street Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account(No. 05917666-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $408,750 in revenue from the purchase and sale agreement into Measure M-Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement-OCTA revenue account (03217002-57004). Receipt of Measure M-Street Construction proceeds will be disbursed to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) upon project final billing reconciliation. (Requires five affirmative votes)3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with South Main Arwad LLC for the sale of City-owned property located at 2245 S. Main Street (APN No. 403-141-08) in the amount of $545,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).4. Approve amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program to add $136,250 of Select Street Construction funds for the Bristol Street Phase 3A Project (No.13-6792).
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23. Award of an Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Design Services to Address Caltrans Bridge Inspection Report Recommendations (Project No. 25-6986) (Non-General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing$282,400 in grant funding into the Select Street Construction, Federal Grant-Indirect revenue account (No. 05917002-52001) and appropriate it to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05917660-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $282,400 in Design funds for the Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program Project (No. 25-6986).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dokken Engineering to provide Professional Design Services in an amount not-to-exceed $572,935 for a one-year term beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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24. Award of Aggregate Agreements with Global Power Group, Inc., Odyssey Power Corporation, Quinn Company dba Quinn Power Systems, and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC for On-Call Generator Maintenance and Repair Services (Specification No. 26-075) (General & Non-General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with Global Power Group, Inc., Odyssey Power Corporation, Quinn Power Systems, and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC to provide on-call generator maintenance and repair services beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $115,000, with provisions for four, one-yearextensions, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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25. Award of Aggregate Agreements with General Pump Company, Inc., Layne Christensen Company, and Weber Water Resources CA, LLC for On-Call Water Well, Pump, and Motor Rehabilitation and Repair Services (Specification No. 26-063) (Non-General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregateagreements with General Pump Company, Inc., Layne Christensen Company, and Weber Water Resources CA, LLC to provide on-call water well, pump, and motor rehabilitation and repair services beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $550,000, with provisions for four, one-year extensions for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,750,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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26. Award Aggregate Agreements with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., ENFRA MCC, LLC, and Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service, Maintenance, and Repairs (General & Non-General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregateagreements with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., ENFRA MCC, LLC, and Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. to provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning service, maintenance, and repairs for an estimated total amount of $376,583 for an initial one-year term beginning August 4, 2026, and expiring August 3, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year extensions for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,882,915 (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
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27. Resolution Requesting the California State Legislature to Amend Assembly Bill 645 to Authorize the City of Santa Ana to Establish a Speed Safety System Pilot ProgramDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution requesting that the California StateLegislature amend Assembly Bill 645 (Friedman) to authorize eligibility for the City of Santa Ana to establish and operate a Speed Safety System Pilot Program pending future Council approval.RESOLUTION ΝΟ. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING THAT THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE AMEND ASSEMBLY BILL 645 (FRIEDMAN) TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ESTABLISH A SPEED SAFETY SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM
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28. Resolution Supporting State Legislation to Improve Utility Affordability, Strengthen Ratepayer Protections, and Increase Accountability of Investor-Owned UtilitiesDepartment(s): City Manager's OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Supporting State Legislation to Improve Utility Affordability, Strengthen Ratepayer Protections, and Increase Accountability of Investor-Owned Utilities During the 2025-2026 California Legislative Session.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE UTILITY AFFORDABILITY, STRENGTHEN RATEPAYER PROTECTIONS, AND INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY OF INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITIES DURING THE 2025-2026 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION
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29. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State Regional Coordination Grant Award Agreement AA611027 (Non-General Fund)Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of CaliforniaRegional Coordination Project grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of California - Employment Development Department, WIOA and approve Appropriation Adjustment for $1,000,000 for the CareerRx OC healthcare initiative.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION BETWEEN LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN SANTA AΝΑ2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including but not limited to agreements with subrecipients, consultants, and contractors.3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,000,000 in funds from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Federal Grant-Indirect account (no. 12318002-52001) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 12318729-various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
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3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez Declaring August 2026 as Chicano Heritage Month
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30. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-03 - Watermarke Sandpointe Mixed-Use Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.) (Continued from City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026; Item No. 18)Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-03; andRESOLUTION ΝΟ. 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 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); and3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
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31. City of Santa Ana Metropolitan Water District Board RepresentativeDepartment(s): City Clerk's OfficeRecommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to the Metropolitan Water District Board to represent the City of Santa Ana.
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32. Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to Amend Several Sections of Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Relating to Modification of Historic Properties, Demolition by Neglect, Historic Property Transfer Disclosure, and Other Amendments of an Administrative NatureDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinanceapproving Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to amend several sections of Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Modification of Historic Properties, Demolition by Neglect, Historic Property Transfer Disclosure, and other items of an administrative nature; andORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2026-01 ΑΝ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAΝΤΑ ΑΝΑ ΑMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES, DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, HISTORIC PROPERTY TRANSFER DISCLOSURE, AND OTHER ITEMS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE NATURE, 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), read by title only and waive further reading2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under state CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), Section 15060(c)(3), and Section 15061(b)(3).
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33. City of Santa Ana FY 2026-27 to FY 2031-32 Five-Year Strategic PlanDepartment(s): City Manager's OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt the City of Santa Ana FY 2026-27 to FY 2031-32 Five-Year Strategic Plan.
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34. Appeal Application No. 2026-01 - Appealing the Decision of the Planning Commission to Approve Site Plan Review No. 2026-01 and Approve One Incentive/Concession and Two Waivers or Reductions of Development Standards for the Think Together Property Located at 2101 East Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2026-01, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval of a resolution to approve Site Plan Review No. 2026-01 and one incentive/concession and two waivers or reductions of development standards pursuant to State Density Bonus Law, to be memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-01, to facilitate the construction of a seven-story mixed-use development consisting of 274 residential units, including 14 affordable units for extremely low-income households, and approximately 20,714 square feet of ground-floor commercial space for the property located at 2101 East Fourth Street (APN:400-041-03).
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4. Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk's OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
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5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026Department(s): City Clerk's OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.
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6. Appoint Erica Gonzalez Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk's OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Erica Gonzalez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
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7. Quarterly Report of Contracts for Non-Public Works and Public WorksDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works authorized by the City Manager as permitted by Charter Section 421.
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8. Report of Settlements for General Liability Claims and Worker's Compensation ClaimsDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into betweenApril 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker's Compensation Claims authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as permitted by City Council Resolution 2018-045.
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9. Employee Benefits Rates for 2027 Plan YearDepartment(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Receive and file Employee Benefits Rates from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.