Santa Ana
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| September 15, 2026 | Closed Session Item | 1 | 1. POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) Case - 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 | September 15, 2026 Closed Session Item # 1 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc35 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 1 | 1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Councilmember Vazquez to Sabil USA for Outstanding Contributions to the Community CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. | September 15, 2026 Item # 1 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc38 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 2 | 2. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. | September 15, 2026 Item # 2 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc3c |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 3 | 3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 4, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. | September 15, 2026 Item # 3 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc39 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 4 | 4. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Arts and Culture Commission on January 15, 2026, February 19, 2026, March 19, 2026, April 16, 2026, May 21, 2026, and June 18, 2026; Regular Meetings of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission on March 10, 2026, April 14, 2026, and May 12, 2026; Regular and Special Meetings of the Historic Resources Commission on March 6, 2025, June 4, 2025, July 9, 2025, September 23, 2025, November 6, 2025, January 29, 2026, March 5, 2026, May 7, 2026 and June 30, 2026; Regular Meeting of the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee on September 10, 2025; Regular and Special Meetings of the Planning Commission on April 27, 2026, May 11, 2026, May 28, 2026, June 8, 2026, June 22, 2026, July 13, 2026, and July 27, 2026; Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission on April 23, 2026 and May 28, 2026; and the Regular Meetings of the Youth Commission on April 20, 2026 and May 18, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Receive and file. | September 15, 2026 Item # 4 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc44 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 5 | 5. Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance report. 2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed. | September 15, 2026 Item # 5 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc42 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 6 | 6. 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice Regarding Conflict of Interest Code Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Receive and file the Fair Political Practices Commission 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice advising that the City's Conflict of Interest Code is currently under review. | September 15, 2026 Item # 6 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc3e |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 7 | 7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of June 30, 2026 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file. | September 15, 2026 Item # 7 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc3f |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 8 | 8. Receive and File the Orange County Grand Jury's Investigative Report Titled “PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water,” Approve the Proposed City’s Response, and Authorize the City Manager to Submit the City’s Response to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury's report titled “PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water;” and 2. Approve the City's response to Findings F2, F4, F6, and F8 and Recommendations R2, R4, and R5; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to submit the response to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court in accordance with California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05. | September 15, 2026 Item # 8 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc4b |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 9 | 9. Appropriation Adjustment for Spendable Fund Balance from California State Library Building Forward Grant Interest Revenues for Main Library and Newhope Library Projects (Project Nos. 22-1380 and 22-1802) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Library Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $297,104 in spendable fund balance from California State Library Building Forward Grant Interest for Main Library and Newhope Library Projects in the Public Library Grant, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the funds into the Building Forward Library Grant, Buildings & Building Improvements expenditure account to fund construction expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes) | September 15, 2026 Item # 9 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc49 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 10 | 10. Approve the Park Host Agreement, Volunteer Acknowledgement, Indemnity Agreement, and Release of Liability for Thornton Park Host Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the Park Host Agreement and related agreements with Katie Rivero for the Park Host Program (Agreement No. 2026-XXX). | September 15, 2026 Item # 10 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc36 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 11 | 11. Second Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to continue providing health care services to inmates and arrestees housed at the Santa Ana Jail and exercise the second one-year renewal option to extend the term through September 30, 2027 in an annual amount of $3,664,243, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $17,507,799 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). | September 15, 2026 Item # 11 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc37 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 12 | 12. Agreement and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting $768,000 from the State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol, Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products, for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $768,000 (Agreement No. 2026-XXX). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $768,000 in the California Highway Patrol, State Grant-Indirect revenue account (no. 12814002-52025) and appropriate same to the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, Salaries Overtime expenditure account (no. 12814418-61040). (Requires five affirmative votes) | September 15, 2026 Item # 12 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc3b |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 13 | 13. Award of a Construction Contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. for the Memory Lane and Flower Street Improvements Project (No. 23-6037) (General Fund & Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,550,000 in the Active Transportation Program, State Grant-Direct (14817002-52025) revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Active Transportation Program, Improvements Other than Building (14817613-66220) expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $4,550,000 in construction funds for the Memory Lane and Flower Street Improvements Project (No. 23-6037). 3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $6,008,510, which includes $4,806,808 for the construction contract, $721,021 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $480,681 for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 4. Award a construction contract to Legion Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $4,806,808, subject to change orders, for construction of the Memory Lane and Flower Street Improvements Project (No. 23-6037), for a term beginning September 15, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2023-118 will be filed for Project No. 23-6037. | September 15, 2026 Item # 13 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc3a |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 14 | 14. First Amendment to the Agreement with AAA Oil, Inc. for Fuel Delivery and Supply Services (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with AAA Oil, Inc., for an additional amount of $900,000 to support fuel delivery and supply services for the total contracted amount not to exceed $7,400,000 for the remaining term expiring December 19, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $450,000 in the City Yard Operations, Gas & Diesel Dept Charge Back revenue account (No. 08517002-56001) and appropriate the same amount into the City Yard Operations, Gas & Diesel expenditure account (No. 08517138-63300). (Requires five affirmative votes) | September 15, 2026 Item # 14 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc46 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 15 | 15. Cooperative Agreement with the Cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for the Bristol Street Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project and Agreement with Iteris, Inc. for the Design and Build of the Bristol Street Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project No. 26-6721) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $394,118 in matching funding from Cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program to include expense reimbursement funding in the amount of $394,118 for the Bristol Street Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project No. 26-6721). 3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $4,218,657, which includes $4,178,657 for the design and build contract and $40,000 for in-kind staff support. 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, which identifies each city’s roles and responsibilities to implement the Bristol Street Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval of the agreement by all parties and effective until December 31, 2031, with an option for extension (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). 5. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Iteris, Inc. to design and build the Bristol Street Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to exceed $4,178,657, for a term beginning September 15, 2026 and ending September 15, 2029, with provisions for two one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). 6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-46 will be filed for Project No. 26-6721. | September 15, 2026 Item # 15 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc41 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 16 | 16. Agreement with KTU&A for Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment Plan (Project No. 26-6100) (Specification No. 26-028A) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $83,486 of prior-year fund balance in the Measure M-Street Construction, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Measure M2 Local Fairshare St, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $83,486 in Measure M2 Local Fair Share funds for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment Plan (No. 26- 6100). 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A to provide Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment Plan in an amount of $813,854, for a term beginning September 15, 2026 and expiring March 14, 2028, with provisions for one (1) six-month extension for a total not to exceed $813,854 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). | September 15, 2026 Item # 16 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc3d |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 17 | 17. Agreement with Gensler, Inc. for Architectural Design Services for the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) Bike Center Project (Project No. 25-6912) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant funding in the amount of $2,625,000 in the Select Street Construction, State Grant-Direct revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Gensler, Inc. to provide architectural design services for the SARTC Bike Center in an amount not-to-exceed $107,600 for a one-year term beginning September 15, 2026 and expiring September 14, 2027 with provisions for four, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). | September 15, 2026 Item # 17 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc40 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 18 | 18. Ground License Agreement for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities at Two Existing Cell Tower Sites at Madison Park and Riverview Park Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a ground license agreement with CCTM1 LLC (CCTM), a Crown Castle subsidiary, for wireless telecommunication facilities on City property at Madison Park located at 1528 ½ S. Standard Avenue beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2036, with provision for three, five-year extension options, for total revenue, including all extensions, in the amount of $2,106,682 (Agreement No. A-2026- XXX). 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a ground agreement with T-Mobile West Tower LLC for wireless telecommunication facilities on City property at Riverview Park located at 1817 W. 21st Street beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2036, with provision for three, five-year extension options, for total revenue, including all extensions, in the amount of $2,163,571 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). | September 15, 2026 Item # 18 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc4e |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 19 | 19. Agreement with A’s Construction to Provide Restroom and Concession Building Design-Build Services at Cabrillo Park (Project No. 27-6004) (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bruce Anderson Enterprises, Inc. DBA A’s Construction to design and build the Cabrillo Park Restroom and Concession Building Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $650,000, for a term beginning September 15, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2027, with the option for one, one-year extension (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). ) 2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2026-53 will be filed for Project No. 27-6004. | September 15, 2026 Item # 19 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc47 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 20 | 20. Resolution to Accept Grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Water System Cybersecurity Upgrades and Designate the City Manager as the City’s Authorized Agent to Execute the Grant Agreement (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Water System Cybersecurity Upgrades in the amount of $250,000 and designate the City Manager as the City’s Authorized Agent for the purposes of executing the grant agreement (Agreement No. 2026-XXX). RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES) TO ACCEPT AN AWARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT - LOCAL AND TRIBAL (SL) PROGRAM | September 15, 2026 Item # 20 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc54 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 21 | 21. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-01 - Think Together Mixed-Use Development (2101 East Fourth Street) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-01; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2026-01 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 274-UNIT MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING FOURTEEN UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO 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) 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Think Together, a California nonprofit corporation, for a 55-year covenant term, for a mixed- use residential development consisting of 274 residential units, including fourteen (14) units designated as affordable to extremely low-income households, and approximately 20,714 square feet of ground-floor commercial space at 2101 East Fourth Street (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX); and 3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 (Program EIR). | September 15, 2026 Item # 21 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc55 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 22 | 22. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) for Orange County and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Department of Aeronautics a Notice of the Potential of the City Council to Overrule the ALUC’s Determination of Inconsistency by a Two-Thirds Vote of the Governing Body for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and General Plan Land Use Map Cleanup in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to provide the ALUC for Orange County and the Caltrans Department of Aeronautics a notice of intent of the potential for the City Council to overrule the ALUC’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed citywide Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and General Plan Land Use Map Cleanup, by a two-thirds vote of the governing body, in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b). RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY TO PROVIDE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY AND THE CALTRANS DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS WITH THE PROPOSED DECISION AND FINDINGS TO OVERRULE THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE (ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2026-03, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2026-0004, AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2026-04) AND RELATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2026-02 ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED OVERRULE BY THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTION 21676(b) | September 15, 2026 Item # 22 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc53 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 23 | 23. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3098 Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to Amend 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 Administrative Amendments First reading at the August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 6- 0. Published in the OC Reporter on August 21, 2026. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to amend portions 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 amendments of an administrative nature; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-3098 entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2026- 01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING 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 SECTION15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading 2. 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 Section15061(b)(3). | September 15, 2026 Item # 23 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc52 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 24 | 24. Ordinance to Extend Paid Military Leave Benefit Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution to provide a continuation of partially paid temporary military leave. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROVIDING FOR CONTINUATION OF PARTIALLY PAID TEMPORARY MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE ARMED FORCES AND CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDANTS 2. Introduce an Ordinance for first reading to expand partially paid leave for employees called to active military duty. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE VI (LEAVES, HOLIDAYS AND ABSENCES) OF CHAPTER 9 (CIVIL SERVICE) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND PAID LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY WITH RESERVE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE NATIONAL GUARD | September 15, 2026 Item # 24 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc4c |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 25 | 25. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Add Article XV to Establish Reporting of Transport of Persons Who Lack a Fixed, Regular, and Adequate Nighttime Residence Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Introduce an Ordinance for first reading and adoption adding Article XV to Chapter 10 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Establish Reporting of Transport of Persons Who Lack a Fixed, Regular, and Adequate Nighttime Residence. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XV TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REPORTING THE TRANSPORT OF PERSONS WHO LACK A FIXED, REGULAR, AND ADEQUATE NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE | September 15, 2026 Item # 25 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc4a |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 26 | 26. Ordinance Amending Section 9-16 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Prohibit All City of Santa Ana Employees from Outside Employment Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and to Make Other Minor Revisions Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Introduce for first reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California Amending Section 9-16 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Update and Prohibit City Employees from Engaging in Outside Employment Involving Civil Immigration Enforcement, Including with or on Behalf of U.S. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement; ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9-16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CITY EMPLOYEES FROM ENGAGING IN SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT INVOLVING CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, INCLUDING WITH OR ON BEHALF OF U.S. FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | September 15, 2026 Item # 26 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc4f |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 27 | 27. Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Add Regulations Regarding the Operation of Electric Bicycles, Electrically Motorized Boards, Low-Speed Vehicles, and Motorized Scooters; Authorizing Safekeeping, Removal, and Impounding in Certain Circumstances and Prescribing Penalties for Violation Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to add Regulations Regarding the Operation of Electric Bicycles Electrically Motorized Boards, Low-Speed Vehicles, and Motorized Scooters; Authorizing Safekeeping, Removal, and Impounding in Certain Circumstances and Prescribing Penalties for Violation. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 36 (TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, LOW-SPEED VEHICLES AND ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARDS; AUTHORIZING SAFEKEEPING, REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION 2. 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/or Section 15061(b)(3). | September 15, 2026 Item # 27 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc51 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 28 | 28. Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-03 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-03 amending Section 2-153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to public input through community meetings; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2026- 03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC INPUT THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO REQUIRE ON-SITE NOTICING 2. 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 Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5). | September 15, 2026 Item # 28 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc45 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 29 | 29. Public Hearing - Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing for 1200 Main Apartments Legal Notice published in the OC Reporter on August 28, 2026. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of 1200 Main GP, LLC (the “Borrower”), for the benefit of 1200 Main Apartments to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 1200 North Main Street, Santa Ana, California (the “Project”). 2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 1200 North Main Street, Santa Ana, California. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR 1200 MAIN APARTMENTS | September 15, 2026 Item # 29 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc43 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 30 | 30. Public Hearing - Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing for Garden Court Apartments Legal Notice published in the OC Reporter on August 28, 2026. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority for Garden Court Santa Ana LP, to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of the multifamily rental housing project located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, California. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California p pp g y Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 for financing the project. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR GARDEN COURT APARTMENTS | September 15, 2026 Item # 30 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc4d |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 31 | 31. Public Hearing - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Legal notice published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2026. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). | September 15, 2026 Item # 31 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc48 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 32 | 32. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff as Follows: (1) Evaluate the Need for and Prepare a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance and Processing of Data Center Use Applications Within the City of Santa Ana Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 to Allow Time to Study Appropriate Long-Term Regulatory Standards; and (2) Report Back to the City Council on the Number, Location, and Permitting and Approval History of Existing Data Center Facilities Currently Operating within City Limits and Whether the City has Received any Pending Applications for New Data Center Development - Councilmember Jessie Lopez CITY MANAGER COMMENTS | September 15, 2026 Item # 32 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befcc50 |