Santa Ana
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| November 17, 2026 | 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. Beatrice Hightower, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court Case No.: 8:25-cv-02129-JWH-ADS b. Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana, PERB Case No. LA- CE-1887-M c. In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873 | November 17, 2026 Closed Session Item # 1 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa04 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 1 | 1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Commissioners for Outstanding Contributions to the Community | November 17, 2026 Item # 1 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa15 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 2 | 2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Ward 4 Neighborhood Leaders and Commissioners for Outstanding Contributions to the Community | November 17, 2026 Item # 2 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa13 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 3 | 3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to mural artist Jose Ortiz and volunteers for their Exceptional Contributions to the Santa Anita Mural | November 17, 2026 Item # 3 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa14 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 4 | 4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilwoman Lopez to Ward 3 Commissioners for Outstanding Contributions to the Community | November 17, 2026 Item # 4 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa0f |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 5 | 5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez recognizing Rosie Peña for her Outstanding Contributions to the Community CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. | November 17, 2026 Item # 5 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa10 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 6 | 6. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. | November 17, 2026 Item # 6 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa12 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 7 | 7. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. | November 17, 2026 Item # 7 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa11 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 8 | 8. Appoint Joese Hernandez Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Appoint Joese Hernandez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. | November 17, 2026 Item # 8 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa16 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 9 | 9. Report of Settlements 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 Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. | November 17, 2026 Item # 9 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa17 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 10 | 10. Quarterly Report of Contracts 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 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. | November 17, 2026 Item # 10 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa08 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 11 | 11. Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2026 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file. | November 17, 2026 Item # 11 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa06 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 12 | 12. Initiation of the Proposition 218 Public Hearing Process and Issuance of Public Notices for Proposed Adjustments to Water and Sewer Rate Structures Department(s): Public Works Agency, Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Authorize the initiation of the hearing process and issuance of public notices in accordance with Article XIII the California Constitution (Proposition 218) to every utility account holder identifying proposed water and sewer rate structures adjustments based on the Utility Rate and Financial Plan Study to align the rate structures with meter-based capacity and the actual cost of providing service. | November 17, 2026 Item # 12 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa03 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 13 | 13. Pre-Authorization of Purchase Order Contracts for Various City Vehicles (Specification No. 27-034) (General & Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $572,629 in prior year fund balance in the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes.) 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $572,629 in prior year fund balance in the Refuse Collection Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Refuse Collection Service, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes.) 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,566,619 in prior year fund balance in the Equipment Replacement, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Replacement, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes.) 4. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $273,000 in prior year fund balance in the Equipment Maintenance-Garage Operation, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Replacement, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes.) 5. Pre-authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders for various City vehicles in a total amount not-to-exceed $5,203,043. | November 17, 2026 Item # 13 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa05 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 14 | 14. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Core & Main, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, and Winston Water Cooler of Santa Ana for Copper Tubing (Specification 27-014) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to Core & Main, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, and Winston Water Cooler of Santa Ana for copper tubing on an as-needed basis, in an estimated annual amount of $350,000, for an initial one-year term beginning November 17, 2026, and expiring on November 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,750,000. | November 17, 2026 Item # 14 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa0a |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 15 | 15. Purchase Order Contract to Gary Bale Redi-Mix Concrete, Inc. for Portland Ready Mix Concrete (Specification No. 27-009) (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Award a Purchase Order Contract to Gary Bale Redi-Mix Concrete, Inc. for Portland Ready-Mix Concrete in an annual amount of $450,000, for a one-year term beginning November 17, 2026, and expiring November 16, 2027, with provision for one, one-year renewal option, in a total amount not to exceed $900,000. | November 17, 2026 Item # 15 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa0b |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 16 | 16. Purchase Order Contracts to GCP WW HOLDCO LLC dba Shoeteria, Industrial Safety Shoe Company, and Red Wing Brands of America Inc. for Safety Work Shoes (Specification No. 27-019) (General Fund & Non-General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for Safety Work Shoes on an as-needed basis in an amount of $135,500 for an initial one-year term expiring on November 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $677,500. VENDOR LOCATION GCP WW HOLDCO LLC dba Shoeteria Commerce, CA Industrial Safety Shoe Company Santa Ana, CA Red Wing Brands of America Inc. Red Wing, MN | November 17, 2026 Item # 16 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa0e |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 17 | 17. Aggregate Agreements with ARENS Group, Inc., CBRE, Inc., Dokken Engineering, EPIC Land Solutions, Kidder Mathews, Monument ROW, Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc., and RP Laurain & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Right of Way Specialty Services (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with ARENS Group, CBRE, Dokken Engineering, EPIC Land Solutions, Kidder Mathews, Monument ROW, Paragon Partners, and RP Laurain & Associates to provide on-call Right of Way Specialty Services for a one-year term beginning November 17, 2026, and expiring November 16, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $400,000 with provisions for four, one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000. (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). | November 17, 2026 Item # 17 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa0d |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 18 | 18. Award of an Agreement with Willdan Energy Solutions for Turnkey Energy Services, Including Energy Assessments, Design, and Construction of Energy-Saving Projects (Specification No. 25-128) (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Energy Solutions to provide turnkey energy services, including energy assessments, design, and construction of energy-saving projects in an amount not-to- exceed $149,016 for a one-year term beginning November 17, 2026 and expiring November 18, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A- 2026-XXX). | November 17, 2026 Item # 18 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa1e |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 19 | 19. Comprehensive Federal Subrecipient Management Agreement for Federal Financial Assistance with Orange County Water District for Bureau of Reclamation Funded Water Infrastructure and Conservation Projects (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Comprehensive Federal Subrecipient Management Agreement for federal financial assistance with Orange County Water District governing its subrecipient responsibilities, under Bureau of Reclamation grant awards totaling $2,300,000, for the Well 38 PFAS Ion Exchange Treatment Project and the SA-1 Hydropower and Water Conservation Project, effective upon execution by both parties and continuing through project completion and closeout unless terminated earlier (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). | November 17, 2026 Item # 19 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa1f |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 20 | 20. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Consultant Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates, Inc. Department(s): City Attorney’s Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Consultant Agreement No. N-2026-137 with Jacob Green & Associates, Inc., for Strategic Planning Services, increasing compensation by $40,000 for a total not-to- exceed amount of $65,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend the term of the agreement, to allow for the completion of Phase Two and Phase Three of the organizational assessment and strategic planning engagement. | November 17, 2026 Item # 20 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa25 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 21 | 21. Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721 Full-Time Unit, effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 721 (“SEIU”) Full-Time Unit regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 and authorize non-substantive changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement. | November 17, 2026 Item # 21 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa22 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 22 | 22. Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employee Unit, effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employee Unit (“SEIU PTNCS”) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 and authorize non-substantive changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement. | November 17, 2026 Item # 22 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa27 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 23 | 23. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 2361 and 2365 N. Riverside Drive Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Mills Act agreements with the following property owners: a. Concepcion C. Castañeda and Leticia C. Herrera, Trustees of the Concepcion C. Castaneda Trust, dated July 18, 2023 for the property located at 2361 N. Riverside Drive (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX); and b. Concepcion C. Castañeda and Leticia C. Herrera, Trustees of the Concepcion C. Castaneda Trust, dated July 18, 2023 for the property located at 2365 N. Riverside Drive (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). 2. Determine that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption/Environmental Review Nos. 2026-065 and 2026-066 will be filed for the projects. | November 17, 2026 Item # 23 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa28 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 24 | 24. Second Amendment to Agreement with TriTech Software Systems for Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System Software (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with TriTech Software Systems for the continued implementation, support, and maintenance of the Records Management System, as well as support and maintenance of the Computer Aided Dispatch software, for an additional one-year period beginning November 23, 2026, through November 22, 2027. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX) | November 17, 2026 Item # 24 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa1c |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 25 | 25. Agreement with Brown Marketing Strategies, Inc. dba CENTRIC for Emergency Preparedness and Public Awareness Campaigns for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2024-2027 (Specification No. 27-018A) (Non-General Fund - UASI) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Brown Marketing Strategies, Inc. dba CENTRIC to provide emergency preparedness and public awareness campaigns for a total amount not to exceed $1,650,000, for a term beginning November 17, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2029, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). | November 17, 2026 Item # 25 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa21 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 26 | 26. 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the City Council meeting calendar establishing the dates of regular Council meetings for calendar year 2027 and canceling the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 5, 2027, July 6, 2027, and September 7, 2027. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE DATES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL FOR THE 2027 CALENDAR YEAR | November 17, 2026 Item # 26 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa1a |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 27 | 27. Conflict of Interest Code Amendments Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City and its agencies and departments. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY AND VARIOUS AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS | November 17, 2026 Item # 27 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa19 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 28 | 28. Fiscal Year 2026-27 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update. 2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and compensation plan. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN 3. Approve appropriation adjustments as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes.) | November 17, 2026 Item # 28 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa09 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 29 | 29. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Submittal of a Grant Application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, for Land Acquisition and Development of a New Park in the Washington Square Neighborhood (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, for land acquisition and development of a new park in the Washington Square neighborhood. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FOR THE WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK | November 17, 2026 Item # 29 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa0c |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 30 | 30. Resolution Approving the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Measure M2 Year- End Expenditure Report Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2) EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA | November 17, 2026 Item # 30 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa1d |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 31 | 31. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance NS-3102 Establishing City Council Approval of Changes Affecting the City’s Drinking Water Quality Standards and Regulations First reading at the October 20, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on October 28, 2026. Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance establishing City Council approval of changes affecting the City’s drinking water quality standards and regulations. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3102 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 39-43 TO ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGES AFFECTING DRINKING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS [includes determination that ordinance adoption is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), 15378, and 15378(b)(5)] | November 17, 2026 Item # 31 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa20 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 32 | 32. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance NS-3103 Updating Article II of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Cross Connection Regulations and Repealing and Reenacting Article VI of Chapter 39 to Conform with Assembly Bill 1572, the Urban Water Management Plan Act, and Health and Safety Code Section 116407 First reading at the October 20, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on October 28, 2026. Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Article II of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to cross connection regulations and repealing and reenacting Article VI of Chapter 39 to conform with California State Assembly Bill 1572, the Urban Water Management Plan Act, and Health and Safety Code Section 116407. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3103 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA UPDATING ARTICLE II OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CROSS CONNECTION REGULATIONS AND REPEALING AND REENACTING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 39 RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY REGULATIONS TO CONFORM WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 1572, THE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ACT AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 116407 | November 17, 2026 Item # 32 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa1b |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 33 | 33. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3104 for Amendment Application (AA) No. 2026-03 - First and Mountain View Project (4320 West First Street and 201 South Mountain View Street) First reading at the October 20, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 6-0-1. Published in the OC Reporter on October 28, 2026. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2026-03 to establish Specific Development No. 98. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3104 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2026-03 AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4320 WEST FIRST STREET AND 201 SOUTH MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 98 (SD-98) AND ADOPTING SD-98 FOR SAID PROPERTIES (APNS: 188-021-11, 188-021-12, & 188-021-10), read by title only and waive further reading | November 17, 2026 Item # 33 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa18 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 34 | 34. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Sections 36-7 and 36-41 of Chapter 36 (Traffic) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and adding Division 3 to Article 1 of Chapter 36 Pertaining to Regulations Regarding the Operation of Bicycles Including Electric Bicycles; Authorizing Safekeeping, Removal, and Impounding in Certain Circumstances and Prescribing Penalties for Violation First reading at the October 20, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on October 28, 2026. Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading of ordinance amending Sections 36-7 and 36-41 of Chapter 36 (Traffic) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and adding Division 3 to Article 1 of Chapter 36 Pertaining to Regulations Regarding the Operation of Bicycles Including Electric Bicycles; Authorizing Safekeeping, Removal, and Impounding in Certain Circumstances and Prescribing Penalties for Violation. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3105 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 36 (TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 36-7 REGARDING BICYCLES AND 36-41 REGARDING MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING MOVEMENTS AND ACTS PROHIBITED, ADDING DIVISION 3 REGARDING REGULATIONS OF BICYCLES INCLUDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES, AUTHORIZING SAFEKEEPING, REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ESTABLISHING 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). | November 17, 2026 Item # 34 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa24 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 35 | 35. Automated License Plate Reader Program Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: 1. Receive a presentation on the Santa Ana Police Department’s implementation of an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program and one-year report. 2. Approve one of the three options below: Option A: Direct the City Manager to terminate current agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Reader program. Option B: Direct the City Manager to suspend current agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Reader program. Option C: Direct the City Manager to take no action with respect to current agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Reader program. | November 17, 2026 Item # 35 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa23 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 36 | 36. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Article II (Water) of Chapter 39 (Water and Sewers) to Enact Lien Authority for Outstanding Water and Sewer Charges Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 39 Article II (Water and Sewers) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT LIEN AUTHORITY TO COLLECT ON OUTSTANDING WATER AND SEWER CHARGES [includes determination that adoption of the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as well as Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines] | November 17, 2026 Item # 36 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa26 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 37 | 37. First Reading — Introduce an Ordinance (Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-05) Repealing Article XXI (Short-Term Rentals) of Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code in response to a court ruling in Santa Ana Short-Term Rental Alliance v. City of Santa Ana, Case No. 30-2024-01404861-CU-WM-CXC Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Introduce for first reading an ordinance repealing Article XXI of Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC): ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING ARTICLE XXI (SHORT-TERM RENTALS) OF CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE [includes determination that ordinance adoption is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations §§15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and/or 15061(b)(3)] | November 17, 2026 Item # 37 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa29 |
| November 17, 2026 | Item | 38 | 38. Approve the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing for 1200 Main Apartments Legal Notice published in the OC Register on November 5, 2026. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) 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 CMFA 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 | November 17, 2026 Item # 38 | Orange County | Santa Ana | City Council | 6af7b58f14adc822fa72aa07 |