City Council

25. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-03 to Amend 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 First reading at the September 15, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on September 21, 2026. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-03 to amend 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-3101 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 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).