City Council - Regular Meeting

Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown

Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT) 2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) 3. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTCS) 4. Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider

Employee Organizations: 1. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) 2. Santa Ana Middle Management Association (SAMA) 3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) 4. Unrepresented Seasonal Employees

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

One (1) case – Union Pacific

CALL TO ORDER

ATTENDANCE

Council Members: Phil Bacerra, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Jessie Lopez, Thai Viet Phan, Benjamin Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem: David Penaloza, Mayor: Valerie Amezcua, City Manager: Alvaro Nuñez, City Attorney: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Clerk: Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Amezcua

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

Police Chaplain

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government

Excused Absences

Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026

Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027

Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative

Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Receive and file.

In-Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department

Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in-car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25-143) (General Fund)

Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one-year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25-142) (General Fund)

Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three-year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one-year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)

Department(s): Library Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Agreement for Payment In-Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414-261-07)

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In-Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026-XXX).

Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26-001) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).