City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Santa Ana City Council addressed a significant structural deficit of $19 million for the upcoming fiscal year, prompting discussions on cost-saving measures and revenue generation. The council also voted to rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park back to Campesino Park and remove Cesar Chavez's likeness from city-owned assets, acknowledging past controversies and prioritizing the farmworkers' movement. Additionally, a proposal from Habitat for Humanity for an affordable homeownership project sparked debate regarding city policy and charter compliance.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Meeting Date
April 7, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

11 items on the agenda.

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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONSItem 1

Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua in recognition of Toyama Karate-Do Academy's 35 years of Dedicated Service

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONSItem 2

Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza and Councilmember Phan to SAV Waymakers declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONSItem 3

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arab American Civic Council declaring April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month

STAFF PRESENTATIONSItem 4

Orange County Fire Authority Quarterly Briefing

BUSINESS CALENDARItem 6

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2026

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

BUSINESS CALENDARItem 7

Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing $8,171 in California State Library Funding (General Fund)

Department(s): Library Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $8,171 in California State Library California Library Services Act funds in the Library Miscellaneous Income revenue account and appropriate the same into the Library Tech & Support Services, Computer Software Subscriptions expenditure account, to apply toward Library e-resources. (Requires five affirmative votes)

BUSINESS CALENDARItem 9

Purchase Order to River View Golf, LLC for Existing River View Golf Course Equipment in Connection with the River View Golf Course Management Transition (General Fund)

Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to River View Golf, LLC for the existing River View Golf Course equipment in an amount not to exceed $154,825.

BUSINESS CALENDARItem 10

Facility Use Agreement with Orange County Gold for Competitive Youth Swim Team Programming at Designated City Aquatics Facilities

Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a facility use agreement with Orange County Gold ("OC Gold") for aquatics programming at designated City aquatic facilities, for a term beginning May 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one-year extensions (Agreement A-2026-XXX).

BUSINESS CALENDARItem 12

Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for DocAccess Software Subscription (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Information Technology Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for a DocAccess software license subscription for a one-year term, beginning April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2027, in an amount of $49,618, with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $169,621. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)

BUSINESS CALENDARItem 16

Amendment to Supplemental Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for Leased Vehicles

Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the supplemental agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. to exercise a one-year extension from April 19, 2026 through April 18, 2027 for leased vehicles and maintenance management services for an annual amount not to exceed $520,536 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

BUSINESS CALENDARItem 17

Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Herc Rentals, Inc., Sunbelt Rentals, and United Rentals for Equipment Rentals and Related Products and Services (Specification No. 26-014) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to Herc Rentals, Inc., Sunbelt Rentals, and United Rentals for equipment rentals and related products and services on an as-needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $720,000, for a term beginning April 7, 2026 and expiring.