City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Meeting Date
October 20, 2026

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

28 items on the agenda.

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

CLOSED SESSION

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

CLOSED SESSION

RECESS

City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION•Item 1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: Valente Perez v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01974852-CU-PO-NJC

CLOSED SESSION•Item 2

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – 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

CLOSED SESSION•Item 3

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT)

CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE

City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

ROLL CALL

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION•Item 1

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Legado 7 for their Outstanding Cultural Contributions

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION•Item 2

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing October as Filipino American History Month

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION•Item 3

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION•Item 4

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana Police Department and Human Options recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION•Item 5

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Jose Ortiz, Esteban Ginez Reyna, Bella Calderon, Andrew Castillo, and Priesly Castillo for their Exceptional Contributions to the Santa Anita Mural

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION•Item 6

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Dr. Socorro Sarmiento for her Contributions to Cultural Preservation and Community Empowerment

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items, with the exception of public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 7

Excused Absences

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

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 8

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 6, 2026

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

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 9

Reappoint Vivian Wilhelm Nominated by the Community Development Agency as the Senior Tenant Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Full Term Expiring October 20, 2028 Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-626

Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Reappoint Vivian Wilhelm to the Community Development Commission as the Senior Tenant Representative and administer the Oath of Office.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 10

Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2025-02, County Tract Map No. 19329 at 125 South Harbor Boulevard (Applicant: City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 2025-02, County Tract Map No. 19329 at 125 South Harbor Boulevard.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 11

Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., dba City Net for Street Outreach, Engagement, and Substance Abuse Services for Unhoused Individuals (Specification No. 26-068A) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., dba City Net to provide street outreach, engagement, and substance abuse services for unhoused individuals in an amount of $3,500,000 per year, for a term beginning December 17, 2026 and expiring December 16, 2027, with provision for one 1-year extension in a total amount not to exceed $7,000,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 12

Agreements with Harris & Associates, Inc., Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., and RSG, Inc. for on-call Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services (Specification No. 26-034A) (Non-General Fund)