City Council - Regular Meeting
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.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS
City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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
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
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)
RECONVENE
City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Legado 7 for their Outstanding Cultural Contributions
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing October as Filipino American History Month
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana Police Department and Human Options recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Dr. Socorro Sarmiento for her Contributions to Cultural Preservation and Community Empowerment
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed 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.
Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 6, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
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.
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.
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).