City Council - Regular Meeting

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Lupe Lopez declaring May 2026 as Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Month

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Santiago TK–8 Elementary School Drama Program for Outstanding Performance Achievements and Contributions to the Arts Community

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Segerstrom High School Girls’ Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Volleyball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month

Public Works Agency – Priority Projects Update

Excused Absences

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

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026

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

Ballot Measure Polling Results

Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Direct staff to prepare public information materials, develop a November 2026 ballot measure for City Council consideration, and conduct a tracking survey.

Purchase Order Contract to Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc. for Computer Tablets for Police Motorcycles (Specification No. 26-006) (General Fund)

Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc. for mobile data refresh for Police motorcycles, in an amount not to exceed $175,091.

Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Classic Collision Santa Ana and Kelly's Body Shop Inc. for Vehicle Body Repair Services (Spec No. 25-139) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to Classic Collision Santa Ana and Kelly's Body Shop, Inc. for vehicle body repair services for $500,000, for the term beginning March 17, 2026 and expiring March 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year renewals, in a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000.

Pre-Authorization of Purchase Order Contracts for Various City Vehicles (Spec No. 25-133) (General & Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,594 of prior-year fund balance in the Refuse Collection Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Refuse Collection Service, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,594 of prior-year fund balance in the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate to the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $684,952 of prior-year fund balance in the Special Gas Tax Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate to the Roadway Maintenance, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). 4. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $68,250 of prior-year fund balance in the Equipment Maintenance-Garage Operation, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate to the Equipment Maintenance-Garage Operation, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes). 5. Pre-authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders for various City vehicles described herein for the Fiscal Year 2025-26, in a total amount not-to-exceed $7,305,578.

Agreements with Commonwealth Land Title Company and Chicago Title Company for On-Call Real Estate Title and Escrow Services (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Award and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Chicago Title Company and Commonwealth Land Title Company to provide on-call real estate title and escrow services for the term beginning March 17, 2026 and expiring March 16, 2027 for a total amount of $60,000, with provisions for four, one-year renewals, in a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $300,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Meyers Nave, APC (General Fund)

Department(s): City Attorney's Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Meyers Nave, APC for appellate and litigation legal services for the period of March 17, 2026 until March 16, 2028, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Agreement with Am-Tec Total Security, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Video Surveillance Project (Specification No. 25-082) (General Fund) (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)

Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Am-Tec Total Security, Inc. to provide the Santa Ana Zoo Video Surveillance Project in an amount not to exceed $231,138, for a three-year term beginning March 17, 2026 and expiring March 31, 2029, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employee Unit

Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employee Unit ("SEIU PTNCS") regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective May 16, 2025 through December 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Revised Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, modifying and delineating specific articles of the MOU (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Resolution Retroactively Approving Corrected Salary Schedules for the Santa Ana Police Management Association ("PMA")

Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution to retroactively update Salary Schedule for PMA as requested by California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and in compliance with CalPERS California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 2, Section 570.5. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN

Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Classifications of Employment Designated as Unrepresented Executive Management

Department(s): City Manager's Office Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution that amends the City's Classification and Compensation Plan for classifications of employment designated as unrepresented Executive Management (EM) to update benefits and provide for future salary range adjustments. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESTATING AND AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFICATIONS DESIGNATED AS UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (EM)

Resolution Acknowledging Judgment in a Case Challenging the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance

Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution acknowledging judgment and order by the Court to sever the last sentence of Section 8-3180(a) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, as provided in Ordinance No. NS-3073, establishing the composition of the Rental Housing Board. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACKNOWLEDGING JUDGMENT IN CASE CHALLENGING THE RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE

Application for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program Grant Funds

Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for up to $1.42 million in grant funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Prohousing Incentive Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS 2. If awarded Prohousing Incentive Program grant funding from HCD, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California for receipt of the Prohousing Incentive Program grant funding for an amount up to $1.42 million, and any other documents required by HCD to secure the grant, approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Smoke Shops

First reading March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of (7-0). Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 6, 2026. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-3091 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3) 2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amendment Application (AA) No. 2025-02 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)

First reading March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of (7-0). Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 6, 2026. Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2025-02. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3092 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2025-02 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 402-212-01 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A-1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2)

Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments in Accordance with Proposition 218 (Non-General Fund)

Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 6, 2026. Mailed notices sent on January 23, 2026. Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218 and adopt a resolution to adjust City water and sewer rates effective May 1, 2026; July 1, 2027; July 1, 2028; July 1, 2029; and July 1, 2030. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADJUSTING RATES FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Direct Staff to Review the City's Standards and Practices for Stop Line Placement Relative to Crosswalks and Evaluate Whether Setback Stop Lines Could Improve Pedestrian Visibility and Safety—Particularly Along the High Injury Network and Near Schools, Parks, and Transit—in Support of the City's Vision Zero Goals and Consistent with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Councilmember Lopez

Excused Absences

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

Minutes of Special Meeting of January 20, 2026

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

Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Housing Authority Annual Plan

Legal Notice Published in the OC Reporter and Nguoi Viet on January 30, 2026 and in La Opinión on January 31, 2026. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the approval of the Housing Authority Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and directing the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027