City Council - Regular Meeting

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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) 2. Police Officers Association (POA)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider Employee Organizations: 1. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) 2. Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA) 3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) 4. Seasonal Part-Time Employees

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:

A. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01287702 B. Javier Flores v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01395292-CU-PA-WJC

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

RECONVENE

City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua Recognizing Santa Ana's Annual Youth Poster Contest Winners

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza Recognizing Isaac Alegria and Christian Cuatlayotl for Outstanding Academic Achievements

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Orange County Fire Authority and Parks and Recreation Department declaring May 2026 as Drowning Prevention Month

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez Recognizing Airborne System for their Outstanding Contribution to the Successful Landing of Artemis II Orion Capsule

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health Recognizing April 28 as Workers' Memorial Day

Economic Development Presentation

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.

Excused Absences

Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2026

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission on October 23, 2025, January 22, 2026, and February 26, 2026; the Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission on December 4, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth Commission on November 17, 2025 and December 15, 2025; the Special Meetings of the Youth Commission on January 26, 2026 and February 23, 2026; the Special Meetings of the Personnel Board on January 23, 2025, March 6, 2025, May 28, 2025, June 25, 2025, August 14, 2025, and August 18, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission on April 13, 2026; and the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on August 14, 2025, September 11, 2025, October 9, 2025, November 13, 2025, December 11, 2025, January 8, 2026, February 12, 2026, and March 12, 2026

Recommended Action: Receive and file.

Public Art and Preservation Policy

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Public Art and Preservation Policy.

2025 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report

Recommended Action: Receive and file.

Select Locally Preferred Alternative for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study

Recommended Action: Select Option 2 – Enhanced Bicycle and Pedestrian Zone Concept as the Locally Preferred Alternative for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study and direct staff to advance this concept into final engineering and design.

Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421

Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026.

Purchase Order Contract to Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. for Office Supplies (Specification No. 26-054) (General Fund)

Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. for a 19-month term beginning on May 5, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $175,000.

Agreement with CSG Forte Payments, Inc. for an Online Payment Services System for Accela, the City's Enterprise Land Management System (Specification No. 26-042) (General Fund)

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a payment processing agreement with CSG Forte Payments, Inc. (CSG Forte) to provide online payment services integrated with the Accela Civic Platform in an amount of $203,464, for a term beginning May 5, 2026 and expiring May 4, 2027, with provisions for four (4), one (1) year extensions in a total amount not to exceed $1,017,317 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Purchase Order Contract with Simpler Systems Inc. for Simpler Platform Maintenance & Licenses (Specification No. 26-055) (Non-General Fund)

Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Simpler Systems, Inc. for Simpler Platform Maintenance and Licenses, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2031.

Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 2117 N. Greenleaf Street and 2214 N. Westwood Avenue

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below-referenced property owners for the identified structures (Agreements No. A-2026-XXX and No. A-2026-XXX). Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption/Environmental Review Nos. 2026-13 and 2026-12 will be filed for the projects.

Purchase Order Contract to Superior Pavement Markings LLC for On-Call Roadway Sign and Striping Maintenance, Repair, and Installation (Spec No. 26-025) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Recommended Action: Award a Purchase Order Contract to Superior Pavement Markings LLC for on-call roadway sign and striping maintenance, repair, and installation for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with an annual average budget of $643,000 with provisions for two, one-year renewal options, in a total amount not to exceed $1,929,000.

First Amendment to the Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median Landscaping, Right of Way, and Quality of Life Team Debris Removal Services (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. and increase the annual compensation by $500,000, to provide homeless debris removal services as part of the existing scope for the Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services agreement in an amount not to exceed $11,370,000 for the remaining term expiring June 30, 2028 and renewal options (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).

Grant of Easements to Southern California Edison for the Purpose of Implementing the Charge Ready Transport Program Provision to Provide Electrical Power to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the Santa Ana Corporate Yard and Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize City Manager to execute a grant of easement and right of way to Southern California Edison for the purpose of implementing the Charge Ready Transport Program provision to provide electrical power to vehicle charging stations at the Santa Ana Corporate Yard. 2. Authorize City Manager to execute a grant of easement and right of way to Southern California Edison for the purpose of the Charge Ready Transport Program provision to provide electrical power to vehicle charging stations at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.

Amendment to the Agreement with Bernards Bros, Inc. for Construction Management at Risk Services for the State Building and Plaza Demolition Project, Land Transfer Agreement with County of Orange to Acquire Plaza of the Fountains Parcel, and Granting a Future Access Easement to the County on Said Parcel (Project No. 24-9002) (Non-General Fund)

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Bernards Bros, Inc. to provide Construction Management at Risk services for the State Building Demolition project in the amount of $839,160, with $83,916 for unforeseen conditions, for a total amount of $923,076 and a new total contract value of $1,773,076, for a two-year term beginning May 5, 2026, and expiring May 4, 2028, with an option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Land Transfer Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of California, for transfer of the Plaza of the Fountains parcel in the Civic Center (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an easement deed to convey access rights to the County of Orange over the Plaza of the Fountains parcel.

Approve Appropriations Adjustments and a CIP Amendment, and Agreements with Mark Thomas, Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Caltrans for Design Phase Services and Grant Funding for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project (No. 26-6718) (Non-General Fund)

Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant funding in the amount of $7,000,000... 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,176 in prior-year fund balance... 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $90,742 in prior-year fund balance... 4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program... 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc... 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA)... 7. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)...

Purchase Order to Sarkar Tactical, Inc. for Ballistic Helmets, Ballistic Plates, and Plate Carriers (Specification No. 26-007A) and Appropriation Adjustment (Non-General Fund – U.S. Dept. of Justice)

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a Purchase Order to Sarkar Tactical, Inc. for ballistic helmets, ballistic plates, and plate carriers in an amount not to exceed $395,218. 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $345,960 of prior-year fund balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate same to the Miscellaneous Operating Expenses expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds (Non-General Fund - UASI)

Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $4,614 in FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding... 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $4,614 in grant funds... 3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Grant Sub-Recipient Award Amendment #1 with the City of Anaheim...

Consideration of the Positive Performance Evaluations for City Clerk, City Manager, and City Attorney, and Related Salary Adjustments, Contract Extension, Bonus Payments for Designated City Attorney Office Confidential Employees, and Compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5

Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution reflecting the positive City Clerk, City Manager, and City Attorney performance evaluations... 2. Approve amendment to City Clerk employment agreement... 3. Approve an amended and restated employment agreement with the City Manager... 4. Adopt a resolution to amend Resolution No. 2021-026... 5. Adopt a resolution updating the City's Classification and Compensation Plan...

Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2026-02 – Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project (4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue)

Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02.

Ordinance Amending Municipal Code to Allow Permitted Users to Serve and Consume Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits at City Facilities and to Increase Permit Threshold Related to Picnics of Fifty (50) or More Persons

Recommended Action: 1. Approve first reading of an ordinance (Exhibit 1) amending Chapter 31 (Recreation, Parks and Playgrounds to allow for permitted users to serve and consume beer, wine, and distilled spirits at City facilities... 2. Determine that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Ordinance Establishing Staffing and Operational Standards for Self-Service Checkout Stations in Drug and Food Retail Establishments

Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council establishing staffing and operational standards for self-service checkout stations in drug and food retail establishments within the City of Santa Ana.

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Identify, Evaluate, and Prepare Nominations to the City Register of Historical Properties for Public Artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez Located Within the City of Santa Ana – Councilmember Jessie Lopez

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Work Study Session

Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.

Teleconference / Disruption Policy per SB 707

McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation Project Construction Contract

Public Hearing – 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, Amend 2020 Urban Water Management Plan