City Council - Regular Meeting
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- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Meeting Date
- May 19, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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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.
Santa Ana Short Term Rental Alliance v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-014084861-CU-WM-WJC
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
- One (1) case – - Initiation of Formal - Complaint to - California Public - Utilities - Commission - Regarding - Southern California - Edison
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Imam Hamza Abdalla
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza Honoring and Recognizing Sara Rita Ramos on Her 100th Birthday
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra Declaring May 2026 as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Voice of Refugees OC for their Outstanding Support in Helping Refugee Families Stabilize, Integrate, and Thrive
Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Students for Outstanding Academic Achievements
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
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
Appoint Rogelio Reyes Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Recommended Action: Appoint Rogelio Reyes to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
Appoint Ben Salazar Nominated by Councilmember Lopez as the Ward 3 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 31, 2027
Recommended Action: Appoint Ben Salazar to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 3 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
Appoint Sailee Charlu Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Recommended Action: Appoint Sailee Charlu to the Youth Commission as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2- 326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Planning Commission on January 27, 2025, February 10, 2025, February 24, 2025, March 6, 2025, March 10, 2025, March 24, 2025, April 14, 2025, April 28, 2025, May 12, 2025, June 23, 2025, July 14, 2025, July 28, 2025, August 11, 2025, August 25, 2025, September 8, 2025, September 22, 2025, October 13, 2025, October 27, 2025, November 10, 2025, December 8, 2025, February 9, 2026, February 23, 2026, March 9, 2026, March 23, 2026, and April 13, 2026 and the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission on December 9, 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker's Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018-04
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026.
Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2026
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
Purchase Order Contract with Quadient, Inc. for Postage, Supplies, and Shipping Parcels (Specification No. 26-061) (General Fund)
Recommended Action: Award a Purchase Order Contract to Quadient for postage, supplies, and parcel shipping services in an amount of $375,000, for a one-year term beginning May 19, 2026 and expiring May 18, 2027, with provisions for four (4), one (1) year renewal options, in a total amount not to exceed $1,575,000.
Purchase Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Renewal (Specification No. 26-056) (Non-General Fund)
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Renewal for a one-year term, beginning June 2, 2026 and expiring June 1, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $62,872 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
Amend the Purchase Order to River View Golf Course, LLC for Existing River View Golf Course Equipment in Connection with the River View Golf Course Management Transition (General Fund)
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment of the Purchase Order to River View Golf Course, LLC to increase the not to exceed amount by $14,322 for the sales tax associated with the purchase of the existing River View Golf Course equipment for a total of $169,147.
Purchase Order Contract to CDCE, Inc. for Computer Tablets for Police Motorcycles (Specification No. 26-006) (General Fund)
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CDCE, Inc. for a Mobile Data Computer refresh for police motorcycles in an amount not to exceed $208,390.
First Amendment to the Conditional Grant Agreement with Illumination Health + Home (formerly Illumination Foundation) for the Richard Lehn Intergenerational Housing Project to Amend Disbursement Provisions for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Funds (Non-General Fund)
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Conditional Grant Agreement with Illumination Health + Home (formerly Illumination Foundation) to amend certain disbursement provisions related to the Richard Lehn Intergenerational Housing Project located at 918 North Bewley Street and allow expenditure of remaining Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program funds prior to the State of California's expenditure deadline (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
Award a Construction Contract to All American Asphalt for the Construction of the Raitt Street Improvements Project (Project Nos. 23-6998, 19-6947, 26-6716) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funding in the amount of $4,610,000 into the Active Transportation Program, State Grant-Direct revenue account (14817002-52025) and appropriate the same amount into the Active Transportation Program, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (14817613-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $4,610,000 in construction funds for the Raitt Street Improvements Project (Nos. 23-6998, 19-6947, 26-6716). 3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $9,810,624, which includes $7,848,499 for the construction contract, $1,177,275 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $784,850 for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $7,848,499, subject to change orders, for construction of the Raitt Street Improvements Project (Nos. 23-6998, 19-6947, 26-6716), for a term beginning May 19, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-2, ER-2020-35, and ER-2026-29 will be filed for Project Nos. 23-6998, 19-6947, and 26-6716, respectively.
Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Construction of the McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation Project from Flower Street to Grand Avenue (Project No. 23-6706) (Non-General Fund)
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,118,510 in prior-year fund balance in the Residential Street Improvements, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Street Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings, expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $2,118,510 in construction funds for the McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation Project (No. 23-6706). 3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $2,118,510, which includes $1,692,100 for the construction contract, $257,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $169,210 for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 4. Award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,692,100, subject to change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation Project (No. 23-6706), for a term beginning May 19, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-30 will be filed for Project No. 23-6706.
Resolution - Accepting Grant Funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Improvements Project (Project No. 24-6601) (Non-General Fund)
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Improvements Project in the amount of $2,925,000. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK TRAIL AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Second Reading of an Ordinance Establishing Staffing and Operational Standards for Self-Service Checkout Stations in Drug and Food Retail Establishments
First reading on May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and 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. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXV TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE STAFFING OF SELF- SERVICE CHECKOUT OPERATIONS 2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental analysis under Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. The regulations contained in this Ordinance apply to existing retail establishments and their operations within, not resulting in any expansion of the facilities or any intensification of environmental impacts. Any new retail establishments subject to this Ordinance will be evaluated for environmental impacts pursuant to CEQA as individual applications are submitted to the City for review and consideration. A notice of exemption will be filed for this Project.
Public Hearing - Resolutions Approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 4, 2026 and May 11, 2026. Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA 2. Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA