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15April
2025
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

A grant agreement to fund extra community engagement on the zoning code rewrite failed on a three to three tie.

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What happened

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

  1. 01

    Councilmember Phan had recused herself and left the dais, so only six members could vote and no majority was available.

    4:22:01
    Land useEnvironment & water
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    Related agenda item 19

    Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission…

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    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Framed her position around protecting the city's federal housing money rather than picking fights, saying that is what her job as mayor requires.

    4:45:24
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanAbstained

    Recused herself and left the dais before the item was discussed, which is why no majority was available.

    4:22:01
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    None

    4:45:30
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Moved to approve the grant agreement.

    4:45:47
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    4:45:47
  2. 02

    Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez voted for it; Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Bacerra were among those against.

    4:45:30
    Land useEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 19

    Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission…

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    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Framed her position around protecting the city's federal housing money rather than picking fights, saying that is what her job as mayor requires.

    4:45:24
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanAbstained

    Recused herself and left the dais before the item was discussed, which is why no majority was available.

    4:22:01
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    None

    4:45:30
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Moved to approve the grant agreement.

    4:45:47
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    4:45:47
  3. 03

    The debate ranged well beyond the grant, with the mayor saying her job is not to attack the president but to protect the city's federal housing money.

    4:45:24
    Land useEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 19

    Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Framed her position around protecting the city's federal housing money rather than picking fights, saying that is what her job as mayor requires.

    4:45:24
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanAbstained

    Recused herself and left the dais before the item was discussed, which is why no majority was available.

    4:22:01
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    None

    4:45:30
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Moved to approve the grant agreement.

    4:45:47
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    4:45:47
  4. 04

    The council extended its moratorium for the final time and set a public hearing on the tourism district for July.

    4:53:04
    Local business
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    Related agenda item 23

    Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    THANK YOU, MADAM MAYOR. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH WENDY AND THE FOLKS FROM TRAVEL SAN ANA. THE WAY IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME WAS THAT THE 10 YEARS WAS KIND OF THE INDUSTRY STANDARD. SO I THINK THAT'S WHY 10 YEARS IS BEING THROWN OUT. FOR THOSE OF US UP…

    4:48:16
    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    approve second your motion i have a comment if i may um mayor pro tem do you have your mic up no the only comment i have madam deputy city manager if you can come back uh next time around with an explanation why we're asking for 10 years why they're asking for…

    4:47:25
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    MADAM DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, SILVIA, THANK YOU FOR STEPPING IN. THE ONLY COMMENT I HAD IS THIS RESOLUTION DOESN'T TIE US INTO, DOESN'T MARRY US TO EVERY POINT IN THE RESOLUTION, CORRECT? BECAUSE I KNOW THIS IS AN INTENT TO RENEW THE ASSESSMENT AND LOGGING OF THE…

    4:46:35
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    member penulosa seconded by councilman member hernandez to approve a resolution of the city council of the city of santa ana declaring its intention to renew the santa ana tourism marketing district satmd and fixing the time and place of a public meeting and a…

    4:52:46
  5. 05

    Councilmembers also asked for work on sober living homes and resolutions supporting three state bills.

    4:55:18
    HousingLand useEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 24

    Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-01 to Facilitate the Construction of a Multi-Family Residential Development, Which Includes 80…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    council member lopez for pulling this item for those out there in the public who are wondering what does it mean or what does it mean to have affordable housing on site right because affordable housing for the county is often different from what it is for…

    4:54:20
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    we'll come back to you if we need to yes thank you everybody um and i want to thank um the applicants and i want to thank our staff we know we just actually recently had a conversation about the importance of having affordable housing on site these are the…

    4:53:31
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    Motion by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, to approve the recommended actions for item number 24, inclusive of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, approving Density Bonus Agreement number 2025-01 to allow an…

    4:55:18
    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    Thank you, Madam Clerk. This time we're gonna go into the public hearing. Before public hearing, item number 26, Madam Clerk, please provide instructions to the public, excuse me, who would like to make a comment on this public hearing item only.

    4:55:53
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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission…”4:45:24

A grant to pay for more community engagement on the zoning rewrite died on a tie, because a recusal left the council with an even number of votes.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted no4:45:24

Framed her position around protecting the city's federal housing money rather than picking fights, saying that is what her job as mayor requires.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted no4:45:30
Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanAbstained4:22:01

Recused herself and left the dais before the item was discussed, which is why no majority was available.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted yes4:45:30
Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted yes4:45:47

Moved to approve the grant agreement.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes4:45:47

Seconded the motion.

Agenda

Every item

33 items in agenda order

1
Closed Session Items

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): TITLE: City Clerk

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  • The council met privately to carry out a performance evaluation of a city employee.54:50
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot located
2
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce
  • The council met privately about pay talks with a city employee union.54:50
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employees: City Clerk

3
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce
  • The council met privately about pay talks with a second employee group.54:50
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)

4
Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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  • The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city.54:50
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23-CV-00504-DOC-DFM B. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01371513

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards…

2:49:24
  • Mayor Amezcua presented certificates of recognition.2:49:24
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County School of the Arts recognizing their 25 th…

3:02:21
  • Councilmember Bacerra presented a certificate of recognition.3:02:22
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County School of the Arts recognizing their 25 th Anniversary in Santa Ana

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education

3:10:52
  • Councilmember Hernandez presented a certificate of recognition.3:11:21
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
4
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the…

3:30:46
  • Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition.3:31:02
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

5
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim Nguyen-Penaloza declaring April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

3:31:14
  • Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation to Kim Nguyen-Penaloza.3:31:26
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
6
Staff Presentations

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation

3:44:13
  • The county transport authority presented an update on the OC Streetcar.4:03:33
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recording
7
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:02:06
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
8
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025

4:02:18
  • The council approved the written record of its 1 April 2025 meeting.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
9
Consent Calendar

Appoint Ruth Cossio-Muniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight…

4:04:12
Sales taxBudget
  • Ruth Cossio-Muniz was appointed to a city body, on Councilmember Penaloza's nomination.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Clerk’s Office
Full official agenda title

Appoint Ruth Cossio-Muniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Ruth Cossio-Muniz to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10
Consent Calendar

Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions

4:05:44
  • The council authorised the city attorney to file drug den abatement actions, a legal step against properties used for drug activity.4:21:21
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.4:21:31
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Attorney’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn. 1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”) 1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”) 1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11
Consent Calendar

Automated License Plate Recognition System

4:02:18
Police oversight
  • The council received a report on the automated licence plate recognition system the police department uses.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
12
Consent Calendar

Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024

4:02:18
Budget
  • The council received the audit of how the city spent its federal grant money in the year to June 2024.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
13
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25-052)…

4:02:18
  • The council approved support services for city computer hardware.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockInformation Technology
Full official agenda title

Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25-052) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a three-year period beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492
14
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No.…

4:02:18
  • The council approved a purchase from a computing supplier.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockInformation Technology
Full official agenda title

Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25-051) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674
15
Consent Calendar

Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services (Specification No. 25-028) (Non-General Fund)

4:02:18
  • A firm was engaged to provide managed detection and response for the city's cyber security.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockInformation Technology
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling $651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
16
Consent Calendar

Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services…

4:02:18
Parks & libraries
  • Two firms were engaged to provide services to the city.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Full official agenda title

Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24-102) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $300,000 annually for a three-year term beginning April 15, 2025 through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1-year extensions, for a total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX). Vendor Location ARAS Enterprises, Inc. Whittier, CA Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17
Consent Calendar

Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental…

4:02:18
Parks & libraries
  • Two firms were engaged to supply event and party rental equipment.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Full official agenda title

Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services (Specification No. 25-004) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX)
18
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage Services (Specification No. 25-008) (General Fund)

4:02:18
Parks & libraries
  • Two firms were engaged to supply staging and event solutions.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission…

4:21:59
Land useEnvironment & water
Split voteSee member positions →
  • This was a grant agreement with the regional planning association, Charitable Ventures and the Kennedy Commission, to fund extra community engagement on the comprehensive zoning code update.4:22:22
  • Councilmember Phan recused herself and left the dais before it was discussed.4:22:01
  • Councilmember Lopez moved it and Councilmember Hernandez seconded.4:45:47
  • The discussion widened into federal funding, with Mayor Amezcua saying her job is to protect the city's federal housing money rather than to attack the president.4:45:24
  • It failed on a three to three tie, with Hernandez, Lopez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez in favour.4:45:30
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
20
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and…

4:02:18
  • Firms were engaged to provide demolition and removal services.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On-Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25-027) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide on-call demolition services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
21
Consent Calendar

Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Non-General Fund)

4:02:18
  • The council accepted a federal justice assistance grant.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
22
Consent Calendar

License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction Project Management Software (Non-General Fund)

4:02:18
  • The council amended its licence for construction management software.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by $55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000 for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September 16, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
23
Consent Calendar

Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District

4:46:28
Local business
  • The council declared its intention to renew the tourism marketing district, which hotels pay into to promote the city.4:52:39
  • A public hearing was set for 1 July 2025 and the resolution passed seven votes to nothing.4:53:04
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging businesses. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF
  2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests
  3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
  4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report
24
Consent Calendar

Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-01 to Facilitate the Construction of a Multi-Family Residential Development, Which Includes 80…

4:53:23
HousingLand useEnvironment & water
  • The council approved a density bonus agreement, the arrangement letting a builder add homes in exchange for including affordable ones.4:55:18
  • It passed six votes to nothing with a recusal recorded.4:55:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-01 to Facilitate the Construction of a Multi-Family Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86 Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very Low-Income Households

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 2025-01 as conditioned; RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025-01 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTY-SIX UNIT MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 402-191-03)
  2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55-year term, for a for-sale residential development consisting of an 86 unit multi-family development, with five units designated as affordable to very low-income households at 2020 E. First Street (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
25
Consent Calendar

Final adoption: the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel…

4:02:18
  • The council gave final adoption to the omnibus amendments to the administration chapter of the municipal code.4:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Attorney’s Office
Full official agenda title

Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other Entitlement for Use First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6-0-0-1 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as to Section 2-328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2-331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of Chapter 2, Amending Section 2-748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority, Adding Section 2-748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority, and Repealing Section 2-107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2-328 REGARDING MEETINGS; CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2-331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2-748 REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2-749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, AND REPEALING SECTION 2-107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment, Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific…

4:56:00
Land useTransportationEnvironment & water
  • The council granted the final extension of its moratorium, which cannot be extended again.4:55:18
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment, Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD-84), Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months) Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement, establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD-84, by four-fifths (4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness of a City-Council adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by industrial uses in the TZC. UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
  2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in…

5:01:46
  • Mayor Amezcua and two councilmembers asked the city manager to prepare an ordinance addressing problems associated with sober living homes.4:55:18
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra

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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember…

5:13:31
  • Councilmember Lopez asked for a resolution supporting a state bill on housing.4:55:18
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez

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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 28-The Proposition 36 Treatment…

5:32:13
  • A councilmember asked for resolutions supporting two state bills on treatment courts and funding for diversion.4:55:18
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 28-The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate Bill 38-Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza

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