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6May
2025
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

The council renewed its automated licence plate reader contracts four votes to three, with a one-year review of how well they work built into the motion.

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Brief

What happened

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  1. 01

    Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez voted against, the same three who opposed the police equipment reports and later the drone purchase.

    5:25:36
    Police oversight
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 15

    Agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Recognition Camera Installation and…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    None

    5:25:36
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Raised concerns about the licence plate data that colleagues acknowledged on the record.

    5:25:36
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    None

    5:25:36
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Thanked Lopez for raising the concerns but said eight years of working with this data had not shown those problems.

    5:25:36
  2. 02

    Councilmember Phan thanked Lopez for raising concerns but said that in eight years working with this data she had not seen those problems arise.

    5:25:36
    Police oversight
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 15

    Agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Recognition Camera Installation and…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    None

    5:25:36
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Raised concerns about the licence plate data that colleagues acknowledged on the record.

    5:25:36
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    None

    5:25:36
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Thanked Lopez for raising the concerns but said eight years of working with this data had not shown those problems.

    5:25:36
  3. 03

    The council amended the city clerk's employment agreement, five votes to one.

    4:27:05
    Labor & workforce
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    Related agenda item 12

    Third Amendment to City Clerk Employment Agreement

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    Thank you, Jennifer. So I pulled agenda item 15 and first I think we should discuss what an ALPR is. It is an automated license plate reader and they're basically cameras that capture images of all passing license plates and it stores that data that was data…

    4:27:40
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    item number 15 by Councilmember Lopez and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez.

    4:27:35
  4. 04

    A public hearing was continued because two members had to recuse themselves.

    3:10:11
    Land useTransportationEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 21

    Public hearing: Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    Yes, so the next item on the calendar or on the agenda is public hearing item number 22. And if I could make an announcement for members of the public on Zoom or conference call who would like to comment on public hearing item number 22 only to please dial…

    5:39:11
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    I'll make a motion. If there's no discussion. I'll second your motion, Madam. Thank you, Council Member Nunes.

    5:39:46
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    Council member Fenn. Thank you, Mayor. I have to state my recusal for this item as Jamboree Housing is a client of my employer, Rattan and Tucker, so I will leave the dies while this item is being heard. Thank you. Thank you.

    5:39:32
  5. 05

    The meeting closed with the work study on the 2025-26 budget.

    5:38:16
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 25

    Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Work Study Session

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    that regard. The other thing that was mischaracterized was that my I guess answer to her that this oversight committee was discussed and I appreciate my colleagues for discussing it during that item but her her portrayal was that it was aggressive and i have…

    6:27:18
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    IT'S A CAL CITY SPONSORED BILL AND IT WOULD BASICALLY CRACK DOWN ON THE THEFT OF COPPER AND METAL, WHICH WE KNOW CITY MANAGER NUNEZ HOW EFFECTIVE THAT COULD BE HERE IN SAN ANA WHEN WE HAVE PLACES LIKE BRUCE'S METALS AND OTHER BUSINESSES THAT ARE CAUSING A LOT…

    6:32:58
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem

    UCI, and now they're juniors, and 32 of them had gone through that, SO I'M REALLY PROUD OF THOSE 32 CHILDREN AND MY SISTER, COUNSELOR OF THE CENTURY. I WILL BE GOING TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS FOR PACIFIC PARK AND HEDINGER PARK. WE'RE TRYING TO…

    6:37:16
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Thank you very much Madam Mayor. I just want to thank our city staff FORMAL FOR TODAY'S COUNCIL MEETING. I'D ALSO LIKE TO THANK MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO TOOK TIME FROM THEIR DAY TO COMMENT AND REACH OUT TO OUR CITY. I ALSO WANT TO THANK OUR CITY MANAGER'S…

    6:19:37
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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Recognition Camera Installation and…”5:25:36

The council split four to three on renewing automated licence plate readers, with the majority adding a one-year review of whether they work.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no5:25:36
Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no5:25:36

Raised concerns about the licence plate data that colleagues acknowledged on the record.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no5:25:36
Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanVoted yes5:25:36

Thanked Lopez for raising the concerns but said eight years of working with this data had not shown those problems.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes5:25:36
David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes5:25:36
Agenda

Every item

39 items in agenda order

1
Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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  • The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city.52:15
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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. Anchor Stone Christian Church v. City of Santa Ana, et al. , United States District Court Case No. 8:25-cv-00215-JWH-DFM

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.52:15
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)

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.52:15
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)

4
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 third employee group.52:15
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)

5
Closed Session Items

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE – PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): TITLE: City Attorney, City Clerk, and City…

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  • The council met privately to carry out a performance evaluation of a city employee.52:15
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE – PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): TITLE: City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager

6
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 fourth employee group.52:15
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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 Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Reimagine for 75-years of Outstanding Contributions to the…

3:11:31
  • Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition.3:11:43
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Reimagine for 75-years of Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Mark and James Vahradian in Honor of the Late Jack Vahradian

3:24:40
  • Councilmember Hernandez presented a proclamation to two community members.3:24:46
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3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing The Center for Teacher Education on their 25-Year…

3:26:17
  • Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate recognising a community centre.3:26:30
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing The Center for Teacher Education on their 25-Year Anniversary

4
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Aquatics Team declaring May…

3:34:26
  • Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation to a city programme.3:34:32
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Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Aquatics Team declaring May 2025 as Water Safety Drowning Prevention Month

5
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:04:22
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
6
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2025

4:04:22
  • The council approved the written record of its 15 April 2025 meeting.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
7
Consent Calendar

City of Santa Ana 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

4:07:44
Land use
  • The council received the annual report on progress against the city's general plan, which the state requires.4:05:03
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report; and
  2. Authorize staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
8
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contracts to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for Nine (9) Chevrolet Vehicles and Selman Chevrolet Company for Seven…

4:10:53
  • The council approved buying vehicles from a local dealership.4:09:30
  • It passed six votes to nothing with one member absent.4:09:54
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Purchase Order Contracts to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for Nine (9) Chevrolet Vehicles and Selman Chevrolet Company for Seven (7) Chevrolet Vehicles (Spec No. 25-017) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for nine new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Trucks, in an amount of $360,093, plus a contingency amount of $45,000, for a total amount not to exceed $405,093
  2. Authorize a purchase order to Selman Chevrolet Company for six new 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs, and one new or unused 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, in an amount of $299,229, plus a contingency amount of $35,000, for a total amount not to exceed $334,229
9
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (“HdL”) for Business License Tax and Fee Software Services (Specification No.…

4:04:22
Sales taxLocal businessBudget
  • A consultant was engaged to help the city recover sales tax revenue owed to it.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
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Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (“HdL”) for Business License Tax and Fee Software Services (Specification No. 23-165) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (“HdL”) to provide business license tax and fee software services in an amount not to exceed $1,557,525, for a five-year term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2030, with provisions for one 2-year extension, followed by two 1-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
10
Consent Calendar

First Amendment to Agreement with Falck Mobile Health Corporation dba CARE Ambulance Service to Provide Expanded Ground…

4:06:04
Public safety
  • The council extended its agreement with a mobile health provider.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingFinance and Management Services
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First Amendment to Agreement with Falck Mobile Health Corporation dba CARE Ambulance Service to Provide Expanded Ground Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services for the Santa Ana Police Department and Provision of Ambulance Compliance Data to Orange County Emergency Medical Services

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Falck Mobile Health Corporation dba CARE to add on the contract’s Scope of Work for Santa Ana Police Department ground non-emergency medical transportation services and monthly provision of Ambulance Compliance Data to Orange County Emergency Medical Services (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
11
Consent Calendar

First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Management Association

4:04:22
Labor & workforce
  • The council amended a memorandum of understanding with a partner body.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) for the period of January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, modifying and delineating specific articles of the MOU (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar

Third Amendment to City Clerk Employment Agreement

4:27:18
Labor & workforce
  • The council amended the city clerk's employment agreement for the third time.4:26:42
  • It passed five votes to one.4:27:05
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingHuman Resources
Official recommendation
  1. Approve a third amendment to the City Clerk Employment Agreement reflecting the positive City Clerk performance evaluation conducted on April 15, 2025 and approving an increase to the City Clerk in the amount of deferred compensation provided by the City (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
13
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Contemporary Services Corporation for Security Services for City Special Events (Specification No. 24-138) (General…

4:04:22
Parks & libraries
  • A firm was engaged to provide security services at city events.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Agreement with Contemporary Services Corporation for Security Services for City Special Events (Specification No. 24-138) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Contemporary Services Corporation to provide security services for City special events in an amount not to exceed $500,000, for a three-year term beginning May 6, 2025 and expiring May 5, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
14
Consent Calendar

Agreement with SenseMakers, LLC to Provide Training Exercise Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2023 -…

4:05:53
  • A firm was engaged to provide training exercise services.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPolice Department
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Agreement with SenseMakers, LLC to Provide Training Exercise Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2023 - FY2027 (Specification No. 25-024A) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement, with two, one-year renewal options, with SenseMakers, LLC to provide on-going training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as-needed basis, for the period of May 6, 2025 through May 5, 2028 in an aggregate amount not to exceed $433,619 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
15
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Recognition Camera Installation and…

4:28:15
Police oversight
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The council renewed its agreements with two suppliers of automated licence plate reader technology for the police department.5:25:36
  • The motion added a requirement that staff report back after a year on how effective the cameras have been.5:25:36
  • Councilmember Phan thanked Councilmember Lopez for raising concerns about the data, but said that in eight years working with this technology she had not encountered those problems.5:25:36
  • It carried four votes to three, with Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez against.5:25:36
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Agreements with Flock Group, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Automated License Plate Recognition Camera Installation and Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25-034) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. to provide automated license plate recognition camera installation and maintenance services, for the estimated period of May 6, 2025 through May 5, 2028, with provision for one, two-year extension, for an amount of $196,560 plus a contingency amount of $15,000, for a total amount not to exceed $211,560. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to provide automated license plate recognition camera installation and maintenance services, for the estimated period of May 6, 2025 through May 5, 2030, for an amount of $454,099 plus a contingency amount of $40,000, for a total amount not to exceed $494,099. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
16
Consent Calendar

Service Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for HVAC and Lighting Control Systems Maintenance (Non-General Fund)

4:04:22
  • A service agreement was approved for heating, ventilation and lighting systems.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., for HVAC and Lighting Control System maintenance services in the amount of $705,649, plus a contingency amount of $70,565, for a total amount not to exceed $776,214 for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026, with provisions for four, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Transportation Studies, Inc. and National Data & Surveying Services for Traffic Counting Services (Non-General Fund)

3:41:55
Transportation
  • Two firms were engaged for transportation studies and data collection.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Transportation Studies, Inc. and National Data & Surveying Services for traffic counting services, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for a term beginning May 6, 2025 and ending on May 5, 2028, with the option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX)
18
Consent Calendar

First Amendment with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. dba California Barricade and Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs dba AWP…

4:04:22
Transportation
  • The council extended its agreement for traffic barricade hire.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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First Amendment with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. dba California Barricade and Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs dba AWP Safety for On-Call Traffic Control Services

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the standard agreements with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. and Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs to provide On-Call Traffic Control Services and update rates based on Consumer Price Index and/or Prevailing Wages as set by the California Department of Industrial Relations, for the remaining term of the agreement, and increase the contract amount by $510,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,010,000 (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

Resolution and Density Bonus Agreement No. 2024-02 Property Located at 510 and 520 N Harbor Boulevard in Specific Plan No. 2

4:04:22
HousingLand useEnvironment & water
  • The council approved a density bonus agreement, the arrangement letting a builder add homes in exchange for including affordable ones.4:05:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 2024-02 as conditioned; RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2024-02 FOR A FORTY-FIVE UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 510 AND 520 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 100-631-05 & 100-631-04)
  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 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Alminlo Properties, LLC, for a 55-year term, for a for-sale residential development consisting of forty-five (45) attached for-sale townhomes, which includes five (5) units designated as affordable to moderate-income households at 510 and 520 N. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
20
Business Calendar

Ordinance Adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code…

5:26:19
Public safety
  • The council introduced an ordinance adding a new article to the crimes chapter of the municipal code.5:38:16
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.5:38:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPolice Department
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Ordinance Adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Prohibiting the Sale or Distribution of Nitrous Oxide

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting the sale or distribution of nitrous oxide: ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XIV TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (CRIMES AND MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS) PROHIBITING THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE
21
Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State…

5:39:05
Land useTransportationEnvironment & water
  • This public hearing was continued to a later meeting, because two members had to recuse themselves and could not take part.3:09:40
  • The continuance passed five votes to nothing with the two recusals noted.3:10:11
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
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Public Hearing - Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-02 and Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties Within the SD-84 District Boundary Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on April 2, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100). Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD-84 Final EIR with an addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
  2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-02 amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84 (SD-84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing revised non-conforming use regulations, including the addition of an amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain permitted and non-conforming uses. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2024-02, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES
  3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03 amending the zoning by removing the M1(Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD-84 zoning district boundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024-03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD-84 ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY
22
Public Hearings Public Comments

Approve the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Resolution Hearing for North Harbor Housing Partners LP (the “Borrower”) a…

5:40:10
BudgetHousing
  • The council approved a tax equity resolution, the formal step required before tax-exempt bonds can be issued.5:38:16
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Approve the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Resolution Hearing for North Harbor Housing Partners LP (the “Borrower”) a Partnership of which Jamboree Housing Corporation (the “Developer”), Consisting at Least the Developer or a Related Person to the Developer and One or More Limited Partners Legal Notice published in the OC Reporter on April 25, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) on behalf of North Harbor Housing Partners LP (or the “Borrower”), for the benefit of Estrella Springs Apartment, FKA North Harbor Village Apartments (the “Project”) to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of Estrella Springs, a multifamily rental housing project located at 1108 North Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana (the “Project”)
  2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the CMFA in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 1108 North Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, California (the “Project”). RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR ESTRELLA SPRINGS
  3. Preauthorize the City Manager to execute a future Subordination Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for the City’s Community Development Block Grant loan agreement with North Harbor Housing Partners LP
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to Draft and Bring Back an Ordinance for Council Consideration…

5:41:57
Housing
  • A councilmember asked staff to draft an ordinance for the council to consider.5:38:16
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to Draft and Bring Back an Ordinance for Council Consideration That Would Require Monthly City Inspections of Permanent Supportive Housing Communities Within the City of Santa Ana and the Posting of the Results of Those Inspections on the City of Santa Ana’s Website – Councilmember Bacerra

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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Amending the Sign Code to…

6:02:18
  • A councilmember asked the city manager and city attorney to prepare an ordinance amending an existing provision.5:38:16
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Amending the Sign Code to Allow the Use of an A-Frame in Designated Commercial Areas – Councilmember Lopez

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Work Study Session

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Work Study Session

6:14:52
  • The council held its work study on the budget for 2025-26.5:38:16
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Official recommendation
  1. Discuss and provide direction to staff
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April 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA

6:18:10
  • Mayor Amezcua disclosed attending a state assembly installation.4:05:52
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April 26 – 29, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – 2025 Mayors and Police Chiefs Public Safety Meeting in Chicago, IL

6:41:34
Public safety
  • Mayor Amezcua disclosed attending a mayors and police chiefs event.4:05:52
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May 4 – 5, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremonies in Sacramento, CA

6:18:10
  • Mayor Amezcua disclosed attending a peace officers memorial.4:05:52
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April 23 – 25, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2025 City Leader Summit Hosted by the League of California Cities in Sacramento, CA

6:18:10
  • Councilmember Bacerra disclosed attending a city leaders summit.4:05:52
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April 30 – May 2, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2025 SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly in Palm Desert, CA

6:18:10
  • Councilmember Bacerra disclosed attending a regional planning conference.4:05:52
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May 4 – 6, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremonies in Sacramento, CA

6:18:10
  • Councilmember Bacerra disclosed attending a peace officers memorial.4:05:52
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April 23 – 25, 2025 Councilmember Penaloza – 2025 City Leaders Summit Hosted by the League of California Cities in Sacramento, CA

4:06:21
  • Councilmember Penaloza disclosed attending a city leaders summit.4:05:52
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May 4 – 5, 2025 Councilmember Penaloza – California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremonies in Sacramento, CA

6:18:10
  • Councilmember Penaloza disclosed attending a peace officers memorial.4:05:52
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