1July
2025
Regular City Council and Housing Authority Meeting · One key issue

It updated the rules for its Housing Choice Voucher programme, which helps low-income residents pay rent.

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Brief

What happened

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

  1. 01

    The longest debate was a proposal for temporary rental assistance, where members discussed how to fund it.

    6:14:14
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    Related agenda item 28

    Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    And I'm trying to be helpful here in regards to finding this funding, because I hear from a lot of my colleagues, and again, I don't wanna cancel these events either, but this is this is what we're elected to do to make these tough decisions and unfortunately…

    6:50:19
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    So let me just say, so the reason I brought up COVID, it's not because this is similar to COVID, right? This is a crisis that our families are in. So I use COVID because the city knows how to do it, right? They know how to give money, they know how to reach…

    6:30:09
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    May I make my motion, Mayor? Yes, you can. Thank you. I would like to make a motion, which was my original sub-motion that Mr. City Manager stop me from making because he can find $100,000 in the budget but I'm saying let's take 10% from each of these events…

    7:02:05
    Sonia R. Carvalho
    Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney

    You're talking about the subsidized motion made by the call? This item, yes. This item in front of me. No. So the item in front of you, as I understood it and written and did discuss the procedure with the city manager because it's important, because of the…

    6:34:40
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    Councilmember Bacerra questioned staff closely about how inclusionary housing money would be spent on a specific project.

    4:45:45
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    Related agenda item 3

    Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act

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    No named councilmember contribution could be reliably linked to this item.

How this brief was made

The current summaries were prepared during an in-session review of the transcripts. This prototype shows only sentences with a timestamp citation. 6 uncited sentences were withheld from this page.

Agenda

Every item

40 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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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)

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Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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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 Management Association (SAMA)

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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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)

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Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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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: Service Employees International Union Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU)

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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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: Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) (revised 6/26/2025)

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Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest…

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Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding Contributions to the Community

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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:43:19
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:43:19
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory…

4:43:19
  • A ward appointment nominated by Councilmember Phan.4:43:19
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Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
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Consent Calendar

Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office
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Consent Calendar

Appoint Marlene Peña-Marin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Appoint Marlene Peña-Marin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 ( rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Marlene Peña-Marin to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office
6
Consent Calendar

Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office
7
Consent Calendar

Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October 31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and administer the Oath of Office
8
Consent Calendar

Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services (Specification No. 24-061) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos. 8736 & 8737) Vendor Location Diamond Environmental Services LP San Marcos, CA United Site Services of California, Inc Anaheim, CA
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Consent Calendar

Approve a Pre-Commitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing…

5:10:57
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:10:57
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Approve a Pre-Commitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue

Official recommendation
  1. Approve a pre-commitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA (APN 398-028-12) (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to…

5:15:04
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:15:04
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Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC

5:16:13
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:16:13
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Attorney’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a one-year extension, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX); to execute an Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a one-year extension, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX); and to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services, increasing the compensation in a total amount not-to-exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with CDW-G for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training Software Subscription Services (Specification No.…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Agreement with CDW-G for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25-090) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDW-G for cloud-based email security and cybersecurity awareness training services for a 39-month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the full 39-month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate potential growth in user licenses, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $225,918 over the 39-month term (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. 2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600 payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and December 20 of each year for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of…

5:23:39
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:23:39
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Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22-1342 & 25-6707) (Non-General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (No. 05817002-50001) and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05817660-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street Improvements (Project No. 25-6707)
  3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms (Specification No. 25-043) (General Fund)

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25-6038) (General Fund)

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No.…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25-071) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group for On-Call Material Testing and Special…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group for On-Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for on-call material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX, A-2025-XXX, and A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation Authority and…

5:29:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:29:28
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Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine Business Complex Agreement Amendment

Official recommendation
  1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project…

5:31:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:31:43
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Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 22-6990 & 25-6427 ) ( Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32 Improvement Project (No. 13-6433) construction funds to the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 25-6427)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20 25 -20 26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $ 513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 22-6990 & 25-6427 )
  3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $ 1,153,688 , which includes $ 922,950 for the construction contract, $ 138,443 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $ 92,295 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company , the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $ 922,950 , for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 22-6990 & 25-6427 ), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 , 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-2025-32 was filed for Project No. 22-6990
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Consent Calendar

Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6031)…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
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Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6031) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $ 1,972,000 , which includes $ 1,577,600 for the construction contract, $ 236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $ 157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. , the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 1,577,600 , subject to change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6031 ), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2025-42 was filed for Project No. 25-6031
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Consent Calendar

Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 24-25 Project (No. 25-6907)…

5:08:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:08:21
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 24-25 Project (No. 25-6907) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $ 3,735,000 , which includes $ 2,988,000 for the construction contract, $ 448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $ 298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. , the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 2,988,000 , subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 24-25 Project (No. 25-6907 ), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 , and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2025-13 was filed for Project No. 25-6907
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement…

4:25:11
  • A resolution appointing an investment adviser for the city.4:25:11
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Manager’s Office
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Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director Services

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-666. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
  2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Business Calendar

Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 - Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act

5:42:10
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.5:42:10
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA populations. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
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Business Calendar

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

5:43:04
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.5:43:04
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January 20, 2025 through July 1, 2025
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Business Calendar

Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement

6:03:57
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.6:03:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary City policies. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
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Business Calendar

Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions

6:14:14
  • The council considered a temporary programme of financial assistance for families, framed as emergency help.6:14:14
  • Councilmember Phan asked whether the county, and supervisors with discretionary funds, could help pay for rental assistance, noting each councilmember also has $10,000 in discretionary funding.6:14:15
  • Councilmember Vazquez supported it as emergency, COVID-era help that families need.6:18:09
  • Mayor Amezcua said her aim was to provide immediate help, and directed questions to the city manager and attorney.6:19:49
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up to $1 million of existing FY25-26 budget allocated for City Events
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Business Calendar

Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law…

7:30:44
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.7:30:44
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Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 2-660-2-669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
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Public Hearing Public Comments

Public hearing: Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District…

7:32:56
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.7:32:56
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
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Public Hearing - Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
  2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and determine whether they constitute a majority protest
  3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (SATMD)
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a Resolution for Council Consideration that Would…

7:56:38
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.7:56:38
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303 (Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza

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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All…

7:59:34
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.7:59:34
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez

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Excused Absences

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  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:43:19
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  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025

4:43:19
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:43:19
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Business Calendar

Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act

4:45:03
  • The council approved an update to how it runs the Housing Choice Voucher programme — federal rent assistance that helps low-income residents afford housing.4:45:03
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
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