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

The council accepted three years of overdue police military equipment reports in one go, four votes to three.

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Brief

What happened

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

  1. 01

    Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez and Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez voted against, the same three who would later oppose buying police drones.

    6:36:56
    Police oversight
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    None

    6:36:56
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Thanked residents for attending and focused his questions on the most recent year's report.

    5:31:27
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Used the item to correct a claim made in public comment that the council was buying drones that night.

    5:30:38
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    6:36:20
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Moved to accept the three reports together.

    6:36:20
  2. 02

    Mayor Amezcua used the item to correct a claim made in public comment, saying no drone purchase was before the council that night.

    5:30:38
    Police oversight
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    None

    6:36:56
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Thanked residents for attending and focused his questions on the most recent year's report.

    5:31:27
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Used the item to correct a claim made in public comment that the council was buying drones that night.

    5:30:38
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    6:36:20
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Moved to accept the three reports together.

    6:36:20
  3. 03

    The council engaged the Immigrant Defenders Law Center to provide immigration legal services to residents.

    6:38:59
    Public safetyImmigrationYouth & education
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 25

    Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution for Consideration Naming the PAAL Center Located on McFadden…

    Open agenda item →

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

  4. 04

    It also approved an agreement with the state transport department to clear encampments on its right-of-way through the city.

    6:47:18
    BudgetHomelessnessTransportation
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 19

    Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for Right-of-Way Maintenance Services…

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    couldn't the City of Santa Ana enter into a similar agreement with Caltrans and be reimbursed for our city's staff time and resources especially since we we do a lot of work adjacent to or right up on Caltrans property within Santa Ana. So how shouldn't we be…

    6:42:18
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    I'll second. And I'll second with comments, and thank you. I will not cover what you already did, but my new best friend at OCTA, Lens, she's so happy that she was able to help us get this money. And so it was a lot of work. and again thank you to the city…

    6:44:34
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    iii has the most amount of state land in it and so we are impacted on a daily basis off the freeway ramps and i know that staff you know it's not always the safest job because going out there and cleaning when cars are speeding by you, that is very…

    6:46:30
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    All right let's vote please. Motion by Councilmember Becerra seconded by Mayor Meskwa to approve the recommended actions for item number 19 an encampment delegated maintenance agreement with Caltrans and associated.

    6:47:16
  5. 05

    Two zoning public hearings closed out a meeting that ran past seven and a half hours.

    6:57:38
    Land useEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 22

    Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 to amend portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning)…

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    Yeah, I'll comment too now that you opened it up. Yes, thank you, Council Penaloza, because now that I sit on the Sober Living Task Force, you and Council Becerra left me there, that's okay. Ali has now joined me. I don't see Ali in the room, but oh, there you…

    6:54:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    leadership roles and I think that was very wise of you Councilmember Panaloza to have us join this fight with them and so here we are today being able to enjoy enjoy the fruits of their labor, so to speak, and that now we have this ordinance that's been battle…

    6:54:03
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    Motion by Councilman Becerra, seconded by Mayor Emescuwa, to introduce for first reading an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending portions of Chapter 41 zoning and Chapter 8 buildings and structures of the Santa Ana Municipal Code…

    6:57:38
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    Okay so I want to thank staff right for all the work that you're doing because this issue has I think it's fair to say predated my time here on the council and you know some of my colleagues discussed this, right, with the City of Costa Mesa kind of taking…

    6:56:20
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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25”6:36:56

Three members voted against accepting three years of overdue police military equipment reports, the same three who would go on to oppose buying police drones.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no6:36:56
Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no6:36:56
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no5:31:27

Thanked residents for attending and focused his questions on the most recent year's report.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes5:30:38

Used the item to correct a claim made in public comment that the council was buying drones that night.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanVoted yes6:36:20

Seconded the motion.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes6:36:20

Moved to accept the three reports together.

Public voice

Recurring resident concerns

Repeated themes only

This section omits one-off remarks. It appears only when several separate public-comment voice tracks return to the same topic, or repeated comments connect a councilmember with criticism or calls for accountability. It is not a representative survey of residents.

Immigration4 recurring voice tracks

Several public comments returned to immigration.

  • …Response Network. I'm here in support of today's agreement with the Immigrant Defenders Law Center for Immigration Legal Services. My team and I have come before this body time and time again to bring transparency around escalating ICE enforcement…

    3:44:01

  • …during temporary parental absences, particularly those related to immigration issues. the bill expands the definition of eligible caregivers, allows for temporary joint guardianship nominations, and requires schools and childcare facilities to…

    3:50:23
Youth & education3 recurring voice tracks

Several public comments returned to youth & education.

  • …Security investigations ramped up enforcement by targeting SAUSD students, unaccompanied minors and their caretakers. In May, asylum seekers were arrested at our local immigration court. By mid-June, Border Patrol began entering Santa Ana,…

    3:44:01

  • …Lels I'm 19 years old I currently go to Santa Ana College full-time student and I'm not in school I am I am a I'm currently a a coach from Hamaki and I coach U13s and U16s. I'm also a player too. And it just sucks that we are losing the fields in…

    4:32:09
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Agenda

Every item

33 items in agenda order

1
Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

Not located
  • The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city.40:47
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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. Delfina Flores Robles v. City of Santa Ana, et al , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01352256-CU-PA-CJC B. JBW Enterprise, LLC v. City of Santa Ana, et al. , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2025-01498020 C. Kim McPeck v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01370874

2
Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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  • The council met privately about a second legal matter.40:47
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: * One (1) case – Union Pacific

3
Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

Not located
  • The council met privately about a third legal matter.40:47
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

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 city employee union.40:47
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot located
Full official agenda title

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT) Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)

5
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.40:47
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot located
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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 Organizations: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA) Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Vex Robotics World Championship Participants for Outstanding…

2:56:47
  • Mayor Amezcua presented certificates to robotics world championship participants.2:56:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Vex Robotics World Championship Participants for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Saddleback High School Students for Outstanding…

3:10:52
  • Councilmember Bacerra presented certificates of recognition.3:11:00
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Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Saddleback High School Students for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing the Lit League for Outstanding Contributions to the…

3:17:58
  • Councilmember Lopez presented certificates to a local reading league.3:18:23
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Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing the Lit League for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

4
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Guzman Family declaring August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month

3:23:05
  • Councilmember Hernandez presented a proclamation to the Guzman family, one of the families behind the case that ended school segregation in Orange County.3:23:07
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
5
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

5:27:38
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
6
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025

5:27:25
  • The council approved the written record of its 5 August 2025 meeting.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
7
Consent Calendar

Appoint Oscar Rodriguez Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as an At-Large Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial…

5:27:25
Housing
  • Oscar Rodriguez was appointed to a city body, on Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez's nomination.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Full official agenda title

Appoint Oscar Rodriguez Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as an At-Large Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Oscar Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as an at-large representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
8
Consent Calendar

Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by…

5:27:25
  • The council received the quarterly list of smaller contracts staff signed without a council vote.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

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

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
9
Consent Calendar

Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of June 30, 2025

5:27:25
  • The council received the quarterly report on how the city's cash was invested as of 30 June 2025.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
10
Consent Calendar

Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25

5:30:35
Police oversight
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The council took the annual police military equipment use reports for three years at once, covering 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.6:36:20
  • Mayor Amezcua opened by asking the police chief to confirm that despite comments made in public that evening, no drone purchase was before the council.5:30:38
  • She said people repeat such claims publicly and they are not true.5:31:14
  • Councilmember Hernandez thanked members of the public for attending and turned to the 2024-25 report.5:31:27
  • A member argued the city cannot let every donor or police entity have free rein over what equipment arrives.5:13:12
  • The reports were accepted four votes to three, with Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez and Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez against.6:36:56
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the Santa Ana Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use reports for 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 for existing equipment
  2. Review and affirm Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-3020
11
Consent Calendar

Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC for On-Site Physical Health and Wellness Services (Specification No. 25-104) (Non-General…

5:27:25
  • A provider was engaged to deliver on-site physical health services for city staff.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Full official agenda title

Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC for On-Site Physical Health and Wellness Services (Specification No. 25-104) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC to provide on-site physical health and wellness services in an amount not to exceed $215,000, for a one-year term beginning September 1, 2025 and expiring August 31, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar

Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. (Non-General Fund)

5:27:25
Bristol StreetTransportation
  • The council extended an agreement with an industrial services firm.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment to the agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for the installation of additional security camera infrastructure on Bristol Street and extending the agreement for an additional two (2) month period from November 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in the additional amount of $42,274 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3,462,144 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
13
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center for Immigration Legal Defense Services (Specification No. 24-137) (General Fund)

6:37:24
Immigration
  • The council engaged the Immigrant Defenders Law Center to provide immigration legal services to Santa Ana residents.6:38:59
  • It passed six votes to nothing, with one member absent.6:39:11
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center to provide immigration legal defense services to Santa Ana residents in the amount of $250,000 for the term of August 19, 2025 to August 18, 2026, with provisions for two, one-year extensions at an amount of $250,000 per extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $750,000 over a three-year period (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
14
Consent Calendar

Agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation for Services…

6:37:27
HousingHomelessnessYouth & education
  • A second joint agreement between the city, the Housing Authority and a partner was approved.6:38:59
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation for Services Coordination for Transitional Age Youth and Former Foster Youth (Specification No. 25-057A)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve and authorize the execution of an agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation to provide services coordination for transitional age youth and former foster youth, aged 18 through 24, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and who have been matched with a Foster Youth to Independence voucher, in an amount not to exceed $632,839, for a three-year term beginning August 19, 2025, and expiring August 18, 2028, with the option for a one-year extension. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX) (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 3)
15
Consent Calendar

Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to Provide On-Call Comprehensive Financial, Grant Monitoring, Administrative, and Technical…

5:27:25
  • A consultant was engaged to provide on-call comprehensive planning support.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to Provide On-Call Comprehensive Financial, Grant Monitoring, Administrative, and Technical Support Services for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs (General & Non-General Funds) (Specification No. 25-076A)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to provide on-call comprehensive financial, grant monitoring, administrative, and technical support services for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over a three-year period, beginning August 19, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with the option for an extension (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
16
Consent Calendar

Agreement with KABOOM! to Provide Updated Playground Equipment at Sandpointe Park

6:39:46
Parks & libraries
  • The council agreed with the charity KABOOM to install updated playground equipment.6:41:17
  • It passed six votes to nothing with one member absent.6:41:22
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a community partner agreement with KABOOM!, Inc. for new playground equipment at Sandpointe Park in the amount of $8,500 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

Amendment to the Bristol-Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project Cost Analysis to add $115,000 in Residential Development District 4…

5:27:25
Bristol StreetEnvironment & waterTransportation
  • The council amended the Bristol and Tolliver Street urban greening project.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Amendment to the Bristol-Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project Cost Analysis to add $115,000 in Residential Development District 4 - Acquisition and Development funds and $176,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for a New Total Construction Delivery Cost of $4,872,808 and Change Order to add $115,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Legion Contractors, Inc., for the Construction of the Basketball Court at the Project (Project No. 24-6600) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Bristol-Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project Cost Analysis to add $115,000 in Residential Development District 4 - Acquisition and Development funds, and $176,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for a new total construction delivery cost of $4,872,808
  2. Approve a Change Order to add $115,000 to an existing construction contract with Legion Contractors, Inc., for the construction of the basketball court at the Bristol-Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project
18
Consent Calendar

Service Agreements for Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance Services (General Fund & Non-General…

5:30:11
  • Service agreements were approved for inspecting fire alarms and sprinkler systems.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Service Agreements for Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance Services (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve service agreements with Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company dba Kimble Fire Protection, Bernel, Inc. dba VFS Fire & Security, HCI Systems, Inc., and Cal Building Systems, to provide as-needed fire alarm and sprinkler systems inspection, repair, and maintenance services for shared aggregate not-to-exceed total of $880,000 for the term beginning September 1, 2025 and expiring August 31, 2028, with a provision for one, two-year extension (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for Right-of-Way Maintenance Services…

6:41:55
BudgetHomelessnessTransportation
  • The council agreed to take on maintenance of the state transport department's right-of-way through the city, including clearing encampments.6:47:18
  • It passed six votes to nothing with one member absent.6:47:43
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for Right-of-Way Maintenance Services and Appropriation of $400,000 in Reimbursement Funding (Project No. 26-6423) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the City to provide encampment abatement, litter and debris removal, weed abatement, and graffiti removal within Caltrans’ right-of-way, with Caltrans reimbursing the City up to $200,000 annually for two years through June 30, 2027 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $ 400,000 to the Public Works Agency Services, Contract Services-Professional expenditure account (No. 05317021-62300), funded by reimbursements recorded in the City Services Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 05317002-57000) (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any subsequent related documents, including amendments and exhibits, in a form approved by the City Attorney
20
Consent Calendar

Resolution and Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Ryan Johnson to Purchase a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9

5:27:25
  • The council authorised a retiring police corporal to buy his service weapon, a step the law requires the council to approve.5:30:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police Corporal Ryan Johnson and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORPORAL RYAN JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A RETIRED SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police Corporal Ryan Johnson for the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the amount of $1 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
21
Business Calendar

Nominate and Appoint a Representative to the Upper Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee and an Alternate to the Santa Ana River…

6:48:00
  • The council nominated and appointed a representative to the Upper Newport Bay watershed body.6:50:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Clerk’s Office
Full official agenda title

Nominate and Appoint a Representative to the Upper Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee and an Alternate to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency

Official recommendation
  1. Nominate and appoint a representative to the Upper Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee
  2. Nominate and appoint an alternate to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
22
Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 to amend portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning)…

6:51:12
Land useEnvironment & water
  • This was the public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment.6:57:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 to amend portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Group Homes And Land Use Definitions and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to Establish Planning and Building Agency Review Fees for Group Home Special Use Permit Applications and Group Home Operator’s Permit Applications Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 8, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and to add Article XXIII to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes and land use definitions. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
  2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Group Home Special Use Permit application review fee and a Group Home Operator’s Permit review fee. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR A GROUP HOME SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND A GROUP HOME OPERATOR’S PERMIT
23
Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-02 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code…

6:58:56
Land useEnvironment & water
  • This was the public hearing on a second zoning ordinance amendment.6:57:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-02 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to A-Frame Signs Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 8, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-02 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to A-frame signs. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025-02 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A-FRAME SIGNS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(C)(2), 15060(c)(3) AND 15061(b)(3)
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Recovery of Uncollected Costs Incurred by the City Related to the Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings

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  • This was the public hearing on recovering costs the city incurred and had not been repaid.5:30:08
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Public Hearing – Recovery of Uncollected Costs Incurred by the City Related to the Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Legal notice published in the OC Reporter and mailed on August 6, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Dangerous and Abandoned Building Program Report and authorize the transmittal of uncollected charges incurred by the City related to the abatement of dangerous and abandoned buildings to the office of Auditor-Controller, County of Orange. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution for Consideration Naming the PAAL Center Located on McFadden…

5:18:46
Public safetyImmigrationYouth & education
  • A councilmember asked for a resolution naming the police athletic league centre on McFadden.5:13:12
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution for Consideration Naming the PAAL Center Located on McFadden Avenue as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center in Recognition of his Legacy of Service to Santa Ana’s Youth, Immigrant Community, and Public Safety – Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez

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Excused Absences

7:01:01
Housing
  • A routine item excusing absent members, approved by the Housing Authority.5:30:08
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Minutes from the Regular Adjourned and Special Meeting of July 15, 2025

7:01:01
  • The Housing Authority approved the written record of its July 2025 meetings.5:30:08
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation for Services…

6:39:03
HousingHomelessnessYouth & education
  • The council, the Housing Authority and a partner entered a joint agreement.6:38:59
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Agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation for Services Coordination for Transitional Age Youth and Former Foster Youth (Specification No. 25-057A)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve and authorize the execution of an agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, and Orangewood Foundation to provide services coordination for transitional age youth and former foster youth, aged 18 through 24, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and who have been matched with a Foster Youth to Independence voucher, in an amount not to exceed $632,839, for a three-year term beginning August 19, 2025, and expiring August 18, 2028, with the option for a one-year extension. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX) (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 14)
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