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16September
2025
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

The council held a work study on rewriting the Police Oversight Commission ordinance, two months after an attempt to amend it deadlocked three to three.

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Brief

What happened

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

  1. 01

    Speakers filled two and a half hours of public comment, many demanding the commission be allowed to do its job.

    3:31:28
    Police oversight
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 30

    Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session

    Open agenda item →

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

  2. 02

    One told the council the proposed changes would weaken oversight by stripping away the very powers that make it meaningful.

    3:34:31
    Police oversight
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 30

    Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session

    Open agenda item →

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

  3. 03

    Residents of Washington Square came to support the feasibility study for a park in their neighbourhood, one of the most park-poor parts of the city.

    3:47:07
    Police oversight
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 30

    Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session

    Open agenda item →

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

  4. 04

    The council also approved naming a park and extended the police towing contracts.

    6:08:46
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 15

    Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police Department

    Open agenda item →

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

  5. 05

    Sixty-six separate voices spoke across the evening.

    2:44:36
    Parks & libraries
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Washington Square Park Feasibility Study

    Open agenda item →

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

How this brief was made

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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.

Police oversight5 recurring voice tracks

Several public comments returned to police oversight.

  • …Pulido. I'm a resident of Ward 5 and a member of CSO Orange County's Police Accountability Committee. committee. This month I spoke with members of United Club Soccer League and Jam Sports League. CSO supports the families in this chamber today who…

    3:24:26

  • …the same reason, failing to de-escalate the situation and excessive use of force. On June 9th, Casillas was involved in the beating of a 15-year-old boy without restraint of force and without remorse or accountability for his actions. Because we…

    3:29:21
Youth & education3 recurring voice tracks

Several public comments returned to youth & education.

  • …focused on football, but also on academics. It is a bridge to help students open their eyes to what they really want to do when they are adults, when they become adults, and to motivate them to continue studying and be someone important in their…

    3:00:04

  • …the Albion in Santana, disguising a private business as if it were a youth program, introducing MLS Next to the city of Santana. We all know that Albion already has links with MLS Next and that the real intention is to insert this program in…

    3:10:09
Comments involving Lopez2 recurring voice tracks

Multiple public comments paired Lopez with criticism or calls for accountability.

  • …it marks the four year anniversary of the unjust murder of Brandon Lopez by police. If the city council Tanya, your time is up. will preserve the

    3:34:21

  • …fire officers Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra, support Councilmember Lopez's in-car video ordinance, and protect and strengthen the Police Oversight Commission. Commission.

    3:36:36
How recurring concerns are selected

The prototype groups unidentified speech inside the general public-comment block by transcript voice track. A topic must recur across at least three tracks; criticism involving a named councilmember must recur across at least two. Voice tracks are an approximation and may include interpretation of another speaker, so excerpts remain linked to the recording.

Agenda

Every item

35 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

14:41
  • The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city.13:55
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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. Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Officer Cristal Gutierrez, et al. , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01380358-CU-PA-CJC B. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana , United States District Court Case No. 8:23-cv-00504-DOC-KES C. Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, et al ., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01348523-CU-WT-CJC D. In re: Purdue Pharma L.P. et al ., United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY) Case No. 19-23649 (SHL) E. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation , United States District Court Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (MDL No. 2804) F. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01287702-CU-OE-NJC

2
Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

14:41
  • The council met privately about a second legal matter.13:55
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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 labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce
  • The council met privately about pay talks with a city employee union.13:55
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)

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 second employee group.13:55
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lor Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Orange County Hunger Alliance declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month

1:54:41
  • Mayor Amezcua presented a proclamation to an Orange County organisation.1:54:56
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service…

2:01:06
  • Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation to the Kiwanis Club, which has long served children in the city.2:01:06
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Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Kiwanis, Lyons, Elks, and Rotary Clubs declaring September 2025 as Service Club Organizations Month

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District – Family and Community Engagement…

2:08:27
  • Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition.2:08:50
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District – Family and Community Engagement Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

4
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

Not located
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
5
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025

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  • The council approved the written record of its 19 August 2025 meeting.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
6
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27…

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  • The council formally received minutes from the parks and recreation commission.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCity Clerk’s Office
Full official agenda title

Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission on January 23, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025 and May 22, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Youth Commission on February 6, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission on March 5, 2025; the Joint Special Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services and Youth Commission on March 8, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth Commission on March 17, 2025, April 21, 2025, and May 19, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Rental Housing Board on April 16, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Arts and Culture Commission on April 17, 2025, June 19, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the Special Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on April 30, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Community Development Commission on May 28, 2025 and June 23, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025 and July 10, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
7
Consent Calendar

Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for…

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Sales taxBudget
  • Ruben Reyes was appointed to a city body, on Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez's nomination.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCity Clerk’s Office
Full official agenda title

Appoint Ruben Reyes Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8
Consent Calendar

Informational Report for the California Department of Social Services Child Care Grant

6:25:57
Youth & education
  • The council received an informational report for the state social services department.6:24:41
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file informational report for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) child care grant
9
Consent Calendar

Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol…

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Bristol StreetParks & librariesLand use
712 S. Bristol StreetMap not yet available
  • The council approved a name for the park at the south west corner of an intersection.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPlanning and Building Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Full official agenda title

Approve the Naming of Park Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Bristol and Tolliver Streets (712 S. Bristol Street)

Official recommendation
  1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 2025-01 naming the park located at the southwest corner of Bristol Street and Tolliver Street (712 S. Bristol Street) as “Nuestro Park.”
10
Consent Calendar

Washington Square Park Feasibility Study

3:55:14
Parks & libraries
  • The council received the feasibility study for a park at Washington Square.3:45:08
  • Residents spoke in support, one saying parks are the soul of a neighbourhood and that theirs has gone without.3:47:07
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the Washington Square Park Feasibility Study
11
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for…

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BudgetYouth & educationTransportation
  • The council agreed with the community college district on a street improvement.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with Coast Community College District for the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an agreement with Coast Community College District to implement the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success Project, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a ten-month period beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in funds from Orange County Grant Revenue State Grants-Indirect account (no. 12418002-52027) and appropriating the same amount to OCCC Grant expenditure account (No. 12418753-Various) ( Requires five affirmative votes)
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Consent Calendar

Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E. Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street

6:22:56
Environment & waterArts & culture
  • Owners of historic houses entered Mills Act agreements, cutting their property tax in exchange for maintaining the buildings.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below-referenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review No. 2025-29 and 2025-50 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Property Owner(s) Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC Daniel Phan Nguyen, Trustee to The 305 E. Washington Ave Grantor Trust 2025-02 305 E. Washington Avenue 5:0:0:2 (Commissioners Rincon and Padilla absent) Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva Casas-Sarmiento, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants 2025-05 1617 E. Fourth Street 4:0:1:2 (Commissioners Rincon and Padilla absent and Commissioner Escamilla abstaining)
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Consent Calendar

First Amendment to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath (General Fund)

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Public safety
  • The council extended its agreement for inmate medical services at the city jail.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. and Wellpath to continue to provide heath care services to inmates and detainees housed at the Santa Ana Jail and exercise the first one-year renewal option to extend the term through September 30, 2026 in an annual amount of $3,523,310 and an additional $250,000 for emergency services as necessary and at the City’s sole discretion, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,843,556 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Food and Commissary Services (Specification No. 25-038) (General Fund)

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  • A contractor was engaged to provide inmate food services.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate food and commissary services in an amount not to exceed $5,070,842 for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options, and authorize use of a “pass-through” account enabling payments to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC from the incarcerated person trust account for commissary purchases with no fiscal impact to City funds (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
15
Consent Calendar

Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police Department

3:43:02
  • The council extended the rotational towing and storage agreements the police department uses.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreements with the following rotational towing service contractors and amend the scope of services to allow for the option and ability to store and release vehicles and/or contents in an area close to, but outside of, the corporate City limits (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX): · Standard Enterprises, Inc., dba To’ N’ Mo’; · B&D Towing, Inc.; and · MetroPro Road Services, Inc
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic…

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Transportation
  • A firm was engaged to design and build a city facility.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (No. 25-6705) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Design and Build the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for an amount not to exceed $5,680,658, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending September 15, 2028, with provisions for two one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated delivery cost of $5,710,658, which includes $5,680,658 for the design and build contract and $30,000 for in-kind staff support
17
Consent Calendar

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

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  • The council renewed its construction management software.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., for the licensing of ProCore Technologies Project Management Pro software in an amount not to exceed $444,607, for a term beginning September 17, 2025 and expiring September 16, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
18
Consent Calendar

Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Shared Programs and Services (Non-General Fund)

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Environment & water
  • The council agreed terms with the regional water district.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement for Shared Programs and Services with the Municipal Water District of Orange County, for a three-year period with provisions for two one-year extensions beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and expiring September 15, 2030, in an aggregate amount not to exceed of $1,500,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance Services (Specification No. 25-036) (Non-General Fund)

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Environment & water
  • A consultant was engaged for waste discharge requirement compliance.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with EEC Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services, in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate…

7:13:26
  • An electrical contractor was engaged for a city project.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
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Agreement with Pacific International Electric Company Inc., dba Pacific Industrial Electric, for Electrical Upgrade at the Corporate Yard (Specification No. 25-075) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pacific Industrial Electric to provide electrical improvements at the Corporate Yard in an amount not to exceed $796,707, for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2026, with the option for a single one-year extension (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
21
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 23-2601 ) (…

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BudgetEnvironment & waterParks & libraries
  • A construction contract was awarded for a city project.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Construction Contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 23-2601 ) ( Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 166,000 in donations from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (02213002-57081) revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the PRCSA Fees & Donations (02213200-66200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 750,000 in revenue collected in prior years into the Acquisition & Development-District 3 (31313002-50001) revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development-District 3 (31313260-66200) building expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20 25 -20 26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $ 916,000 in construction funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 23-2601 )
  4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $ 4,454,082 , which includes $ 3,563,265 for the construction contract, $ 534,490 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $ 356,327 for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  5. Award a construction contract to Optima RPM, Inc. , the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 3,563,265 , subject to change orders, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project (No. 23-2601 ), for a term beginning September 16, 2025 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  6. Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc. , for Construction Management and Inspection services for the Santa Ana Zoo Education Hub Building A – Phase 1 Project , in an amount not to exceed $ 374,315 for a three-year term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with an option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  7. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2025-62 will be filed for Project No. 23-2601
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Consent Calendar

Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online; KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control…

Not located
  • An aggregate agreement was approved for industrial control systems.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Aggregate Agreement with Industrial Control Systems Online, LLC, DBA ICS Online; KDC Inc., DBA KDC Systems; and Partners in Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise Automation for Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Consulting Services (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with ICS Online, KDC Systems, and Enterprise Automation to provide Programmable Logic Control programming and consulting services for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000, for a three-year term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
23
Consent Calendar

Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Mapping and Software Services (Non-General Fund)

Not located
Environment & water
  • A firm was engaged for water system mapping and software.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with iWater, Inc. to provide water system mapping and software services, for an amount not to exceed $1,750,000, for a three-year term beginning September 16, 2025 and expiring September 15, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana…

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BudgetTransportationEnvironment & water
  • The council recognised county transport funding and adjusted the budget to receive it.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Orange County Transportation Authority Environmental Cleanup Program Grant for the Santa Ana Zoo and 10th and Flower Park Stormwater Capture Projects (Project Nos. 24-6604 and 26-6601) and Adopt a Resolution to Enter Into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture Project (Project No. 24-6604) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $2,500,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project in the Measure M2 Competitive-Street Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002-52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 Competitive-Street Construction expenditure account (No. 03217663-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $600,000 in Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project in the Measure M2 Competitive-Street Construction Revenue Account (No. 03217002-52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 Competitive-Street Construction expenditure account (No. 03217663-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to add $600,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26-6601) and $2,500,000 of Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup Program funds for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project (No. 24-6604)
  4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funds to construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE STORMWATER REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE SANTA ANA ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION PROJECT
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Consent Calendar

Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) and Chapter 8…

Not located
Land useEnvironment & water
  • The council took a zoning ordinance amendment through its next stage.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

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 Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 20, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading of and 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 relating to the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements for group homes and land use definitions. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3084 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
  2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines
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Consent Calendar

Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-02 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to A-Frame…

Not located
Land useEnvironment & water
  • The council took a second zoning ordinance amendment through its next stage.6:08:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

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 20, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading and 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; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-3085 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)
  2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25

7:13:51
  • This was the public hearing on the annual performance report for the city's federal housing and community development grants.7:10:01
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.7:10:26
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Public Hearing – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Legal notice published in the OC Register and La Opinion on August 18, 2025 and in Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2025-01, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2025-06, Development Agreement No.…

4:08:55
Land useEnvironment & water
  • This was the public hearing on a zone change application.6:24:41
  • It passed six votes to nothing with one member absent.6:25:16
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Public Hearing - Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2025-01, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2025-06, Development Agreement No. 2025-01, and Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on September 5, 2025 and notices mailed on same date

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution: (1) certifying the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 2025-01 (SCH No. 2020029087) for the Project; (2) adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Project; (3) adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project; and (4) approving the Project; RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA: (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087); (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
  2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2025-06 (County Map No. 2023-159), as conditioned; RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2025-06 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2023-159), AS CONDITIONED, FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE
  3. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s determination that The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan of John Wayne Airport, including supportive findings (requires two-thirds vote); RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS
  4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2025-01 establishing The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 6) and approving a zone change for the Project Site at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue from Specific Development No. 48 to Specific Plan No. 6; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2025-01 TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO APPROVE A ZONE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 TO THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-6)
  5. Conduct a first reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2025-01. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025-01 FOR THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1561 W. SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SOUTH COAST PLAZA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring…

7:10:43
  • A councilmember asked the city manager for direction on a matter of policy.7:10:01
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Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Santa Ana Police Department Policy Requiring the Installation and Use of In-Car Video Recording Systems in all Patrol Vehicles, with Automatic Activation during Vehicular Pursuits, Code-3 Responses, and Other Critical Enforcement Activities, and to Return to the City Council within 90 Days with a Final Policy and Implementation Plan – Councilmember Lopez

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Work Study Session

Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session

3:32:18
Police oversight
  • The council held a work study session on rewriting the ordinance that governs the Police Oversight Commission.3:38:34
  • It came two months after the council deadlocked three to three on amending that ordinance, with one member absent.3:34:31
  • Speakers said the proposals would weaken the commission by stripping away the powers that make oversight meaningful.3:34:31
  • Others simply demanded that the commission be allowed to do its job.3:31:28
  • The question went on to a joint special meeting the council held the following January.3:38:34
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Official recommendation
  1. Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

1. August 25, 2025 – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, and Phan – Assembly Floor Session, Sacramento, CA

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  • Travel disclosures were recorded for the mayor and councilmembers.6:08:46
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