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7October
2025
Regular City Council and Housing Authority Meeting · One key issue

The council debated in open session whether to begin censuring Councilmember Hernandez over allegations about comments he made regarding police officers.

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Brief

What happened

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

  1. 01

    It voted four to two to order a formal investigation and bring the findings back at the first meeting in January, with Hernandez recused.

    4:05:49
    Governance
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 21

    Consideration of Possible Censure of Councilmember Hernandez

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Spoke for Hernandez, saying he has a First Amendment right to speak his mind from the dais, and cited a case he had researched himself.

    3:32:12
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Said everyone was tired of the fighting and that she found the item hard because she respects each colleague's point of view.

    3:44:45
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezAbstained

    Recorded as recused, the item being about him.

    4:05:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Called the discussion awful given the allegations concerned comments about police officers, and argued the First Amendment cuts both ways.

    3:39:20
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Said he disagreed with everything Hernandez had said on the subject but believed in due process, and does not take employee complaints lightly.

    3:34:58
  2. 02

    Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez and Councilmember Lopez were the two against.

    4:05:51
    Governance
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 21

    Consideration of Possible Censure of Councilmember Hernandez

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Spoke for Hernandez, saying he has a First Amendment right to speak his mind from the dais, and cited a case he had researched himself.

    3:32:12
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Said everyone was tired of the fighting and that she found the item hard because she respects each colleague's point of view.

    3:44:45
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezAbstained

    Recorded as recused, the item being about him.

    4:05:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Called the discussion awful given the allegations concerned comments about police officers, and argued the First Amendment cuts both ways.

    3:39:20
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Said he disagreed with everything Hernandez had said on the subject but believed in due process, and does not take employee complaints lightly.

    3:34:58
  3. 03

    Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez argued Hernandez has a First Amendment right to speak his mind from the dais, and the city attorney said courts have upheld a council's power to censure its own members.

    3:32:12
    Governance
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 21

    Consideration of Possible Censure of Councilmember Hernandez

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Spoke for Hernandez, saying he has a First Amendment right to speak his mind from the dais, and cited a case he had researched himself.

    3:32:12
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Said everyone was tired of the fighting and that she found the item hard because she respects each colleague's point of view.

    3:44:45
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezAbstained

    Recorded as recused, the item being about him.

    4:05:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Called the discussion awful given the allegations concerned comments about police officers, and argued the First Amendment cuts both ways.

    3:39:20
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Said he disagreed with everything Hernandez had said on the subject but believed in due process, and does not take employee complaints lightly.

    3:34:58
  4. 04

    Councilmember Penaloza said he disagreed with what Hernandez had said but believed in due process, and does not take employee complaints lightly.

    3:34:58
    Governance
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 21

    Consideration of Possible Censure of Councilmember Hernandez

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Spoke for Hernandez, saying he has a First Amendment right to speak his mind from the dais, and cited a case he had researched himself.

    3:32:12
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Said everyone was tired of the fighting and that she found the item hard because she respects each colleague's point of view.

    3:44:45
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezAbstained

    Recorded as recused, the item being about him.

    4:05:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Called the discussion awful given the allegations concerned comments about police officers, and argued the First Amendment cuts both ways.

    3:39:20
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Said he disagreed with everything Hernandez had said on the subject but believed in due process, and does not take employee complaints lightly.

    3:34:58
  5. 05

    The council also renamed a park, agreed a rental registry system, and held a work study on inspecting permanent supportive housing.

    4:14:31
    Bristol StreetParks & libraries
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 19

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

    Open agenda item →
    712 S. Bristol StreetMap not yet available

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

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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Consideration of Possible Censure of Councilmember Hernandez”4:05:49

The council divided four to two on opening a formal investigation into a colleague, with the disagreement turning on free speech against the duty to examine employee complaints.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no3:32:12

Spoke for Hernandez, saying he has a First Amendment right to speak his mind from the dais, and cited a case he had researched himself.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no4:05:51
Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns3:44:45

Said everyone was tired of the fighting and that she found the item hard because she respects each colleague's point of view.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezAbstained4:05:51

Recorded as recused, the item being about him.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes3:39:20

Called the discussion awful given the allegations concerned comments about police officers, and argued the First Amendment cuts both ways.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes3:34:58

Said he disagreed with everything Hernandez had said on the subject but believed in due process, and does not take employee complaints lightly.

Agenda

Every item

30 items in agenda order

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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.46:26
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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)

2
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce
  • The council met privately about pay talks with a second employee group.46:26
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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 Police Management Association (PMA)

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Hugo, Tyler, and Nilsson Vazquez of the Santa Ana Unified Transitional Program…

2:12:32
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez presented a proclamation to three community members.2:12:45
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Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Hugo, Tyler, and Nilsson Vazquez of the Santa Ana Unified Transitional Program declaring October 2025 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Philippine Consulate General declaring October 2025 as Filipino American History…

2:17:17
  • Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation to the Philippine Consulate, welcoming a visiting vice consul.2:17:17
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Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Philippine Consulate General declaring October 2025 as Filipino American History Month

3
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:06:09
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
4
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meetings of August 19, 2025 (corrected) and September 16, 2025

4:06:09
  • The council approved the written record of its August and September 2025 meetings.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
5
Consent Calendar

Appoint Richard Santana Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a…

4:06:09
  • Richard Santana was appointed as a Ward 1 representative, on Councilmember Phan's nomination.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Full official agenda title

Appoint Richard Santana Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Richard Santana to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
6
Consent Calendar

Public Facilities Naming No. 2025-02 - Naming of the Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) Center at 2627 W. McFadden…

4:06:09
Land use
  • The council approved naming the police academy facility.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Public Facilities Naming No. 2025-02 - Naming of the Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) Center at 2627 W. McFadden Avenue Pursuant to SAMC Section 33-8

Official recommendation
  1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 2025-02 naming the Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) Center at 2627 West McFadden Avenue as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
7
Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustments to Carryover Unspent Amounts from Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Fiscal Year 2025-26

4:06:09
  • The council carried unspent money from the previous financial year into this one.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to reduce the FY2024-25 budget for unspent amounts carried forward to FY2025-26. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to increase the FY2025-26 budget for amounts carried forward from FY2024-25. (Requires five affirmative votes)
8
Consent Calendar

Additional Construction Funding to Address Critical Maintenance Needs and Original Workmanship Quality Issues for the Newhope…

4:06:09
  • Additional construction funding was approved to address critical maintenance needs.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockLibrary
Full official agenda title

Additional Construction Funding to Address Critical Maintenance Needs and Original Workmanship Quality Issues for the Newhope Library Renovation Project (Project No. 22-1802) (General Fund) (Non General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve additional construction funding for the Newhope Library Renovation Project in the amount of $600,000 in General Fund and Cannabis Public Benefit Fund funding
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include $600,000 in construction funds for the Newhope Library Renovation Project (Project No. 22-1802)
9
Consent Calendar

License Agreement with Bowers Museum for Digital Marquee Placement

4:06:09
Arts & culture
  • The council agreed a licence with the Bowers Museum for a digital marquee.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with The Charles W. Bowers Museum Corporation to grant the City use of a specific section of real property, located on the northeast corner of 1914 W. Main St., for placement of a digital marquee for a 10-year term, with provisions for an automatic 10-year extension. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
10
Consent Calendar

Agreement with OpportunitySpace Inc. dba Tolemi for a Rental Registry Portal to Enforce the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause…

4:08:03
Housing
  • The council engaged a firm to run a rental registry, a database of the city's rental properties.4:09:32
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.4:09:57
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with OpportunitySpace Inc. dba Tolemi for a Rental Registry Portal to Enforce the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Spec. 25-073) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with OpportunitySpace Inc. dba Tolemi to implement, operate, and maintain a Rental Registry portal in a total amount not to exceed $580,000 for a three-year term beginning October 7, 2025, and expiring October 6, 2028, with provisions for two one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
11
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contracts to American Sanitary Supply Inc., Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC dba Imperial Dade, Signal Hill Auto…

4:06:09
  • Suppliers were put under contract for sanitary supplies.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

Purchase Order Contracts to American Sanitary Supply Inc., Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC dba Imperial Dade, Signal Hill Auto Enterprises Inc. dba Supply Solutions, and Veritiv Operating Company for Paper and Janitorial Products (Specification No. 25-115) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for paper and janitorial products on an as-need basis in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $315,645, for an initial one-year term expiring on October 6, 2026, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options, for a shared aggregate amount not-to-exceed total amount of $1,578,225. Vendor Location American Sanitary Supply Inc. Brea, CA Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC dba Imperial Dade Loma Linda, CA Signal Hill Auto Enterprises Inc. dba Supply Solutions Veritiv Operating Company Fullerton, CA Downey, CA
12
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contracts to Acme Supply Co., Ltd., Bob Barker Company, Inc., and Victory Supply, LLC for Incarcerated Persons…

4:06:09
  • Suppliers were put under contract for goods used at the city jail.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
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Purchase Order Contracts to Acme Supply Co., Ltd., Bob Barker Company, Inc., and Victory Supply, LLC for Incarcerated Persons Supplies (Specification No. 25-084) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for incarcerated persons supplies on an as-needed basis in an estimated annual aggregate amount not to exceed $73,000 for an initial one-year term expiring on October 6, 2026, with provisions for four (4) one (1)-year renewal options and a total amount not to exceed $365,000 over a five-year period. Vendor Location Acme Supply Co., Ltd Glen Cove, NY Bob Barker Company, Inc. Fuquay Varina, NC Victory Supply, LLC Mount Pleasant, TN
13
Consent Calendar

Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks, Orange County WinWater, and S&J Supply…

4:06:09
  • Suppliers were put under contract for plumbing materials.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks, Orange County WinWater, and S&J Supply Company, Inc. for Waterworks Fittings and Supplies (Specification No. 25-010) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks, Orange County WinWater, and S&J Supply Company, Inc. for waterworks fittings and supplies on an as-needed basis for a shared annual aggregate amount not-to-exceed $800,000, for the term beginning October 7, 2025 and expiring October 6, 2026, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options
14
Consent Calendar

Aggregate Agreements for Plumbing Contractor Services (Specification No. 25-070A) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

4:06:09
  • Firms were placed under agreements to provide plumbing contractor services.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Elegant Construction, Inc., Pacific Plumbing Company of Santa Ana, Pro-Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing, Inc. for plumbing contractor services for a shared aggregate amount not-to-exceed total amount of $2,012,500, for the term beginning October 7, 2025 and expiring October 6, 2028, with provisions for one, two-year extension (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
15
Consent Calendar

Aggregate Agreements for Electrical Contractor Services (Specification No. 25-069A) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

4:06:09
  • Firms were placed under agreements to provide electrical contractor services.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Fineline Products, Inc. dba Fineline Electric, Inter-Pacific, Inc., Radiant Electric LLC, and Williams and Maher, Inc. for electrical contractor services for shared aggregate not-to-exceed total of $3,150,000 for the term beginning October 7, 2025 and expiring October 6, 2028, with provisions for one, two-year extension (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
16
Consent Calendar

Second Amendment to Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Grant Writing Services (No. 22-6899, 24-6899, 25-6899 & 26-6899)…

4:06:09
Transportation
  • The council amended its agreement with a consultant for grant support.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Second Amendment to Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Grant Writing Services (No. 22-6899, 24-6899, 25-6899 & 26-6899) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for grant writing services for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation in the amount of $75,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $405,000 and exercise the final extension option ending December 20, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana…

4:06:09
Labor & workforce
  • The council approved an agreement on pay and working conditions for a group of city employees.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources
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Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Management Association and Resolution Updating the Salary Schedule for Associated Unrepresented Classifications

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Management Association (“SAMA”) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and authorize non-substantive changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Adopt a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented classifications. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
18
Consent Calendar

Second Readings for Amendment Application No. 2025-01 and Development Agreement No. 2025-01 Ordinances for The Village Santa Ana…

2:31:01
Land useEnvironment & water
  • The council gave final adoption to an amendment application and development agreement introduced earlier.4:07:44
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Second Readings for Amendment Application No. 2025-01 and Development Agreement No. 2025-01 Ordinances for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Project Located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue. Legal notices published in the OC Reporter on September 19, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second 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-3086 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)
  2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2025-01. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3087 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
  3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the ordinances’ second readings are covered by the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) No. 2025-01 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program that were certified and adopted by the City Council on September 16, 2025 for the Project (Notice of Determination filed on September 18, 2025)
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Business Calendar

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

4:10:26
Bristol StreetParks & librariesTransportation
712 S. Bristol StreetMap not yet available
  • The council approved a name for the park at the south west corner of Bristol and the adjoining street.4:14:31
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.4:14:59
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning 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) (Continued from the Regular City Council meeting of September 16, 2025, Item No. 9)

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.”
20
Business Calendar

Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police Department (Continued from the Regular City Council…

4:15:22
  • The council extended the agreements for the rotational towing and storage service the police department uses.4:15:59
  • It passed five votes to one, with Councilmember Lopez against and Councilmember Penaloza recused.4:16:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPolice Department
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Third Amendments for Rotational Towing and Storage Services for the Police Department (Continued from the Regular City Council meeting of September 16, 2025, Item No. 15)

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
21
Business Calendar

Consideration of Possible Censure of Councilmember Hernandez

3:30:11
Governance
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The city attorney explained that this item was placed on the agenda after direction given in closed session, and that the council was being asked whether to begin a censure process over alleged misconduct.3:30:13
  • She said censure is a two-step process, because the public is entitled to know what the issues are and what direction the council gives.3:34:20
  • She noted the city has an internal duty to evaluate complaints made by its employees.3:35:48
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke on Hernandez's behalf, saying he has a First Amendment right to speak his mind from the dais, and cited a court case he had looked up.3:32:12
  • The city attorney said courts have upheld that a legislative body may censure one of its own members for behaviour it finds objectionable, pointing the council to a Ninth Circuit case.3:44:10
  • Councilmember Penaloza said he did not agree with anything Hernandez had said on the subject but believed in due process, and that he does not take complaints from city employees lightly.3:34:58
  • Councilmember Bacerra called it awful that the council was having the discussion at all, given the allegations concerned comments about police officers, and said the First Amendment cuts both ways.3:39:20
  • Councilmember Phan said everyone was tired of the fighting and that she found it a hard item because she respects her colleagues' differing views.3:44:45
  • The council voted four to two to order a formal investigation and have it brought back at the first meeting in January.4:05:49
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez and Councilmember Lopez voted no, and Councilmember Hernandez was recorded as recused.4:05:51
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Attorney’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. There is no staff recommendation. However, based on direction given by the City Council and reported out of closed session, this item is being presented for the Mayor and City Council of the City of Santa Ana, to review and discuss the process for censure arising from allegations made against Councilmember Hernandez. If appropriate, the Mayor and Council may provide further direction
22
Councilmember Requested Items

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

4:17:08
  • A councilmember asked the city to develop a police department policy on a specified requirement.4:17:12
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
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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 (Continued from the Regular City Council meeting of September 16, 2025, Item No. 29)

23
Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support of California Proposition 50, also…

4:34:20
  • A councilmember asked for a resolution supporting California Proposition 50, which the council adopted at its next meeting.4:20:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
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Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support of California Proposition 50, also known as the “Election Rigging Response Act.” – Councilmember Penaloza

24
Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager and City Attorney to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Prohibiting…

4:38:00
  • A councilmember asked the city manager and city attorney to prepare a prohibiting ordinance.4:20:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
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Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager and City Attorney to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Algorithmic Pricing Tools – Councilmember Lopez

25
Work Study Session

Permanent Supportive Housing Inspections Work Study Session

4:49:38
Housing
  • The council held a work study on how permanent supportive housing is inspected.4:39:38
  • Discussion included rent increases even in less concentrated housing markets.4:39:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Discuss and provide direction to staff
1
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

5:32:18
Housing
  • A routine item excusing absent members, approved by the Housing Authority.5:32:27
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
2
Consent Calendar

Approve Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 19, 2025

5:32:18
Housing
  • The Housing Authority approved the written record of its special meeting of 19 August 2025.5:32:27
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
3
Consent Calendar

Section Eight Management Assessment Program High Performer Certification for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025

5:32:18
Housing
  • The Housing Authority received its certification as a high performer in the federal assessment of how it runs housing vouchers.5:32:27
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the Section Eight Management Assessment Program High Performer Certification for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
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