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2025
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The council heard an update on the emergency fund set up in June 2025 to help residents affected by federal immigration enforcement.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  1. 01

    Staff reported it had assisted 101 households, covering 198 individuals, and were looking at adding another hundred to hundred and fifty thousand dollars from salary savings.

    4:34:38
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    Related agenda item 17

    Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program – Tenant Assistance Update

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    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    and reduce the risk of federal immigration actions. However, on July 1st, we did not get the support for the million dollars. Instead, we received 10% budget from each event, which left us with $100,000 for the Ayudas Sin Fronteras program. While the program…

    4:32:37
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    Thank you, Madam Mayor. Thank you, city staff and city manager for bringing this report to us. This is something that's very important. I WISH THAT THE PEOPLE THAT SPOKE IN SUPPORT OF THIS TODAY WOULD HAVE COME BACK IN JUNE WHEN THE MAYOR PROPOSED A MILLION…

    4:39:10
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    uh yes thank you so my comments aren't going to be that different city manager i think this is going to be something that the council discusses on an ongoing basis so just so that all the departments departments are prepared just so that your leadership is…

    4:37:49
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Thank you, Madam Mayor. Mr. City Manager, thank you to your office for carrying out the deliverables of what is important to this council. We wanted to make sure that we reached people at a time of need and as evidenced we have. We don't want to cut back on…

    4:37:07
  2. 02

    The council also backed Proposition 50, the state measure on temporary changes to how districts are drawn.

    4:41:11
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    Resolution in Support of Proposition 50 (2025), a Legislative Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Temporary Changes to…

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    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    And so I think we just, as we did tonight, it was a great meeting. We got work done. We stayed focused. And it was a good, quality, peaceful meeting. And so I hope that we keep them this way and we stay focused on what we got elected to do, and that is to push…

    5:08:25
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    Thank you. I just wanted to thank city staff for bringing this so quickly. I know we brought it up two weeks ago, and thank you to my colleagues for supporting this. And, you know, I've been getting a lot of hate criticism on social media and via email, and…

    4:41:24
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    that immigrant families need to have, whether it's from their medical offices, legal documents, you know, who's going to look after our kids? Who's going to look after the elderly if somebody from our household is taken? And so those are all the things that…

    4:49:49
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem

    part of that group, it's well appreciated. There's Defensa Santa Ana, you can find them on instagram oc community self defense coalition there's a santa ana stands up there on facebook and oc rapid response network doing the work and we all got to do our part…

    4:46:46
  3. 03

    The school district superintendent presented on literacy, and several members tied it to the city's education first motto.

    3:30:50
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    Santa Ana Unified School District Literacy Presentation

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    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem

    Anybody else? Mayor Pezum. Thank you so much for coming in and the focus on literacy is beautiful. And some people think we're going away from social emotional wellness, but we're still there and that's still a strong part but teaching kids skills and that…

    3:31:06
    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    Madam City Attorney do you have anything to report out of closed session? Mayor we do not have any reportable action this evening. Thank you. This is the time of the meeting for City Council to receive comments from the public. On agenda and non-agenda items…

    3:37:20
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    resolution number 2025-004 speakers are requested to address the city council directly and to refrain from profane language racial epitaphs and libelous or slanderous statements that disturb the decorum of the meeting pursuant to the brown act the city council…

    3:37:52
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    Yes, I just wanted to thank you for coming and presenting some of the work that the district is doing. I was at a community event about two, three weeks ago, and sometimes our residents don't know the differences between the agencies, right, or the…

    3:33:53
  4. 04

    Councilmember Bacerra was absent for most of the votes.

    4:32:00
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    Related agenda item 15

    Award a Construction Contract to Loengreen Inc. for the Cypress Center Restoration Project (No. 22-6023 ) ( General Fund )

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    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    that concludes the consent calendar mayor yes that's the end of the consent calendar we're we go into the business calendar. And first agenda item is item 17, Ayudhasi Frontera's program. I'm just gonna make a comment, then I'll open it up to the council. In…

    4:32:04
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem

    Thank you so much. And I want to thank the staff as well. but i especially want to thank my peers the mayor and council for bringing it up in budget and making sure we got this paid for and i love thank you for doing this this work was awesome um this wasn't…

    4:30:45
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    thank you seeing no other there was a motion in a second motion by council member Daniela seconded by council member Hernandez to approve the recommended actions for item 15 inclusive of awarding a construction contract to low and green ink for the cypress…

    4:31:32
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Setting trends over here.

    4:29:11
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    Sixteen people spoke during public comment.

    3:41:49
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Agenda

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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  • The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city.48:11
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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. Paul Passero v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01352146 B. The People of the State of California by the City Attorney for the City of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim, et al ., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01484014-CU-MC-WJC

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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  • The council met privately about pay talks with a city employee union.48:11
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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)

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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  • The council met privately about pay talks with a second employee group.48:11
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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

Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Roberto Reyes for Outstanding Musical Accomplishments

2:55:02
  • Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Roberto Reyes.2:55:02
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Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Banda de Guerra Osos de California for Outstanding Contributions to…

3:05:58
  • Councilmember Lopez presented certificates to a community marching band.3:05:58
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Banda de Guerra Osos de California for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

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Staff Presentations

Santa Ana Unified School District Literacy Presentation

3:13:08
  • The Santa Ana Unified School District superintendent presented on the district's literacy work.3:30:50
  • Councilmember Hernandez said the city's motto is education first and that supporting the district keeps the council consistent with it.3:30:50
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez welcomed the focus on literacy while saying it should not mean moving away from social and emotional wellbeing.3:31:06
  • Councilmember Lopez said residents at a recent community event had raised the district's work with her.3:33:53
  • Councilmember Penaloza thanked the superintendent, reflecting on his seven years on the council.3:35:10
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:13:11
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.4:14:34
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
5
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025

4:13:17
  • The council approved the written record of its 7 October 2025 meeting.4:14:34
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Re-Appoint Members to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community…

4:13:17
  • Sitting members of the parks and recreation commission were reappointed.4:14:34
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Re-Appoint Members to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency

Official recommendation
  1. Re-appoint Silvia Reyes as the Southwest Senior Center representative to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a two-year term expiring October 31, 2027 and administer the Oath of Office
  2. Re-appoint Nancy Gonzalez as the Santa Ana Senior Center representative to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a two-year term expiring October 31, 2027 and administer the Oath of Office
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Consent Calendar

Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update

4:13:17
  • The council approved the 2025 update to the plan governing how the city manages its sewer system.4:14:34
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Official recommendation
  1. Receive and File the Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update
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Consent Calendar

Receive and File Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2023-05, County Tract Map No. 19282 at 1921…

4:13:17
  • The council received the city engineer's certification of a final tract map.4:14:34
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Receive and File Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2023-05, County Tract Map No. 19282 at 1921 W. Washington Avenue (Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Inc., a California Nonprofit Religious Corporation)

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 2023-05, County Tract Map No. 19282 at 1921 W. Washington Avenue
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Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contract to CN School and Office Solutions Inc. dba Culver-Newlin Inc. for Furniture, Installation, and Related…

4:13:17
  • A contract was approved for supplying office and school furniture.4:14:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Purchase Order Contract to CN School and Office Solutions Inc. dba Culver-Newlin Inc. for Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 25-122) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award Purchase Order Contract to CN School and Office Solutions Inc. dba Culver-Newlin Inc. for Furniture, Installation, and Related Services for a term beginning October 7, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $238,715
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Consent Calendar

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley to Formalize a Collaborative…

4:14:59
  • Santa Ana formalised a collaborative project with Garden Grove and Fountain Valley.4:14:44
  • It passed six votes to nothing with one member absent.4:17:56
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Memorandum of Understanding Between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley to Formalize a Collaborative, Multi-Jurisdictional Effort Aimed at Enhancing Cultural Tourism, Supporting the Formation of a Vietnamese-Focused Business Improvement District Under Streets and Highways Code §§ 36500 et seq, and Promoting Job Creation and Small Business Development within the City’s Vietnamese Business Community

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Garden Grove and Fountain Valley for the period of October 21, 2025 to June 30, 2031 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement to Sponsor the DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk Organized by The Frida Cinema

4:18:12
  • The council agreed to sponsor the First Saturday ArtWalk in downtown Santa Ana.4:21:54
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Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement to sponsor the DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk organized by The Frida Cinema for a one-year term with two, one-year optional renewals beginning November 1, 2025 and ending October 31, 2028, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with William H. Nuesse, M.D. and Mary-Ann Nuesse, D.O., a California Medical Corporation, dba Sunrise Multispecialist…

4:13:17
  • The council engaged a medical practice to provide services to the city.4:14:34
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Agreement with William H. Nuesse, M.D. and Mary-Ann Nuesse, D.O., a California Medical Corporation, dba Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center for Occupational Medical Services (Specification No. 25-065) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with William H. Nuesse, M.D. and Mary-Ann Nuesse, D.O., a California Medical Corporation, dba Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center to provide occupational medical services in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for a term beginning January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2028, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

First Amendment to Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC, as successor in interest to Royal Street Communications, LLC, for…

4:13:17
  • The council amended its lease with a mobile phone operator for equipment on city property.4:14:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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First Amendment to Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC, as successor in interest to Royal Street Communications, LLC, for Communication Tower Facilities at Jerome Park (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the lease agreement with T-Mobile West LLC as successor in interest to Royal Street Communications, LLC for communication tower facilities at Jerome Park located at 2115 W. McFadden Avenue with an estimated beginning date of December 10, 2025 through February 19, 2027 for total revenue, including all extensions, in the amount of $26,833 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to provide LED Sports Lighting at Centennial Park (No. 26-6007) (General Fund)

4:22:07
  • The council approved LED sports lighting for a city site.4:28:10
  • It passed six votes to nothing.4:28:33
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Award an agreement to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to provide LED sports lighting at Centennial Park, in the base bid amount of $1,189,448 and an amount of $118,945 for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,308,393, beginning October 21, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2026, with the option for one, one-year extension (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2025-97 will be filled for Project No. 26-6007
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Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Loengreen Inc. for the Cypress Center Restoration Project (No. 22-6023 ) ( General Fund )

4:28:52
  • A construction contract was awarded to restore the Cypress Center.4:32:00
  • It passed six votes to nothing with Councilmember Bacerra absent.4:32:00
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20 25 -20 26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $ 394,340 in construction funds for the Cypress Center Restoration Project (No. 22-6023 )
  2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $ 3,894,340 , which includes $ 3,322,512 for the construction contract, $ 239,578 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $ 332,250 for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  3. Award a construction contract to Loengreen, Inc. , the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 3,322,512 , subject to change orders, for construction of the Cypress Center Restoration Project (No. 22-6023 ), for a term beginning October 21, 2025 , and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2025-096 will be filed for this Project No. 22-6023
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Declaring City-Owned Properties as Surplus Land and Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act and…

4:13:17
  • The council declared several city-owned properties surplus, the step state law requires before they can be sold or leased.4:14:34
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Resolution Declaring City-Owned Properties as Surplus Land and Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act and Directing the City Manager or their Designee to Comply with the Requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the Sale and Activation of Surplus Land

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution declaring City-owned property as surplus land and exempt surplus land and direct the City Manager or designee to comply with the requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the sale and transfer of ownership accordingly. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING VARIOUS PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS LAND AND EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND ACT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED, FOR THEIR DISPOSITION
  2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15312 (Surplus Government Property Sales)
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Business Calendar

Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program – Tenant Assistance Update

4:32:18
  • The council received an update on the tenant assistance programme created in June 2025, when a million dollars was reallocated to an emergency fund in response to federal immigration enforcement.4:32:18
  • Staff said the fund had assisted 101 households, covering 198 individuals.4:34:38
  • They were examining whether another hundred to hundred and fifty thousand dollars could be added from first quarter salary savings.4:34:08
  • Staff undertook to come back within ninety days with a further update on how many families had been helped and whether more money was needed.4:34:23
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file and provide direction to staff
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Business Calendar

Resolution in Support of Proposition 50 (2025), a Legislative Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Temporary Changes to…

4:41:12
  • The council adopted a resolution supporting Proposition 50, the state measure authorising temporary changes to how legislative districts are drawn.4:41:11
  • It passed six votes to nothing, with Councilmember Bacerra absent.4:43:18
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Full official agenda title

Resolution in Support of Proposition 50 (2025), a Legislative Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Temporary Changes to Congressional District Maps in Response to Partisan Redistricting

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), a legislative constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the November 4, 2025 statewide ballot. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 50: USE OF LEGISLATIVE CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MAP AMENDMENT
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