21October
2025
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What happened

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  1. 01

    The council voted to formally support Proposition 50, a state ballot measure on how congressional district boundaries are drawn.

    4:41:12
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    Related agenda item 18

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

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    What councilmembers said

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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
  2. 02

    The member who brought that resolution said they had received criticism on social media for it.

    4:41:24
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 18

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

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    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
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Agenda

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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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 labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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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 labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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

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Ceremonial Presentations

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

2:55:02
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.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
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.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
  • Santa Ana Unified School District presented to the council on children's reading levels and its literacy work.3:13:08
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:13:11
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:11
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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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:17
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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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:17
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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
  • A routine update to the city's sewer management plan.4:13:17
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Official recommendation
  1. Receive and File the Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update
8
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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:17
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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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:17
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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
10
Consent Calendar

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

4:14:59
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:14:59
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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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:18:12
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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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:17
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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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:17
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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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:22:07
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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:28:52
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
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:13:17
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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
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:32:18
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file and provide direction to staff
18
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, a 2025 state ballot measure on legislative congressional redistricting — how the boundaries of congressional seats are drawn.4:41:12
  • The member who requested it thanked staff for turning it round quickly and said they had received criticism on social media over the position.4:41:24
  • Councilmember Lopez proposed adding a press release, noting the council has publicised its ballot-measure positions before.4:42:30
  • The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza and seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.4:42:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
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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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