Council RecordSanta Ana, California
2December
2025
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

Staff presented a count of people living homeless in the city, carried out by an outside organisation.

Check this moment · 2:54:20
5.6 hours 45 agenda items 41 located in video 60% attributed to a named speaker
Brief

What happened

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

  1. 01

    Councilmember Lopez asked for an emergency freeze on new smoke shops opening in the city.

    4:54:56
    Land use
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    Related agenda item 41

    Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez

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  2. 02

    The council also approved legal services contracts and declared a city-owned property surplus, which is the step before it can be sold.

    2:28:41
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    Related agenda item 34

    Resolution Declaring City-Owned Property as Exempt Surplus Land

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How this brief was made

The current summaries were prepared during an in-session review of the transcripts. This prototype shows only sentences with a timestamp citation. 8 uncited sentences were withheld from this page.

Agenda

Every item

45 items in agenda order

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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. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30-2025-01522368-CU-PA-WJC

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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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: Sunshine Village

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Closed Session Items

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN…

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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 209 W. Civic Center Dr, APN 005-184-25 Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development Negotiating Parties: 209 West Civic Center, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) case

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT) 2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Rel ámpago del Cielo in honor of their 50 th Anniversary

2:29:06
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:29:06
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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November…

2:40:07
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:40:07
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Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to RedBoy Productions and the Heritage Museum of Orange County declaring November 2025, as Native American Heritage Month

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Monse Santillan in honor of her Exceptional Athletic Achievements

2:48:44
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:48:44
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Staff Presentations

Homelessness Update

2:54:20
HousingHomelessness
  • Staff presented the results of a survey and count of people living homeless in Santa Ana, carried out by the organisation CityNet.2:54:39
  • Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza asked for detail on what kinds of work those surveyed were doing.3:13:00
  • Councilmember Bacerra said understanding the problem precisely is a precondition for addressing it.3:14:11
  • Staff explained a “positive exit” means someone moving off the street into shelter, transitional housing or back in with family.3:14:48
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:32:50
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:50
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
6
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025

4:32:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27

4:32:48
Budget
  • The council approved the timetable for building next year's budget, including when the public can weigh in.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY26-27)
8
Consent Calendar

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

4:32:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
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Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421

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

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

4:32:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
10
Consent Calendar

Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments

5:22:06
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:22:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update
  2. Approve General Fund appropriation adjustments for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program that have a net zero impact as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve $1.2 million in Non-General Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
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Consent Calendar

Approve an Additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program

4:32:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
  2. Award Purchase Order Contract to PrePaid USA for prepaid cards to facilitate Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program in a total amount not to exceed $150,000
12
Consent Calendar

Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
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Consent Calendar

Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment, Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe…

4:32:48
BudgetEnvironment & water
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment, Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe Water Pump Station (Specification No. 25-126) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award a purchase order contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for electrical equipment, hardware, and related materials for the John Garthe Water Pump Station for a two-year term beginning in December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000
14
Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe…

4:32:48
BudgetParks & libraries
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment Plan (Non-General Fund) (Project No. 26-6100)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Routes to Parks and Wheelchair Assessment plan, effective upon execution of the agreement through September 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $651,200 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $651,200 in the Public Services – Street Safety Projects, Federal Grant-Indirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15
Consent Calendar

Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the…

4:32:48
BudgetEnvironment & water
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project (Project No. 24-6604) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program prepared for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,700,000 in Caltrans Cooperative Implementation Agreement funding in the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Expense Reimbursement-Caltrans Account (No. 05717002-57021) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to add $3,700,000 of Caltrans funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project (No. 24-6604)
  4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $8,343,525, which includes $6,627,620 for the construction contract, $1,053,143 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $662,762 for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  5. Award a construction contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $6,627,620, for construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and an estimated completion date of March 2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
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Consent Calendar

Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of City-owned Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and…

4:32:48
BudgetBristol Street
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Purchase and Sale Agreement with Enrique Ponce for the Sale of City-owned Property Located at 1725 N. Bristol Street and Appropriation Adjustment (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Enrique Ponce for the sale of City-owned property located at 1725 N. Bristol Street (APN 399-085-22) in the amount of $4,521 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,516 in revenue from the purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 05917002-57071) and appropriate it to the OCTA Bristol St Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05917661-66220), and deposit $3,005 to the Measure M-Street Construction, liability account (No. 03201001-20215). (Requires five affirmative votes)
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Consent Calendar

Agreements for Legal Counsel Services with Richards Watson & Gerson APC and Goldfarb & Lipman LLP (General Fund)

2:28:40
Budget
  • The council approved agreements with outside law firms to provide legal services to the city.2:28:41
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Attorney’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ("RWG") for legal services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections work for the period of December 2, 2025 until December 1, 2028 with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, administrative procedures, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of December 2, 2025 to December 1, 2028, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the…

4:35:09
HousingHomelessness
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:35:09
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
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Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Orange, acting as the Administrative Entity for the County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of Care, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Santa Ana for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Regional Coordination

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of Irvine, to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, extending the contract term through December 31, 2026, with no change in the total contract amount of $927,341 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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First Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Subrecipient Agreements with Orange County United Way and WISEPlace, and a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 2025-26 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with WISEPlace to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $72,197 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 2025-26 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County United Way for Homeless Management Information System data management by $15,197, for a new annual amount not to exceed $73,343 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to increase the annual amount of the FY 2025-26 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Santa Ana Police Department for the Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team Program to serve additional Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street outreach and engagement by $15,197 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $72,082 for the current contract term expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
21
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related Services (Specification No. 25-108) (General…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
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Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for Locksmith and Related Services (Specification No. 25-108) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award Purchase Order Contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock and Safe Inc. for locksmith and related services for a two-year term beginning in December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2027, with provisions for three, one-year renewal options, in a total amount not-to-exceed $427,625
22
Consent Calendar

Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Services…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources
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Agreements with AdminSure, Inc. for Third Party General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Services (Specification No. 25-136) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party general liability claims administration services, in an amount not to exceed $1,537,296, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to provide third party workers’ compensation claims administration services, in an amount not to exceed $2,877,212, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide legal advisory services for the City’s Personnel Board in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one (1) year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

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

4:32:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources
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Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana 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 Confidential Association of the City of Santa Ana (“CASA”) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (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
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Consent Calendar

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

4:32:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
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 Police Management Association

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association (“PMA”) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Data Analytics and Visualization Services (Non-General Fund - SLESA)

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for data analytics and visualization services in the amount of $760,200 for a three-year period beginning December 15, 2025, and expiring December 14, 2028, with two optional one-year extensions at a cost of $261,000 for the first extension, $268,830 for the second extension, and an additional $100,000 for data sources, for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,390,030 over a five-year term. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Purchase Order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins (Specification No. 25-125A) (Non-General Fund - UASI)

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528
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Consent Calendar

Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms, Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
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Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms, Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following vendors for the purchase of police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous equipment for an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX): · Galls, LLC – in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through March 25, 2028 and option to exercise one (1), one-year extension through March 25, 2029. · L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. dba Curtis Blue Line – in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from December 2, 2025 through November 7, 2026 and option to exercise one (1), one-year extension through November 7, 2027
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25-121A)…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
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Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25-121A) (Non-General Fund - UASI)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC to provide twenty (20) Vehicle Mitigation Mobile Barrier Kits in a total amount not to exceed $2,792,109, over a three-year term beginning on December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028 with provisions for two, one-year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
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Agreements with Convergint Technologies LLC for Video Surveillance System Upgrade and Maintenance and Repair Services and Appropriation Adjustment (Specification No. 25-109A) (General Fund & Non-General Fund – UASI, DOJ)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies LLC to provide video surveillance system upgrade and Customer Support Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,768 for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Convergint Technologies LLC to provide maintenance and repair services, in an amount not to exceed $95,593, for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $220,000 of prior-year fund balance in the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds and appropriate same to the Contract Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
31
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
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Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez, and Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. for Incarcerated Persons Counseling Services (Specification No. 25-103) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the following consultants to provide incarcerated persons counseling services for a term beginning December 2, 2025 and expiring December 1, 2028. · Luis Raul Martinez – $140,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX); · Jacob Joseph and Jabez Family Counseling and Professional Services Group Inc. – $140,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative…

4:33:14
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:33:14
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPolice Department
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Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds (Non-General Fund - UASI)

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police, or their designee(s), to enter into agreements with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FY2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FUNDING PROGRAM
  2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute agreements (transfer agreement and award agreement) with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program in the amount of $1,655,974 for the period of November 12, 2025 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX)
  3. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim accepting the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
  4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
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Consent Calendar

Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community…

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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Resolution to Accept a $4,893,250 Award in Grant Funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024 Homeownership CalHome Program and Appropriation Adjustment

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to accept a $4,893,250 award in grant funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2024 Homeownership CalHome Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (HOSN) CALHOME PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MY FIRST HOME PROGRAM
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, in the form of HCD’s “Standard Agreement,” for receipt of the 2024 Homeownership CalHome Program grant funding in the amount of $4,893,250, and execute any other documents required by HCD to secure the grant (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,893,250 in grant funding from the State of California into the CalHome Program revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the CalHome Program expenditure account to provide down payment assistance and homebuyer education in the City of Santa Ana (Requires five affirmative votes)
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Declaring City-Owned Property as Exempt Surplus Land

2:28:47
  • The council formally declared a city-owned property surplus, a required step before public land can be sold or transferred.2:28:47
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Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution declaring the City-owned portion of a triangular area of driveway property south of 209 West Civic Center Drive as exempt surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the transfer of ownership accordingly. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND FINDING THAT THE FOREGOING ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage…

4:32:48
Labor & workforce
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
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Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan in Response to the State of California’s Increased Minimum Wage Rate Effective January 1, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to ensure compliance with the new State of California minimum wage rate. 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
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Certifying the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Measure M2 Year-End Expenditure Report

4:32:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:48
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Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution certifying the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2) EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
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Consent Calendar

Resolution to Summarily Vacate Excess Fourth Street Right-of-Way – Abandonment Number 2024-02

4:30:15
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:30:15
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Fourth Street right-of-way – Abandonment Number 2024-02. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A STREET AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 1030 E. FOURTH STREET (ABANDONMENT NO. 2024-02)
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Business Calendar

Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a…

4:45:05
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:45:05
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Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a Two-Year or Four-Year Term

Official recommendation
  1. Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a Two-Year or Four-Year Term, Effective January 5, 2026
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Business Calendar

Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments…

4:48:00
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:48:00
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Resolution and Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and International Building and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite Findings

Official recommendation
  1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)
  2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required amendments, modifications, and changes with respect to the local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THAT JUSTIFY CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
  3. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinance for January 20, 2026, and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to Section 50022.3 of the California Government Code
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Public Hearing Public Comments

Public hearing: Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund)

4:50:10
Budget
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:50:10
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Public Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana Way (General Fund) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 21, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street Naming of Felipa and Juan Sariñana, at 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset Street. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM HAWLEY STREET TO SUNSET STREET
  2. Direct Staff to install two (2) Ceremonial Signs at the intersections of 5th Street at Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset Street
  3. Waive the requirements of the application process, pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 33-262(e), including all applicable fees and charges in the amount of $2,494
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Councilmember Requested Items

Moratorium on New Smoke Shops – Councilmember Lopez

4:54:56
Land use
  • Councilmember Lopez asked for a temporary ban on new smoke shops opening while the city writes permanent rules.4:55:00
  • She said the request came from residents and from some retailers, and followed an earlier item restricting nitrous oxide sales.4:55:00
  • Mayor Amezcua supported it and said a county supervisor had raised the same concern with her.4:58:05
  • City Manager Nuñez said a 90-day measure was workable, since the city already has relevant zoning language to build on.4:59:33
  • He noted complaints are coming from neighbourhoods across the city, not only Ward 3.5:00:27
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