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What happened Tuesday, December 2, 2025
01 Councilmember Lopez asked for a moratorium on new smoke shops, saying the push came from the community and from retailers themselves.
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02 Mayor Amezcua said a county supervisor had raised the same problem with both of them.
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03 The council heard the regular update on homelessness.
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Valerie Amezcua Mayor No, and I agree with you and thank you very much because it was a very thorough presentation and we haven't had it, I think Council Member Lopez, for like two years. And so this is very thorough and I'm pleased with it. And we've had many meetings about this.…
3:55:41 Jessie Lopez Councilmember And ultimately, city manager, you know, we talked about this here in the chamber in the summer, and I'm hoping that that's something that you will take into account with the rest of the team that you have in place to help address this issue because I think…
3:34:56 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Councilmember and hey if you haven't got a response in that job let's send an email let's get a call and we work with them we hold their hand until they're employed and then they're sheltered and then those families where there's more barriers like substance abuse we got to…
3:45:36 Alvaro Nuñez City Manager the same type of discussion as the stuff that apparently we as staff kept missing. Hopefully today at least we acknowledge that that we have added a lot more services, a lot more stringent requirements, a lot more requirements and expectation within our…
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04 It also gave first approval to the updated state building and fire codes, which it finally adopted the following January.
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05 Forty-five items were on the agenda, most of them carried together on the consent calendar.
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Phil Bacerra Councilmember And the sheriffs typically other than maybe downtown at the Civic Center right or their county facilities Are the sheriffs typically out and about in the flood control channels? No, not to our knowledge That's troubling so so part of this agreement We're…
4:42:24 Jessie Lopez Councilmember and to see you know the community meetings staff meetings and what happens in between and so they didn't just sit behind a desk they were really out in the community learning skills and what it means to be in public service they are smart they are thoughtful…
5:13:20 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Councilmember that's going to be an issue. I want to make sure that any contracts that we're executing through through the arts, through Parks and Rec, through libraries or what have you, that we're ensuring that these contracts are correct, that we're not putting the…
5:20:28 Alvaro Nuñez City Manager Well, actually, I'm choosing not to go the moratorium. If I can focus staff's energy, and I can bring an audience within 90 days, I think it's more permanent. It's more essential. And this will allow for the little caveat to happen. We are monitoring. There's…
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The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city. 32:52
The council met privately about a second legal matter. 32:52
⌖ 209 W. Civic Center Dr Ward 5 · View map
The council met privately about buying or selling city property. 32:52
The council met privately about pay talks with a city employee union. 32:52
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez presented a certificate marking an anniversary. 2:29:09 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp
Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to a local production company. 2:40:10
Councilmember Penaloza presented a certificate of recognition. 2:48:46 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp
Staff gave the council the regular update on homelessness in the city. 2:48:46 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp
A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording City Clerk’s Office Official recommendation Excuse the absent members
The council approved the written record of its 4 November 2025 meeting. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block City Clerk’s Office Official recommendation Approve minutes
The council approved the calendar and community engagement plan for building the next budget. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Finance and Management Services Official recommendation Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY26-27)
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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…
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The council received the quarterly list of smaller contracts staff signed without a council vote. 4:34:35
The council received the quarterly report on how the city's cash was invested as of 30 September 2025. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Finance and Management Services Official recommendation Receive and file
The council received the first quarter budget update for 2025-26 and approved the spending adjustments with it. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording Finance and Management Services Official recommendation Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update 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) Approve $1.2 million in Non-General Fund appropriation adjustments as detailed in the body of this report. (Requires five affirmative votes)
The council put another $150,000 into the Ayuda Sin Fronteras fund, which helps residents affected by federal immigration enforcement. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Community Development Agency Official recommendation Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program 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
The council received the annual report on the fees developers pay towards city infrastructure. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Public Works Agency Official recommendation Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
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Award Purchase Order Contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for Electrical Equipment, Hardware, and Related Materials for John Garthe…
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A supplier was put under contract for electrical materials. 4:34:35
The council accepted federal money and adjusted the budget to receive it. 4:34:35
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Mitigated Negative Declaration, Appropriation Adjustment, and Construction Contract to Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. to Construct the…
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The council adopted an environmental finding, adjusted money, and approved an associated agreement. 4:34:35
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The council approved the sale of a city-owned property to a named buyer. 4:34:35
A law firm was engaged to provide legal counsel to the city. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording City Attorney’s Office Official recommendation 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) 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)
The council approved a memorandum of understanding with the county. 4:44:24 It passed four votes to nothing. 4:44:42 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp Community Development Agency Full official agenda title 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 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)
The council amended an agreement with the state. 4:34:35
The council amended its emergency solutions grant agreements for 2025-26. 4:34:35
A locksmith was put under contract for city buildings. 4:34:35
A firm was engaged to administer general liability claims against the city. 4:34:35
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Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Advisory Services for the City’s Personnel Board (General Fund)
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A law firm was engaged to provide legal advisory services. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Human Resources Official recommendation 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)
The council approved an agreement on pay and working conditions for a group of city employees. 4:34:35
The council approved a second such agreement for another employee group. 4:34:35
The council approved data analytics software for the police department. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Police Department Official recommendation 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)
The council approved buying training manikins for emergency medical training. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Police Department Official recommendation Authorize a purchase order to North American Rescue, LLC for Training Manikins, in an amount not to exceed $117,528
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Agreements with Galls, LLC and L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. for Police Uniforms, Accessories, and Miscellaneous Equipment (General Fund…
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Two suppliers were put under contract for police uniforms and equipment. 4:34:35
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Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, for Vehicle Mitigation Mobile Barrier Kits (Specification No. 25-121A)…
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A supplier was engaged for vehicle barriers used at events. 4:34:35
Agreements were approved for video surveillance systems. 4:34:35
Agreements were approved with named individuals to provide services. 4:34:35
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Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment, Agreement, and Memorandum of Understanding Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative…
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The council approved a resolution, money, an agreement and a memorandum of understanding together as one item. 4:44:24 Councilmember Hernandez had a no vote recorded against this item and Councilmember Phan was recused. 4:34:35
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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…
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The council accepted a $4,893,250 grant award. 4:34:35
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The council declared a city-owned property exempt surplus land, the step required before it can be sold or leased. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording Community Development Agency Official recommendation 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
The council amended its classification and pay plan. 4:34:35
The council certified the submission of an annual report for 2024-25. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Public Works Agency Official recommendation 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
The council formally gave up an excess piece of Fourth Street right-of-way. 4:34:35 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording Public Works Agency Official recommendation 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)
The council nominated and appointed a representative to serve on a county body. 4:48:19
The council adopted the resolution and introduced the ordinance updating the state building and fire codes with the local amendments Santa Ana adds. 4:48:19 It passed seven votes to nothing and returned for final adoption in January. 4:49:55
This was the public hearing on authorising a ceremonial street naming. 4:53:40
Councilmember Lopez asked the council to bring back a moratorium on new smoke shops opening in the city. 4:54:59 She said the request came from the community and from some retailers themselves, and followed an item her office had brought weeks earlier. 4:54:59 Mayor Amezcua said a county supervisor had contacted both of them about the same problem. 4:58:04 Lopez said the public would need to be heard before anything permanent was adopted. 4:59:01 The mayor asked the city manager how quickly a permanent measure could come back. 4:59:27 The direction carried seven votes to nothing. 4:54:32 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp
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