7April
2026
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

It voted unanimously to rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park back to Campesino Park and to remove his name and likeness from every city-owned asset.

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Brief

What happened

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

  1. 01

    The mayor listed what that covers: murals, signage, facilities and commemorative displays, including a portrait at the park, a painting at another park that the artist has already covered over, and a utility box.

    3:55:41
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    Related agenda item 20

    Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    you thank you and I appreciate everyone's support because I know this is very important to everyone and I'd also like to thank the city manager because the estimated fiscal impact of this is only fifteen thousand dollars and what is that for that is to pay for…

    4:09:57
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem

    And I think that if there's any other property in the city that we are aware of that might not be ours and under our jurisdiction that we send letters. Obviously we can't demand anyone do anything with their private property, but we could just as a suggestion…

    4:08:39
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    seconded by Mayor Mezcua to approve the recommended actions for item number 20 meaning renaming Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park removing the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all city-owned assets and negotiate amendments to labor agreements…

    4:11:28
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    with everybody what it was about if it's more than that and within your authority can you just please Please get it done, thank you.

    4:10:39
  2. 02

    The council also directed staff to negotiate changes to labour agreements over the Cesar Chavez Day holiday designation.

    4:11:28
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    Related agenda item 20

    Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    you thank you and I appreciate everyone's support because I know this is very important to everyone and I'd also like to thank the city manager because the estimated fiscal impact of this is only fifteen thousand dollars and what is that for that is to pay for…

    4:09:57
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem

    And I think that if there's any other property in the city that we are aware of that might not be ours and under our jurisdiction that we send letters. Obviously we can't demand anyone do anything with their private property, but we could just as a suggestion…

    4:08:39
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    seconded by Mayor Mezcua to approve the recommended actions for item number 20 meaning renaming Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park removing the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all city-owned assets and negotiate amendments to labor agreements…

    4:11:28
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    with everybody what it was about if it's more than that and within your authority can you just please Please get it done, thank you.

    4:10:39
  3. 03

    Councilmember Bacerra said the change reflects how inclusive the farm worker movement was, and that Filipino farm workers felt cast aside.

    4:06:41
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    Related agenda item 20

    Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and…

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    you thank you and I appreciate everyone's support because I know this is very important to everyone and I'd also like to thank the city manager because the estimated fiscal impact of this is only fifteen thousand dollars and what is that for that is to pay for…

    4:09:57
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem

    And I think that if there's any other property in the city that we are aware of that might not be ours and under our jurisdiction that we send letters. Obviously we can't demand anyone do anything with their private property, but we could just as a suggestion…

    4:08:39
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    seconded by Mayor Mezcua to approve the recommended actions for item number 20 meaning renaming Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park removing the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all city-owned assets and negotiate amendments to labor agreements…

    4:11:28
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    with everybody what it was about if it's more than that and within your authority can you just please Please get it done, thank you.

    4:10:39
  4. 04

    The estimated cost is about 15,000 dollars, mostly to pay artists for the work.

    4:09:57
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 20

    Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and…

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    you thank you and I appreciate everyone's support because I know this is very important to everyone and I'd also like to thank the city manager because the estimated fiscal impact of this is only fifteen thousand dollars and what is that for that is to pay for…

    4:09:57
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem

    And I think that if there's any other property in the city that we are aware of that might not be ours and under our jurisdiction that we send letters. Obviously we can't demand anyone do anything with their private property, but we could just as a suggestion…

    4:08:39
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    seconded by Mayor Mezcua to approve the recommended actions for item number 20 meaning renaming Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park removing the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all city-owned assets and negotiate amendments to labor agreements…

    4:11:28
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    with everybody what it was about if it's more than that and within your authority can you just please Please get it done, thank you.

    4:10:39
  5. 05

    The council also took early direction on the 2026-27 budget and heard a proposal from Habitat for Humanity.

    4:12:02
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    Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    Educational social service organization, $300. Downtown bid members, $300. Santa Ana businesses, $500. Businesses outside of Santa Ana, $1,200. Restaurants, $2,000. We can increase those prices. So it's not on the backs of our constituents. So I'm going to…

    5:19:22
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem

    Yeah, yeah, I think that we definitely need to, there's wiggle room there as well for improvements on what that looks like. And even just looking at 5Ks and 10Ks in neighboring cities. I mean, they're charging, I'm not saying we've got to charge $80, but…

    5:26:39
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    great that by the end of this year somebody up here is going to be at the State Assembly and they can usher through a bill that will help fund large-scale investments in the City of Santa Ana relating to infrastructure such as state buildings, state parking…

    5:40:16
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    some of the leakage now, it's only gonna get worse, it's only gonna cost more long term, and you don't wanna wait for some of those repairs when you're not gonna have some of the dollars that we have now. You know, I would say that we should consider, start…

    4:50:05
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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: 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)

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Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A: Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana , WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066

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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. Clean Path Recovery, LLC v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01324566-CU-WM-CJC B. Kenneth Kropidlowski, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, et al. , Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2025-01515789-CU-PO-CJC C. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01293127 D. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01339537

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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): TITLE: City Manager, City Clerk, and City…

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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): TITLE: City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney

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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua in recognition of Toyama Karate-Do Academy’s 35 years of Dedicated Service

2:37:37
  • The mayor presented a proclamation recognising a local karate academy.2:37:37
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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza and Councilmember Phan to SAV Waymakers declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault…

2:49:34
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:49:34
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Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza and Councilmember Phan to SAV Waymakers declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arab American Civic Council declaring April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month

3:00:03
  • Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to the Arab American Civic Council.3:00:03
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Staff Presentations

Orange County Fire Authority Quarterly Briefing

3:16:18
  • The county fire authority gave its quarterly briefing.3:16:18
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5
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

3:54:27
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:54:27
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
6
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2026

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing $8,171 in California State Library Funding (General Fund)

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockLibrary
Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $8,171 in California State Library California Library Services Act funds in the Library Miscellaneous Income revenue account and appropriate the same into the Library Tech & Support Services, Computer Software Subscriptions expenditure account, to apply toward Library e-resources. (Requires five affirmative votes)
8
Consent Calendar

Approve Lease Agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for River View Golf Course Property Located at 1800 W. Santa…

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
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Approve Lease Agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for River View Golf Course Property Located at 1800 W. Santa Clara Avenue

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 25-year lease agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for the River View Golf Course, located at 1800 W. Santa Clara Avenue (Santa Ana River Channel Facility Nos. E01-1008, 1008.1, 1051.01, 1052.01 and 1053), beginning May 1, 2026, with provisions for five optional five-year extensions, with an annual lease payment of $200,000, increasing by CPI capped at 3% per year
9
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order to River View Golf, LLC for Existing River View Golf Course Equipment in Connection with the River View Golf Course…

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Purchase Order to River View Golf, LLC for Existing River View Golf Course Equipment in Connection with the River View Golf Course Management Transition (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order to River View Golf, LLC for the existing River View Golf Course equipment in an amount not to exceed $154,825
10
Consent Calendar

Facility Use Agreement with Orange County Gold for Competitive Youth Swim Team Programming at Designated City Aquatics Facilities

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a facility use agreement with Orange County Gold (“OC Gold”) for aquatics programming at designated City aquatic facilities, for a term beginning May 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one-year extensions (Agreement A-2026-XXX)
11
Consent Calendar

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

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
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Revised Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, modifying and delineating specific articles of the MOU (Agreement No. 2026-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar

Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for DocAccess Software Subscription (Non-General Fund)

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockInformation Technology
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for a DocAccess software license subscription for a one-year term, beginning April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2027, in an amount of $49,618, with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $169,621. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1402 S. Birch Street and 2424 N. Oakmont Avenue

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
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Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below-referenced property owners for the identified structures (Agreements No. A-2026-XXX and No. A-2026-XXX). Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption/Environmental Review Nos. 2025-114 and 2024-86 will be filed for the project. Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Property Owner Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC Nicholas Steven Timmons and Laura Michelle Trudeau, Husband and Wife as Community Property with Right of Survivorship 2025-12 1402 S. Birch Street 7:0:0:1 (Commissioner Christy absent) Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship 2024-13 2424 N. Oakmont Avenue 7:0:0:1 (Commissioner Christy absent)
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Consent Calendar

Agreements for On-Call Building Safety Division Services (Specification No. 25-130) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

3:55:01
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:55:01
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the fifteen (15) firms listed below to provide On-Call Building Safety Division Services in a total amount not to exceed $1,900,000 for an initial term beginning May 17, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one-year extensions for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $4,900,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). Consultant Location 4LEAF, Inc. Pleasanton, CA BPR Consulting Group Granite Bay, CA Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. Costa Mesa, CA CSG Consultants, Inc. Orange, CA Interwest Consulting Group San Diego, CA JAS Pacific Upland, CA JLee Engineering, Inc. Alhambra, CA Scott Fazekas & Associates Irvine, CA Shums Coda Associates, Inc. Pleasanton, CA The Code Group, Inc. (VCA Code) Orange, CA Transtech Engineers, Inc. Chino, CA TRB & Associates, Inc. Long Beach, CA True North Compliance Services, Inc. Long Beach, CA West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. Oceanside, CA Willdan Engineering Anaheim, CA
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Consent Calendar

Purchase Order to Foster + Freeman for DISCOVER Imaging System with Included Crime-lite AUTO Kit and Accessories (Specification No.…

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
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Purchase Order to Foster + Freeman for DISCOVER Imaging System with Included Crime-lite AUTO Kit and Accessories (Specification No. 26-038) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order to Foster + Freeman for DISCOVER imaging system with included Crime-lite AUTO Kit and accessories in an amount not to exceed $99,177
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Consent Calendar

Amendment to Supplemental Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for Leased Vehicles

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the supplemental agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. to exercise a one-year extension from April 19, 2026 through April 18, 2027 for leased vehicles and maintenance management services for an annual amount not to exceed $520,536 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Herc Rentals, Inc., Sunbelt Rentals, and United Rentals for Equipment Rentals and Related…

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
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Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Herc Rentals, Inc., Sunbelt Rentals, and United Rentals for Equipment Rentals and Related Products and Services (Specification No. 26-014) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award aggregate purchase order contracts to Herc Rentals, Inc., Sunbelt Rentals, and United Rentals for equipment rentals and related products and services on an as-needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $720,000, for a term beginning April 7, 2026 and expiring October 31, 2027
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Consent Calendar

Amended and Restated Agreement to Fund National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Implementation (Non-General Fund)

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange and Orange County Cities to fund National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Implementation (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

First Amendment to the Agreement with E Source Companies, LLC for Automated Metering Infrastructure Implementation Support Services…

3:53:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:53:28
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First Amendment to the Agreement with E Source Companies, LLC for Automated Metering Infrastructure Implementation Support Services (Project No. 16-6460) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to continue Automated Metering Infrastructure implementation support services, in an additional amount of $125,000, for a total revised agreement amount not to exceed $575,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Business Calendar

Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and…

3:55:16
  • The council directed the city manager to rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park back to its original name, Campesino Park.3:55:28
  • It further directed staff to remove the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all city-owned public assets, including murals, signage, facilities and commemorative displays.3:55:37
  • The mayor named the specific sites: a display at one park, a portrait at Campesino Park, a painting at another park that the artist has already covered over, and a utility box.3:55:46
  • Staff were also directed to negotiate amendments to labour agreements to modify the Cesar Chavez Day holiday designation.4:11:28
  • Councilmember Hernandez credited the mayor and Councilmember Lopez with leading the effort.3:59:31
  • Councilmember Lopez thanked residents who had been calling City Hall demanding immediate action, and the artists who had not waited.4:01:18
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez said it is necessary to reflect on where a culture of misogyny and patriarchy comes from and to look inward.4:04:07
  • Councilmember Phan asked that it be done as quickly as possible rather than waiting on further community discussion.4:05:03
  • Councilmember Bacerra referred to an investigation carried out over five years, involving interviews with more than 60 people including former United Farm Workers members, aides and relatives, and a review of internal union records, emails, photographs and recordings.4:06:06
  • He said the farm worker movement was never about one person but an inclusive movement of Mexican and Filipino workers, and that returning to the name Campesino Park reflects that.4:06:30
  • Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza said he was fully supportive of reverting the park to the name it always had.4:07:27
  • The estimated cost is about 15,000 dollars, largely to pay artists; Councilmember Phan said that is within the city manager's own spending authority and asked him to get it done.4:10:31
  • It passed seven votes to none, with the city manager aiming to complete the work within weeks.4:11:28
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Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and Negotiate Amendments to Labor Agreements to Modify the Cesar Chavez Day Holiday Designation

Official recommendation
  1. Direct the City Manager to initiate the renaming of Cesar Chavez Campesino Park back to its original name of Campesino Park
  2. Direct staff to remove the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all City-owned public assets, including, but not limited to, murals, signage, facilities, and commemorative displays
  3. Direct the City Manager to meet and confer with applicable bargaining units to amend labor agreements to rename the observance of Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day, or replace with a floating holiday for City employees, as appropriate
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Business Calendar

Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget

4:12:02
  • The council gave early direction on the 2026-27 budget, in a discussion running over an hour and a half.4:12:02
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Provide direction to staff for the preparation of the proposed FY 2026–27 budget
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Public Hearing Public Comments

Public hearing: Amendment Application No. 2026-02 for the Santa Clara Avenue Zone Change (2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue)

5:50:25
  • A public hearing on an amendment application was held and the ordinance introduced, seven votes to none.5:56:49
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
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Public Hearing - Amendment Application No. 2026-02 for the Santa Clara Avenue Zone Change (2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the March 26, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt the environmental determination for Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2026-02, finding that the Project is within the scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087) and is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15061(b)(3) ; and Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2026-02. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2026-02 AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APNS: 396-261-26 AND 396-261-38) FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5); read by title only and waive further reading
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager and Community Development Agency to Conduct a Review of a Proposed…

5:57:01
  • The council discussed directing staff to review a proposed Habitat for Humanity affordable homeownership project.5:57:01
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Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager and Community Development Agency to Conduct a Review of a Proposed Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Project at 502 East Pine Street, Including Evaluation of Potential Affordable Housing Funding to Support the Project – Councilmember Vazquez

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