Council RecordSanta Ana, California
21April
2026
Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting · One key issue

The police department gave its long-awaited account of how it responded to the anti-ICE demonstrations of June 2025.

Check this moment · 6:07:46
8.3 hours 35 agenda items 27 located in video 55% attributed to a named speaker
Brief

What happened

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  1. 01

    The city attorney told the council that discussing potential litigation in public raises the city's financial exposure, and said that is not because the city believes it is liable.

    7:28:45
    ImmigrationEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Moved to continue all remaining items, saying none had deadlines.

    7:38:11
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Voted to hear the final item and confirmed nothing else would follow it.

    7:39:55
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Made the substitute motion to hear one final item before adjourning.

    7:38:33
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the substitute motion.

    7:38:49
  2. 02

    Police said five people were injured across the four days.

    7:30:41
    ImmigrationEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Moved to continue all remaining items, saying none had deadlines.

    7:38:11
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Voted to hear the final item and confirmed nothing else would follow it.

    7:39:55
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Made the substitute motion to hear one final item before adjourning.

    7:38:33
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the substitute motion.

    7:38:49
  3. 03

    Asked whether officers had covered their faces, police said the only authorised masks were standard-issue gas masks.

    7:27:18
    ImmigrationEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Moved to continue all remaining items, saying none had deadlines.

    7:38:11
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Voted to hear the final item and confirmed nothing else would follow it.

    7:39:55
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Made the substitute motion to hear one final item before adjourning.

    7:38:33
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the substitute motion.

    7:38:49
  4. 04

    Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez said he was there and saw no frozen water bottles thrown, and that the crowd stepped back when federal officers entered the building.

    7:35:04
    Environment & waterImmigration
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Moved to continue all remaining items, saying none had deadlines.

    7:38:11
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Voted to hear the final item and confirmed nothing else would follow it.

    7:39:55
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Made the substitute motion to hear one final item before adjourning.

    7:38:33
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the substitute motion.

    7:38:49
  5. 05

    At 11pm the council voted four to three to hear one final item and continue the rest to the next meeting.

    7:39:44
    ImmigrationEnvironment & water
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 10

    Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

    7:39:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Moved to continue all remaining items, saying none had deadlines.

    7:38:11
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Voted to hear the final item and confirmed nothing else would follow it.

    7:39:55
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Made the substitute motion to hear one final item before adjourning.

    7:38:33
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the substitute motion.

    7:38:49
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. 13 uncited sentences were withheld from this page.

Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations”7:38:11

With the meeting past eleven o'clock, the council divided four to three over whether to push on and hear one more item or continue everything to the next meeting. The division was about how late to sit, not about the police report.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no7:39:44

Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no7:39:44

Recorded among the noes in the clerk's tally.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no7:38:11

Moved to continue all remaining items, saying none had deadlines.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes7:39:55

Voted to hear the final item and confirmed nothing else would follow it.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes7:38:33

Made the substitute motion to hear one final item before adjourning.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes7:38:49

Seconded the substitute motion.

Agenda

Every item

35 items in agenda order

1
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. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation , United States District Court for Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (MDL No. 2804)

2
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce

No cited discussion summary was prepared. The title above is a shortened version of the official agenda record.

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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, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) 2. Police Officers Association (POA)

3
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce

No cited discussion summary was prepared. The title above is a shortened version of the official agenda record.

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider Employee Organizations: 1. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) 2. Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA) 3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) 4. Seasonal Part-Time Employees

4
Closed Session Items

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

5
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

Not located
Labor & workforce

No cited discussion summary was prepared. The title above is a shortened version of the official agenda record.

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employees: City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Apprenticeship Career Fair Volunteers and Partners for their Exceptional…

3:33:57
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:33:57
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Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Apprenticeship Career Fair Volunteers and Partners for their Exceptional Contributions to the Community

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to Mater Dei High School Boys’ Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic…

3:25:22
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:25:22
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Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to Mater Dei High School Boys’ Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and CIF Championship Title

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mater Dei High School Girls’ Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic…

3:17:48
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:17:48
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Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mater Dei High School Girls’ Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and CIF Championship Title

4
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Nguoi Viet Daily News declaring April 30, 2026, as Black April

3:43:01
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:43:01
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
5
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Boys’ Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic…

3:12:51
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:12:51
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Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Boys’ Soccer Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and CIF Championship Title

6
Staff Presentations

Santa Ana Police Department 2025 Year-End Update

3:52:25
  • The police department presented its year-end update for 2025, running about an hour and a half.3:52:25
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
7
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

5:27:38
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:27:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
8
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2026

5:26:36
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
9
Consent Calendar

Authorize Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development

5:26:36
Housing
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development to seek proposals for the development of affordable housing in the City of Santa Ana
10
Consent Calendar

Update on Santa Ana Police Department Response to June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations

6:07:46
ImmigrationEnvironment & water
Split voteSee member positions →
  • Police presented their account of the department's response to the anti-ICE demonstrations of June 2025, an item the council had waited a long time for.6:07:46
  • The city attorney said discussing potential litigation publicly exposes the city to greater financial risk, and that this is not because the city thinks it has liability but to avoid statements being taken out of context.7:28:45
  • The mayor said that once litigation concludes — in two years or ten — the material can be shared publicly.7:32:24
  • The city attorney added that much of it may emerge anyway through the discovery process.7:32:32
  • Police said five people were injured over the four days.7:30:41
  • Asked whether officers had covered their faces, police said the only masks authorised were the gas masks issued as standard equipment.7:27:18
  • The mayor said she wanted that stated clearly, and that she did not believe an officer would aim a less-lethal weapon at a disabled person.7:25:49
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez said he was present, saw no frozen water bottles thrown in the summer heat, and watched the crowd step back whenever federal officers entered the building.7:35:04
  • The mayor said the presentation was as thorough as it could be under the circumstances.7:32:41
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
11
Consent Calendar

Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

5:26:36
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
12
Consent Calendar

Agreement Extension with Granicus, LLC (formerly Prime Government Solutions, Inc.) to Continue Providing an Automated Agenda…

5:26:36
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Full official agenda title

Agreement Extension with Granicus, LLC (formerly Prime Government Solutions, Inc.) to Continue Providing an Automated Agenda Management System for City Council and Boards and Commissions (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement extension with Granicus, LLC to continue providing an automated agenda management system in an amount not to exceed $54,637 for a term effective June 1, 2026 and expiring May 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
13
Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment and Lease Agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation…

5:29:53
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:29:53
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Appropriation Adjustment and Lease Agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc., to compensate the City $8,011 per month, for the lease of 2,370 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, for a lease agreement amount of $66,768, with provisions for up to twelve, one-month extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $165,780 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2025-26 lease income in the amount of $18,702 into the SARTC Operations, Rental-Aldridge Electric revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the SARTC Operations, Contractual Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
14
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Discovery Science Center of Orange County for Solid Waste Public Education Services (Non-General Fund)

5:26:36
BudgetEnvironment & waterYouth & education
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Discovery Science Center of Orange County for public education services for the term beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring October 31, 2026, with no extensions, in an amount not to exceed $135,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
15
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Improvements to the Railroad Crossings on Warner Avenue (Project 18-6901) and…

5:26:36
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Improvements to the Railroad Crossings on Warner Avenue (Project 18-6901) and McFadden Avenue (Project No. 20-6962) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $8,570 in prior-year fund balance in the Transportation System Improvements Area D, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation System Improvements Area D, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account ( Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $531,000 in prior-year fund balance in the Residential Street Improvements, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Street Improvements, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $936,955 in prior-year fund balance in the Select Street Construction, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes)
  4. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $776,858 in prior-year fund balance in the Measure M Street Construction, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M Street Construction, Improvements other than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes)
  5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $2,253,383 for the Railroad Crossings on Warner Avenue (Project 18-6901) and McFadden Avenue (Project No. 20-6962)
  6. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for improvements to the railroad crossing (DOT No. 761248L) on Warner Avenue for construction costs of $1,422,270, additional railroad right-of-way costs of $53,570 including an annual signal maintenance fee of $12,580, effective three years from agreement effective date. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
  7. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for improvements to the railroad crossing (DOT No. 761245R) on McFadden Avenue for construction costs of $776,858, additional railroad grant rights costs of $33,350 including an annual surface maintenance fee of $3,332, effective three years from agreement effective date. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
  8. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review Nos. ER-2026-XX and ER-2026-XX will be filed for Project Nos.18-6901 and 20-6962
16
Consent Calendar

Agreement with the County of Orange for the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise, Rate Stabilization Memorandum of Understanding…

5:27:13
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:27:13
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with the County of Orange for the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise, Rate Stabilization Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services, and an Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a Refuse Rate Adjustment Analysis (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services for a ten-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2036, with provisions for one optional, ten-year extension (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
  2. Direct the City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to memorialize an agreement between Republic Services and the City to address the subsidization of the County of Orange, Orange County Waste & Recycling landfill tonnage disposal rate increases for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Agreement No A-2026-XXX)
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to provide a Proposition 218 rate adjustment analysis in an amount not to exceed $150,800 for the term beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring April 20, 2027, with a provision for one, one-year extension. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

Award of a Construction Contract to Doja, Inc. for the Construction of the 10th and Flower Park and 10th and Flower Stormwater…

5:26:36
BudgetEnvironment & waterParks & libraries
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award of a Construction Contract to Doja, Inc. for the Construction of the 10th and Flower Park and 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Projects (No. 26-6642 and 26-6601) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,250,000 in the Parks Capital Grant, State Grant-Direct revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Land & Water Conservation Grant, Improvements Other Than Buildings, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $300,000 in the Federal Clean Water Protection Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,661,975 in the Acquisition & Development Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Development Fund, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes)
  4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $4,911,975 in construction funds for the 10th and Flower Park Project (No. 26-6642)
  5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $300,000 in construction funds for the 10th & Flower Park Stormwater Capture Project (No. 26-6601)
  6. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $5,811,975, which includes $4,649,580 for the construction contract, $697,437 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $464,958 for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  7. Award a construction contract to Doja, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $4,649,580, subject to change orders, for construction of the 10th and Flower Park and 10th and Flower Stormwater Capture Projects (No. 26-6642 and 26-6601), for a term beginning April 21, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  8. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-27 will be filed for Project No. 26-6642 and 26-6601
18
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Business Area Road Improvements at MacArthur…

5:26:36
BudgetTransportation
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Business Area Road Improvements at MacArthur Place from First American Way to Columbine Avenue Project (No. 26-6700) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,287,056, which includes $1,028,000 for the construction contract, $156,256 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $102,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,028,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Business Area Road Improvements at MacArthur Place from First American Way to Columbine Avenue Project (No. 26-6700), for a term beginning April 21, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-21 will be filled for Project No. 26-6700
19
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to All American Asphalt for the Construction of the Industrial Street Repair Project for Susan Street…

5:27:01
BudgetTransportation
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:27:01
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Construction Contract to All American Asphalt for the Construction of the Industrial Street Repair Project for Susan Street, Garry Avenue, Carriage Drive, Yale Street, Moore Avenue, and Shannon Street (Projects No. 24-6701, 25-6701, 26-6701) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $5,799,849, which includes $4,639,879 for the construction contract, $695,982 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $463,988 for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  2. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $4,639,879, subject to change orders, for construction of the Industrial Street Repair Program Project (No. 24-6701, 25-6701, 26-6701), for a term beginning April 21, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-1 will be filed for Project No. 24-6701, 26-6701. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-2 will be filed for Project No. 26-6701
20
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for the Construction of the Warner Avenue Street Improvements Project…

5:31:25
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:31:25
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for the Construction of the Warner Avenue Street Improvements Project (Project Nos. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26-6427) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $124,549 in prior-year fund balance in the Local Drainage Area IV, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Local Drainage Area IV, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $788,948 in prior-year fund balance in the Local Drainage Area VI, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Local Drainage Area VI, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $45,634 in prior-year fund balance in the Transportation Systems Improvement Area E, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation Systems Improvement Area E, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  4. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $53,439 in prior-year fund balance in the Transportation Systems Improvement Area F, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation Systems Improvement Area F, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  5. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $709,239 in prior-year fund balance in the Transportation Systems Improvement Area B Tustin, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation Systems Improvement Aut Area B Tustin, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  6. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $4,724,159 in construction funds for the Warner Avenue Improvements Project (No. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26-6427)
  7. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $25,428,000, which includes $21,190,000 for the construction contract, $2,119,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $2,119,000 for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  8. Award a construction contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $21,190,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Warner Avenue Street Improvements Project (Nos. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26-6427), for a term beginning April 21, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
21
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Elite Command Training Corporation for L-960 All Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Training…

5:54:13
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:54:13
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Agreement with Elite Command Training Corporation for L-960 All Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Training (Specification No. 25-151A) (Non-General Fund - UASI)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Elite Training Corporation to provide L-960 All Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Training in an amount not to exceed $89,890, for the period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2029, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Homeland Security Training Program Support Services…

5:26:36
BudgetPublic safety
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
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Agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Homeland Security Training Program Support Services (Specification No. 26-037) (Non-General Fund - UASI)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) to provide Homeland Security Training Program support services in an amount not to exceed $249,500 for the period of April 21, 2026 through February 28, 2029 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Resolution and Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Patrick Marshall to Purchase a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9

5:26:41
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:41
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  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police Corporal Patrick Marshall and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORPORAL PATRICK MARSHALL AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE K-9
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police Corporal Patrick Marshall the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the amount of $1 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Final adoption: Ordinance Amendment Application (AA) No. 2026-02 for the Santa Clara Avenue Zone Change (2101 and 2109 East Santa…

5:26:36
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:26:36
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Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amendment Application (AA) No. 2026-02 for the Santa Clara Avenue Zone Change (2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue) First reading April 7, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on April 10, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2026-02. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3093 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 (A-1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C-5), read by title only and waived further reading
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02, Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-03, and Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 –…

5:56:00
Land use
  • A public hearing on a zoning amendment was held and approved seven votes to none.5:57:23
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Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02, Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-03, and Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 – Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project ( 4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on April 10, 2026 and notices mailed on April 9, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 2023-25
  2. Adopt first reading of an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02 to amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD-53) to revise residential development standards and allow places of worship as a conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project; ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2026-02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD-53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 100-261-20, 100-261-19 AND 100-261-18); read by title only and waive further reading
  3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-03, as conditioned; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2026-03 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 100-261-18, 100-261-19, AND 100-261-20)
  4. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 (County Map No. 19332), as conditioned. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2026-01 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332) AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13 DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF WORSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 100-261-20, 100-261-19 AND 100-261-18)
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME…

5:57:37
Budget
  • The council held the public hearing on the annual action plan for federal housing and community development funds.5:57:37
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Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Published in the OC Register, La Opinión, and Nguoi Viet on March 16, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for the Community Development Block Grant Program in the amount of $4,133,909, HOME Investment Partnerships grant in the amount of $1,153,540, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $368,272
  3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft and Bring Back a Resolution for Council Consideration That…

7:40:19
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.7:40:19
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft and Bring Back a Resolution for Council Consideration That Would be Sent to Assemblymember Avelino Valencia and Senator Tom Umberg, Requesting That the State Legislature Amend AB 645 (Friedman) to Allow the City of Santa Ana to Establish a Speed Safety System Pilot Program As Soon As Possible – Councilmember Bacerra

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Excused Absences

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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Minutes from the Special Meeting of March 17, 2026

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  1. Approve minutes
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Agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc. for Housing Authority Office Furniture (Specification No. 25-127A) (Non-General Fund)

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  1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute an agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc. to provide and install office furniture at the Housing Authority office in an amount not to exceed $247,824, for a term beginning April 21, 2026 and expiring April 20, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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