Labor & city workforce

Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan

• A new Legal Records Specialist job classification was added to the city's classification and compensation plan with the consent calendar.4:56:32

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT)

• The council met in closed session with its labour negotiator about the SEIU full-time employees' unit, and the city attorney reported no reportable action.3:04:13

Approve a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Officers Association and a Side Letter Regarding Uniform Allowance

• An amendment to the police officers' association contract changes who has the final decision in disciplinary appeals, and a side letter adjusts the uniform allowance for pension reporting.6:58:20
• Two speakers opposed it during public comment, one arguing it moves the final say on officer discipline from the city manager to an arbitrator accountable to no one.6:10:51

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff as Follows: (1) Evaluate the Need for and Prepare a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance and Processing of Data Center Use Applications Within the City of Santa Ana Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 to Allow Time to Study Appropriate Long-Term Regulatory Standards; and (2) Report Back to the City Council on the Number, Location, and Permitting and Approval History of Existing Data Center Facilities Currently Operating within City Limits and Whether the City has Received any Pending Applications for New Data Center Development - Councilmember Jessie Lopez

• Councilmember Lopez requested a discussion of a temporary data-center moratorium and information about existing facilities, pending applications and future regulations.3:12:16
• Staff reported three existing facilities, all below 100,000 square feet.3:17:23

Public Hearing - Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing for 1200 Main Apartments Legal Notice published in the OC Reporter on August 28, 2026

• The council continued the hearing on up to $50 million in tax-exempt bond financing for 1200 North Main Apartments to October 20, rather than approving the financing.3:07:41
• The applicant described converting the vacant office building into 190 affordable apartments with rents restricted to an average of 60 percent of area median income for 55 years.2:47:47

Ordinance Amending Section 9-16 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Prohibit All City of Santa Ana Employees from Outside Employment Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and to Make Other Minor Revisions

• The council introduced an ordinance prohibiting city employees from holding secondary employment involving civil immigration enforcement, including work with or on behalf of ICE.2:37:11
• The recorded vote was seven to zero; the ordinance was scheduled to return for second reading at the next meeting.2:37:41

Ordinance to Extend Paid Military Leave Benefit

• The council adopted a resolution continuing partially paid temporary military leave and benefits, and introduced a related ordinance expanding paid leave for employees called to active duty.2:36:01
• The recorded vote was seven to zero, with the ordinance due back for second reading at the next meeting.2:36:46

Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State Regional Coordination Grant Award Agreement AA611027 (Non-General Fund)

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