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Santa AnaCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
311,639
Per-capita income
$28,859
Median home value
$657,800
Bachelor's or higher
18%
Typical home value $869,263 +2.6% yr/yr · +29.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$703.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$1.08B (FY2023)
Taxes$250.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$525.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,495 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025291 housing units ($34.6M)
🗳️ Election results (6 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2024-11-05
Valerie Amezcua ✓ 44,785 · Benjamin Vazquez 29,948
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Jessie Lopez ✓ 9,109 · Thai Viet Phan ✓ 7,151 · Johnathan Ryan Hernandez ✓ 5,078 · Jeffrey Katz 8,685 · Julie Tran 6,471 · Mario Alvarado 4,003
Mayor 2022-11-08
Valerie Amezcua ✓ 16,095 · Jose Solorio 11,507 · Sal Tinajero 11,078 · Jesse Nestor 3,162
City Council District 2 2022-11-08
Phil Bacerra ✓ 4,406 · David Penaloza ✓ 2,863 · Benjamin Vazquez ✓ 2,235 · Amalia Mejia 3,865 · Manuel "Manny" Escamilla 2,364 · Nelida Mendoza 2,155
Mayor 2020-11-03
Vicente Sarmiento ✓ 29,493 · Claudia C. Alvarez 19,247 · Cecilia "Ceci" Iglesias 18,713 · Jose Solorio 14,585 · George M. Collins 5,217 · Mark I. Lopez 1,950
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
Thai Viet Phan ✓ 6,909 · Jessie Lopez ✓ 6,786 · Johnathan Ryan Hernandez ✓ 4,179 · Mark McLoughlin 5,242 · Antonio "Tony" Adame 4,945 · Jeffrey Katz 4,116
🗳️ Ballot measures (6)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure CC
2024-11-05 · Passed — 43,134 yes / 31,713 no
Measure DD
2024-11-05 · Failed — 30,799 yes / 44,378 no
Measure EE
2024-11-05 · Passed — 53,781 yes / 19,061 no
Measure FF
2024-11-05 · Failed — 25,041 yes / 47,880 no
Measure W
2022-11-08 · Passed — 27,142 yes / 14,596 no
Measure X
2022-11-08 · Passed — 32,071 yes / 10,425 no

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 05:00 PM

CANCELLED - Regular City Council Meeting

22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Rental Housing Board - Regular Meeting

Rental Housing Board to approve policies and procedures, receive petitions update

The Santa Ana Rental Housing Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes excusing absences, approving July 15, 2026 minutes, and receiving a report on pending rent stabilization petitions. The main business item is approving the Board's Policies and Procedures. A work study session on Groundswell Mediation Training is also scheduled.

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Rental Housing Board Regular Meeting Agenda August 19, 2026 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 4:30 PM Luis Mier, Chairperson Citywide Representative Karen Rodriguez Ward 1 Representative VACANT Ward 4 Representative Erica Gonzalez Ward 2 Representative VACANT Ward 5 Representative Benjamin Salazar, Vice Chairperson Ward 3 Representative Giovanni Chavez Ward 6 Representative Fujii Law Group LLP Legal Counsel Sylvia Vazquez Deputy City Manager Community Development Agency Bianca L. Zurita Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/city­meetings. __________________________________________________________________________________ Rental Housing Board 1 8/19/2026 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Commission Members Present: Giovanni Chavez Erica Gonzalez Luis Mier Karen Rodriguez Benjamin Salazar Staff Present: Maricela Marquez, Rent Stabilization Manager Bianca Zurita/Clarivel Vega, Recording Secretaries ROLL CALL Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 05:00 PM

CANCELLED - Regular City Council Meeting

22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Police Oversight Commission

Police Oversight Commission to review annual report and lawsuit costs

The Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission is meeting to approve its annual report for fiscal year 2025-2026 and to discuss a request for a comprehensive report on police department lawsuit settlements and legal costs from 2010 to 2026. The commission will also hold a closed session to review two citizen complaints against police employees.

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are we ready to roll i'm sorry good evening i hereby call the police oversight commission meeting to order on thursday august 13 2026 at 504 p.m madam secretary please conduct role commissioner garonski here commissioner mejia commissioner perea here commissioner saeed here thank you commissioner bega vice chair castillo lawton here chair carpenter yes record show we have five members present chair carpenter you have a quorum thank you uh next on the agenda we have the pledge of allegiance if able will you please join me in standing for the pledge of allegiance all righty next we have the public comment section this is the time for commission to receive comments from the public we will not accept any additional requests for speaker cards once we begin public comment sessions if you have not already please submit your request to the recording secretary speakers will have three minutes to speak madam secretary do we have any public speakers at this time there are five in-person speakers first speaker abe q good afternoon city account city police oversight commission members my name is abe i'm a resident of ward thursday and i also live um i'm a member of cso orange county uh we're here today to demand that santa ana police department fire killer cops luis casillas and isaac ibarra from the department and we believe and we want to ask you all for a recommendation uh to fire these officers on the basis of the investigation for no way rodriguez these officers continue to work for …
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Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 5:00 PM Meeting Live Stream available at www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Keith Carpenter Chairperson – Ward 1 Danny Vega Commission Member – Mayoral Representative Carlos Perea Commission Member – Ward 2 Gabriel Castillo Laughton Vice Chair ­ Ward 3 Nadin Said Commission Member – Ward 4 Amalia Mejia Commission Member ­ Ward 5 Evangeline Gawronski Commission Member – Ward 6 Sylvia Vazquez Deputy City Manager T. Jack Morse Jr. Independent Oversight Director Kelly Flores Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on­the City’s website – www.santa­ana.gov/city­meetings.    Police Oversight Commission 1 8/13/2026 MEETINGS – Regular meetings of the Police Oversight Commission are held the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 P.M.  AGENDA INFORMATION –  The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The agenda and supporting documentation are available for public review no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda can be accessed on the …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 04:00 PM

WDB Youth Council Committee - CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM

Youth Council to elect chair and vice chair for 2026-2027 term

The Santa Ana WDB Youth Council Committee will hold a regular meeting on August 13, 2026, at the Santa Ana WORK Center. The main business item is the election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026-2027 term. The committee will also hear reports from program operators including YSPN, Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes, and StandUp For Kids. Consent calendar items include excusing absences and approving minutes from April 9, 2026.

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Workforce Development Board Youth Council Committee Regular Meeting Agenda August 13, 2026 Santa Ana WORK Center 801 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92701 4:00 PM Bob Tucker, Chairperson Carlos Acevedo Dennis Varnum, Vice­Chairperson Sandy Annino Dr. Ana Jimenez­Hami Jorge Martinez Jackie Russell­Garcia Anthony Sandoval City Attorney’s Office Staff Legal Counsel Michael L. Garcia Executive Director Bianca L. Zurita Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/city­meetings. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson ATTENDANCE Committee Members:   Carlos Acevedo, Sandy Annino, Dr. Ana Jimenez­Hami, Jackie Russell­Garcia, BobTucker, Dennis Varnum Staff: Sandy Barba, Workforce Specialist IV Bianca Zurita/Clarivel Vega, Recording Secretaries ROLL CALL Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda items. Members of the public, may only provide comments on items on the Special Meeting Agenda.  To provide Public Comments: Submit via email to BZurita@santa­ana.org  NO LATER THA …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM

CANCELLED - Personnel Board - Regular Meeting

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review zoning code update Part B

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will hold a work study session on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Part B, covering new zones, standards, and processes. No public hearings are scheduled; the consent calendar includes approval of minutes and excused absences.

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When the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, press nine to let us know that you would like to speak. You will be called upon by the last three digits of your phone number. After you are called upon, you may press six to unmute yourself. For those who are attending this meeting in person and would like to provide public comment, please fill out a request to speak form and turn it in into the secretary. All speakers will have three minutes to speak. We will alert you when your time is up. Moving on to public comments on non-aggenda or non-public hearing items. Secretary, does anyone wish to speak? If you are attending this meeting in person and would like to comment on non-aggenda or non-public hearing items, please fill out a request to speak form and turn it in into the secretary. If you are participating via Zoom and would like to comment on non-aggenda or non-public hearing items, please select the hand icon to let us know that you would like to comment. If you are calling in and would like to comment on non-aggenda or non-public hearing items, please dial 9 and then six to unmute yourself. I will wait a few seconds. Chair, we do not have any speakers. Thank you. Moving on to the consent calendar where where it is one motion for all consent items unless an item is pulled for separate discussion. Is there a motion to approve item A minutes from July 27th, 2026 and item B, excused absences? >> I'd like to move item A and B. >> Thank you. We have a motio …
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 10, 2026 5:30 P.M. Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA  Members of the public may attend this meeting in­person or join via Zoom. Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/87363851169 Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 87363851169 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900­ 6833; Meeting ID: 87363851169 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public comment during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom. For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructions provided at the end of this agenda. To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to the right of the agenda title.  ISURI S. RAMOS Chair, Ward 3 Representative CARL BENNINGER Vice­Chair, Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEO Citywide Representative JACQUELINE GUZMAN Ward 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVA Ward 6 Representative BAO PHAM Ward 1 Representative ALAN WOO Ward 5 Representative Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Executive Director Melissa M. Crosthwaite Legal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICP Planning Manager Gema Zapien Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hour …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

Santa Ana Personnel Board holds closed session on employee discipline case

The Santa Ana Personnel Board will meet in a special session to conduct a closed hearing under California Government Code section 54957 regarding public employee discipline for Case No. 2022-02. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and board and staff member remarks. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.

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Personnel Board Special Meeting Agenda August 4, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting: https: …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider legal and media service agreements

The City Council will meet to discuss various administrative items, including the appointment of a Rental Housing Board representative and the renaming of a local park. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and quarterly reports on city expenditures and settlements.

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I. I. Mayor. You can proceed. Perfect. Thank you. I hereby call the Santa Ana City Council meeting to order. I apologize for starting late.. We were we were waiting here. This meeting is taking place with in-person attendance and by teleconference via zoom. The public may access the meeting via the Santa Ana YouTube channel or the city's website. Please bear with us, as the technology may disrupt the flow of the meeting. Madam clerk, please conduct roll call. Councilmember Becerra. Here. Councilmember Hernandez. Present. Councilmember. Lopez. Councilmember van. Here. Councilmember Vazquez. Mayor Pro tem Penaloza. Present. Mayor Amezcua present.. Five members. That is a quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Are there any additions or deletions to the closed session agenda? There are none. Do any council members need to announce our abstentions on closed session items? Hearing none. Madam clerk, do we have any speakers for closed session? We did not receive any comments related to closed session. There are no in-person speakers. There is one caller on zoom. I will confirm if they are here for closed session or for the regular agenda. Sarah Marshall please unmute. Are you speaking on a closed session item or the regular agenda? Regular? Okay. Please hold until that time. Thank you mayor. That concludes the speakers for right now. Thank you, Madam Clerk. We'll now recess this portion of the meeting to consider items in closed session. Thank you. I. I. You can go ahead, mayor. Perfect. …
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City Council Meeting Agenda August 4, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM  (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Valerie Amezcua Mayor Thai Viet Phan Councilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin Vazquez Councilmember ­ Ward 2 Jessie Lopez Councilmember ­ Ward 3 Phil Bacerra Councilmember ­ Ward 4 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Councilmember ­ Ward 5 David Penaloza Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6 Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900 Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520 Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney Alvaro Nuñez City Manager Jennifer L. Hall City Clerk In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows: Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange C …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting - Versión en Español

Santa Ana City Council to meet August 4, 2026

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations, followed by a public session. The public session includes ceremonial recognitions and a consent calendar for administrative approvals.

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Thank you. que los bomberos tengan dinero para estas becas, celebraron el quinto torneo este año. ¿Cuántos llegaron el año pasado? Pues quizás segunda ronda, la penúltima ronda. No voy a preguntar porque creo que estamos en el mismo lugar y lo estoy viendo como peleaba ahí. Igual yo, pero sí tuvimos mucha, mucha diversión y ustedes también. Otras personas que están ahí, otros jefes también, que él llegó más lejos, ¿verdad? Y con el esposo de la suba, el gerente. Sí, sí, el esposo de Silvia, sí. Yo no sabía cómo, qué tan bueno era él. Bueno, los beneficiarios de las becas se benefician de estos torneos y han llegado a diferentes agencias, como el Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles, Cal Fire, el Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles y el Servicio Forestal de los Estados Unidos. También, los bomberos ofrecen mentoría a los jóvenes interesados para brindarles más información, compartir sus experiencias en las carreras de bomberos. Y cuando los jóvenes son bastante grandes, tienen la edad para solicitar estas academias, pueden ir y tomar exámenes para programaciones y reuniones con departamentos locales. Y en agradecimiento por su trabajo, para ayudar a los jóvenes y cumplir con los sueños para ser bomberos. Para emergencias también quisiera darles este certificado de reconocimiento. Felicidades, gracias por todo lo que hace. Quiere decir algunas palabras. Gracias, señor. Buenas tardes a todos. Soy Gabriel Flores, presidente de Donalista Antibomberos. Primero, gracias a la …
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Pagina 1 8/4/2026 Orden del día de la reunión del Ayuntamiento del 4 de agosto de 2026 SESIÓN A PUERTA CERRADA – 4:30 PM SESIÓN PÚBLICA ORDINARIA – 5:30 PM (Inmediatamente después de la sesión a puerta cerrada) SALA DEL AYUNTAMIENTO 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Thai Viet Phan Concejal – Distrito 1 Valerie Amezcua Alcaldesa Benjamin Vazquez Concejal - Distrito 2 Jessie Lopez Concejal - Distrito 3 Phil Bacerra Concejal - Distrito 4 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Concejal - Distrito 5 David Penaloza Alcalde Pro Temporal - Distrito 6 Teléfono de la alcaldesa y el consejo: 714-647-6900 Consultas sobre los puntos del orden del día: 714-647-6520 Sonia R. Carvalho Abogada de la Ciudad Alvaro Nuñez Administrador Municipal Jennifer L. Hall Secretaria Municipal En cumplimiento de la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con Michael Ortiz, Coordinador del Programa ADA de la Ciudad, al (714) 647- 5624. Notificar con 48 horas de anticipación a la reunión permitirá a la Ciudad tomar las medidas necesarias para garantizar la accesibilidad. La agenda del Concejo Municipal y la documentación de respaldo se encuent ran disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad: www.santa- ana.org/agendas-and-minutes Pagina 2 8/4/2026 VISIÓN DE LA CIUDAD Y CÓDIGO DE ÉTICA La Ciudad de Santa Ana está comprometida a lograr una visión compartida para la organ …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

Personnel Board to hold closed session for employee discipline

The Personnel Board will meet for a special session to conduct a hearing conference regarding public employee discipline. The meeting includes a public comment period and a review of excused absences.

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Personnel Board Special Meeting Agenda August 3, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting:  https …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

Closed session hearing on public employee discipline case 2022‑02

The Personnel Board will hold a closed‑session hearing on a public employee discipline matter, identified as Case No. 2022‑02, under California Government Code section 54957(b)(1). The agenda also includes a consent‑calendar item to approve excused absences. After the closed session, board members and staff will have time for comments.

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Personnel Board Special Meeting Agenda July 30, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting:  https: …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Community Development Commission - Special Meeting

Commission to elect new chair and vice chair for 2026–2027 term

The Community Development Commission will hold a special meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026–2027 term. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and receiving public comments.

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Okay, good afternoon. This is the special meeting of the community development commission. Today is Wednesday, July 29th, 2026. Seeing a quorum, this meeting is officially calling to an order. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance. Ready? Begin. I aliance United States of American secretary, please take roll call. Commissioner Padya here. >> Commissioner Gos here. >> Commissioner Seava Commissioner Wilhelm >> here. >> Commissioner Ship >> present. >> Commissioner Adam. Commissioner Himenez >> present. >> Thank you. We have quum. >> Thank you. At this time, members of the public may address the community development commission regarding any non-aggenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the committee. No action may be taken on non-aggenda items unless authorized by law. Does the public have any comments they wish to share with the commission? >> We have none. >> Thank you. Okay, we're going to move on to the consent calendar. This is the time for the commission to consider matters on their consent calendar, items one and two. Do I have a motion to consider items one and two? >> So move. >> A second. >> Second. >> Thank you. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. I >> any opposed? Okay. Matter is approved by unanimous consent. We're going to move to the business calendar. Now we will now consider matters under the business calendar. We have one item under business calendar. Item number three, the election of the officers for the community development commission …
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Community Development Commission Special Meeting Agenda July 29, 2026 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 4:30 PM Jackeline Jimenez Commission Member ­ Ward 1 Ana Laura Padilla,Chairperson Mayoral Representative Enrique Adame Commission Member ­ Ward 4 VACANT Commission Member ­ Ward 2 Dwayne Shipp Commission Member ­ Ward 5 Alfonso Ceja Villa Commission Member ­ Ward 3 Claudio Gallegos, Vice­ Chairperson Commission Member ­ Ward 6 VACANT Tenant Member Shelby Gutierrez Student Member Vivian Wilhelm Senior Tenant Member City Attorney's Office Staff Legal Counsel Michael L. Garcia Executive Director – Community Development Agency Bianca L. Zurita Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/city­meetings. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Commission Members: Enrique Adame Alfonso Ceja Villa Claudio Gallegos Shelby Gutierrez Jackeline Jimenez Ana Laura Padilla Dwayne Shipp Vivian Wilhelm Staff Members: Executive Director Housing Division Manager Recording Secretary ROLL CALL Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be he …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

Personnel Board to hold closed session on employee discipline

The Personnel Board will meet for a special session to conduct a hearing conference regarding public employee discipline. The meeting includes a closed session for Case No. 2022-02.

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Personnel Board Special Meeting Agenda July 29, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting:  https: …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

Personnel Board to hold closed session for employee discipline

The Personnel Board will meet for a special session to conduct a hearing conference regarding public employee discipline. This specific item will be discussed in a closed session.

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Personnel Board Special Meeting Agenda July 28, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting:  https: …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

Personnel Board holds closed session on public employee discipline case

The Santa Ana Personnel Board will meet for a special session on July 27, 2026. The agenda includes a consent calendar item for excused absences and a closed‑session hearing on a public employee discipline matter (Case No. 2022‑02) under California Government Code §54957(b)(1). The board will also hear comments from members and staff before adjourning.

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Personnel Board Special Meeting Agenda July 27, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting:  https: …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Commission to decide on 188-townhome project, digital billboard, and home addition

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three items: a major residential addition at 722 South Parton Street, a conditional use permit to convert an existing digital sign into an off-premise digital billboard exceeding 60 feet in height at 1505 South Auto Mall Drive, and a proposal to build 188 townhomes at 1901 East Fourth Street. The commission will also receive and file the 2026 Annual Monitoring Report for the Related Bristol Development Agreement. A work study session will discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Part A (outreach, approach, and status).

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chair prom the meeting is now being recorded. >> I would like to to call the regular meeting of July 27th n 2026 to order. Um will the secretary please take call? Before I let you go, I'd like to welcome our new commissioner, Jackie Gosman, to our uh commission. Very appreciate having you. Thank you. Please, please take roll call. >> Commissioner Guzman >> here. >> Commissioner Leo >> Commissioner Oliva >> here. >> Commissioner Fam >> Commissioner Wu >> here. Chair Prom Vener >> present. >> Chair Ramos Chair Prom Korm has been reached at 5:30 p.m. Thank you. Commissioner Go Gomez, would you like to lead us in the pledge of allegiance, please? Thank you. Before we begin, I'd like to remind my fellow commissioners to uh turn on your mic when speaking and off when you're not. And when speaking, please place about 4 in away from you. For members of the public joining us this evening, Spanish and Vietnamese language interpreters are available. If you would like to listen to them at the meeting or or provide public comment, they are available. Members of the public may attend the >> I'm sorry chair promp. We're gonna have >> Thank you. Thank you. Uh members of the public may attend planning commission meeting either in person or or virtual via Zoom. I now invite the commission secretary describe how the public can access and participate in this meeting. >> This meeting is being livereamed via our portal at www.santa-.primegolfgv.compublic/portal primegolfgv.com/pub/portal and on Yo …
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Teleconference Location: Hotel Shattuck Plaza 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704 CHAIR RAMOS WILL ATTEND THIS MEETING OF THIS COMMISSION VIA TELECONFERENCE. July 27, 2026 5:30 P.M. Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA  Members of the public may attend this meeting in­person or join via Zoom. Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86572007175 Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86572007175 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900­ 6833; Meeting ID: 86572007175 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public comment during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom. For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructions provided at the end of this agenda. To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to the right of the agenda title.  ISURI S. RAMOS Chair, Ward 3 Representative CARL BENNINGER Vice­Chair, Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEO Citywide Representative JACQUELINE GUZMAN Ward 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVA Ward 6 Representative BAO PHAM Ward 1 Representative ALAN WOO Ward 5 Representative Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Executive Director Melissa M. Crosthwaite Legal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICP Planning Manager Gema Zapien Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Regular Meeting

Personnel Board to hold closed session on employee discipline

The Personnel Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a closed session. The private session concerns a hearing conference regarding public employee discipline for Case No. 2022-02.

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Personnel Board Regular Meeting Agenda July 23, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO  Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting: https: …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Community Development Commission - Regular Meeting

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting - Versión en Español

Council holds closed session to discuss four pending lawsuits and labor negotiations

The Santa Ana City Council will meet in a closed session to receive legal advice on four existing lawsuits and to confer with labor negotiator Peter Brown regarding SEIU-FT and SEIU-PT unions. After the closed session, the public council meeting will approve the July 7, 2026 minutes, appoint Jacqueline Guzman to the Planning Commission, and appoint Alex Zamora to the Workforce Development Board. The agenda also includes ceremonial recognitions and a proclamation of July 12, 2026 as Orange County Unity Day.

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Pagina 1 7/21/2026 Orden del día de la reunión del Ayuntamiento (revisado el 15/07/2026) del 21 de julio de 2026 SESIÓN A PUERTA CERRADA – 4:30 PM SESIÓN PÚBLICA ORDINARIA – 5:30 PM (Inmediatamente después de la sesión a puerta cerrada) SALA DEL AYUNTAMIENTO 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Thai Viet Phan Concejal – Distrito 1 Valerie Amezcua Alcaldesa Benjamin Vazquez Concejal - Distrito 2 Jessie Lopez Concejal - Distrito 3 Phil Bacerra Concejal - Distrito 4 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Concejal - Distrito 5 David Penaloza Alcalde Pro Temporal - Distrito 6 Teléfono de la alcaldesa y el consejo: 714-647-6900 Consultas sobre los puntos del orden del día: 714-647-6520 Sonia R. Carvalho Abogada de la Ciudad Alvaro Nuñez Administrador Municipal Jennifer L. Hall Secretaria Municipal En cumplimiento de la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con Michael Ortiz, Coordinador del Programa ADA de la Ciudad, al (714) 647- 5624. Notificar con 48 horas de anticipación a la reunión permitirá a la Ciudad tomar las medidas necesarias para garantizar la accesibilidad. La agenda del Concejo Municipal y la documentación de respaldo se encuentran disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad: www.santa- ana.org/agendas-and-minutes Pagina 2 7/21/2026 VISIÓN DE LA CIUDAD Y CÓDIGO DE ÉTICA La Ciudad de Santa Ana está comprometida a lograr una …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to appoint Planning Commissioner and approve water services agreement

The Santa Ana City Council will hold a closed session regarding litigation and labor negotiations before reconvening for a regular session. The Council will consider appointing a Planning Commissioner, approving a water treatment services agreement, and responding to an Orange County Grand Jury report on housing mandates.

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✓ Decided: Council votes 7-0 to oppose Orange County reentry center in Santa Ana

The City Council unanimously directed the City Manager to draft a resolution formally opposing the proposed Orange County Coordinated Reentry Center at the former Youth Guidance Center site in Santa Ana, and to communicate that opposition to county officials while advocating for alternative locations. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a $25 million RAISE grant agreement for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project, and affirmed the Police Department's annual military equipment use report in a 5-2 vote.

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I. I. Alrighty. Madam clerk, can you prepare us, please? Are you ready? Yes. Yes, mayor. You can go ahead whenever you're ready. Perfect. Thank you. I hereby call Santa Ana City Council meeting to order. This meeting is taking place with in-person attendance and by teleconference via zoom. The public may access the meeting via the Santa Ana YouTube channel or the city's website. Please bear with us, as the technology may disrupt the flow of the meeting. Madam clerk, please conduct the roll call. Councilmember Becerra. Councilmember Hernandez. Yes. Present. Councilmember. Lopez. Here. Councilmember. Fan. Here. Councilmember. Vasquez. Present. Mayor Pro tem Penaloza. Mayor Amezcua. Present. Do you have five members present. That is a quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Are there any additions to deletions to the closed session agenda? No additions or deletions, but noting for the record, a clerical correction was made and posted for item number two, the labor negotiations item, to more accurately reflect that both the full time and part time units are part of the item. Thank you. Do any council members need to announce our abstentions on closed session items? Hearing none. Madam clerk, do we have any speakers for closed session? We do not have any members of the public present in the chamber for a closed session. But let me confirm. There is one hand raised on zoom. Speaker dad, could you unmute and let us know if you are speaking on closed session or the regular agenda? Hi, I'm ta …
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City Council Meeting Packet  (revised 7/15/2026) July 21, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM  (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Valerie Amezcua Mayor Thai Viet Phan Councilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin Vazquez Councilmember ­ Ward 2 Jessie Lopez Councilmember ­ Ward 3 Phil Bacerra Councilmember ­ Ward 4 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Councilmember ­ Ward 5 David Penaloza Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6 Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900 Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520 Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney Alvaro Nuñez City Manager Jennifer L. Hall City Clerk In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes. CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows: Vision ­ The dynam …
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California July 21, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING — 4:30 P.M. REGULAR OPEN MEETING — 5:30 P.M. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:41 P.M. ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nufiez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall CITY COUNCIL 1 JULY 21, 2026 ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmember Bacerra and Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza joined during Closed Session. ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall noted for the record that a clerical correction was made and posted for Closed Session Item No. 2 to more accurately reflect that both the full-time and part-time units are part of the item. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: None. RECESS - City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:42 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - T …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 18, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The substitute motion carried, 5-2, by the following rolt call vote:
5 yea · 2 nay
BACERRA yea · LOPEZ yea · PHAN yea · PENALOZA yea · AMEZCUA yea · HERNANDEZ nay · VAZQUEZ nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 08:00 AM

Workforce Development Board - Regular Meeting

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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Rental Housing Board - Regular Meeting

Rental Housing Board to elect officers and review board by-laws

The Rental Housing Board will conduct an election for a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026-2027 term. The meeting also includes a review of the board's by-laws and a work study session regarding powers, duties, and regulations.

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This is the regular meeting of the City of Santa Ana rental housing board. Today is Wednesday, July 15, 2026. I call this meeting to order. We have a quorum, so all four of us are here, so we have a quorum for a meeting. We can rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, guys. Time. but we don't have echo. Thank you. - Chair if I may, I'd like to make some introductions of staff. Okay, so let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Maricela Marquez, I'm the Rentalization Division. And with me Director Garcia. And then my staff. - Hi honey, my name is Maricela Marquez. - Thank you. And then we also have our city attorney, Andrea. And then the paralegal. - Hello, Bianca Zurita, I'm the recording secretary, executive secretary for the director. And then I have also Claribel. - My name is Claribel. - So if we can do a brief introduction between all of us, all of you. - Yeah, Giovanni Chavez, Ward six representative. - Hi, can everyone hear me? - Hi, my name is Gondra Rodriguez. I'm Ward one representative. - Luis Muir, citywide representative. - Ben Salazar, Ward three representative. - And I am John Fuji. I'm the legal advisor to the board, legal counsel to the board. - All right. - Thank you for that. Seeing that there are no people for wishing to do any public comments, the public comment section is now closed. This is a, so we're gonna move on to the calendar items. This is a time for board of consider matters under consent calendar. We have two matters on today's consent calendar. …
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Rental Housing Board Regular Meeting Agenda July 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 4:30 PM Luis Mier Vice Chairperson Citywide Representative Karen Rodriguez Ward 1 Representative VACANT Ward 4 Representative VACANT Ward 2 Representative VACANT Ward 5 Representative Benjamin Salazar Ward 3 Representative Giovanni Chavez Ward 6 Representative Fujii Law Group LLP Legal Counsel Michael L. Garcia Executive Director Community Development Agency Bianca L. Zurita Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/city­meetings. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Board Members: Giovanni Chavez Luis Mier Karen Rodriguez Benjamin Salazar Staff: Executive Director Rent Stabilization Manager Recording Secretary ROLL CALL Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda items.  To provide Public Comments: Submit via email to BZurita@santa­ana.org  NO LATER THAN 2:30 P.M. on the day of the meeting. TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Members of the public may request an interpre …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

Personnel Board to hold closed session regarding employee discipline

The Personnel Board will conduct a special meeting including a closed session. This session involves a public employee discipline hearing conference for Case No. 2022-02.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Board held closed session for employee discipline matter

The Personnel Board met for a special session on July 14, 2026. The board conducted a closed session regarding a public employee discipline hearing for Case No. 2022-02. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

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Personnel Board Special Meeting Agenda July 14, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting:  https://u …
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Personnel Board Special Meeting Minutes July 14, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO Vice Chair City-wide Rep VACANT BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 1 Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ- JOSEPH ACEVEDO Board Chair CASTILLO ard Ch Ward 2 DAVID CROCKETT ANGIE RIVERA Ward 3 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make © reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website - www.santaana.org/city-meetings. Personnel Board 1 7/14/2026 CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez-Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff Minutes: The Personnel Board special meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. on July 14, 2026. ROLL CALL James Murray, Board Secretary Minutes: A// Board Members were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Secretary, James Murray. PUBLIC COMMENTS Minutes: There were no Public Comments. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1. Excused Absences Minutes: There were no excused absences. **END OF C …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission considers renaming Rosita Park

The Planning Commission will discuss renaming Rosita Park to Frank and Irene Palomino Park. The body will also elect officers for the 2026-2027 term and hold a work study session on historic preservation.

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CHAIR, THE MEETING IS NOT BEING RECORDED. I'D LIKE TO CALL THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13TH, 2026, TO ORDER. WOULD SECRETARY PLEASE CALL ROLL? COMMISSIONER LEO? PRESENT. COMMISSIONER OLIVA? COMMISSIONER PHAM? HERE. COMMISSIONER WU? HERE. VICE CHAIR BENINGER? PRESENT. CHAIR RAMOS? VICE CHAIR CORUM HAS BEEN REACHED AT 532 P.M. Okay. Can I ask Commissioner Pham to please lead us in Pledge of Allegiance? Thank you. Okay, before we begin, I'd like to remind my fellow commissioners to turn off your microphones when not speaking and turn on when you are, and place the mic within four inches away from you when you do speak. Members of the public may attend the Planning Commission meeting either in person or via Zoom. i'll now invite the commission secretary to describe how the public can can participate this meeting is being live streamed to be at our portal at www.santa-anna.primegov.com slash public slash portal and on youtube at www.youtube.com city of santa anna videos if you would like to provide public comment you may do so in the following ways join the meeting via zoom enter the meeting id number eight three nine nine four one two zero three three eight when the item you wish to comment on is being discussed please select the hand icon to indicate that you would like to speak once called upon remember to unmute yourself and state your name for the record you can also join the meeting by calling 669-900-6833 enter meeting id number eight three nine nine four one two zero three …
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 13, 2026 5:30 P.M. Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA  Members of the public may attend this meeting in­person or join via Zoom. Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/83994120338 Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 83994120338 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900­ 6833; Meeting ID: 83994120338 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public comment during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom. For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructions provided at the end of this agenda. To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to the right of the agenda title.  ISURI S. RAMOS Chair, Ward 3 Representative CARL BENNINGER Vice­Chair, Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEO Citywide Representative VACANT Ward 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVA Ward 6 Representative BAO PHAM Ward 1 Representative ALAN WOO Ward 5 Representative Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Executive Director Melissa M. Crosthwaite Legal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICP Planning Manager Gema Zapien Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to th …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Police Oversight Commission

Police Oversight Commission discusses military equipment and legal expenditures

The commission will review the City Manager's response regarding Police Department Policy No. 707 on military equipment. Members will also consider a request for a report on police lawsuit settlements and litigation costs from 2010 through 2026.

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Thank you. the murder of the Wade Rodriguez on December 1st, 2024. We are here to demand that this commission analyze this incident and make recommendations to our police chief, city manager, and city council. Transferring Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra to other divisions in the department is not justice. The family, along with many other Santa Ana residents, want Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra fired from SAPD. We are here to demand a timely independent investigation into the police killing of Noe Rodriguez. It's been over a year and a half since No e was killed by Santa Ana PD officers Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra. Noe was suffering a mental health crisis, but not threatening or harming anyone when police swerved towards him, drew their handguns , and gave three English commands and fired 29 bullets at Noe. Casillas fired upon Noe 18 times and then claimed that Noe was waving around a shotgun threatening people. Both Casillas and Ibar ra's own body cameras contradict those claims and their claims about how many times they shot at Noe. In the body cam we see Noe standing motionless. Deputy Coroner Austin D. Tassi confirmed 16 bullet wounds on Noe's body, including wounds to his legs, his arms, his chest, his back, and his face. New records show that the so-called replica firearm that Noe was carrying was a plastic toy. It was literally made by a brand called Kids Toys, and most importantly, Noe showed no signs of aggression with that toy. When Luis Casillas pointed a gun at …
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Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 5:00 PM Meeting Live Stream available at  www.youtube.com/ cityofsanta anavideos Keith Carpenter Chairperson – Ward 1 Danny Vega Commission Member – Mayoral Representative Carlos Perea Commission Member – Ward 2 Gabriel Castillo Laughton Vice Chair ­ Ward 3 Nadin Said Commission Member – Ward 4 Amalia Mejia Commission Member ­ Ward 5 Evangeline Gawronski Commission Member – Ward 6 Sylvia Vazquez Deputy City Manager T. Jack Morse Jr. Independent Oversight Director Abigail Y. Alcala Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on­the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/city­meetings. MEETINGS – Regular meetings of the Police Oversight Commission are held the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 P.M.  AGENDA INFORMATION –  The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The agenda and supporting documentation are available for public review no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda can be accessed on the City's web site at www.santa­ana.org/a …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Personnel Board - Regular Meeting

The Personnel Board will elect its Chair and Vice Chair

The board will conduct elections for leadership positions and review previous meeting minutes. A closed session will also be held to discuss public employee personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Board elects Joseph Acevedo as Chair and Adrian Anguiano as Vice Chair

The Personnel Board held elections for its leadership positions. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 23, 24, and 25, 2026.

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Personnel Board Regular Meeting Agenda July 9, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO City­wide Rep VACANT Ward 1 BERENICE BALLINAS Vice Chair Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ­ CASTILLO Ward 2 JOSEPH ACEVEDO Ward 5 DAVID CROCKETT Chair Ward 3 ANGIE RIVERA Ward 6 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/city­meetings . CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez­Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff ROLL CALL                      James Murray, Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Personnel Board Members on any agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  NO action may be taken on non­ agenda items unless authorized by law. To provide Public Comments via email, submit to to jmurray@santa­ana.org NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06w …
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Personnel Board Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 511 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM ADRIAN ANGUIANO City-wide Rep VACANT BERENICE BALLINAS Ward 1 Vice Chair Ward 4 GABRIELA HERNANDEZ- JOSEPH ACEVEDO CASTILLO Ward 5 Ward 2 DAVID CROCKETT ANGIE RIVERA Chair Ward 6 Ward 3 JAMES MURRAY Board Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make (©) reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website — www.santaana.org/city-meetings. Personnel Board 1 7/9/2026 CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Board Members: Adrian Anguiano Berenice Ballinas ‘ David Crockett Gabriela Hernandez-Castillo Angie Rivera Joseph Acevedo Staff: James Murray, Board Secretary Josephine Ho, Human Resources Staff Minutes: The Personnel Board regular meeting was called to order at 6:17 p.m. on July 9, 2026. ROLL CALL James Murray, Board Secretary Minutes: A// Board Members were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Secretary, James Murray. PUBLIC COMMENTS Minutes: There were no Public Comments. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1. Excused Absences Minutes: There were no excused absences. 2. Appro …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Regular City Council Meeting

Council approves $500k sewer manhole coating contract with Golden Bell Products.

The Santa Ana City Council will approve routine consent calendar items, including board appointments and vendor additions. The council will also adopt a response to an Orange County Grand Jury report on wildfires and amend a data services agreement. Closed session discussions will cover labor negotiations and ongoing litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council places sales tax sunset removal measure on November ballot

The City Council voted 5-2 to place a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot asking voters to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales tax. The Council also approved a consent calendar that included a 5-2 vote to dissolve five city commissions, and continued a density bonus agreement for a 400-unit mixed-use development to the August 4 meeting. Appointments were made to the Rental Housing Board and Measure X Oversight Committee.

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City Council Meeting Packet July 7, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM  (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Valerie Amezcua Mayor Thai Viet Phan Councilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin Vazquez Councilmember ­ Ward 2 Jessie Lopez Councilmember ­ Ward 3 Phil Bacerra Councilmember ­ Ward 4 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Councilmember ­ Ward 5 David Penaloza Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6 Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900 Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520 Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney Alvaro Nuñez City Manager Jennifer L. Hall City Clerk In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes. CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows: Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange Co …
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California July 7, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING — 4:00 P.M. REGULAR OPEN MEETING — 5:30 P.M. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:09 P.M. ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nunez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall CITY COUNCIL 1 JULY 7, 2026 ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Lopez, Phan, and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Hemandez, and Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza joined during Closed Session. ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: None. RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:10 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the foll …
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🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 5, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. CITY COUNCIL 7 JULY 7, 2026 The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
5 yea · 2 nay
BACERRA yea · LOPEZ yea · PHAN yea · PENALOZA yea · AMEZCUA yea · HERNANDEZ nay · VAZQUEZ nay
to approve Agenda Item No. 12 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 5-1-1, by the following roll call vote:
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
BACERRA yea · HERNANDEZ yea · PHAN yea · VAZQUEZ yea · AMEZCUA yea · LOPEZ nay · PENALOZA (recusal) abstain
to approve Agenda Item No. 19 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote:
6 yea · 1 nay
HERNANDEZ yea · LOPEZ yea · PHAN yea · VAZQUEZ yea · PENALOZA yea · AMEZCUA yea · BACERRA nay
to approve Agenda Item No. 20 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
5 yea · 2 nay
BACERRA yea · HERNANDEZ yea · PHAN yea · VAZQUEZ yea · AMEZCUA yea · LOPEZ nay · PENALOZA nay
to approve the recommended action for Item No. 22, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
5 yea · 2 nay
BACERRA yea · HERNANDEZ yea · PHAN yea · VAZQUEZ yea · AMEZCUA yea · LOPEZ nay · PENALOZA nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Regular City Council Meeting - Versión en Español

City Council reviews labor negotiations and ongoing litigation in closed session.

This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate covering routine administrative actions and ceremonial recognitions. The council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU unions and receive legal updates on several ongoing lawsuits. Standard consent calendar items and public comment periods will follow. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

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Thank you. Corte es que vengan a y dirigirnos en el juramento de la bandera una gran responsabilidad fuerte aplauso a la bandera de los estados unidos de américa y a la república que simboliza una nación bajo dios indivisible con libertad y justicia para todos muy buen trabajo gracias es en nuestro futuro damas y caballeros ahora tenemos las palabras de inspiración por parte del pastor g reg curry señor oremos señor jesús gracias instruyenos enséñanos cómo realizar esta junta ayúdanos con tus ojos amorosos sobre nosotros que nos enf oquemos esta noche con tu dirección tus planes orquestados por ti padre que se haga tu voluntad en esta junta para que esta sea una junta basada en tus deseos para nosotros lo que quieras que resulte de esta junta que suceda señor en tu nombre jesucristo amén gracias señor muchas gracias pastor se que está algo cargar remover de la agenda no hay ninguna muy bien la primera presentación es mía quiero los estrellas de los estelares de 8 u de santana que pasan al frente pasen por acá muy bien pasen pasen detrás de ellos voy a bajarlo un poquito porque uno de ustedes va a hablar así que voy a bajar el micrófono ¿saben quién va a hablar? no sabemos entrenadores alguien va a pasar muy bien buenas tardes a todos vamos a dar la bienvenida para reconocer a santana 8 u all stars por una sobresaliente temporada 2026 y felicidades por sus increíbles logros esto es muy personal para nosotros el gerente municipal y yo estuvimos en su juego cuando jugaron contra …
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Pagina 1 7/7/2026 Orden del día de la reunión del Ayuntamiento del 7 de julio de 2026 SESIÓN A PUERTA CERRADA – 4:00 PM SESIÓN PÚBLICA ORDINARIA – 5:30 PM (Inmediatamente después de la sesión a puerta cerrada) SALA DEL AYUNTAMIENTO 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Thai Viet Phan Concejal – Distrito 1 Valerie Amezcua Alcaldesa Benjamin Vazquez Concejal - Distrito 2 Jessie Lopez Concejal - Distrito 3 Phil Bacerra Concejal - Distrito 4 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Concejal - Distrito 5 David Penaloza Alcalde Pro Temporal - Distrito 6 Teléfono de la alcaldesa y el consejo: 714-647-6900 Consultas sobre los puntos del orden del día: 714-647-6520 Sonia R. Carvalho Abogada de la Ciudad Alvaro Nuñez Administrador Municipal Jennifer L. Hall Secretaria Municipal En cumplimiento de la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con Michael Ortiz, Coordinador del Programa ADA de la Ciudad, al (714) 647-5624. Notificar con 48 horas de anticipación a la reunión permitirá a la Ciudad tomar las medidas necesarias para garantizar la accesibilidad. La agenda del Concejo Municipal y la documentación de respaldo se encuentran disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad: www.santa- ana.org/agendas-and-minutes Pagina 2 7/7/2026 VISIÓN DE LA CIUDAD Y CÓDIGO DE ÉTICA La Ciudad de Santa Ana está comprometida a lograr una visión compartida para la or …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Special Historic Resources Commission Meeting

Proposed exterior modifications for the Kennedy House in Floral Park

The Commission will consider a request to modify the historic Kennedy House at 2461 North Riverside Drive. The project includes a new rear addition, window relocation, and a new porch.

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Chair, the meeting is now being recorded. >> Thank you. I would like to call the meeting of June 30th, 2026 to order. Would the secretary please call role? >> Commissioner Alandrell. >> Commissioner Hardy, >> present. >> Commissioner Higgi, >> present. Commissioner Ship, >> present. Commissioner Ringon, Vice Chair Christie, >> present. >> Chair Marashi, >> Chair quorum has been reached at 4:35 p.m. >> Thank you. I'll now ask Commissioner Herriggi to please lead us in the pledge of allegiance. Please stand. To the flag United States of America and to the republic for which nation I would like to remind my fellow commissioners to turn your microphone on when speaking and off when not speaking. And when speaking, please place the microphone about 4 in from your mouth. Thank you. Members of the public may attend the Historic Resource Commission meeting in person or virtually via Zoom. I now invite the commission secretary to describe the way the public can access and participate in this meeting. >> This meeting is being livereamed via our portal www.santa-a.primeggov.com/pub/portal primev.com/pub/portal and to www.youtube.com/c cityofsana videos. If you would like to provide a public comment, you may do so in the following ways. Join the meeting via Zoom. Enter meeting ID number 86848631547. When the item you would like to comment on is being discussed, select the hand icon to let us know you would like to speak. You will be called upon by the name you entered. You can also join …
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Historic Resources Commission Special Meeting Agenda June 30, 2026 Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA  4:30 P.M.  Members of the public may attend this meeting in­person or join via Zoom. Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86848631547 Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86848631547 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900­ 6833; Meeting ID:  86848631547 *For viewing only:www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public comment during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom. For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructions provided at the end of this agenda. To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to the right of the agenda title.  Edward Murashie Chair, Ward 3 Representative Alberta Christy, Vice Chair Ward 4 Representative Ignacio Rincon Ward 1 Representative Ginelle Hardy Ward 2 Representative Vacant Ward 5 Representative Dylan Almendral  Ward 6 Representative Irma Perez Jauregui Citywide Representative Vacant Planning Commission Rep. Dwayne Shipp Comm. Redev. & Housing Commission Rep. Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Executive Director Brandon Salvatierra Legal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICP Planning Manager Gema Zapien Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Mee …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 06:00 PM

CANCELLED - Special Joint Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and Youth Commission Meeting

Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$343.6MCARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Department of Housing and Urban Developm · SINGLE FAMILY MASTER SUBSERVICER IGF::OT::IGF
$198.5MUNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHI
Smithsonian Institution · ''IGF::OT::IGF'' PROVIDE UNARMED GUARDS FOR SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION'S
$85.0MCJW JOINT VENTURE
Department of Defense · DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT SAN DIEGO SECTOR 4 BARRIER PROJECT
$52.0MAMERICAN SECURITY PROGRAMS INC
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$34.0MSECURE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Homeland Security · ENHANCED MOBILE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS WITH RADAR (EMVSS-R)
$33.6MC J W CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Department of Defense · LOWER NORCO BLUFFS TOE PROTECTION
$24.0MAIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF CA INC
Department of Defense · OBLIGATED AMOUNT: $23,994,267.00 T-11 SYSTEMS, (QUANTITY ORDERED 3130)
$23.7MEXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
Small Business Administration · LOAN AND LENDER MONITORING SYSTEMS (L/LMS)
$19.7MUNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHI
Department of Homeland Security · ARMED PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICERS (PSO) SERVICES - WV PANHANDLE
$16.4MUNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHI
Department of Homeland Security · PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES IN THE WV PANHANDLE

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🌐 County-level context (Orange County)
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Net migration-22,420 people (-$723.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)13 ({"Fire": 19, "Flood": 11, "Severe Storm": 5, "Earthquake": 2 · last Mon May 25, 2026)
Traffic fatalities29 (16 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments106,961 (1,580,778 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,903/mo (2,800 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
57,744 filings · $64.2M total · 150 filers · latest Fri Aug 14, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

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2,999
Recorded votes
$703.4M
Annual budget
$525.9M
Debt outstanding
1,971
Employees on payroll
291
Permitted housing units

The money — in

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Budget

Revenue$703.4M
Spending$1.08B
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$525.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.75×
Debt-load index78 / 100
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The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

1,971 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.461
Black kids
0.364

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