Santa Ana meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Santa Ana Roundup: Council to weigh $2.5M water agreement; Planning Commission faces 188-townhome proposal; all minutes pending

Santa Ana's recent government meetings were scheduled to take up a $2.5 million water treatment services agreement, a 188-townhome development, and several board appointments — but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the past two weeks' meetings, no outcomes can be confirmed from the available agendas.

City Council — July 21

The Santa Ana City Council was scheduled to hold a closed session on July 21, 2026, covering four pending lawsuits — Anthony Cardenal, John Kachirisky, Nelson Menendez, and Manuel Moreno — and labor negotiations with negotiator Peter Brown regarding SEIU-FT and SEIU-PT unions.

The public agenda listed consideration of a $2.5 million agreement with PSI Water Technologies for water treatment services, appointment of Jacqueline Guzman as the District 2 representative to the Planning Commission (term ending Dec. 8, 2026), and appointment of Alex Zamora to the Workforce Development Board (four-year term ending May 31, 2030). The Council was also set to approve a response to an Orange County Grand Jury report on housing mandates and certify Final Tract Map No. 2025-01 at 2020 East First Street. A proclamation of July 12, 2026 as Orange County Unity Day was also on the agenda.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published.

Planning Commission — July 27

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on three items: a major residential addition at 722 South Parton Street in the Heninger Park SD-40 area; 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 site plan review with vesting tentative tract map for 188 townhomes at 1901 East Fourth Street and adjacent addresses in the Metro East Mixed-Use Overlay Zone.

The Commission was also set to receive and file the 2026 Annual Monitoring Report for Development Agreement No. 2023-02 with RCR Bristol, LLC at 3600 South Bristol Street, and hold a work study session on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Part A covering outreach, approach, and status.

Minutes have not been published.

Personnel Board — Multiple Sessions

The Personnel Board held or was scheduled for four special meetings between July 23 and July 30, 2026, all centered on a closed-session hearing conference regarding public employee discipline Case No. 2022-02 under California Government Code section 54957(b)(1). Agendas also included approval of minutes from July 9 and July 14, 2026, and consent-calendar items for excused absences. No substantive public decisions were listed.

Community Development Commission — July 29

The Community Development Commission was scheduled to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026–2027 term, approve regular meeting minutes from March 25, 2026, and receive public comments.

Minutes have not been published.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 3 — Personnel Board Special Meeting:** Closed-session hearing on Case No. 2022-02.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council Regular Meeting:** Scheduled items include a $550,000 legal services agreement with Fujii Law Group LLP, a media services agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. not to exceed $150,000 annually, renaming Rosita Park at 706 N. Newhope Street to Frank and Irene Palomino Park, and appointment of Erica Gonzalez to the Rental Housing Board. A closed session is listed regarding Love Pham, et al. v. City of Santa Ana et al. (Case No. 30-2023-01337853).
• **Aug. 4 — Personnel Board Special Meeting:** Closed-session hearing on Case No. 2022-02.

Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on published agendas only. Minutes confirming what was actually decided, approved, or voted on have not yet been released.

Santa Ana Roundup: Council Tackles Sewer Contract, Park Renaming, and Police Oversight

Council considers $500,000 sewer coating contract and board appointments

The Santa Ana City Council's July 7 regular meeting agenda included a contract award of up to $500,000 to Golden Bell Products for insecticidal coating of sewer manholes, with an initial amount of $100,000. The agenda also listed adding eight vendors to aggregate office furniture contracts, appointing Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board and Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee, adopting a city response to an Orange County Grand Jury report on wildfires, and amending an agreement with Blue Technologies for iManage data access services. A closed session was scheduled for labor negotiations with SEIU FT and SEIU-PTNCS unions and legal consultation on ongoing litigation including Watson v. City of Santa Ana.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Police Oversight Commission reviews military equipment policy and lawsuit costs

On July 9, the Police Oversight Commission agenda included review of the City Manager's response regarding Police Department Policy No. 707 on military equipment, citizen complaints Nos. 2026-28, 2026-29, and 2026-31, and a proposed report on Santa Ana Police Department lawsuit settlements and litigation costs from 2010 through 2026. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission discusses renaming Rosita Park

The July 13 Planning Commission agenda listed a proposal to rename Rosita Park, located at 706 N. Newhope Street, to Frank and Irene Palomino Park. The commission was also scheduled to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026-2027 term and hold a work study session titled "Historic Preservation 101" presented by Pedro Gomez. Minutes are not yet published.

Personnel Board holds regular and special meetings

The Personnel Board met July 9 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, with a closed session on public employee personnel matters. A special meeting on July 14 included a closed-session public employee discipline hearing conference for Case No. 2022-02. Minutes are not yet published for either meeting.

Rental Housing Board sets leadership election and by-laws review

The July 15 Rental Housing Board agenda included election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026-2027 term, review and approval of board by-laws, work study sessions on board powers and the petition process, and a review of board regulations, policies, and procedures. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Regular City Council Meeting:** The agenda includes appointing Jacqueline Guzman to the Planning Commission, authorizing a $2.5 million agreement with PSI Water Technologies for water services, approving a response to an Orange County Grand Jury housing report, certifying Final Tract Map No. 2025-01 at 2020 East First Street, and appointing Alex Zamora to the Workforce Development Board. A closed session will cover four lawsuits (Anthony Cardenal, John Kachirisky, Nelson Menendez, Manuel Moreno) and labor negotiations with SEIU-FT and SEIU-PT unions.
• **July 21 — Regular City Council Meeting (Versión en Español):** Same appointments plus ceremonial recognitions and a proclamation of July 12, 2026 as Orange County Unity Day.

Santa Ana City Council to Consider $500K Sewer Contract; Police Oversight Commission Reviews Military Equipment Policy

Santa Ana's recent government meetings covered sewer infrastructure contracts, historic home modifications, police oversight, and board appointments. All recent meetings listed below have agendas available, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — July 7

The Santa Ana City Council's regular meeting agenda included a contract award of up to $500,000 to Golden Bell Products for sewer manhole insecticidal coating, with an initial amount of $100,000. The consent calendar also listed adding eight vendors to aggregate office furniture contracts and amending an agreement with Blue Technologies for iManage data access services.

The council was scheduled to adopt a response to an Orange County Grand Jury report on wildfires. Board appointments on the agenda included Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board and Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee.

A closed session was listed for labor negotiations with SEIU FT and SEIU-PTNCS unions, along with legal consultations on ongoing litigation including Watson v. City of Santa Ana and motel-related cases. Ceremonial items included certificates for the Santa Ana Pony League 8U baseball team and community contributor Jonathan Martínez.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published.

Historic Resources Commission — June 30

A special meeting was scheduled to consider Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2026-02 for the Kennedy House at 2461 North Riverside Drive in Floral Park. The proposed project includes a 91-square-foot rear kitchen addition, new rear porch construction, and relocation of an existing double-hung wood window. Minutes have not been published.

Police Oversight Commission — July 9

The commission agenda included review of the City Manager's response regarding Police Department Policy No. 707 on military equipment. Members were also scheduled to review citizen complaints Nos. 2026-28, 2026-29, and 2026-31, and consider a proposed report on Santa Ana Police Department lawsuit settlements and litigation costs from 2010 through 2026. Minutes have not been published.

Personnel Board — July 9

The board agenda included elections for Chair and Vice Chair, followed by a closed session on public employee personnel matters. Minutes have not been published.

Coming Up

• **Planning Commission — July 13:** Discussion of renaming Rosita Park at 706 N. Newhope Street to Frank and Irene Palomino Park, election of officers for the 2026-2027 term, and a work study session on historic preservation led by Pedro Gomez.
• **Personnel Board Special Meeting — July 14:** Closed session for a public employee discipline hearing conference, Case No. 2022-02.
• **Rental Housing Board — July 15:** Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026-2027, review and approval of board by-laws, and work study sessions on board powers, petition processes, and regulations.

Santa Ana roundup: Recent meeting outcomes pending; Council set to consider $500K sewer contract July 7

Most of Santa Ana's recent boards and commissions met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so outcomes are not yet available. The most consequential item on the horizon is the July 7 City Council meeting, where council members are scheduled to consider a sewer manhole coating contract worth up to $500,000.

Planning Commission — June 22

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed 36-unit single-family detached development at 2100 West Alton Avenue. The agenda listed Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-05 and Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-04, which would allow a density of 14.52 units per acre and eight incentives/concessions. The project includes six affordable ownership units — three very low-income and three moderate-income. Under the agenda, the Commission's decision would be final unless appealed within 10 days. Minutes have not been published, so the vote outcome is not available.

Personnel Board — June 24 and June 25

The Personnel Board held a special meeting on June 24 and a regular meeting on June 25. Both agendas listed a closed-session public employee discipline hearing for Case No. 2022-02, conducted under California Government Code. The June 25 agenda also included approval of minutes from February 26, May 27, and May 28, 2026. No minutes have been published for either meeting.

Historic Resources Commission — June 30

The Commission was scheduled to consider Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2026-02 for the Kennedy House at 2461 North Riverside Drive. The proposed work includes a 91-square-foot rear kitchen addition, a new rear porch, and relocation of an existing double-hung wood window. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

City Council — July 7: The Council is scheduled to award a $100,000 contract, up to $500,000 total, to Golden Bell Products for sewer manhole insecticidal coating. Other agenda items include adding eight vendors to aggregate office furniture contracts, adopting a city response to the Orange County Grand Jury wildfire report, appointing Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board and Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee, and amending an agreement with Blue Technologies for iManage data access services. A closed session will cover labor negotiations with SEIU FT and SEIU-PTNCS unions and legal consultation on ongoing litigation, including Watson v. City of Santa Ana.

Personnel Board — July 9: The board is scheduled to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and hold a closed session on public employee personnel matters.

Planning Commission considers 36-unit Alton Avenue housing; Council to vote on $500,000 sewer contract

The Santa Ana Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 22 to decide on a 36-unit single-family detached development at 2100 West Alton Avenue. The project, which includes a density bonus with eight incentives and a requirement for six affordable ownership units, was set for a final commission vote unless appealed within 10 days. Meeting minutes have not yet been published, and the outcome remains unavailable.

The proposed development would bring 36 homes to the site at a density of 14.52 units per acre. Under a density bonus agreement, three of the affordable units would be reserved for very low-income households and three for moderate-income buyers. The commission’s decision is final unless an appeal is filed within the 10-day window.

Personnel Board holds disciplinary hearings

The city’s Personnel Board convened twice in closed session during the past two weeks to conduct a public employee discipline hearing. A special meeting on June 24 and a regular meeting on June 25 both included the same closed-session item—Case No. 2022-02. The June 25 regular meeting also covered approval of minutes from February and May. No public action was reported; minutes are not yet available.

Historic Resources Commission reviews Kennedy House changes

A special Historic Resources Commission meeting on June 30 considered an exterior modification request for the Kennedy House at 2461 North Riverside Drive in the Floral Park neighborhood. The proposal (Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2026-02) calls for a 91-square-foot rear kitchen addition, a new rear porch, and relocation of an existing double-hung wood window. The commission’s decision is not yet published.

City Council set to award sewer contract, appoint board members

At its July 7 regular meeting, the City Council will vote on a $100,000 contract with Golden Bell Products for insecticidal coating of sewer manholes. The contract can total up to $500,000. Other consent calendar items include adding eight vendors to aggregate office furniture contracts and appointing Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board and Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee. The council will also adopt a city response to an Orange County Grand Jury report on wildfires and amend a data services agreement with Blue Technologies for iManage access. A closed session will cover labor negotiations with SEIU FT and SEIU-PTNCS unions and legal consultation on ongoing litigation, including Watson v. City of Santa Ana and motel-related cases. Ceremonial certificates will be presented to the Santa Ana Pony League 8U baseball team and community contributor Jonathan Martínez.

Coming up

The Personnel Board will meet on July 9 for its regular meeting, where members will elect a chair and vice chair and hold a closed session on public employee personnel matters. No other board or commission meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.