Santa Ana City Council Meeting - July 7, 2026 (English)

The City of Santa Ana held a City Council meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement topics included the approval of a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC for office space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, with staff noting plans to issue an RFP within two weeks to attract retail or food establishments to activate the space. The council also discussed postponing the density bonus agreement for the Watermark Sandpoint mixed-use development to the August meeting for further review. Additionally, the council voted to place a ballot measure on the November 2026 ballot to remove the sunset provision on the local sales tax, which funds essential city services, with a motion passing 5-2. Public comments addressed concerns about park vending policies, local workforce opportunities in housing projects, and utility rate reforms. The meeting included appointments to city boards and discussions on parking permit systems and legislative advocacy related to utility rates and environmental bills.