Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The City of Santa Ana's Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, focusing primarily on public works maintenance and the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 capital improvement plan (CIP). The Maintenance Services Division presented an overview of their operations, highlighting a $23 million operational budget funded through the general fund, managing 15 service contracts, and handling approximately 200,000 service requests annually, including graffiti abatement, street maintenance, and tree care. The division is also planning to insource pothole repairs to improve efficiency. The CIP presentation outlined a proposed $22 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with the majority allocated to street improvements, including pavement management, alley improvements, and arterial street rehabilitation projects. Funding sources include grants, Measure M, Measure X, and general funds, with a seven-year CIP totaling $63 million. Discussions included coordination of street repaving with utility and lighting upgrades, challenges related to tree planting species, and preparation for the potential sunsetting of Measure X sales tax funding. No formal votes on procurement were recorded, but the meeting emphasized ongoing contract oversight and future budget planning for capital projects.