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City Council Meeting Packet (Revised 2/11/26)February 17, 2026CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn 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 enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available onSpectrum channel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways: MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem David PenalozaMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATIONpursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:Two (2) cases2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:a. Hermila Arroyo v. City of Santa Ana, et. al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202401411763CUPAWJCb. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.30202101204216CUOEWJCc. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202201293127d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202301348299e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401372127f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202301339537g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202301359457h. S anta Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202301330782RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem David PenalozaMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Police ChaplainADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Morenoand Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia forExceptional Service to the Community3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 andRegular Meeting of February 3, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.7.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file.8.Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, andHuman Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018045Department(s): Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into betweenJuly 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.9.Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate andlitigation legal services for the period of February 17, 2026 until February 16, 2028,with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $275,000(Agreement No. A2026XXX).10.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for Blood Technician Services(Specification No. 25135) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCalifornia Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a termbeginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).11.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic AnnualLicense Subscription (Specification No. 26010) (General & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC fordigital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 21,2026 and expiring February 20, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $61,395.12.Purchase Order Contracts to AM Signal, LLC, Econolite Control Products, Inc.,NexTech Systems, Inc., and Western Systems, Inc. for Traffic Signal Control Devices(Specification No. 25141) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendorslisted below for traffic signal control devices on an asneed basis, in a total aggregateamount not to exceed $200,000, for a oneyear term beginning February 17, 2026through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a fiveyear period.Vendor LocationAM Signal, LLCEconolite Control Products, Inc.NexTech Systems, Inc.Western Systems, Inc.Littleton, COAnaheim, CAIrvine, CAEverett, WA13.Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., forManagement of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25107)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute anagreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space toadvertisers at bus stops throughout the City for a term beginning February 17, 2026,and expiring February 16, 2029, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions(Agreement No. A2026XXX).14.Award of a Construction Contract to Excel Paving Co. for the Construction of theBristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 176883) (General & NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and WaterUtility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to theWater – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects,Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Streetand Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 176883).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$2,362,238, which includes $1,889,790 for the construction contract, $283,469 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to Excel Paving Co., the lowest responsible bidder,in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,889,790, subject to changeorders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements Project (No. 176883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contract.15.Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.to Construct the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 246054) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction fundsfor the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 246054).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$935,150, which includes $748,120 for the construction contract, $112,218 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.3. Award a construction contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.,the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of$748,120, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 71 FuelStation Replacement Project (Project No. 246054), for a term beginning February 17,2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER202615 will be filed for Project No. 246054.**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR16.Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixingDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anticompetitive automated rent price fixing software. ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENTPRICE FIXING **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the PublicHearing item.17.Public Hearing Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut StreetLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to CaliforniaGovernment Code 53083.
<br />2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with
<br />THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of Cityowned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut
<br />Street (APN 00733208), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
<br />COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
<br />18.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park
<br />Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify
<br />Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
<br />WORK STUDY SESSION
<br />19.City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard
<br />Study
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
<br />CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
<br />COUNCIL COMMENTS
<br />AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
<br />members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
<br />commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
<br />1.February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in
<br />Sahuayo, Michoacan
<br />2.February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo,
<br />Michoacan
<br />3.February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in
<br />Sahuayo, Michoacan
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
<br />Future Items
<br />1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution
<br />2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report
<br />3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue
<br />4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue
<br />POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the
<br />entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency,
<br />and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasand
<br />minutes.
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