Public Works Agency
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Item # 24
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
January 20, 2026
TOPIC: Installation of Additional Lighting at the Centennial Park Playground
AGENDA TITLE
First Amendment to the Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to Install Additional LED Lighting at Centennial Park Playground (Project No. 26-6007) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $186,978 in construction funds for the Centennial Park Lighting Project (Project No. 26-6007).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to add playground LED sports lighting at Centennial Park, in an additional amount of $208,585, which includes $189,622 for construction and $18,963 for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a total revised estimated project delivery cost of $1,516,978 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency, Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse Division (PWA) oversees the maintenance and improvements for all City parks. Centennial Park operates as a multifunctional open space for local sports and citywide events. The 70-acre park features various amenities, including the Dan Young Soccer Complex, skate park, and lake, offering leisure, recreation, and entertainment opportunities for residents and visitors.
On October 21, 2025, City Council awarded an agreement to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to provide new LED sports lighting at Centennial Park fields 5 and 6 for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,308,393. In collaboration with Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA), staff has identified an additional opportunity for new lighting at the Centennial Park playground. The existing playground is unlit which limits playtime, especially during winter. Staff recommends amending the existing agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to include new lighting for the playground in the amount of $208,585 for a total revised estimated project delivery cost of $1,516,978 (Exhibit 1). The original
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project delivery schedule remains unchanged with an estimated completion date of December 31, 2026.
New lighting will extend playtime into the evening hours. Additionally, the new light fixtures will include area lighting after dark to deter illegal activity. Staff proposes installing state-of-the-art, energy-efficient LED light fixtures and poles designed and manufactured by Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, which is consistent with LED sports lighting equipment recently installed throughout the City’s park system. The proposed lighting system includes a 25-year warranty, thereby reducing long-term maintenance costs. Additionally, the new lighting will offer better directional capabilities, minimizing light pollution for nearby resident homes while providing after-hours area lighting.
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC has successfully completed multiple sports lighting projects throughout the City, including Memorial Park, Thornton Park, Dan Young Soccer Complex, George Upton All Access Playground and Basketball Courts, Santa Ana Stadium, and Santiago Park. For each of these projects, Musco has delivered on schedule, adapted to changing conditions, and provided energy-efficient systems that reduce maintenance needs while minimizing light spill into adjacent neighborhoods. Their responsiveness and collaboration with City staff have resulted in quality improvements that continue to serve the community well.
Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-3041 authorizes the City to utilize contracts from any public agency employing a competitive bid process. Sourcewell Contract No. 041123-MSL with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC was awarded as a result of open, competitive bidding and meets the City’s requirements. As a result, staff recommends approving the First Amendment to the agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to provide playground LED sports lighting at Centennial Park (Exhibit 2).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
CEQA determination for the project was made under previous City Council action on October 21, 2025 and staff filed Categorical Exemption Environment Review No. ER- 2025-97. The recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Section 6103 of the CEQA Guidelines for projects consisting of the construction of new sports lighting.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available for expenditure in the Fiscal Year 2025-26. Any remaining balances not expended by the end of the fiscal year will be presented to City Council for approval of carryovers to Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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Fiscal
Year
Accounting Unit -
Account No.
(Project No.)
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description
Amount
2025-26 05113263-66220
(26-6007)
Capital Outlay
Fund
Park Improvements –
Improvements Other
Than Buildings
$186,978
2025-26 01117607-66220
(26-6007) General Fund
PWA Services –
Improvements Other
Than Buildings
$21,607
TOTAL $208,585
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Capital Improvement Project Worksheet
2. First Amendment to the Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC Submitted By: Rodolfo Rosas, P.E., Acting Executive Director – Public Works Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager