Santa Ana City Council
February 17, 2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

1 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

2 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

3 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

4 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

5 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

6 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

7 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

8 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

9 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

City Council

10 2/17/2026

City Council Meeting Packet  (Revised 2/11/26)
February 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In 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 enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes.

CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code 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 and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the 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 written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.

LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to 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 ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.

IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. 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 be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.

The following designated public comment periods are:

1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 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 NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the 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 provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing 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 y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS  – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

Two (2) cases

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (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. 30­2024­01411763­CU­PA­WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01204216­CU­OE­WJC
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2022­01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01348299
e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2024­01372127
f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­2021­01230129
i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30­ 2023­01330782
RECONVENE  – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for 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 CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:   Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045 Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation 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 Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­ year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital 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 Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.

Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.

NexTech Systems, Inc.

Western Systems, Inc.

Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers 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 the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­ 6883) (General & Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – 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 Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize 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. 24­ 6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for 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 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen 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 Fuel Station 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, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­Fixing Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­ competitive automated rent price fixing software.

ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007­332­08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – Councilmember Lopez
WORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

1. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Hernandez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

2. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Phan – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

3. February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan
ADJOURNMENT  – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. Smoke Shop Ordinance and Fee Resolution

2. 2025 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report

3. Fairview Street Rehabilitation from South City Limit to Alton Avenue

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue POSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.org/agendas­and­ minutes.

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DRAFT Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California

January 23, 2026

SPECIAL OPEN MEETING – 9:00 A.M.

CITY HALL, ROSS ANNEX, ROOM 1600

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua convened the Special City Council Meeting to order at 9:16 A.M.

ATTENDANCE Councilmembers

Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Bacerra, Phan (arrived at 9:24 A.M.) and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, and Mayor Amezcua were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Madisson Alarcon

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ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

MINUTES: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda items ONLY.

MINUTES: None.

MINUTES: At 9:19 A.M., the Work Study Session was considered.

1. City Council Goal Setting

Department(s): City Manager’s Office

Recommended Action: Provide direction.

MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez provided a brief presentation on the purpose of the Work Study Session.

Assistant City Manager Kathryn Downs provided a presentation on financial overview, legal liabilities, and the strategic plan update.

Assistant City Manager Minh Thai provided a presentation on fiscal obligations and revenue growth opportunities.

RECESS

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council for a break at 10:18 A.M.

RECONVENE

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council at 10:27 A.M.

Councilmember Bacerra addressed hotels.

Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding economic development, employer partnerships, being a business friendly community, and customer service.

Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding the Willowick Golf.

Councilmember Phan spoke regarding budgeting according to the survey priorities, cannabis funding, new businesses, a potential ballot measure, and capitalizing on Little Saigon.

WORK STUDY SESSION

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Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke regarding TOT Tax, cannabis festival, projects in the City that lose traction, and Willowick Golf Course.

Mayor Amezcua requested a report of new businesses under the newly hired Economic Development Specialist and reported the three priorities the Chamber of Commerce businesses identified: City’s public relations, public safety, and the new business permitting process.

Assistant City Manager Thai spoke regarding the City’s new permitting process and the steps being taken to help streamline the process.

Mayor Amezcua spoke in opposition t o the Cannabis Festival. She spoke regarding Willowick Golf Course, a nd requested research on the cost difference of contracting fire services versus in house services, as well as unhoused services costs and how unhoused services can be more cost effective to the City.

City Manager Nuñez spoke regarding a City -wide survey, the City’s sales tax, and state funding restrictions.

Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding fire services, permitting process, and Santa Ana Stadium improvements.

Discussion ensued regarding hotel accommodations in the City and meeting with the City of Garden Grove regarding the Willowick Golf Course.

RECESS

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the Work Study Session at 11:50 A.M.

RECONVENE

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Work Study Session at 12:38 P.M.

MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Thai spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course lease, improvements, and future operations.

Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course improvements , future contracts, and requested the public be notified of the City’s plan to take over the golf course management.

Discussion ensured regarding strategic goals such as financial stability, modern facilities and infrastructure, and focusing on CIP projects to reduce liability, protect existing assets, and generate revenue.

Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding safety issues and ensuring there is clarity that issues like human trafficking, pedestrian collisions, and organized crime are not exclusive to the unhoused population.

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Councilmember Vazquez requested traffic safety information be provided at City events.

Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke regarding a potential correlation between jaywalking decriminalization and the number of fatalities.

Discussion ensued regarding bike lanes, bike safety, and community policing.

Councilmember Phan spoke regarding police officer staffing shortages , community policing, and setting realistic expectations.

Deputy Chief Chuck Elms spoke regarding the use of technology to assist officers on calls and alleviate staffing shortages.

City Manager Nuñez spoke regarding maximizing staffing across the Police, Public Works, Planning and Building, and Parks and Recreation Departments.

Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding allocating vacant police officer positions to positions such as dispatch, traffic officers, and mental health professionals.

Discussion ensued regarding police officer staffing and t he importance of City staff verbiage used when public facing.

Councilmember Bacerra spoke in appreciation of the productive dialogue and hope d it will have positive results.

Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding the importance of employee morale and benefits.

Mayor Amezcua thanked everyone for attending and staff for their hard work.

City Manager Nuñez thanked the Councilmembers for attending and stated staff will be in contact with those who were unable to attend the meeting.

**END OF WORK STUDY SESSION**

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the Special City Council Meeting 1:43 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:

__________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk

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DRAFT Minutes of the Special Meeting
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City of Santa Ana, California

January 26, 2026

SPECIAL OPEN MEETING – 5:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua convened the Special City Council Meeting to order at 5:11 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Councilmembers

Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez (arrived at 5:49 P.M.) , Phan, Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza (arrived at 5:44 P.M.), and Mayor Amezcua were present.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non­agenda items.

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: four (4) Agenda Item No. 1.

The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:

1. Emma Gottfried requested there be no attacks on the Police Oversight Commission and the Commissions’ power and ordinance remain unchanged.

2. Matthew Compton requested the Police Oversight Commissions’ pow er and ordinance remain unchanged, and spoke regarding incidents involving the Police Department.

3. Abraham Quintana requested the Police Oversight Commission retain its power and the current ordinance not be changed, and spoke regarding the Noe Rodriguez and Mario Diaz incidents.

4. David Pulido requested the Police Oversight Commission retain its power and ordinance remain unchanged, and spoke regarding the Noe Rodriguez, Luis Amezcua, and Miguel Chavez incidents.

5. Tanya Nava spoke regarding police misconduct in the City, requested the original ordinance remain unchanged, and seeks justice for Noe Rodriguez, Brandon Lopez, and all the families affected.

6. Carlos Perea requested the Police Oversight Commission retain its power and the current ordinance not be changed, and spoke regarding the proposed changes in the ordinance.

7. Bulmaro Vicente requested transparency and accountability to the public, that the Police Oversight Commission retain its power, and the Commission initiate an investigation into Noe Rodriguez’s incident, and spoke on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

8. Jair requested the Police Oversight Commission retain its power.

The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference:

9. Victor Mendez spoke in favor the audit model regarding the commission and recognized the Santa Ana Police Department for their efforts in protecting the

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community.

10. Andre Abaji an suggested researching Susan Bassie for Police Oversight Commission matters.

MINUTES: At 5:43 P.M., the Work Study Session was considered.

Mayor Amezcua asked when this special meeting was originally requested.

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez confirmed direction first came about in July 2025.

1. Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session

Department(s): City Manager’s Office

Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission Ordinance options and provide direction to staff to:

1. Maintain the current ordinance while including clean up language to align with the City Charter and have the Independent Oversight Director be appointed by the City Manager, remain independent from the Police Department, and still vetted by the City Council.

2. Modify the existing ordinance to the staff recommended audit model.

3. Modify the existing ordinance to a hybrid audit/investigation model, reflecting input from the Police Oversight Commission, and recommend that officer involved shootings and use of force that cause great bodily harm are open to investigation at the direction of the commission.

MINUTES: Oversight Director Jack T. Morse provided a presentation regarding investigating incidents and/or problematic patterns.

Councilmember Vazquez asked whether the Commission is a legislative commission to the City Council.

City Attorney Sonia Carvalho confirmed th at the Commission is a legislative commission to the City Council per the City’s charter which allows for an ordinance to create separate bodies, commissions, and boards so long as the ordinance does not conflict with the City Charter or state law.

Councilmember Phan spoke regarding the audit model, in support of the hybrid model, provided edits necessary to support the model, and asked whether the current ordinance prohibits any types of audits.

WORK STUDY SESSION

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Oversight Director Morse suggested adding language into the ordinance clarifying that the Oversight Director has authority to conduct various types of audits regarding police conduct.

Councilmember Phan spoke in support of Oversight Director Morse’s suggestion regarding new language to the ordinance and suggested adding clear language to Sec. 2-664 to allow the Commission to make recommendations to the City Council.

Councilmember Hernandez spoke in favor of keeping the ordinance as is.

Councilmember Bacerra inquired who initiated bringing the Commission ordinance work study forth , whether the Police O fficers Association (POA) contacted staff regarding the ordinance, and whether the ordinance complies with AB 832.5.

City Attorney Car valho clarified that revisions to the ordinance were staff-driven based on inconsistencies with the City’s charter and not initiated by the City Council, the Mayor, or the Ad Hoc Committee.

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez confirmed the POA did not contact staff regarding the ordinance.

Senior Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian confirmed the ordinance complies with AB 832.5.

City Attorney Carvalho stated in accordance with state law AB 832.5, the ordinance revisions were made to ensure the provisions align with state requirements, and clarified the rationale for the proposed changes to the ordinance.

Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the current Ad Hoc Committee’s efforts and training for commissioners, voiced concerns with deadlines during the Commission’s investigations, and asked whether there would be another entity conducting investigations on top of the Commission when it comes to officer - involved shootings.

Oversight Director Morse confirmed entities such as the District Attorney (DA) , Attorney General (AG), Internal Affairs (IA), or Police Oversight Director would be conducting criminal investigations and administrative investigations in addition to the Commission.

City Attorney Carvalho explained the investigation process behind a police- officer involved shooting, elaborated on the auditor model being a resourceful operations tool, and implementation of the ordinance.

Councilmember Lopez asked how many community meetings regarding changes to the ordinance have been held, clarification regarding ordinance language conflicting with state law , and inquired who is responsible for recommendations regarding the ordinance. She requested clarification regarding the City potentially facing litigation if the ordinance is not changed and recommended engaging with

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the community to gather input on desired changes in regards to the ordinance and bringing it back to the Council . She expressed opposition to the language prohibiting investigations from previous years from being submitted or li miting changes to existing ordinance language.

City Manager Nuñez clarified all public presentations have been done in formal settings such as Police Oversight Commission or City Council meetings and there have been no community meetings regarding changes to the ordinance.

Senior Assistant City Attorney Bogosian stated charter issues within ordinance language conflicted with state law.

City Attorney Carvalho explained a chart being available for Council to review recommendations made by staff for the ordinance through the Ad Hoc Committee and clarified that the POA could sue based off concerns regarding the ordinance implementation.

Oversight Director Morse explained the framework in the revised ordinance would require the Oversight Director to report to the City Manager per the City’s charter.

Mayor Amezcua inquired about who was on the first Ad Hoc Committee.

City Attorney Carvalho stated Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember Hernandez, and Councilmember Lopez were part of the first Ad Hoc Committee for Police Oversight after it being proposed by Councilmember s Bacerra and Penaloza. She explained the committee began working on the ordinance with staff; however, progress was delayed due to administrative/staffing changes within the City and stated the City Attorney’s office took the initiative to revise and move forward with the ordinance once the new City Manager was in place.

Mayor Amezcua asked whether there has been any pushback from the POA and whether there have been incidents within the Police Department comparable to the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation involving the Cleveland Police Department (CPD). She inquired whether the Oversight Director has met with community members, leaders, patrol officers , and commanders , and asked whether there has been pushback regarding Section 2-663 related to commissioner confidentiality and training, and voiced concerns for commissioners to complete the training.

City Attorney Carvalho stated she is not aware of any communications from the POA regarding pushback , explained commissioners’ concerns regarding training and confidentiality, and addressed the confidentiality process during the previous Commission meeting.

City Manager Nuñez explained the mission of the ordinance per the City Attorney’s office, City Manager’s Office, Police Oversight Director, and Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), and spoke on training and commissioners’ feedback.

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Oversight Director Morse stated there has not been an incident such as the DOJ investigation involving CPD within SAPD , and he has met with community members, community -based organization members such as ACLU of Southern California, Chispa, and representatives of SAPD.

Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez explained confidentiality agreements were distributed, verbal admonition regarding the importance of confidentiality, Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBAR) , and applicable confidentiality laws were explained to commissioners during closed session at the most recent Commission meeting.

Councilmember Phan requested clarification regarding Section 2-665 and whether categories of investigations limited or removed from the previous ordinance, and recommended reverting to the original version of ordinance with no limitations while reflecting current state laws . She requested there be no conflict with the ability to independently investigate complaints via a hybrid model between the Commission and the Oversight Director as outlined in in Section 2- 666, for a broader range of categories for review, allow communication from the POC to the City Council and community regarding investigations, and spoke in support of the hybrid model.

City Attorney Carvalho explained the process behind investigations requested by the Commission and their timelines.

Oversight Director Morse stated categories were not deleted, however restrictions were added to certain categories deriving from the previous version of PC 832.7, and explained the proposed hybrid model process.

Councilmember Hernandez echoed Councilmember Phan’s comments regarding the Commission conducting independent investigations via hybrid model and spoke in support of allocating funds towards the POC to allow for improvements within the Police Department.

Councilmember Lopez echoed Councilmember Phan’s comments regarding the Commission conducting independent investigations via hybrid model, expressed the importance of public safety on the streets, spoke in support of allowing the POC to communicate with Council on updates or recommendations regarding investigations, requested clarification regarding how agenda items are placed onto the POC agenda, and suggested all commissioners familiarize themselves with the bylaws.

Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez explained the Commission’s bylaws process regarding adding agenda items to future Commission meetings.

Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of changes strengthening the Commission as a legislative oversight body, remo ving the requirement for mandatory City Manager supervision or attendance, allowing the Commission to provide recommendations to the City Council, ensuring compliance with POBAR,

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requiring written notice to the City Council regarding budget changes, and allocating funding to the Commission. He echoed Councilmember Phan’s comments regarding the Commission conducting independent investigations through a hybrid- model.

City Attorney Carvalho reiterated the City Council is able to bring forth investigations per the City’s charter.

Mayor Amezcua asked whether current SAPD lawsuits were from previous staff leadership, whether the Commission is working under a hybrid- model, and requested a three-month progress update.

City Attorney Carvalho stated current lawsuits brought forth are from previous authority and explained what the update will look like when brought back to Council.

Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the longevity of the Commission and ensuring policy and culture improvement within the Police Department. He echoed Mayor Amezcua’s request to bring an update back to Council.

City Manager Nuñez explained staff is currently working with the Oversight Director and Commission to conduct investigations under the current approved ordinance using a hybrid model. He recommended to review funding allocation for the commission, stated that staff could provide an update to the City Council in approximately three months regarding potential ordinance revisions, and the Police Oversight Commission bylaws are scheduled for the February 3, 2026 City Council agenda for approval.

**END OF WORK STUDY SESSION**

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:54 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:

__________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk

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DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California

February 3, 2026

CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 P.M.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:17 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall

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ROLL CALL

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Lopez, Phan, and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.

Councilmembers Bacerra and Hernandez, and Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza joined during Closed Session.

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION

MINUTES: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

MINUTES: None.

RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:18 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:

1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU- FT)

2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)

3. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTCS)

4. Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider
Employee Organizations:

1. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)

2. Santa Ana Middle Management Association (SAMA)

3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)

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4. Unrepresented Seasonal Employees

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez recused himself from Closed Session Item No. 3 and left the room at 5:45 P.M.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific

RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:50 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Councilmembers

Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, and Mayor Amezcua were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Senior Pastor Daniel DeLeon Jr.

WORDS OF INSPIRATION Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain

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ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced Public Hearing Item No. 18 has been cancelled and will be re-noticed for the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting.

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Templo Calvario for outstanding contributions to the community through its initiative Heart for the City.

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificates of recognition to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for outstanding contributions to the community.

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by C ouncilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government

MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez presented certificates of recognition to students of the Sauvecito Foundation for exemplary leadership in youth government.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported for Closed Session Item No. 3 that the third-party investigator reported that the three employee complaints filed regarding Councilmember Hernandez were not sustained based on the research and interviews conducted. She further noted that City Council recognizes individual rights but also that statements and actions reflect on the entire dais and City .

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non­agenda items.

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (27) Agenda Item No. 15, (1) Agenda Item No. 18, and (1) non -agenda comments.

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The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:

1. Sue Palik spoke in favor of Item No. 15.

2. Gil Sanchez expressed concerns regarding Item No. 15 and hoped there is transparency and oversight of the drone program.

3. Kathy Morehead expressed concerns regarding the One Broadway Plaza project.

4. Manuel Avila spoke regarding his connection to the Bible.

5. Mark Spratt expressed concerns regarding the use of Councilmember allocated funds.

6. John Ramirez spoke in favor of Item No. 15 and thanked the mayor, councilmembers, city staff, and first responders for their work.

7. Victor Mendez spoke regarding Item No. 7 and hoped housing and cost information could be included in future reports. He also spoke in support of Item No. 15.

8. Irma P. Jauregui spoke in favor of Item No. 15, police vehicle cameras, and spoke regarding the
funds allocated to the Councilmembers for their wards.

9. Guadalupe Barragan (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the ongoing issues and evictions at the mobile home park where she lives and ask ed for help with this matter.

10. Karla Alvarado spoke regarding the ongoing issues and evictions at the mobile home park where she lives and asks for help with this matter.

11. Carlos Barragan (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the ongoing issues and evictions at the mobile home park where he lives and asks for help with this matter.

12. Dale Helvig spoke in favor of Item No. 15 and stated that policy could help mitigate privacy concerns.

13. Daniel Diaz spoke regarding record requests he submitted.

14. Selica Diaz spoke in favor of Item No. 15.

The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference:

15. Caller spoke against Item No. 15 and hope d the funds could be used to help residents instead.

16. Sarah Marshall expressed privacy concerns regarding Item No. 15 and hoped the funds could be used to help residents instead.

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17. Tanya Navarro expressed privacy concerns regarding Item No. 15 and the lack of drone oversight.

18. Jair expressed concerns regarding Item No. 15 and recommended the funds be used to help residents in other ways.

19. Graciela Lepe (translation: Spanish) expressed concerns regarding Item No. 15 and recommended the funds be used to help residents and for civic education.

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated the city is in communication with the offices of Congressmen Lou Correa, Assembly Member Avelino Valencia, and The Public Law Center to determine if the mobile home park residents are covered under the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.

City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho stated City staff is currently working to get the information needed from the mobile home park residents to evaluate what regulations apply and how the city is able to help. She also asked for Councilmembers to notify the Mayor or City Clerk when they are stepping away from the dais and whether or not they will be returning.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

MINUTES: At 8:33 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.

City Attorney Carvalho reminded the Council of maintaining quorum during the meeting.

City Manager Nuñez stated a grammatical error to be corrected in the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws for Agenda Item 16 regarding Article 1, Sections 4 and 5.

Councilmember Vazquez pulled Agenda Item No. 15 for separate discussion and consideration.

Councilmember Lopez pulled Agenda Item No. 8 for separate discussion and consideration.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 17, with the exception of Agenda Items Nos. 8 and 15 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, and including the amendments to Item No. 16 the Police Commission Bylaws, Article 1, Sections 4 and 5 as stated by the City Manager, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.

The motion carried, 7­0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer l. Hall administrated the Oath of Office to Emilio Ramirez.

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Receive and file.

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8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez requested the total costs for personnel, clear policy guidelines, information be provided to the community, and thanked staff for their efforts on the item.

Councilmember Hernandez thanked the City Manager’s office and Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) for their efforts and spoke in support of the item.

Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the i tem and requested the Police Oversight Commission be included when it comes to policies or technologies within SAPD.

Councilmember Phan inquired about the next step in the process post receive and file of the item, requested clarification on what type of in-car cameras would be used, and when cameras would turn on and begin recording.

City Manager Nuñez suggested addressing the implementation of the item during the budget process.

Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez stated in-car cameras would need to be put out for bid, the department would report back to the City Council the recommended product, and noted in -car cameras can be activated based on factors such as policy implementation, usage of cameras, and when siren lights go on.

Councilmember Lopez asked whether the item would have a request for proposal or sole source.

City Manager Nuñez stated there is no determination at this time.

Councilmember Phan suggested getting together with Axon Enterprise to gather information on potential bundle services that could be provided since the City is in contract with them for body-worn cameras for SAPD.

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MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 8, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.

The motion carried, 7­0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25 ­1 43) (General Fund)

Department(s): City Manager’s Office

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­y ear term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­y ear extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-009).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­1 42) (General Fund)

Department(s): City Manager’s Office

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­y ear term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one ­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A- 2026-010).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)

Department(s): Library

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2026-011).

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12. Agreement for Payment In ­Li eu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­2 61 ­07)

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­L ieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026-012).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26-001) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-013).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­s cale emergencies (Agreement No. A-2026-014).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non-General Fund - SLESA)

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A-2026-015).

MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez expressed concern regarding the use of drones during public protests, would like the Police Oversight Commission to have the ability to provide input when creating the drone policy, and expressed concerns regarding the ethics of AXON technology drone usage.

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Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke in favor of the drone program and hoped they can assist with illegal fireworks within the city. He asked whether the drones could be used in police pursuits or to monitor Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the City.

Police Chief Robert Rodriguez clarified the drone program would not assist with vehicle pursuits but could step in if the pursuits turns into a foot pursuit and stated that drone use to monitor ICE could be considered interference with a f ederal operation.

City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho stated that City Attorney’s office would work closely with the Police Department when drafting the policy to address any questions regarding drone monitoring.

Mayor Amezcua asked City Attorney Carvalho regarding the possible request by the community to use the drone to monitor ICE and asked for clarification on the difference between the first responder drones and the portable drones.

City Attorney Carvalho clarified the policy would limit the use of drones to assist with direct calls for service.

Chief Rodriguez explained the first responder drones would be deployed when a call for service
is received to provide real time information before officers arrive on the scene and the portable drones are smaller drones that would be kept in a patrol vehicle to be used for confined spaces.

Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding “ mission creep” and whether the Police Department would provide any footage captured to ICE.

Chief Rodriguez stated that “mission creep” prohibits the drone from being used in proactive enforcement, limits the use of the drone s to calls for service, and stated that any footage captured is stored by the department and would not be provided to ICE.

MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza moved to ap prove the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 15, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.

MINUTES: City Attorney Carvalho clarified the City will continue to fully comply with the California Values Act, SB54, to which the only exception would require a lawful order or subpoena.

Councilmember Hernandez asked regarding
the drone's 49- minute flight limit, its
jurisdictional boundaries, and whether the footage constitutes public record. He also raised concerns regarding privacy and ethics of military equipment, questioned the policies protecting First Amendment protest rights, and requested specific details on drone deployment at 17th and Tustin. Finally, he suggested utilizing drones to assist other city departments.

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SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to remand Item No. 15 to the Police Oversight Commission, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.

MINUTES: Chief Rodriguez clarified that while flight times vary by service call, drones do not record in transit to the call of service, and the footage is treated as a public record similar to body-worn cameras. He stated that audit logs will be available to view on a forward- facing website and stated that the use of a drone at the shopping center incident allowed constant aerial monitoring during the 11 -hour incident. He also stated that Policy 606 is in place to ensure they are able to exercise their right to protest and that dr ones do not record when monitoring protests. H e confirmed that drones can assist the Fire Department and can only operate beyond city limits to support neighboring jurisdictions when requested.

Councilmember Bacerra asked regarding the next steps for finalizing the draft policy should the item pass and stated that the current version addresses most public concerns. He also noted the drone's potential to target illegal fireworks and facilitate de- escalation, including during peaceful protests.

Chief Rodriguez stated that the department would take input from the Council and will go through an internal department process to finalize the policy.

Mayor Amezcua asked whether the current drone at City events is a city drone that records footage and whether the City is in compliance with California’s military equipment requirement.

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated the drone belongs to the Parks , Recreation, and Community Services Department and is used to record and photograph promotional footage at city events.

City Attorney Carvalho clarified the drone footage would comply with all privacy rights protections in the same way body-worn camera footage is processed for release under a Public Records Act request.

Councilmember Hernandez stated that although the P olice Department is now in compliance with the California military equipment requirement it was due to the public’s overwhelming request during a council meeting after the protest on June 9, 2025.

Chief Rodriguez clarified that action to bring the department into compliance with the California military equipment requirement was put in motion before the protest in June.

Councilmember Phan spoke regarding the policy’s issue of privacy, transparency, and accountability. She asked for clarification regarding the requirement for the drone operator to be in “good standing,” whether the drone footage will be handled and managed similar to the footage captured by the body-worn cameras which is from the same manufacturer, whether probable cause limitations apply to the drones , whether the use of visual enhancement technology limitations is consistent with other types of police searches, and whether proactive policing and the drone being equipped with employing lethal force is

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prohibited.

Chief Rodriguez clarified that the drone operator will go through an internal review to determine whether they qualify to be a drone operator and clarified the footage will be handled and managed through the same platform as the body -worn cameras. He confirmed the use of visual enhancement technology limitations is consistent with other types of police searches and stated that artificial intelligence is not used for any decision-making rather used for algorithms such as inside structures or in the air with other drones.

City Attorney Carvalho confirmed that the drones are still bound by the same probable cause limitations that police officers have.

Councilmember Vazquez inquired about potential drone use to intersect criminal activity by other agencies and prosecute those committing the crimes and expressed concern regarding the use of AXON technology.

City Attorney Carvalho noted body worn camera or drone footage of crime footage could be used to prosecute those committing a crime.

Councilmember Lopez inquired about the determination behind sole source or going through the RFP process and concern for centralized data sharing with third party vendors.

Chief Rodriguez reported that the proposed agreement was reviewed and presented in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2-807.

Councilmember Phan requested clarification regarding the Santa Ana Police Departments role in an incident where projectiles were deployed and injured protestors, inquired about the disclosure of drone footage with a subpoena, and requested t hat future items go through the Police Oversight C ommission before being presented to the Council.

Chief Rodriguez clarified that SAPD was on scene solely to provide coverage to OCFA, while they provided medical care.

City Attorney Carvalho reported that most general response drone footage is subject to disclosure with the appropriate redactions, including via a subpoena request.

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SUBTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to remand Item No. 15 to the Police Oversight Commission, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.

The motion carried, 4­3, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

VAZQUEZ

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA , COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA,

MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
Status: 2 – 5 – Fail

MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 15, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.

The motion carried, 4­3, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,

MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ
NONE
NONE
Status: 4 – 3 – Pass

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws

Department(s): City Manager’s Office

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -001 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE

OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as to Section 2 -748 Specifying the Procurement and Contracting Procedure for Vehicle and Vehicle Related Equipment Purchases

First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­ 0). Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency

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Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 2 ­7 48 of Article VII, of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) specifying the procurement and contracting procedure for vehicle and vehicle related equipment purchases.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-3089 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2 ­7 48 SPECIFYING THE PROCUREMENT

AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE RELATED

EQUIPMENT PURCHASES

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED BY STAFF AND TO BE RENOTICED FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

18. Public Hearing - Appeal Application No. 2025- 02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982- 18-MOD-1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Orange County Fire Authority Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025 ­02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MO D­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073 ­1 3).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­X XX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­0 2 AND UPHOLDING

THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982 ­18­MO D­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE

THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108 ­073­ 13).
**END OF PUBLIC HEARING**

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez

PUBLIC HEARING

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MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez stated the item was brought forward based on concerns regarding Santa Ana Police Department’s (SAPD) use of force during public demonstration that occurred in June 2025 and requested a report to show transparency and accountability.

Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item.

Mayor Amezcua voiced concerns regarding SAPD testifying in front of the Police Oversight Commission.

City Attorney Sonia Carvalho clarified the Police Oversight Commission would make recommendations based o n reports regarding use of force complaints received from SAPD to the Council, Chief of Police, and City Manager.

Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez explained the Police Department has received complaints and a claim against the City regarding use-of-force allegations that are currently pending review to ensure the department’s actions are compliant with all applicable with laws, confid entiality, accordance with the Peace Office rs Bill of Rights (POBAR), and civil liability to the City.

Mayor Amezcua asked whether hav ing police officers presenting testimony to the Commission puts the City at liability.

City Attorney Carvalho explained that presenting to the Commission would mean all parties involved would need to be compliant.

Councilmember Vazquez requested police officers who were present at the scenes related to the use- of-force complaints provide reports detailing what occurred and relevant body-worn camera footage be reviewed as part of the reporting process.

Councilmember Bacerra preferred allowing the Police Oversight Commission to complete the investigation before the involvement of the Council.

Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item and suggested the Chief of Police or an appointed Commander be the representative to present findings regarding complaints.

Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item.

Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item with the City Attorney, City Manager, Chief of Police, and herself present for the testimony, inquired who is requesting the reports and reason for them, whether members of the Council are able to present, and whether the meeting would have to become a joint special meeting.

City Attorney Carvalho recommended elected officials not attend subordinate commission meetings, however if they do attend, to not participate, and if they would like to participate then suggested holding a joint special meeting with the Council.

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Councilmember Vazquez explained he requested the reports and they are for transparency to the community.

Mayor Amezcua suggested all findings from complaints with civilians and police officers should be presented for full transparency.

Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to a joint special meeting with the Police Oversight Commission, asked whether complaints regarding SAPD should go before the Commission or Council and if public comments can be made regarding investigations, and the Commission’s process regarding complaints and investigations.

Chief Rodriguez explained the Commissioners had already received some complaints, however not all complaints would go to the Commission for review based on the current ordinance, and stated complaints would go before the Commission during a Closed Session meeting and public comments can be made regarding closed session items.

City Attorney Carvalho clarified the Police Oversight Commission ’s process regarding complaints and investigations.

Discussion ensued regarding the process and the item.

Councilmember Lopez stated the Council should be present for the meeting to allow for transparency to the community.

City Manager Nuñez clarified the process behind the requested item.

Mayor Amezcua rescinded her support for the item, echoed Councilmember Lopez’s comments, and requested the item be brought back for discussion.

Discussion ensued regarding the direction of the item, ultimately to return to City Council.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

MINUTES: None.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the families of Kingsley Mobile Home Park, wished all a Happy Black History Month, and expressed excitement to attend the Black History Parade, Tết Lunar New Year Festival, and the Downtown Art Walk. He

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spoke regarding the Police Oversight Commission agendizing items.

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez reported that the Police Oversight Commission has agendized various topics including: U -visas, Bylaws, vehicle pursuits, military equipment, and the appointment of an Oversight Director, all in accordance with the Municipal Code.

Councilmember Lopez thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work, thanked everyone who attended her January office hours, wished everyone a meaningful and reflective Black History Month, announced her participation in the parade, and wished her grandmother a Happy Birthday.

Councilmember Phan thanked the City Attorney for her report out for Closed Session Item No. 3, thanked staff for their hard work regarding the investigation, hoped the public understands that allegations of misconduct are taken seriously no matter the position the accused holds, addressed the importance of maintaining decorum, invited everyone to attend the Tết Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday February 7, 2026, at Centennial Park and announced the next City Council Meeti ng on February 17, 2026 will be on Lunar New Year.

Councilmember Hernandez thanked the public for their participation, thanked staff for their hard work, wished everyone a Happy Black History Month, and invited everyone to attend the Black History Parade and Tết Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday February 7, 2026. He spoke in support of the residents of Kingsley Mobile Home Park, spoke regarding the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota, the Second Amendment, and an officer involved shooting in the City, thanked the community for their support during his investigation, and expressed the importance of standing up for residents’ rights and safety.

Councilmember Bacerra announced his upcoming community office hours on Saturday February 7, 2026 at Lillie King Park, spoke regarding the eviction of residents of Kingsley Mobile Home Park and requested staff look into the situation, thanked staff for updating the City website related to calls for service at permanent supportive housing locations in the City, and wished everyone a Happy Tết Lunar New Year and good night.

Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza thanked staff for their hard work, wished everyone a Happy Tết Lunar New Year, and wished Mayor Amezcua an early Happy Birthday.

Mayor Amezcua thanked the Councilmembers who attended the Special Meeting on January 23, 2026, announced her annual Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Templo Calvario, reported her attendance at the production of Alice in Wonderland presented by Santiago Tk-8 Elementary School, requested an investigation on a compliant filed regarding the Chicano Festival , and asked for a showing of the drones to the community.

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ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 11:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:

__________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk

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Finance and Management Services
www.santa-ana.org/finance
Item # 6
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 17, 2026
TOPIC: Quarterly Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager

AGENDA TITLE
Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and Up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
Section 421 of the Charter requires the City Manager to submit a Quarterly Report (Report) to the City Council disclosing all contracts approved and executed under his authority for informational purposes. The Report is required to include the names of the contractors and the amounts of each contract along with a brief description.

Section 2-748 provides the City Manager contracting authority to enter into non-public works contracts and agreements up to $50,000 and public works contracts and agreements up to $500,000.

Exhibit 1 is a listing of all purchase orders and agreements entered into during the period October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, valued at amounts between $500 and $50,000 for non-public works expenditures, and up to $500,000 for public works contracts and agreements. Upon City Council approval, the list of City Manager authorized contracts will be published on the City’s website in a searchable format.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

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Quarterly Report of Contracts
February 17, 2026

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EXHIBIT(S)

1. Quarterly Report of Contracts – October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 Submitted By: Alexander Trinidad, Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager

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EXHIBIT 1
No. Date Vendor Name Type Number Agency Amount Description 1 10/01/25 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC PO 9557 CITYWIDE 15,000.00$ INDUSTRIAL GASES & TANK 2 10/01/25 LYNN PEAVEY COMPANY PO 127898 POL $
3 10/01/25 NATIONAL EMBLEM INC PO 127899 POL $
4 10/01/25 QUALITY FIRST WOODWORKS INC PO 127897 PWA $
5 10/01/25 THE HITT COMPANIES PO 9559 CITYWIDE $
6 10/01/25 UA FULLERTON LLC PO 127900 PRCS $
7 10/01/25 USMILCOM INC PO 9537 CITYWIDE $
1,835.40 EVIDENCE TAPE
648.95 UNIFORM PATCHS
3,250.00 CEILING TILE REPAIR AT CITY HALL
5,000.00 RUBBER STAMPS
2,536.10 URBAN AIR ADMISSION TICKETS
5,000.00 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
8 10/01/25 ZAPP PEST MANAGEMENT PO 9564 CITYWIDE 15,000.00$ PEST CONTROL SERVICES 9 10/02/25 BUTLER CHEMICALS INC PO 127901 POL 6,000.00$ LAUNDRY CHEMICALS 10 10/02/25 TRAFFICSAFETYSTORE.COM PO 127902 PWA 7,631.80$ TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT 11 10/03/25 LEONS TRANSMISSION SERVICE INC PO 127904 PWA 5,000.01$ VEHICLE TRANSMISSION PARTS 12 10/03/25 OC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AG N-2025-258 LIB 7,500.00$ LICENSE AGREEMENT LIBRARY PARKING 13 10/03/25 PEN-LINK LTD PO 127903 POL 34,000.00$ SOFTWARE 14 10/06/25 AVT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC PO 127906 IT 8,310.77$ MAINT. FOR SERVERS AND HARD DRIVES 15 10/06/25 STALKER RADAR PO 127905 POL 1,500.00$ LIDAR REPAIR SERVICES 16 10/06/25 THE PIN CENTER PO 127907 PRCS 901.31$ LAPEL PINS 17 10/07/25 CDW GOVERNMENT PO 127908 IT 2,195.86$ SOFTWARE 18 10/07/25 RELAMPAGO DEL CIELO INC. AG N-2025-259 CMO 10,000.00$ SPEAKER/PERFORMER VARIOUS EVENTS 19 10/07/25 WEST PAYMENT CENTER PO 127909 CAO 6,000.00$ RESEARCH BOOKS 20 10/07/25 WESTNET, LLC PO 127910 PWA 8,513.59$ SATELLIGHT INSTALLATION 21 10/08/25 AGUILERA, MARINA AG N-2025-262 PWA 27,500.00$ PINE STREET PARKING LOT ART SCULPTURE 22 10/08/25 BEBO ENTERTAINMENT INC. PO 127912 HR 2,000.00$ DJ SERVICES 23 10/08/25 GOOD BIRD, INC. AG N-2025-260 PRCS 13,000.00$ ANIMAL TRAINING FOR ZOO 24 10/08/25 SOUTHLAND ENVELOPE LLC PO 127913 FMS 1,015.75$ MONEY ENVELOPES 25 10/08/25 TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES PO 127911 IT 6,965.00$ PUBLIC, EDU., GOV. ACCESS CHANNEL 26 10/08/25 U & I GENERAL CONTRACT, INC. AG N-2025-261 PWA 49,500.00$ PINE STREET PARKING LOT ART SCULPTURE 27 10/08/25 ULINE INC PO 127914 PWA 5,659.09$ TRASH CAN REPLACEMENTS 28 10/09/25 ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY PO 127918 POL 1,097.33$ EVIDENCE BAGS 29 10/09/25 DLT SOLUTIONS LLC PO 127917 PWA 7,082.32$ SOFTWARE 30 10/09/25 DYNAMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC. PO 127919 POL 9,728.60$ SOFTWARE 31 10/09/25 H.L. MILLER INC PO 127916 PWA 6,390.00$ 4TH FLOOR WALL AND DOOR REMOVAL 32 10/13/25 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE PO 127921 CDA 2,000.00$ PRELIMINARY REPORTS 33 10/13/25 JONES FOREST PRODUCTS LLC PO 127925 PRCS 32,725.00$ CHRISTMAS TREE 34 10/13/25 ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL PO 127922 CDA 6,500.00$ ADVERTISEMENT 35 10/13/25 SOUTH COAST LIGHTING & DESIGN PO 127923 PWA 49,745.80$ STREET LIGHT SMART CONTROLLER 36 10/14/25 AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC PO 127930 PRCS 2,472.25$ AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC TICKETS Quarterly Report of Contracts: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 PAGE 1 OF 6

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EXHIBIT 1
No. Date Vendor Name Type Number Agency Amount Description Quarterly Report of Contracts: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 37 10/14/25 CUBE WORLD PO 127926 CDA 15,158.98$ FURNITURE 38 10/14/25 DON CHURROS GOMEZ LLC PO 127929 HR 3,250.19$ EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION CATERING 39 10/14/25 HILLS BROS LOCK AND SAFE INC PO 127932 POL 3,000.00$ LOCKSMITH SERVICES 40 10/14/25 JAV'S CATERING PO 127928 HR 15,503.83$ EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION CATERING 41 10/14/25 LEVATA PO 127927 POL 2,138.48$ THERMAL PRINTING LABELS/RIBBONS 42 10/14/25 SOUTHERN COUNTIES LUBRICANTS PO 127931 PWA 2,857.95$ VEHICLE LUBRICANT 43 10/14/25 WEST PAYMENT CENTER PO 127933 CAO 3,192.29$ LAW BOOKS SUBSCRIPTION 44 10/15/25 DAKTRONICS INC PO 127937 PWA 6,587.79$ WIRELESS SCOREBOARD CONTROL UNIT 45 10/15/25 GOPHER PO 127939 POL 881.51$ SPORTS TRAINING EQUIPMENT 46 10/15/25 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC PO 127936 CDA 3,295.49$ FILING CABINET 47 10/15/25 SUNBELT RENTALS INC PO 127940 PWA 14,931.00$ EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES 48 10/15/25 ULINE INC PO 127941 POL 1,112.17$ ICE CHEST & CLEAR STORAGE BOXES 49 10/15/25 UNITED RENTALS PO 127938 PWA 14,931.00$ EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES 50 10/16/25 EYEP SOLUTIONS INC PO 127942 PWA 1,420.25$ CABLES 51 10/16/25 SOUTHLAND ENVELOPE LLC PO 127943 FMS 1,049.00$ MONEY ENVELOPES 52 10/17/25 CULLIGAN OF SANTA ANA PO 127827 PWA 35,000.00$ WATER SOFTENER TANK EXCHANGE 53 10/17/25 DAKTRONICS INC PO 127945 PRCS 1,474.88$ WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM 54 10/17/25 DATAGEAR INC PO 127947 PWA 35,877.60$ MILESTONE LICENSE 55 10/17/25 NTH GENERATION COMPUTING INC PO 127946 IT 18,738.59$ SUBSCRIPTION 56 10/17/25 PINEAULT, GABRIELA AG N-2025-264 LIB 1,200.00$ SPEAKER/PERFORMER DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 57 10/17/25 TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES PO 127948 PWA 74,405.37$ BRISTOL UNDERGROUND CONVERSION 58 10/21/25 C & E LUMBER CO PO 127951 PRCS 6,436.60$ FENCE POLES ZOO 59 10/21/25 CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES INC PO 127952 POL 2,241.00$ PHONE EQUIPMENT 60 10/21/25 CHERY INDUSTRIAL INC PO 127949 PRCS 12,348.85$ PRE-FAB PORTABLE RESTROOMS 61 10/21/25 MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES INC PO 127950 PWA 4,500.00$ GYM FLOOR SCREEN/COAT FINISHING 62 10/22/25 CRYE PRECISION LLC PO 127954 POL 17,292.50$ UNIFORMS 63 10/22/25 DOOR AND WINDOW GUARD SYSTEMS PO 127953 PWA 21,640.24$ SITE PROTECTION 64 10/23/25 BSN SPORTS LLC PO 127955 PWA 19,781.16$ BLEACHERS 65 10/23/25 CDW GOVERNMENT PO 127957 IT 12,295.85$ SOFTWARE 66 10/23/25 EVERBRIDGE INC PO 127958 POL 3,376.53$ SOFTWARE 67 10/23/25 HCI ENVIRONMENTAL PO 127960 POL 8,795.00$ RANGE REPAIR SERVICES 68 10/23/25 MIDSTATE AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT PO 127956 PWA 21,356.93$ TABLE TOP TIRE CHANGER 69 10/23/25 PROJECT WET FOUNDATION PO 127959 PWA 2,870.00$ WATER BOOKLETS 70 10/27/25 J&S STRIPING AG N-2025-268 PWA 499,999.00$ ROADWAY SIGN & STRIPING WORK 71 10/27/25 OC PROBATION DEPARTMENT AG N-2025-250 POL 25,000.00$ PROBATION SERVICES 72 10/28/25 BOOT BARN INC. PO 127962 POL 5,000.00$ MOUNTED UNIT ACESSORIES PAGE 2 OF 6

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EXHIBIT 1
No. Date Vendor Name Type Number Agency Amount Description Quarterly Report of Contracts: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 73 10/28/25 JURALAW AG N-2025-269 CAO 9,033.00$ SUBSCRIPTION 74 10/28/25 LC ACTION POLICE SUPPLY PO 127963 POL 1,886.06$ LOW-INTENSITY SENSORY DISTRACTION DEV. 75 10/28/25 RR WESTERN WEAR PO 127961 POL 5,000.00$ HATS 76 10/29/25 FARONICS TECHNOLOGIES PO 127964 POL 635.30$ SOFTWARE 77 10/29/25 KENNEDY EQUIPMENT CO INC PO 127966 PWA 2,677.33$ SLURRY VACUUM 78 10/29/25 SIMPLER SYSTEMS, INC PO 127965 IT 48,000.00$ LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION 79 10/31/25 CORE & MAIN LP PO 127967 PWA 10,551.12$ RESIDENTIAL WATER METERS 80 11/03/25 ESKILL CORPORATION PO 127970 HR 15,000.00$ SUBSCRIPTION 81 11/03/25 G/M BUSINESS INTERIORS PO 127971 PBA 1,253.36$ OFFICE CHAIR 82 11/03/25 KENNEDY EQUIPMENT CO INC PO 127969 PWA 11,250.00$ CONCRETE CUTTING EQUIPMENT 83 11/04/25 ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS PO 127973 PRCS 3,218.62$ AZA INSPECTION TEAM VISIT 84 11/04/25 BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST PO 127972 PWA 26,929.35$ INDUSTRIAL VACUUM & STRIPER 85 11/04/25 FUJII LAW GROUP LLP AG N-2025-273 CAO 50,000.00$ LEGAL SERVICES 86 11/04/25 PCC NETWORK SOLUTIONS PO 127974 PWA 27,555.26$ CABLING SERVICES 87 11/05/25 GRAFFITI SHIELD INC PO 127978 PRCS 992.01$ GLASS PANELS PROTECTIVE COATING 88 11/05/25 JL GROUP LLC. AG N-2025-272 CAO 25,000.00$ ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION REVIEW 89 11/06/25 JAV'S CATERING PO 127980 PBA 3,472.75$ CATERING FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT 90 11/06/25 SWANK MOTION PICTURES INC PO 127979 LIB 1,044.00$ MOVIE LICENSES 91 11/10/25 3SI SECURITY SYSTEMS INC PO 127983 POL 3,600.00$ SOFTWARE 92 11/10/25 EDGEWORTH INTEGRATION LLC PO 127981 PRCS 6,737.00$ CAMERAS 93 11/10/25 FULLER TRUCK ACCESSORIES PO 127984 PWA 4,579.15$ DECK DRAWER SYSTEM & COVER INSTALL 94 11/10/25 TAB PRODUCTS CO LLC PO 127982 CDA 5,206.93$ SOFTWARE 95 11/13/25 MINDBASE, LLC AG N-2025-274 POL 27,719.00$ SUBSCRIPTION 96 11/13/25 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE PO 127985 POL 2,447.55$ OFFICER WELLNESS ROOM FURNITURE 97 11/14/25 RIO VISTA WEST LLC PO 127986 POL 1,272.73$ SIGNAGE REMOVAL 98 11/17/25 HELM LLC PO 127987 PWA 3,659.88$ SUBSCRIPTION 99 11/18/25 3SI SECURITY SYSTEMS INC PO 127995 POL 737.44$ TRACKING DEVICE 100 11/18/25 ADVANCED EXERCISE PO 127989 POL 769.57$ STORAGE RACK 101 11/18/25 BOSS STRONGBOX PO 127990 POL 3,053.53$ VEHICLE DRAWER 102 11/18/25 FINELINE ELECTRIC PO 127994 PWA 11,890.00$ CHRISTMAS LIGHTS INSTALLATION 103 11/18/25 GOLDEN STATE COMMUNICATIONS PO 127992 POL 16,380.00$ RADIO AIRTIME ACCESS 104 11/18/25 JOHNSON AVIATION, INC. AG N-2025-275 PBA 39,000.00$ PLANNING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 105 11/18/25 JRBADGES PO 127993 POL 546.25$ STICKERS 106 11/18/25 THE NELROD COMPANY PO 127991 CDA 6,649.00$ RENTAL INTEGRITY MONITORING SUBSCRIPTION 107 11/18/25 WEST ELM PO 127988 POL 3,701.91$ OFFICER WELLNESS ROOM FURNITURE 108 11/19/25 NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES INC PO 127997 CDA 9,872.10$ SUBSCRIPTION PAGE 3 OF 6

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EXHIBIT 1
No. Date Vendor Name Type Number Agency Amount Description Quarterly Report of Contracts: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 109 11/19/25 SOUTHERN COUNTIES LUBRICANTS PO 127998 PWA 672.93$ AUTOMOTIVE HYDRAULIC OIL 110 11/19/25 TUSCANY ESPRESSO AND COFFEE LLC. AG N-2025-276 PRCS 48,000.00$ 2025-2026 TITLE LEVEL PARTNERSHIP 111 11/20/25 A2Z CONSTRUCT INC. AG 25-6052 PWA 270,000.00$ SARTC ADA RESTROOMS 112 11/20/25 BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES INC PO 127999 PWA 12,274.00$ FIRE STATION 75 ROOF REPAIRS 113 11/20/25 ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY AG N-2025-277 PWA 50,000.00$ FLEET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES 114 11/20/25 STEVEN ENGINEERING INC PO 128000 PWA 9,600.00$ SOFTWARE 115 11/24/25 4LEAF, INC. AG N-2025-278 PBA 50,000.00$ CODE ENFORCEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES 116 11/24/25 EYEP SOLUTIONS INC PO 128001 PWA 6,394.97$ TRAFFIC DATA SUBSCRIPTION 117 11/24/25 NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES INC PO 128002 CDA 1,195.00$ REVISION SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION 118 11/24/25 SHERWOOD HR CONSULTING AG N-2025-279 PBA 15,000.00$ STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 119 11/25/25 ENDRESS + HAUSER INC PO 128005 PWA 14,900.06$ ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETER 120 11/25/25 PRES-TECH MANUFACTURERS PO 128007 PWA 14,837.18$ CONDUIT LOCATING DEVICE 121 11/25/25 USA BLUEBOOK PO 128006 PWA 4,452.49$ WATER LEVEL METER 122 11/26/25 CALIFA GROUP PO 128008 LIB 39,475.68$ VARIOUS SOFTWARE/ARCHIVAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 123 11/26/25 DEMCO INC PO 128009 LIB 619.45$ FLOOR DISPLAY 124 11/26/25 FUJII LAW GROUP LLP AG N-2025-280 CAO 5,000.00$ LEGAL SERVICES 125 11/26/25 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. AG N-2025-281 PBA 50,000.00$ CODE ENFORCEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES 126 11/26/25 IPEG CORPORATION PO 128010 PWA 2,290.00$ ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL 127 11/26/25 PRIME TECH CABINETS, INC. AG N-2025-282 CDA 8,580.00$ ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AGREEMENT 128 11/26/25 PRINTING ISLAND PO 128011 FMS 1,600.52$ NOTE CARDS 129 11/26/25 SMART SOURCE OF CALIFORNIA LLC PO 128012 FMS 637.58$ MAINTENANCE SERVICE BOOKLETS 130 11/26/25 ULINE INC PO 128015 CAO 1,179.90$ STORAGE CABINET 131 11/26/25 WONDERLIC INC PO 128014 CDA 700.00$ GAIN TESTS 132 12/01/25 ASIAN AMERICAN SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER AG N-2025-248-01 PRCS 5,000.00$ EVENT MGMT., PROD., CONSULTATION SRVCS 133 12/01/25 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. AG N-2025-283 PBA 50,000.00$ CODE ENFORCEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES 134 12/01/25 QUALITY FIRST WOODWORKS INC PO 128016 PWA 15,000.00$ REFURNISH CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS 135 12/02/25 BIOBAG AMERICAS INC PO 128019 PRCS 671.45$ BIOBAGS 136 12/02/25 MCFADDEN DALE INDUSTRIAL PO 128017 PWA 35,000.00$ HARDWARE SUPPLIES 137 12/02/25 OPEN TEXT INC PO 128018 POL 2,034.54$ SOFTWARE 138 12/03/25 A'S CONSTRUCTION PO 128020 PWA 48,400.00$ RESURFACING & RESTRIPING 139 12/03/25 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION PO 128030 CAO 887.00$ LA DAILY JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION 140 12/03/25 GAYLORD BROS INC PO 128028 LIB 575.22$ FILE FOLDERS 141 12/03/25 HACH COMPANY PO 128026 PRCS 3,277.50$ WATER TESTING SUPPLIES FOR ZOO 142 12/03/25 HANFORD SAND & GRAVEL INC. PO 128021 PWA 4,315.38$ CONCRETE V-BLOCKS FOR ZOO 143 12/03/25 SYMETRI USA PO 128022 PWA 2,178.00$ ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL 144 12/03/25 SYMETRI USA PO 128023 PWA 4,356.00$ ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL PAGE 4 OF 6

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EXHIBIT 1
No. Date Vendor Name Type Number Agency Amount Description Quarterly Report of Contracts: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 145 12/03/25 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD PO 128029 PRCS 4,717.00$ TEEN EXCURSION - UNIVERSAL 146 12/03/25 WESTNET, LLC PO 128025 PWA 1,985.00$ CABLING SERVICES 147 12/03/25 WORKLEAP USA, INC PO 128024 PWA 1,341.00$ SOFTWARE 148 12/04/25 ALLSTAGE PRO PO 128034 POL 840.00$ GRIDDLES AND CANOPIES RENTAL 149 12/04/25 CULVER-NEWLIN INC PO 128031 CAO 7,123.73$ CONFERENCE ROOM FURNITURE 150 12/04/25 PRYME INFIL AG N-2025-284 POL 29,925.00$ SOFTWARE 151 12/04/25 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PO 128035 PWA 7,410.96$ DESIGN SERVICES - TRAFFIC SIGNAL 152 12/04/25 SURPLUS TWO WAY RADIOS PO 128032 PRCS 1,000.00$ RADIO SYSTEM TESTING FOR ZOO 153 12/08/25 CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP PO 128039 POL 10,167.84$ SOFTWARE 154 12/08/25 CLEAN ENERGY PO 128038 PWA 5,000.00$ CNG FUEL 155 12/08/25 GRAFFITI SHIELD INC PO 128041 PRCS 1,983.90$ GLASS SHIELD 156 12/08/25 GRAFFITI SHIELD INC PO 128042 PRCS 2,358.76$ GLASS SHIELD 157 12/08/25 NEWSBANK INC PO 128040 LIB 16,643.00$ NEWSBANK SUBSCRIPTION 158 12/08/25 SMARTDEPLOY LLC PO 128044 POL 7,267.50$ SOFTWARE 159 12/08/25 WEST COAST PROCESSORS LLC PO 128037 PRCS 2,512.75$ SEAFOOD FOR ZOO 160 12/09/25 ROSEBURROUGH TOOL INC PO 128046 PWA 15,000.00$ CONCRETE TOOLS 161 12/09/25 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP PO 128045 IT 19,674.74$ SOFTWARE 162 12/10/25 AVOLVE SOFTWARE CORP PO 128052 PBA 42,840.00$ SOFTWARE 163 12/10/25 CAL COAST COMMERCIAL FLOORING PO 128048 POL 22,295.00$ ELEVATOR FLOOR REPAIR 164 12/10/25 CULVER-NEWLIN INC PO 128049 CMO 8,963.14$ CUBICLE AND INSTALLATION 165 12/10/25 G/M BUSINESS INTERIORS PO 128050 CAO 1,904.36$ DESK 166 12/10/25 PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PARTNERS AG N-2025-286 CDA 50,000.00$ STRATEGIST FOR SANTA ANA WORK CENTER 167 12/10/25 Q-MATIC CORPORATION PO 128047 PBA 15,649.80$ QMATIC CARE 168 12/10/25 TRUEPOINT SOLUTIONS, LLC AG N-2025-285 IT 13,179.00$ SOFTWARE 169 12/11/25 A'S CONSTRUCTION AG 26-6006 PWA 125,000.00$ BRISTOL-EDINGER PARKING LOT 170 12/11/25 A'S CONSTRUCTION AG 22-2602 PWA 169,000.00$ SANDPOINTE RESURFACING 171 12/11/25 LANDMARK CREATIONS PO 128053 PWA 14,992.73$ INFLATABLE 172 12/11/25 MILAGRO MEDIA STRATEGIES AG N-2025-287 CMO 49,800.00$ COMM. AND MEDIA RELATED SERVICES 173 12/12/25 CALIFA GROUP PO 128056 LIB 1,245.00$ SOFTWARE 174 12/12/25 DANIEL DEFENSE LLC PO 128054 POL 961.40$ FIREARM ACCESSORIES 175 12/15/25 B&H PHOTO-VIDEO PO 128059 CMO 19,064.36$ TRANSLATION EQUIPMENT 176 12/15/25 MCVICKER & ASSOCIATES PO 128058 CMO 4,981.80$ CERTIFICATE HOLDERS 177 12/15/25 SITESCAPES INC PO 128057 PWA 24,315.71$ STEEL BENCHES 178 12/16/25 CLR DESIGN, INC. AG N-2025-290 PWA 18,920.00$ DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES 179 12/16/25 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC PO 9691 CITYWIDE 15,000.00$ PLUMBING SUPPLIES 180 12/16/25 MERINO, AMADO AG N-2025-291 CDA 9,225.00$ SANTA ANA RENTAL ASSISTANCE (HHAP) PAGE 5 OF 6

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EXHIBIT 1
No. Date Vendor Name Type Number Agency Amount Description Quarterly Report of Contracts: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 181 12/16/25 PLUMBING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY PO 9692 CITYWIDE 15,000.00$ PLUMBING SUPPLIES 182 12/16/25 SMARTDRAW SOFTWARE LLC PO 128061 POL 750.60$ SOFTWARE 183 12/18/25 ROCK FORENSICS FIREARMS CONSULTING AG N-2025-292 POL 40,000.00$ TRAINING SERVICES 184 12/18/25 SOURCE GRAPHICS PO 128064 PBA 833.58$ INK 185 12/18/25 TG MEDICAL (USA) INC PO 128065 PRCS 742.91$ BIO NITRILE GLOVES 186 12/18/25 THE CASTLE PRESS PO 128062 FMS 3,771.31$ CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNOTION 187 12/18/25 TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION PO 128063 PWA 4,950.00$ SIGNAL COORDINATION TECHNOLOGY 188 12/22/25 CLEAN ENERGY PO 128067 PWA 15,000.00$ CNG FUEL 189 12/22/25 GRAFIX SYSTEMS PO 128066 POL 5,999.99$ VEHICLE DECALS 190 12/22/25 SAFEWARE INC PO 9699 CITYWIDE 15,000.00$ SAFETY EQUIPMENT & PPE 191 12/23/25 BACKHAUS DANCE AG N-2025-293 PRCS 15,000.00$ RECREATION CLASSES 192 12/23/25 TUMBLE-N-KIDS, INC. AG N-2025-295 PRCS 25,000.00$ RECREATION CLASSES 193 12/24/25 QUINN COMPANY PO 128070 PWA 15,000.00$ MAINT. & REPAIR SRVCS CATERPILLAR VEHICLE Total this period 3,357,906.88$
Total fiscal year budget 584,703,457.00$
Percentage of budget amount 0.57%
Agency/Department
City Attorney’s Office (CAO)
Clerk of the Council (COC)
City Manager’s Office (CMO)
Community Development (CDA)
Citywide
Finance & Management Services (FMS)
Human Resources (HR)
Information Technology (IT)
Library (LIB)
Parks, Rec. & Comm. Services (PRCS)
Planning and Building (PBA)
Police (POL)
Public Works (PWA)
Total 3,357,906.88$ 8,013,091.47$ 268,049.49$ 373,947.39$ 311,638.68$ 874,094.27$ 1,938,109.40$ 3,173,823.76$ 118,382.50$ 380,084.29$ 193,106.89$ 1,019,128.77$ 85,000.00$ 702,500.00$ 8,074.16$ 138,985.13$ 35,754.02$ 174,849.02$ 129,359.81$ 232,873.40$ 68,302.35$ 226,339.77$ -$ -$
92,809.30$ 540,345.08$ 176,120.59$ 109,320.28$ Fiscal Year-to-Date Total This Quarter
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Finance and Management Services
www.santa-ana.org/finance
Item # 7
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 17, 2026
TOPIC: Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025

AGENDA TITLE
Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
In accordance with the City’s Statement of Investment Policy, the Finance and Management Services Agency (FMSA) shall render to the City Council and City Manager an Investment Report (Report) containing detailed information on all cash and security investments of the City. The City Manager and City Council receive the reports on a monthly basis, within 45 days following month-end, in compliance with Government Code section 53646. Quarterly reports appear on regular City Council public meeting agendas for formal approval.

Each month, staff performs an expenditure analysis to assure the City can meet its budgeted expenditures for the following six months. As of December 31, 2025, this analysis affirms that the City has adequate cash reserves necessary to meet its obligations for the next six months. All the information provided is in compliance with state law and the City of Santa Ana July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 Statement of Investment Policy.

The Investment Report (Exhibit 1) attached accurately represents all pooled investments held for the City as of December 31, 2025.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

City Council
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Quarterly Report of Investments
February 17, 2026