Santa Ana — 2026-02-17

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

4. Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden AvenuePOSTING STATEMENT: On February 10, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at theentrance 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/agendas­and­minutes.

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

10. Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for Blood Technician Services(Specification No. 25­135) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withCalifornia Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a termbeginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, one­year extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic AnnualLicense Subscription (Specification No. 26­010) (General & Non­General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC fordigital forensic annual license subscription for a one­year term beginning February 21,2026 and expiring February 20, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $61,395.

12. Purchase Order Contracts to AM Signal, LLC, Econolite Control Products, Inc.,NexTech Systems, Inc., and Western Systems, Inc. for Traffic Signal Control Devices(Specification No. 25­141) (Non­General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendorslisted below for traffic signal control devices on an as­need basis, in a total aggregateamount not to exceed $200,000, for a one­year term beginning February 17, 2026through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options for atotal aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five­year period.Vendor Location AM Signal, LLC Econolite Control Products, Inc.NexTech Systems, Inc. Western Systems, Inc. Littleton, CO Anaheim, CAIrvine, CA Everett, WA

13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., forManagement of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25­107)(General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute anagreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space toadvertisers at bus stops throughout the City for a term beginning February 17, 2026,and expiring February 16, 2029, with provisions for two, one­year extensions(Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. Award of a Construction Contract to Excel Paving Co. for the Construction of theBristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17­6883) (General & Non­General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and WaterUtility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to theWater – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects,Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026 Capital ImprovementProgram to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Streetand Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17­6883).3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$2,362,238, which includes $1,889,790 for the construction contract, $283,469 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.4. Award a construction contract to Excel Paving Co., the lowest responsible bidder,in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,889,790, subject to changeorders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements Project (No. 17­6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

15. Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.to Construct the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24­6054) (General Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025­2026Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction fundsfor the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24­6054).2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$935,150, which includes $748,120 for the construction contract, $112,218 forcontract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated orunforeseen work.3. Award a construction contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.,the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of$748,120, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 71 FuelStation Replacement Project (Project No. 24­6054), for a term beginning February 17,2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, therecommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. ER­2026­15 will be filed for Project No. 24­6054.

16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti­Competitive Automated Rent Price­FixingDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti­competitive automated rent price fixing software.ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI­COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENTPRICE FIXING

17. Public Hearing ­ Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut StreetLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to CaliforniaGovernment Code 53083.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement withTHRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City­owned Real property at 1901 W. WalnutStreet (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 ParkRules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and SimplifyPermit Requirements – Councilmember LopezWORK STUDY SESSION

19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal BoulevardStudyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

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

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.

4. Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

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

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

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

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

9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal servicesagreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate andlitigation legal services for the period of February 17, 2026 until February 16, 2028,with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $275,000(Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).