17February
2026
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

It approved selling a parcel on West Walnut Street to a community organisation for less than its market value, five votes to none.

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What happened

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

  1. 01

    The city attorney explained the deed conditions: because the price is below market, the city has a duty to make sure the public gets the benefit of the discount, and the property reverts if the buyer does not continue the use.

    3:35:49
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    Related agenda item 17

    Public hearing: Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street

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    What councilmembers said

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    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    be probably a blend of some of these i don't know that i'm going to just say two three or one um i think council member hernandez brought up some good points when it comes to concept two one thing and i've shared this with you director rosas is that i as much…

    4:36:27
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    Yes, thank you. I'm really thrilled to be having this conversation, right? It wasn't too long ago where I, you know, I said the number one reason why people are dying in our community is because of how dangerous our public streets are and so I know that this…

    4:43:33
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    I am very supportive of seeing more street trees alongside the first street corridor. I think that that will help us with having a cleaner environment, more aesthetically pleasing as well. Number two, the priority for me is the separated bikeways. I think…

    4:33:15
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember

    you very much uh for those comments and uh i agree with everything both council members have said and i do like the bus lanes i do appreciate like what's gonna come first the chicken or the egg and you gotta set the plan and right now is the time where we have…

    4:40:37
  2. 02

    Councilmember Lopez asked the city to loosen park rules so families can picnic, vendors can trade and skate parks can be used more widely, saying current thresholds create barriers for residents.

    3:47:38
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    Related agenda item 6

    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…

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  3. 03

    A work study on the First Street corridor heard that pedestrian collisions rose from 153 in 2021-22 to 202 in 2023 and 214 in 2024.

    4:57:16
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    Related agenda item 18

    Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded…

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    What councilmembers said

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    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem

    there's a park and there's people that are trying to cross a wide stretch of st andrew and having to run half the time because of how fast cars are coming and i was told by the previous public works director uh that we couldn't put a crosswalk there because…

    4:56:09
    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    As part of the cultural component, we had again the opportunity to see the pilgrimage and the patronage of the saints of San Joselito. And this is the event where they actually hide that type of religious component. And for those who don't recognize and don't…

    5:02:06
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    I think that's just really important as we move forward throughout the city and as we enhance our streets. I guess I'm not informed enough about the buses, and I think that is something that we should bring OCTA in to have a conversation with them, see what…

    4:49:59
  4. 04

    Staff had narrowed twelve design concepts for that corridor to three.

    4:53:56
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    Related agenda item 18

    Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaMayor Pro Tem

    there's a park and there's people that are trying to cross a wide stretch of st andrew and having to run half the time because of how fast cars are coming and i was told by the previous public works director uh that we couldn't put a crosswalk there because…

    4:56:09
    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    As part of the cultural component, we had again the opportunity to see the pilgrimage and the patronage of the saints of San Joselito. And this is the event where they actually hide that type of religious component. And for those who don't recognize and don't…

    5:02:06
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    I think that's just really important as we move forward throughout the city and as we enhance our streets. I guess I'm not informed enough about the buses, and I think that is something that we should bring OCTA in to have a conversation with them, see what…

    4:49:59
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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Two (2) cases

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Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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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. 30-2024-01411763-CU-PA-WJC b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al. , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01204216-CU-OE-WJC c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01293127 d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01348299 e. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01372127 f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01339537 g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01359457 h. S anta Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01230129 i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01330782

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Ceremonial Presentations

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

3:01:03
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:01:03
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Ceremonial Presentations

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

3:07:17
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:07:17
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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year (revised 2/11/26)

3:12:58
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:12:58
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026

3:32:59
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:32:59
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

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…

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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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

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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Consent Calendar

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

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
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Consent Calendar

Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by…

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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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 2018-045

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025
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Consent Calendar

Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund)

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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Official recommendation
  1. 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. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for Blood Technician Services (Specification No. 25-135) (General Fund)

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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Official recommendation
  1. 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. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26-010)…

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26-010) (General & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital forensic annual license subscription for a one-year term beginning February 21, 2026 and expiring February 20, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $61,395
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Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contracts to AM Signal, LLC, Econolite Control Products, Inc., NexTech Systems, Inc., and Western Systems, Inc. for…

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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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. 25-141) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as-need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one-year term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five-year period. Vendor Location AM Signal, LLC Econolite Control Products, Inc. NexTech Systems, Inc. Western Systems, Inc. Littleton, CO Anaheim, CA Irvine, CA Everett, WA
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Consent Calendar

Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops…

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25-107) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. 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, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Award of a Construction Contract to Excel Paving Co. for the Construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection…

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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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 & Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  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 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 17-6883)
  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. 17-6883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
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Consent Calendar

Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc. to Construct the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station…

3:45:43
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:45:43
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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)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20 25 -20 26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $ 935,150 in construction funds for the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6054 )
  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. 24-6054 ), 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. ER-2026-15 will be filed for Project No. 24-6054
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Business Calendar

Ordinance Prohibiting Anti-Competitive Automated Rent Price-Fixing

3:47:38
  • The council considered an ordinance prohibiting the use of algorithms to co-ordinate rent prices; it returned for adoption at the following meeting.3:47:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti-competitive automated rent price fixing software. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI-COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
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Public Hearing Public Comments

Public hearing: Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street

4:04:13
  • The council agreed to sell a 0.38 acre parcel on West Walnut Street, acquired by the city earlier, to a community organisation.3:01:32
  • Residents spoke in support, describing a project with sliding-scale pricing where people who cannot pay may pay nothing.3:31:42
  • The city manager said the intention is not to regulate who the organisation lets trade there, but to stop the property being transferred away.3:33:32
  • The city attorney said the clause prevents the buyer divesting ownership, and that the property reverts to the city if the use does not continue.3:34:39
  • She said the conditions exist because the city is selling below fair market value and has a duty to ensure the public receives the benefit of that discount.3:35:38
  • It passed five votes to none, with Councilmember Bacerra and the mayor absent.3:36:31
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Full official agenda title

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

Official recommendation
  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 City-owned Real property at 1901 W. Walnut Street (APN 007-332-08), in the amount of $852,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded…

4:48:54
  • Councilmember Lopez asked staff to update park rules to allow picnicking, park vending and wider skate park use.3:47:38
  • She said the current threshold is so low that ordinary family gatherings — including one held to honour community members who had died — create unnecessary barriers.3:47:38
  • Councilmember Hernandez said parks are safe havens where families should feel welcome.3:49:35
  • Councilmember Bacerra agreed the park rules need updating generally.3:51:05
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez welcomed allowing mobile vendors, mentioning buying esquites at his local park.3:53:22
  • Councilmember Phan said most of the changes looked like cleanup of rules the city already applies.3:54:52
  • Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza said he was generally supportive while raising some of the same reservations as colleagues.3:57:30
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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

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Work Study Session

City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study

5:03:25
  • Staff presented progress on the First Street corridor study, having narrowed twelve concepts to eight and then to three after community meetings.4:53:56
  • Police said pedestrian collisions rose from 153 in 2021-22 to 202 in 2023 — an increase of more than 30% — and 214 in 2024.4:57:16
  • Councilmember Phan said she did not favour the first concept, because mixing more types of use into the corridor makes it harder to manage.4:49:08
  • The chair said he was torn between two of the concepts and wanted to see what residents preferred.4:55:32
  • The city manager noted this is the main artery through the centre of the city.4:54:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Discuss and provide direction to staff
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

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

6:10:19
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.6:10:19
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

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

6:10:19
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.6:10:19
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

February 8 – 12, 2026 Councilmember Vazquez – Sahuayo Sister City Visit in Sahuayo, Michoacan

6:10:19
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.6:10:19
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