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Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke in opposition to bus lanes, requested feedback <br /> from residents' surveys regarding the multimodal concepts, spoke in support of <br /> pedestrian safety, and inquired regarding jaywalking data since new state <br /> legislation had passed. <br /> Acting Director Rosas stated the modal started with 12 concepts and has narrowed <br /> down to three based off feedback from residents and staff can provide information <br /> regarding survey feedback. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez explained the multimodal concepts. <br /> Police Chief Robert Rodriguez stated there has been an increase in pedestrian <br /> traffic collisions since AB 2147 has passed. <br /> CITY MANAGER COMMENTS <br /> MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez acknowledged the upgrades by the local Carpenters <br /> Union to the baseball fields at El Salvador Park and spoke regarding the opportunity to join <br /> Councilmembers Hernandez, Phan, and Vazquez on a trip to the Sister City of Sahuayo to <br /> acknowledge the donation of surplus water equipment and the special celebration of the <br /> patron saint San Jose Sanchez del Rio. He also stated the two cities hope to continue a <br /> collaborative partnership and exchange students and books between cities. <br /> COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> AB1234 DISCLOSURE -- If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for <br /> members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board <br /> or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. <br /> MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked for the number of police officer vacancies, <br /> stated he does not support the contract with previous Chief of Police Valentin, and wished <br /> everyone a Happy Lunar New Year, a blessed and generous Ramadan, and a peaceful <br /> Lenten season. <br /> Police Chief Robert Rodriguez stated there are 33 vacancies within the Santa Ana Police <br /> Department. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez thanked and congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza for an <br /> efficient meeting, and shared the City paid for his travel expenses to visit the Sister City of <br /> Sahuayo from February S, 2026 to February 12, 2026, where he had the honor of <br /> participating in their council meeting, pilgrimage, mass, and the donation of surplus water <br /> equipment. He thanked the City Manager's Office for representing the City of Santa Ana <br /> with pride and integrity and working with residents of Coach Royal Mobile Home Park, <br /> requested staff reach out to the residents who need assistance to complete any paperwork, <br /> and that the Council be updated via email regarding how the Community Development <br /> Department is assisting those residents at the mobile home park. He requested the meeting <br /> adjourn in memory of Vicky Tafoya. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 14 FEBRUARY 17, 2026 <br />