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5. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $709,239 in prior-year fund <br /> balance in the Transportation Systems Improvement Area B Tustin, Prior Year <br /> Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the <br /> Transportation Systems Improvement Aut Area B Tustin, Improvements Other <br /> Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes) <br /> 6. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement <br /> Program to include an additional $4,724,159 in construction funds for the <br /> Warner Avenue Improvements Project (No. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26- <br /> 6427). <br /> 7. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost <br /> of $25,428,000, which includes $21,190,000 for the construction contract, <br /> $2,119,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $2,119,000 <br /> for unanticipated or unforeseen work. <br /> 8. Award a construction contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., the lowest <br /> responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of <br /> $21,190,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Warner Avenue <br /> Street Improvements Project (Nos. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26-6427), for a <br /> term beginning April 21, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the <br /> contract. <br /> MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza expressed concern with construction <br /> delays since the project's initial approval in 2015 and inquired about the <br /> difference in construction pace compared to surrounding Cities. <br /> Acting Public Works Director Rudy Rosas spoke to various causes for the delays <br /> in construction and indicated bad contractors,phased street construction models, <br /> and funding are key reason for the delays. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza inquired about further delays related to utility poles <br /> and steps the City is taking to alleviate the issue. <br /> Acting Director Rudy Rosas reported that staff is working with the utility <br /> companies, advised that litigation is a possible option, and noted that the City is <br /> not permitted to remove utility poles and seek reimbursement from the utility <br /> companies. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding delays at the municipal and state <br /> level. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 16 APRIL 21, 2026 <br />