Santa Ana City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026 (English)

The City of Santa Ana City Council held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included a detailed presentation and discussion on the Santa Ana Police Department's response to the June 2025 anti-ICE demonstrations. The presentation covered operational tactics, use of force, mutual aid coordination, and public safety impacts, with acknowledgment of ongoing litigation limiting disclosure. The council also discussed a proposed resolution to request state legislative amendment of AB 645 to allow Santa Ana to participate in a speed safety system pilot program aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The discussion highlighted concerns about costs, effectiveness, and alternative traffic calming measures. The council directed staff to return with a resolution and cost analysis for further consideration. Other agenda items included contract awards for street improvements and lease agreements, but the primary procurement-related focus was on the approval of a $25 million construction contract for Warner Avenue street improvements and the lease agreement with Aldridge Electric for office space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.