Police Department
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Item # 16
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 17, 2025
TOPIC: Santa Ana Family Justice Center Agreement
AGENDA TITLE
First Amendment to Agreement with Casa De La Familia to Continue Providing Services to the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Casa de la Familia and exercise two one-year renewal options to continue providing an Operations Specialist to the Santa Ana Family Justice Center for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $203,671 for an aggregate total amount not to exceed $535,304 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC) was founded in 2019. It is a partnership between the Santa Ana Police Department and 17 social services organizations to provide a “one-stop-shop” where survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse can receive the assistance and support they need. The U.S. Department of Justice has recognized the Family Justice Center as a best practice model.
The SAFJC operates under the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Commander, who also serves as the director of the center. An Operations Specialist from Casa de la Familia (CDLF) serves to oversee and facilitate the smooth day-to-day operations of the center. The Operations Specialist is also a spokesperson for media requests and collaborates with the National Family Justice Center Alliance on various initiatives.
On February 16, 2022, the Police Department issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 22-022 to select an organization for a new three-year agreement with two one-year renewal options. Only one proposal was received from CDLF in response to the RFP and on June 21, 2022, the City Council approved a three-year agreement with CDLF in the
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amount of $331,633. The current agreement with CDLF will expire on June 30, 2025, and has an option for the City to grant two, one-year renewals.
CDLF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been providing counseling services to victims of psychological trauma for over 29 years. CDLF has ensured the mission and core values of the SAFJC are implemented in every aspect of the center’s operation and has maintained strong relationships with both on-site and off-site community partners, interns, and volunteers, and has fostered a positive working environment. Therefore, the Santa Ana Police Department recommends that both renewal options be exercised together in the additional amount of $203,671 for continued services through June 30, 2027.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be available upon City Council adoption of the FY 25-26 budget and funds for FY 26-27 will be presented to Council during the budget process for consideration as follows:
Fiscal
Year
Accounting
Unit – Account
No.
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description Amount
FY 25-26 01114435-62300 General Fund
Criminal Investigations,
Contract Services-
Professional
$100,628
FY 26-27 01114435-62300 General Fund
Criminal Investigations,
Contract Services-
Professional
$103,043
Total $203,671
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Amendment to Agreement with Casa De La Familia
Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager