Police Department
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Item # 22
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
April 21, 2026
TOPIC: Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Training Program Support Services
AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Homeland Security Training Program Support Services (Specification No. 26-037) (Non-General Fund - UASI)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) to provide Homeland Security Training Program support services in an amount not to exceed $249,500 for the period of April 21, 2026 through February 28, 2029 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, has developed the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), a funding program designed to enhance the ability of major urban areas to prepare for and respond to terrorism and other security threats. This initiative strengthens domestic preparedness by ensuring that UASI funded training programs provide first responders with the equipment and training they need to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
Designated as an Urban Area Core City since 2003, Santa Ana serves as the fiduciary for the region for selected grant years, overseeing grant-funded projects, including the procurement of training, exercises, and equipment for the 34 jurisdictions in Orange County.
In an effort to address the unique needs of a high-density, high-threat urban area, the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area (ASAUA) allocates a set percentage of its annual grant allocation to fund training for the Orange County region. With oversight from the Santa Ana Police Department Homeland Security Division, the ASAUA Homeland Security Regional Training Program is designed to provide the ASAUA stakeholders with
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regional training necessary to meet the goals and objectives set forth in the ASAUA' s homeland security strategy and target capabilities identified in the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). The goal of these agreements is to enhance the capabilities of the current program by providing access to a wide range of training in support of a comprehensive and regional approach.
Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 2-807(a,e), authorizes the City to make non-bid purchases of services, supplies, materials, and equipment whenever it shall appear that there is only one reasonably available source. Staff researched available procurement options and product offerings in the market and determined that the training offered by the Cal OES, through the CSTI, meets the Police Department’s specifications. Per Cal OES, CSTI is the “sole authorized presenter” of the specific courses within California authorized to issue state-level certification for completed training. Staff recommends awarding an agreement with Cal OES (Exhibit 1).
CSTI as a vendor will support the Homeland Security Training Program to enhance capabilities across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions. California Specialized Training Institute will provide Emergency Management course (EMC- Emergency Management Concepts), Criminal Justice course (T1 Terrorism 1: International Terrorism), Criminal Justice course (T2 Terrorism 2: Domestic Terrorism), and Criminal Justice course (T3 Terrorism 3: Advanced Counterterrorism Strategies) in the total amount not to exceed $249,500 over the course of grant years FY2024, FY2025, FY2026, and FY2027.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the current FY 2025-26 budget and funding for subsequent fiscal years will be included in the proposed budgets and carryovers for City Council consideration as follows:
Fiscal
Year
Account Unit –
Account #
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description
Amount
FY 25-26 12514491-62300 OES UASI
UASI CAL OES Anaheim,
Contract Services-
Professional
$25,000
Total $25,000
The account number may change in the future to no.12514407-62300, depending upon which UASI grant FY funds are used for these specific training projects. The remaining $224,500 of the agreement may be expended in any future fiscal year and is subject to future grant approval.
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EXHIBIT(S)
1. Agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager