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Item # 23
City of Santa Ana
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Staff Report
October 6, 2026
TOPIC: Second Reading of Paid Military Leave Ordinance
AGENDA TITLE
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3099 to Extend Paid Military Leave Benefit
First reading at the September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on September 21, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance to expand partially paid leave for employees called to active military duty.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3099 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE VI (LEAVES, HOLIDAYS AND ABSENCES) OF CHAPTER 9 (CIVIL SERVICE) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO EXPAND PAID LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY
WITH RESERVE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE NATIONAL GUARD GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
On September 15, 2026, the City Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance to expand partially paid leave for employees called to active military duty. The ordinance was introduced by a vote of 7-0.
No changes to the ordinance were made by City Council. A copy of the ordinance for second reading and adoption is attached as Exhibit 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
Second Reading of Paid Military Leave Ordinance
October 6, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated fiscal impact of additional pay and benefits for September 3 through December 13 is $30,421, which can be absorbed by the Police Department employee compensation budget. Any future fiscal impact would be limited to six months per year for each impacted employee and would be contemplated as part of the applicable department budget.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Ordinance No. NS-3099 to expand partially paid leave for employees called to active military duty
2. Staff Report from First Reading on September 15, 2026 Submitted By: Kathryn Downs, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager