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City of Santa Ana Departmental Summaries <br />Department Summary <br />leadership of the City Council and in compliance with the City Charter, Santa Ana Municipal Code, <br />areas: Operations, Communications, and Administrative Support. <br />Accomplishments <br /> Reorganized the Executive Team Leadership with appointments of the Deputy City Manager and two <br />Assistant City Managers. <br /> <br /> Appointed Chief of Police after conducting a competitive recruitment. <br /> <br /> Enhanced organization and preparation for agenda items leading to more efficient City Council <br />meetings. <br /> <br /> Increased engagement with state and federal lobbyists leading to additional awards. <br /> <br /> Ensured all American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars were fully allocated and accounted for by <br />December 31, 20024. <br /> <br /> Enhanced engagement with sister city Sahuayo including a business expo for international trade, a <br />collaborative mural in Downtown Santa Ana and donation of surplus water equipment. <br /> <br /> Expansion of CalOptima street medicine program based on a strong application. <br /> <br /> Directed expansion of the Quality of Life Team (QOLT) staffing for 7-day coverage. <br /> <br /> Preserved public art with mural restorations and additional directed funding. <br /> <br /> Participation in League/National/Award Apps, etc. <br /> <br /> Secured $51 million in additional federal money. <br /> <br /> Successfully opposed a needle distribution program. <br /> <br /> Increased participation in the League of California Cities including bill advisory, an Orange County <br />division meeting in Santa Ana, and a press conference with Senator Blakespear and Assembly <br />Member Davies for a Sober Living legislation bill package. <br /> <br />