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City attorney reports $135,000 settlement and council approval to appeal another verdict

Santa Ana City Council · January 21, 2026
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The city attorney announced two reportable closed‑session actions: unanimous approval of a $135,000 settlement in the Irma Dela Cruz case and a 6–1 council vote to appeal the Rita Ramirez verdict (Councilmember Hernandez dissented).

The city attorney reported two reportable actions from the Jan. 20 closed session under the Brown Act. She said the council unanimously approved a $135,000 settlement in the Irma Dela Cruz case.

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