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Human Resources Department <br />www.santa-ana.org/hr <br />Item # 13 <br />City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />Staff Report <br />June 17, 2025 <br />TOPIC: Authorize Funding for Two (2) Additional Years for a Learning Management <br />System <br />AGENDA TITLE <br />Authorize Funding for Two (2) Additional Years for a Learning Management System <br />Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC (General & Non -General Funds) <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Authorize increased subscription fees for two (2) additional years for the the agreement <br />with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System ("LMS") <br />subscription at an annual rate of $34,005, and the add -on service of web -based training <br />content at an annual rate of $42,064 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX). <br />GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes <br />DISCUSSION <br />Over the past three years, the Human Resources Department (HRD) has successfully <br />implemented a citywide Organizational Development and Training (OD&T) program <br />supported by a Learning Management System (LMS). This LMS was provided by <br />Meridian Knowledge Solutions. The LMS has streamlined internal course registrations, <br />facilitated both live and online training sessions, and enabled efficient tracking of <br />employee certifications. <br />The system has become integral to the City's training infrastructure, supporting internal <br />programs such as new employee orientation, mandatory safety training, performance <br />management, and leadership development. The LMS also provides data -driven insights <br />that help HRD plan for employee development more effectively. <br />To maintain continuity of service and support the City's ongoing training and <br />organizational development goals, HRD recommends continuing with Meridian <br />Knowledge Solutions and the add -on service of web -based training content through <br />OpenSesame. <br />The agreement with Meridian guaranteed subscription rates through June 30, 2025, <br />which was $30,362 for the LMS. The new annual rate for the LMS is $34,005 for the <br />