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Item # 25
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
May 20, 2025
TOPIC: Resolutions for Positions on Various State Legislative Proposed Bills
AGENDA TITLE
Resolutions Supporting California Senate Bills 28 and 38 (Umberg), 569 (Blakespear), and 757 (Richardson)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt the following resolutions in support of state legislative efforts aligned with the City’s goals of enhancing the quality of life for residents through community safety, housing stability, and criminal justice reform:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 28 AND 38 BY SENATOR THOMAS J. UMBERG TO STRENGTHEN
TREATMENT COURT STANDARDS AND REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES
THROUGH THE SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM; and
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 569
BY SENATOR CATHERINE BLAKESPEAR, THE HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT
COLLABORATION ACT, TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; and
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 757 BY SENATOR STEVEN RICHARDSON, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT – NUISANCE
ABATEMENT, TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL AUTHORITY AND
CONTROL
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
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DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Ana remains committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents by advancing community well-being, public safety, and equity through thoughtful policies and strategic partnerships. In support of these priorities, staff recommends that the City Council adopt three resolutions endorsing key state legislative proposals introduced during the 2025 legislative session.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Senate Bills 28 and 38 (Umberg)
SB 28 standardizes treatment court practices statewide, improving outcomes for participants in drug, mental health, and veterans courts. SB 38 creates the Second Chance Program, which provides reentry services including housing, workforce development, and mental health care for formerly incarcerated individuals. Both measures support Santa Ana’s dedication to restorative justice and comprehensive community safety. The City has submitted letters of support for both bills.
Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear)
SB 569 addresses homelessness on state transportation property, where coordination with Caltrans has historically been limited. This bill would establish a dedicated Caltrans liaison, authorize delegated maintenance agreements, and improve cross-jurisdictional collaboration without imposing unfunded mandates on local governments. The bill promotes timely and humane responses to encampments. Santa Ana submitted a letter of support recognizing the bill’s alignment with local needs.
Senate Bill 757 (Richardson)
This bill strengthens local authority to enforce nuisance abatement through liens and special assessments for properties that violate building and fire codes. SB 757 requires reinvestment of collected fines into enforcement efforts and mandates a hardship waiver process to ensure equity. It supports Santa Ana’s ongoing commitment to safe and well- maintained neighborhoods. The City submitted a formal letter of support for SB 757 through the Legislature’s Position Letter Portal.
Each resolution affirms the City’s legislative advocacy role and expresses clear support for these bills, enabling staff to further engage with state legislators and coalitions to ensure passage.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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EXHIBIT(S)
1. Exhibit 1 – Resolution in Support of Senate Bills 28 and 38 (Umberg)
2. Exhibit 2 – Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear)
3. Exhibit 3 – Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 757 (Richardson) Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager