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Resolutions for Positions on Various State Legislative Proposed Bills <br />May 20, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />0 <br />6 <br />2 <br />DISCUSSION <br />The City of Santa Ana remains committed to enhancing the quality of life for all <br />residents by advancing community well-being, public safety, and equity through <br />thoughtful policies and strategic partnerships. In support of these priorities, staff <br />recommends that the City Council adopt three resolutions endorsing key state <br />legislative proposals introduced during the 2025 legislative session. <br />BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS <br />Senate Bills 28 and 38 (Umberg) <br />SB 28 standardizes treatment court practices statewide, improving outcomes for <br />participants in drug, mental health, and veterans courts. SB 38 creates the Second <br />Chance Program, which provides reentry services including housing, workforce <br />development, and mental health care for formerly incarcerated individuals. Both <br />measures support Santa Ana’s dedication to restorative justice and comprehensive <br />community safety. The City has submitted letters of support for both bills. <br />Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) <br />SB 569 addresses homelessness on state transportation property, where coordination <br />with Caltrans has historically been limited. This bill would establish a dedicated Caltrans <br />liaison, authorize delegated maintenance agreements, and improve cross-jurisdictional <br />collaboration without imposing unfunded mandates on local governments. The bill <br />promotes timely and humane responses to encampments. Santa Ana submitted a letter <br />of support recognizing the bill’s alignment with local needs. <br />Senate Bill 757 (Richardson) <br />This bill strengthens local authority to enforce nuisance abatement through liens and <br />special assessments for properties that violate building and fire codes. SB 757 requires <br />reinvestment of collected fines into enforcement efforts and mandates a hardship waiver <br />process to ensure equity. It supports Santa Ana’s ongoing commitment to safe and well- <br />maintained neighborhoods. The City submitted a formal letter of support for SB 757 <br />through the Legislature’s Position Letter Portal. <br />Each resolution affirms the City’s legislative advocacy role and expresses clear support <br />for these bills, enabling staff to further engage with state legislators and coalitions to <br />ensure passage. <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.