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<br />Resolution No. 2025-XXX <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS <br />28 AND 38 BY SENATOR THOMAS J. UMBERG TO <br />STRENGTHEN TREATMENT COURT STANDARDS AND <br />REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE SECOND <br />CHANCE PROGRAM <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana submitted position letters to the California State <br />Legislature Position Letter Portal for SB 28 and 38 to reaffirm the City’s commitment to <br />enhancing the quality of life for all residents. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is committed to advancing equity and public <br />safety through evidence-based alternatives to incarceration and enhanced rehabilitation <br />opportunities for justice-involved individuals; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Senate Bill (SB) 28, authored by Senator Tom Umberg, establishes <br />clear and consistent statewide standards for treatment courts, including dru g courts, <br />mental health courts, and veterans treatment courts, ensuring that all participants across <br />California receive high-quality, effective, and equitable access to services that reduce <br />recidivism and support long-term recovery; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, SB 28 directs the Judicial Council to develop best practice standards <br />for treatment courts, enhancing transparency and accountability in how these courts <br />operate and making certain that public funds are used efficiently and effectively; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, SB 38, also authored by Senator Umberg, establishes the Second <br />Chance Program to support local agencies and community-based organizations in <br />helping formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reenter society, with services <br />including housing support, job training, mental health care, and education; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, SB 38 promotes long-term public safety by investing in people <br />reentering the community and helping them become stable, contributing members of <br />society, thereby reducing repeat offenses and strengthening families and neighborhoods; <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, both SB 28 and SB 38 reflect the City of Santa Ana’s values of <br />restorative justice, smart rehabilitation, and a holistic approach to community safety. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa <br />Ana, that: <br /> <br />Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby supports Senate Bill 28 and Senate Bill <br />38 and urges the California State Legislature to pass these critical measures to improve <br />treatment court operations and expand reentry support services across the state.