HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-016 - Support of Senate Bill 28 & 38 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016
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
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana submitted position letters to the California State
Legislature Position Letter Portal for SB 28 and 38 to reaffirm the City's commitment to
enhancing the quality of life for all residents;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is committed to advancing equity and public
safety through evidence-based alternatives to incarceration and enhanced rehabilitation
opportunities for justice-involved individuals; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 36 passed with 66% support in the City of Santa Ana and
almost 70% support statewide in November 2024; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill (SB) 28, authored by Senator Tom Umberg, establishes
clear and consistent statewide standards for treatment courts, including drug courts,
mental health courts, and veterans treatment courts, ensuring that all participants across
California receive high-quality, effective, and equitable access to services that reduce
recidivism and support-long-term recovery; and
WHEREAS, SB 28 directs the Judicial Council to develop best practice standards
for treatment courts, enhancing transparency and accountability in how these courts
operate and making certain that public funds are used efficiently and effectively; and
WHEREAS, SB 38, also authored by Senator Umberg, establishes the Second
Chance Program to support local agencies and community-based organizations in
helping formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reenter society, with services
including housing support, job training, mental health care, and education; and
WHEREAS, SB 38 promotes long-term public safety by investing in people
reentering the community and helping them become stable, contributing members of
society, thereby reducing repeat offenses and strengthening families and neighborhoods;
and
WHEREAS, both SB 28 and SB 38 reflect the City of Santa Ana's values of
restorative justice, smart rehabilitation, and a holistic approach to community safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, that:
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Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby supports Senate Bill 28 and Senate
Bill 38 and urges the California State Legislature to pass these critical measures to
improve treatment court operations and expand reentry support services across the state.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2025.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers Amezcua Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
Penaloza Phan, Vazquez (7)
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution
No. 2025-016 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on May 20, 2025.
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