HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-017 - Support of Senate Bill 569 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017
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
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana submitted a letter of support to the California
State Legislature Position Letter Portal for Senate Bill (SB) 569 to reaffirm the City's
commitment to the enhancing the quality of life for all residents; and
WHEREAS, homelessness is a critical issue facing the State of California and the
City of Santa Ana, with many individuals residing in encampments on or near state
transportation property, which continue to lack proper oversight and response to issues
related to these types of concerns and have become a blight on cities across California;
and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) owns and
operates significant land areas within Santa Ana, including rights-of-way along highways
and freeways and the Department of Motor Vehicles Santa Ana Office, where
encampments often develop and pose serious public health, safety, and environmental
concerns; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans currently faces barriers in coordinating with local
governments regarding the response to and management of homeless encampments
located on its property in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, SB 569 by Senator Catherine Blakespear—the California Homeless
Encampment Collaboration Act—would require Caltrans to designate a dedicated liaison
to serve as the primary point of contact for state and local agencies addressing homeless
encampments on Caltrans property; and
WHEREAS, SB 569 would authorize Caltrans to enter into delegated maintenance
agreements with local governments and provide general entry permits for the duration of
those agreements to streamline interagency response efforts; and
WHEREAS, SB 569 does not incorporate funding language, instead includes
language in SEC. 3. Section 130.4 Subsection (c) that specifically states that the
Legislature shall not be required to provide reimbursement to local governments for
services rendered pursuant to delegated maintenance agreements for addressing
homeless encampments; and
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WHEREAS, SB 569 further requires Caltrans to prepare an annual report
summarizing homeless encampment activities and recommendations, promoting
transparency, accountability, and long-term strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana supports legislative efforts that enable effective
and compassionate management of homelessness while ensuring public safety, health,
and local coordination; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana thanks Senator Blakespear for continuing to
advocate on behalf of local governments and believes that SB 569 will improve cross-
jurisdictional collaboration and lead to more effective solutions to address encampments
on transportation property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, that:
Section 1. The City of Santa Ana supports Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) if this
bill incorporates language requiring funding for reimbursement to cities per delegated
maintenance agreement and urges its swift passage and enactment by the California
State Legislature and the Governor.
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. 2025-017 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on May 20, 2025.
Date:
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