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Ax <br /> CITY OF SANTA ANA <br /> k <br /> Councilmember Requested Item Report <br /> DATE <br /> April 15, 2025 <br /> TOPIC <br /> SB 569 — Caltrans and Local Governments - SUPPORT <br /> TITLE <br /> Discuss and Direct the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 569 <br /> (Blakespear) <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> Santa Ana, like many California cities, has struggled with the challenges that come when <br /> individuals experiencing homelessness settle near or along state highways and Caltrans- <br /> managed properties. These areas often lack the basic infrastructure to support safe or stable <br /> living conditions, which creates confusion around responsibility, delays in response, and <br /> increased strain on local resources. <br /> Our community deserves coordinated, compassionate, and effective solutions. Senate Bill <br /> 569 offers a path forward by requiring Caltrans to work more closely with local governments <br /> like ours. This includes establishing a dedicated liaison office, creating joint action plans, and <br /> ensuring funding is available for temporary housing, outreach, cleanup, and other supportive <br /> services. <br /> A key part of SB 569 is the creation of advisory committees in every Caltrans district— <br /> ensuring local voices and perspectives are part of the decision-making process. This level of <br /> collaboration is long overdue. <br /> My office has made repeated efforts to establish a consistent and productive working <br /> relationship with Caltrans to address urgent concerns in our city. However, the lack of clear <br /> communication and coordination has often delayed progress and left our residents without <br /> answers. This bill is not just about efficiency—it's about making sure our communities are <br /> heard, our public spaces are maintained, and our most vulnerable neighbors receive the help <br /> they need. <br /> For these reasons, I respectfully request the support of my colleagues to move forward with a <br /> Resolution in support of SB 569 on behalf of the City. This legislation will help us bring <br /> CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK <br /> Sonia R.Carvalho Alvaro Nunez Jennifer L. Hall <br /> 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA-P.O. BOX 1988, M31 -SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 <br /> TELEPHONE(714)647-6900-FAX(714)647-6954-www.santa-ana.org <br />