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