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Council hears plans to strengthen oversight of permanent supportive housing after narcotics-related calls at Orchard, Casa Querrencia
Summary
Staff reported repeated calls for service at several permanent supportive housing sites and outlined stepped-up inspections, new property management and 24/7 security at The Orchard; council members asked for quarterly progress reports and faster, results-oriented remedies.
City housing staff and police briefed the Santa Ana City Council on Oct. 7 about public-safety and property-quality concerns at several permanent supportive housing (PSH) projects, including The Orchard and Casa Querrencia. City staff reported elevated calls for service at a handful of PSH properties and described steps underway to increase oversight and coordinate responses.
What staff presented: Community Development Director Mike Garcia said the city has 488 PSH units across 11 developments. For the July 2024through June 2025 reporting window several fully project-based PSH properties recorded high calls for service: The Orchard (336 calls) and Casa Querrencia (306 calls), including trespassing…
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