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Santa Ana approves one‑year CityNet outreach contract after debate; council demands year‑end reporting
Summary
Council approved a one‑year, roughly $3.75 million contract with CityNet for outreach and engagement services to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness after debate over county responsibility and contract oversight. The council added a requirement for quarterly reports and a detailed year‑end report before any renewal.
The Santa Ana City Council voted to approve a one‑year contract with CityNet to continue outreach, engagement and cleanup services focused on people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The contract was described in staff materials as an extension of the Orange County Outreach and Engagement Program in Santa Ana; staff and proponents said CityNet's teams connect people to housing, behavioral health and other supports.
The motion passed 6–1 after robust debate about county responsibilities and the proper role of cities in funding outreach. Councilmember Sal Becerra cast the lone "no" vote, saying the…
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