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Council discusses OCFA costs, shelter spending and approaches to public safety and homelessness
Summary
Council members pressed staff for data on OCFA contracts, potential paramedic costs, shelter outcomes and how restricted state and county funds affect services. Staff committed to a deep dive on expenses, outcomes and coordination with county shelters.
Santa Ana council members used a Jan. 23 workshop to press staff for clearer accounting of public‑safety and homelessness spending and for options to improve service delivery without compromising safety.
Staff told the council that OCFA’s current cash‑contract payment is approximately $53,000,000 and accounts for about 13% of the general fund, with an annual escalation of roughly 4.5% and an automatic JPA renewal through June 30, 2030. The finance presenter also noted OCFA recently indicated rising call volumes and the possible need for a dedicated paramedic unit at an estimated $2.5…
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