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Council approves Downtown Santa Ana Clean & Safe contract amid assurances it is self‑sustaining
Summary
The council voted 7–0 to approve a contract with DTSA Services to continue the Downtown Santa Ana Clean & Safe program, with staff saying the program is fiscally sustainable through parking revenue and meter income.
Council approved an agreement with DTSA Services on Jan. 20 to continue the Downtown Santa Ana Clean & Safe program. The motion passed unanimously (7–0) after council pulled the item from the consent calendar for a brief discussion about fiscal sustainability and contract length.
City staff and councilmembers discussed the program’s revenue model and oversight. The assistant city manager confirmed program funding is supported by parking structure and meter revenue and that recent fiscal management has moved the program out of a prior deficit. The city manager said staff would review the contract annually to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Councilmembers and Downtown merchants’ supporters praised Jose Romo and the program’s work to maintain downtown cleanliness and safety. Councilmembers emphasized the importance of sustaining the program because downtown activity attracts visitors and supports small businesses.
The council approved the agreement by roll call. The vote was recorded as 7 ayes and no nays. The contract includes annual reviews to confirm continued fiscal responsibility; councilmembers noted they preferred a longer term but accepted the proposed term after assurances about revenue and oversight.
The approved action authorizes the city manager to execute the agreement as presented; implementation details and contract length were discussed in the committee record and will be managed by the Community Development Agency and contract staff.
