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San Clemente Moves Toward Leaving the Toll Roads
San Clemente is preparing to withdraw from the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) in the midst of an ongoing three year-lawsuit over disagreements about a toll road built in the city.
City council took its first step April 6, voting 4-1 to leave the joint powers authority (JPA) that forms the TCA. The split could come as a result a perceived lack of representation on the board, and disagreements about building a toll road in San Clemente.
“It’s time for someone to say that this is over,” Mayor Kathleen Ward said during the meeting.
Homeless Outreach Coordinator Is Coming to San Clemente
San Clemente’s homeless community is expected to receive more support with the hiring of a new community outreach worker.
City council voted unanimously to add the position to its social services team during a Feb. 16 meeting.
“I think it’s a good first step toward a comprehensive addressing of our homeless issue,” Councilmember Chris Duncan said during the meeting.
San Clemente had 145 homeless people in the city as of 2019, according to Orange County’s most recent Sheltered Point in Time Count.
The coastal city’s newly approved community outreach worker will help San Clemente coordinate social services efforts and engage in outreach with those experiencing homelessness, the city said.