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June 18, 2019 Chairwoman Ofelia Velarde-Garcia and Commissioners City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Bo 1988, M31 Santa Ana, CA 92701 RC: Request to name 6th & Lacy Park-"Parque Mariposa" The following organizations, Vecindario Lacy en Acci6n (VeLA), The Kennedy Commission, Latino Health Access and Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities are requesting that the new park in the Lacy neighborhood be named "Parque Mariposa' per the community's request. We are writing this collective letter because we have been working in partnership to make this park a reality in the Lacy neighborhood for many years. This park is a true community victory. It is very important that the community continue to Feel ownership of this park so it is used and cared for. It is the residents of this neighborhood that have made this park a reality. On April 6th, 2017 over 70 residents, including youth, attended a meeting on the site that would become this park to provide input and feedback on the park's design. One of the design elements that stood out to residents is the butterfly sculpture that will be included. The butterfly represents a lot to this community. Butterflies undergo a great transformation, the Lacy neighborhood has also undergone and continues to undergo a great transformation as residents are working to improve their quality of life. Another very significant symbolism of butterflies is migration. Like butterflies, many members of our community have migrated to Santa Ana and made the Lacy neighborhood their home. It is for these reasons that we are collectively recommending that this park be named "Parque Mariposa"(Butterfly Park). Thank you For considering this request. If you have any questions please Feel free to contact lsuri S. Ramos at isurir(rtlkennedyconunission.or . Sincerely, ' Wennedy c 0 M M I S S I 0 N ■E 1 ' 3 'a I oell 4.61 bang P/N� +1��+4 �2N�✓+s'+ ANq Building Healthy Communities 39A-9