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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - 65DOrozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Categories: Thank you, Gomez, Daisy Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:21 AM eComment FW: [Community Petition] Agenda Item 75A - adopt fiscal 2020-2021 budget Correspondence Daisy Gomez, MMC Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana I Clerk of the Council Office 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30 I Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-647-5235 1 dgomez@santa-ana.org y'� C�4Mwy, http://www. sa ntahttp://www. sa nta-a na. org http://www.ocvote.com 2020 SANTA ANA COUNTS Please visit the online Holiday and Closed Friday Schedule at https://www.santa-ana.org/holiday-and- closed-friday-schedule. This email and any files or attachments transmitted with it may contain privileged or otherwise confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you may have received this communication in error, please advise the sender via reply email and immediately delete the email you received. 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From: Community Petition <support@communitypetition.com> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 5:29 PM To: Gomez, Daisy <dgomez@santa-ana.org> Subject: [Community Petition] Agenda Item 75A -adopt fiscal 2020-2021 budget Dear Daisy Gomez, Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: Whether you are a parent, resident, business owner, employee, or have some other connection to the City of Santa Ana, you have to be appalled by the conduct of certain activists, few of whom live in our city. It is shameful that they use the heartbreaking and senseless death of George Floyd to advance their political rhetoric and baseless agenda calling for defunding the police. This is the time to confirm our commitment to the police department and level of service our community has voted for. It is not the time to close the police department or government; it is the time to dig in and do the hard work to make our institutions better. Each of you was elected because your campaign platform focused on public safety. The majority of Santa Ana voters have spoken. By electing you they have said that they want to feel safe in their community. It is municipal government's core service, so our children feel safe walking to school and so our businesses can flourish. We ask to be safe while enduring a historic world pandemic. We ask to be safe while those demonstrating are given the space to do so. We ask to be safe while at the same time asking what our society truly values and how do we make it a reality for all. In this unprecedented time, we're asking our police officers to do more than ever before. These protests have created a huge financial burden for the City, requiring hundreds of hours in overtime staffing. Many officers have been required to work overtime on a daily basis; many have gone weeks without a day off. Ironically, those calling for defunding are forcing additional expenditures of monies that could be used to address their very issues. 2 We have a world class police department. Now, more than ever, is the time when the City needs to reaffirm its commitment to the bedrock principle of providing the best possible public safety service. We have to ensure that Santa Ana remains a safe place to live, work and visit. The voices screaming the loudest don't necessarily represent those who want the best for our city. Don't allow them to overpower the good sense that you exercise on behalf of the 500,000 plus residents, business stakeholders and daily visitors who support good governance, our police department and making public safety a priority in our community. No to defunding or reducing our police department resources. Sincerely, Brittany Harren 6056 Night Heron Court Mira Loma, 91752 3 Orozco, Norma From: Gomez, Daisy Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 6:10 PM To: !City Clerk Subject: FW: [Community Petition] Agenda Item 75A - adopt fiscal 2020-2021 budget Categories: Correspondence Please add the ecomment below. Thank you, Daisy Gomez, MMC Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana I Clerk of the Council Office 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30 I Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-647-5235 1 dgomez@santa-ana.org V4� C�4Mwy, SAN£A ANA COUNTS http://www. sa ntahttp://www. sa nta-a na. org http://www.ocvote.com Please visit the online Holiday and Closed Friday Schedule at https://www.santa-ana.org/holiday-and- closed-friday-schedule. This email and any files or attachments transmitted with it may contain privileged or otherwise confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you may have received this communication in error, please advise the sender via reply email and immediately delete the email you received. This e-mail (and attachments, if any) may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and as such, may, therefore, be subject to public disclosure unless otherwise exempt under the Act Effective March 19, 2020, Gavin Newsom, Governor of the State of California, ordered all individuals_ living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, in response to the global COVID-19 outbreak. City operations are limited to essential staff. Due to these emergency circumstances, the City's response to your Public Records Act request will be delayed. Thank you for your patience in these unprecedented times. From: Community Petition <support@communitypetition.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:51 PM To: Gomez, Daisy <dgomez@santa-ana.org> Subject: [Community Petition] Agenda Item 75A -adopt fiscal 2020-2021 budget Dear Daisy Gomez, Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: Whether you are a parent, resident, business owner, employee, or have some other connection to the City of Santa Ana, you have to be appalled by the conduct of certain activists, few of whom live in our city. It is shameful that they use the heartbreaking and senseless death of George Floyd to advance their political rhetoric and baseless agenda calling for defunding the police. This is the time to confirm our commitment to the police department and level of service our community has voted for. It is not the time to close the police department or government; it is the time to dig in and do the hard work to make our institutions better. Each of you was elected because your campaign platform focused on public safety. The majority of Santa Ana voters have spoken. By electing you they have said that they want to feel safe in their community. It is municipal government's core service, so our children feel safe walking to school and so our businesses can flourish. We ask to be safe while enduring a historic world pandemic. We ask to be safe while those demonstrating are given the space to do so. We ask to be safe while at the same time asking what our society truly values and how do we make it a reality for all. In this unprecedented time, we're asking our police officers to do more than ever before. These protests have created a huge financial burden for the City, requiring hundreds of hours in overtime staffing. Many officers have been required to work overtime on a daily basis; many have gone weeks without a day off. Ironically, those calling for defunding are forcing additional expenditures of monies that could be used to address their very issues. 2 We have a world class police department. Now, more than ever, is the time when the City needs to reaffirm its commitment to the bedrock principle of providing the best possible public safety service. We have to ensure that Santa Ana remains a safe place to live, work and visit. The voices screaming the loudest don't necessarily represent those who want the best for our city. Don't allow them to overpower the good sense that you exercise on behalf of the 500,000 plus residents, business stakeholders and daily visitors who support good governance, our police department and making public safety a priority in our community. No to defunding or reducing our police department resources. Sincerely, MR JONATHAN SANCHEZ 2425 SOUTH RITA WAY SANTA ANA, 92704 3 Orozco, Norma From: Barela, Waldo Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 7:01 AM To: eComment Subject: FW: FY 2020-21 Budget Comments Categories: Correspondence From: Ivy Miller <ivykmiller@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 10:36 AM To: BudgetOffice <BudgetOffice@santa-ana.org> Subject: FY 2020-21 Budget Comments Dear City Council Members, My name is Ivy Miller, and I am a resident of Santa Ana (92707). I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the planned budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. In particular, I was shocked to see that even after outcry from many, many residents of Santa Ana, the city is still planning to allocate a whopping 43% (140.8M) of general funds to the police. This is unacceptable. Our policing system is absolutely broken. We expect officers with little training or screening to do the work of social workers, crisis intervention specialists, mental health specialists, and emergency medics. Because police officers can't possibly be all of these things at once, why not hire social workers, crisis intervention specialists, mental health specialists, and emergency medics in their place? I see no valid reason NOT to reallocate funds from policing into hiring these kinds of community workers. In fact, data shows that 9 out of 10 calls from residents to service agencies are for nonviolent situations/encounters. This statistic only serves to drive home the point that we do not need police in these situations. As I sincerely hope you are aware, increasing funding to the police does not actually make communities safer. If you are serious about your 5-year goals ("reduce the number of Santa Ana's Unsheltered Homeless" and "Implement programs and facility/infrastructure improvements that will prevent crime"), goals which I am quoting from this document, you would consider an alternative approach. Fund programs that give people the basic resources they need to survive. Hire social workers and crisis intervention specialists who are trained to work with people in crisis. Shift your strategy from reactive (funding police) to proactive (funding community programs that reduce the need for police). When we provide people with what they need, we all prosper. I would love to hear back from you to show that you are interested in hearing what your residents have to say. Sincerely, Ivy Miller Orozco, Norma From: Barela, Waldo Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 7:03 AM To: eComment Subject: FW: FY 2020-21 Budget Comments: Santa Ana Investing in the Artist Grant Categories: Correspondence From: Victor Payan <victor@masamedia.org> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 4:59 PM To: BudgetOffice <BudgetOffice@santa-ana.org> Cc: council@santa-ana.org; Ridge, Kristine <kridge@santa-ana.org> Subject: FY 2020-21 Budget Comments: Santa Ana Investing in the Artist Grant Hello, I am writing to strongly advocate for maintaining funding for the Santa Ana Investing in the Artist Grant, which has awarded grants to 59 artists and arts organizations from throughout the City of Santa Ana since its inception in 2015. In turn, funding from this popular and successful program has resulted in important public programming that not only serves residents from all of Santa Ana's wards, but also promotes Santa Ana as a cultural, tourist and shopping destination. The original funding allocation was $95,000, and the allocation for each of the last four years was $70,000. I do not see an allocation for this important program in the proposed 2020-21 budget, and am writing to ask you to confirm whether or not funding for this program is included in the proposed budget. Below is a public comment I submitted for the June 16 City Council meeting, for budget agenda item 75A- 1 for your review. Thank You, - Victor Victor Payan Director Media Arts Santa Ana (MASA) c:619-701-0073 e: victoromasamedia.org Media Arts Santa Ana (MASA) is a project of Community Partners, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. -------- Original Message-------- Subject:Pubhe Comment: Agenda Item 75A-1 Date:2020/06/16 9:08 am From:Victor Payan <victorkmasamedia.org> To:eCommentgsanta-ana. org Public Comment: Agenda Item 75A-1 Dear Santa Ana City Council Members, I am a Santa Ana resident, the director of Media Arts Santa Ana, a Santa Ana -based arts organization, and a member of the Steering Committee for the Santa Ana Arts and Culture Master Plan. I am writing to advocate for the Council's continued budgetary support for critical services that strengthen the local arts and culture sector and Santa Ana's creative economy. The visionary funding provided by the council since the implementation of the Arts Master Plan in 2016 has had a transformative impact on local artists and arts organizations in the form of arts grants, affordable housing for artists, professional development services, the establishment of an Arts Commission and a knowledgeable liaison through whom to strengthen relationships with the City. This has provided Santa Ana's arts community with funding for innovative projects, pathways to professional ization, opportunities for civic engagement and increased visibility. In turn, the local arts community has contributed to Santa Ana's vibrant quality of life and has increased the City's reputation as a national arts leader. Additionally, it is well -established that cities with strong arts infrastructures experience reduced crime, increased property values and significant revenue from sales tax, hotel tax, tourism, parking and spending at restaurants. Through the City's leadership, this growth has been guided by a commitment to equity and inclusion, creating opportunities to engage youth, strengthening the arts infrastructure and developing Santa Ana's creative workforce. While Santa Ana's arts community is celebrated for providing engaging year-round services and performances for Santa Ana residents, schools, businesses and visitors, the arts sector has suffered great losses of income during the COVID-19 epidemic. Nonetheless, this same sector has quickly adapted to provide critical free online programming, lessons, workshops and community discussions to serve a wide number of Santa Ana's residents, including students, seniors, homeless, immigrants, and veterans, who are also deeply affected by this crisis. Santa Ana needs its arts community and City support for the arts now more than ever. I am asking you to strengthen the City's commitment to the Arts and Culture Master Plan by: Increasing the funding allocation for the arts Restoring the Investing in the Artist Grant to its original $85,000 level Exploring ways for the Arts Commission to partner on projects with other departments and commissions, such as Parks and Rec, the Santa Ana PD, the Library, Planning and Building, Historic Resources and the Youth Commission to increase the long-term impact of the city's investment and better coordinate with the City's Strategic Plan Identifying city -owned properties for use as affordable performance spaces, civic galleries and cultural centers throughout the city Allocating funds for the arts from the Cannabis Tax, Sales Tax, the Santa Ana Police Department and the 1% In Lieu of Fee from building projects. Working together and with solid funding, we can build on the achievements of the Arts and Culture Master Plan and continue to implement its recommendations to increase the quality of life for Santa Ana's residents and visitors, strengthen the arts economy, benefit local businesses, and create pathways for careers in the region's thriving arts sector for Santa Ana's youth and adult population. I can personally attest to the value of Santa Ana's investment in the arts. Media Arts Santa Ana received an Investing in the Artist Grant, which enabled us to partner with New York's Philip K. Dick Film Festival to celebrate local author and science fiction legend Philip K. Dick. The resulting festival partnership garnered national media attention and attracted filmmakers from throughout the United States, Canada, England, Italy and Japan to Santa Ana. Additionally, our OC Film Fiesta, which was started with support from the City, just celebrated its loth annual festival. Here is a link to review the Santa Ana Arts and Culture Master Plan to refresh your knowledge of its community -led recommendations and timeline for implementation. https://www.santa-a na.org/cd/commissions/arts-and-culture-commission/sa nta-ana-arts-and-culture- master-plan Thank You for Your Commitment to Santa Ana's Arts Community, - Victor Payan Victor Payan Director Media Arts Santa Ana (MASA) c:619-701-0073 e: victoromasamedia.org Media Arts Santa Ana (MASA) is a project of Community Partners, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Orozco, Norma From: Barela, Waldo Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 2:48 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: FY 2020-21 Budget Comments Categories: Correspondence From: Grace Pankau <genpankau@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 29, 20201:30 PM To: BudgetOffice <BudgetOffice@santa-ana.org> Subject: FY 2020-21 Budget Comments To whom it may concern: My name is Grace Pankau, and I live in Santa Ana. I am so proud to finally own a home in our great city. Our city faces many challenges at this time, primarily the pandemic which is dispproportiantely affecting Santa Ana residents as opposed to the residents of other Orange County cities. Police department takes 43% of Santa Ana's proposed budget for 2020-2021 leaving less room for healthcare, education, and other public services. We are all living through the same pandemic, and have seen firsthand the danger of not making healthcare a priority (USA accounts for 28% of global coronavirus deaths, despite representing only 4.25% of global population). While Orange County has had over 11,000 cases, our city (along with Anaheim) counts for a disproportionate amount of cases. While we have offered assistance to residents struggling with rent, it is imperative we shift even more of our resources to fighting this pandemic and supporting our residents in financial crisis. I want to see money allocated this coming year to deal with the current pandemic. Also, I feel the budget is choosing the wrong methods to address homelessness. Rather than paying for police overtime and code enforcement officers, I would like us to spend all of the funds on homeless outreach and engagement ( assuming this is being done by trained social workers, nurses, etc.) and steps that create more spaces for our Unsheltered Homeless. I hope we can reduce the size of the police department, so I do not support the creation of new police department positions. 1. Implement budget reforms that have the ultimate goal of re -distributing the police budget to other public services that promote equality and overall community health: a. Immediately commence designing, in conjunction with communities most negatively affected by police presence, a plan to defund the police system over a period of several years, and to invest the money removed from the police's budget into services such as but not limited to: i. Housing preservation and development; ii. Homeless services; iii. Education; iv. Healthcare, including mental health care; V. Youth and community development; vi. Mental health first responders; vii. Addiction counseling; viii. Violence interruption programs; ix. Trauma specialists; X. Unarmed traffic enforcers; and xi. Library xii. Parks, recreation, and community services xiii. Other public services designed to increase community well-being. b. While said plan is being designed, commit to not raising the police department's budget, and re- allocating from within their existing budget whatever funds necessary to enact the reforms outlined in Point 1, primarily funds that are used to militarize police. In creating this policy, I also ask that you implement time constraints or other measures to ensure that everything is done in a timely manner, and there is no delaying or stalling. I ask that your office use data -driven accountability measures that focus on reducing disparities among demographic groups (especially those with a history of being subject to police mistreatment), instances of use of physical force and threatening to use physical force, community complaints, and lawsuits. I, the taxpayer, am not willing to let my dollars go towards paying settlements for police violations of civil liberties. Sincerely, Grace Pankau Orozco, Norma From: Briana Harley <bandbpro@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 11:51 AM To: council@santa-ana.org Cc: !City Clerk Subject: Keep arts in 20121 budget! Categories: Correspondence Hello, My name is Briana Harley. I am local teaching artist and small business owner with a Masters degree from CSULB. I have a music and arts studio where I teach private lessons and classes. I help organize music and performances in Santa Ana for Art Walk, Savor, holiday events, and new performance space Open Stage. Investing in the Arts grants are incredibly important to creating community jobs. I have personally paid multiple musicians and artists for events and programming that bring business to the city countless times, and I plan to apply for this grant again next year to further education and stimulate the local economy. It is absolutely necessary for this to be in the budget, in fact there should be an increase in budget available for artists, teachers, and directors to create more programming to heal and invest our communities. Please make these adjustments before the next budget reading on July 7th! -Briana Harley SETA A'YO °SCp00�� July 1, 2020 Santa Ana Unified School District Dear Santa Ana City Council, Jerry Almendarez Superintendent of Schools On behalf of Santa Ana Unified School District Arts Education, serving 45,000 students, I'm writing this letter to seek your consideration and support of the arts in our community to be included in the city's strategic plan currently in development. In 2018, the city adopted a resolution as an Equity in Arts Learning Champion as a sister resolution with the district. The city has recognized Youth Arts Month annually in March with the Boca De Oro Festival of Arts and Culture being the kick off. I worked with the Arts & Culture Commission in 2015 to provide a cross -walk of the SAUSD Arts Strategic Plan with the City Arts and Culture Plan which had a heavy emphasis on the youth in Santa Ana. Since that time, the arts in SAUSD have become a strong and direct link into the vibrant economic pipeline of the arts community in Santa Ana. We sit in the capital of the U.S. Creative Economy, and we are preparing our students to access it with careers and skills we are developing with the community as part of our "classroom." Beyond that, we have created much joyful student, family and community engagement through the arts. We are surrounded by incredible arts organizations and iconic institutions in our own backyard to which our students have access. We have connected our youth to our city in multiple ways because of our bridge to the arts community and the city with the school district. It began with the first arts round table and the series yielded an artist registry, an assets map, and a web site for artists in this community to be found. The growing registry includes our teachers and students, and has provided connection and opportunities. Since the Arts Roundtables began, we have seen a multiplier effect for the good of our community. This includes, but is not limited to: • Greater youth and family participation in city -produced events • Expansion of youth and family participation in arts events and activities • Activation of areas in the downtown with the arts as a catalyst to connect to other areas of learning • Greater visibility of Santa Ana through our high -profile collaborations • Establishment of Santa Ana as a hub for literary artists • Artists and arts organizations in the community supporting arts learning in the schools through master classes, teacher collaboration, arts experiences, field trips, and community projects • Hosting of Arts Commission meetings in the schools yielding greater participation • Collaboration in the development of youth arts leadership • Intergenerational collaborations in arts projects • Increase of youth participating in mural projects in the city • An arts and culture collaborative with over 50 arts organizations activated to support youth in the city SAUSD Arts recently refreshed its 5 year arts strategic plan which includes a pillar of family and community engagement and career pathways. This is a pillar to focus on our connection to our city through the arts. When developing the city's master plan, please consider the arts community in alignment with the district, and providing funding to continue to capitalize on the arts and cultural vibrancy, and the ability to attract and engage families to and in our city. We have thousands of our students engaged in arts learning, and continue to expand opportunities for such learning because of the connection to the city. Thank you for being Equity Champions for Arts Learning and supporting arts in education. Thank you for your consideration, Robyn MacNair Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts End U 1601 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701-6322 (714) 558-5501 r 8 Rigo Rodriguez, Ph.D., President • Valerie Amezcua, Vice President Alfonso Alvarez, EdD., Clerk • John Palacio, Member • Carolyn Torres, Member Orozco, Norma From: Alexandra S. <asarkis@ucsd.edu> Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2020 10:27 PM To: eComment Cc: Allison Vo Subject: Public Comment- Renew City's Deportation Defense Fund Santa Ana City Council, I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you. Best, Alexandra Sarkis i Orozco, Norma From: Manny Quin <mannyquin@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 6:23 PM To: eComment Subject: 'More Enforcement and less access to counsel Hi, first off, they are ILLEGAL ALIENS, not "undocumented immigrants"! Immigrants have waited in line like everyone else did. Why are tax dollars from legal citizens going to giving these ILLEGAL ALIENS an attorney? I just don't understand that. makes no sense. Illegal Aliens have no rights. They do have the right to go back to where they came from! They have broken our laws. Put them on a bus back to the border. "Deportation defense fund", are you kidding?! If I went to Mexico without a legal right, I'd expect to be put in jail and deported. That's what needs to happen to all of Santa Ana and Los Angeles! Faby Jacome should think of the LEGAL citizens and not the ILLEGAL ALIENS. Why do people want to protect them? They have BROKEN OUR LAWS! Just think that through. The only thing they deserve is a ride back to the border! Thank you, Manny Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:41 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Greg C.. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Greg C. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:38 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jolique Iriarte. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jolique Iriarte Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:38 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ryan Zinn. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ryan Zinn Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:32 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ana Charco . ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ana Charco Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:29 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Kelsey Trinh. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Kelsey Trinh 10 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:01 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Perla Jacobo. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 11 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Perla Jacobo 12 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:57 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Cristal. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 13 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Cristal 14 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:54 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Aidee Heredia. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 15 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Aidee Heredia 16 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:15 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Aditi. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 17 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Aditi is Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 2:07 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Elaine Arriola. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 19 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Elaine Arriola 20 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 1:18 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jennifer Carino. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 21 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jennifer Carino 22 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 12:58 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Zachary Fairless. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 23 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Zachary Fairless 24 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 12:13 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ruby Kaura. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 25 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ruby Kaura 26 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 11:49 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Mia Collins. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 27 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Mia Collins 28 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 11:27 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is lorena wilens. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 29 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, lorena wilens 30 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 11:00 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Lizzet Lopez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 31 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Lizzet Lopez 32 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:47 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Brandon Gernux. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 33 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Brandon Gernux 34 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:37 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Eric Grijalva. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 35 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Eric Grijalva 36 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:35 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Daniel Hodge. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 37 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Daniel Hodge 36 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:32 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Berenise Lopez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 39 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Berenise Lopez 40 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:23 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Valeria Borroel. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 41 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Valeria Borroel 42 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jessenya Reyes. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 43 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jessenya Reyes 44 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Caroline Romero. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 45 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Caroline Romero 46 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:14 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Daniella. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 47 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Daniella 48 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:02 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Juan Gonzalez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 49 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Juan Gonzalez 50 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 10:02 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Priscilla Putzel. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 51 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Priscilla Putzel 52 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:56 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Genesis. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 53 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Genesis 54 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:50 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ignacio Rios Jr.. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 55 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ignacio Rios Jr. 56 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:41 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Lisa Rodriguez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 57 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Lisa Rodriguez 58 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:39 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jehieli Hernandez. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 59 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jehieli Hernandez 60 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:37 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Daisy Chavez. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 61 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Daisy Chavez 62 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:23 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Erick Carbajal . ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 63 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Erick Carbajal 64 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:22 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Alyah Kanso. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 65 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Alyah Kanso 66 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:14 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Brenda Moron. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 67 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Brenda Moron 68 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:04 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Zachary Fairless. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 69 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Zachary Fairless 70 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 9:03 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ruth Linnert. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 71 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ruth Linnert 72 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:58 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Xitlaly Sanchez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 73 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Xitlaly Sanchez 74 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:42 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Milly. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 75 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Milly 76 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:39 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Natalie Camarena. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 77 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Natalie Camarena 78 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:34 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Veronica Perez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 79 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Veronica Perez m Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:23 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Diana Castro. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 81 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Diana Castro 82 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:20 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Miranda Gonzalez. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 83 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Miranda Gonzalez 0 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:19 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Yuriana Velasco. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 65 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Yuriana Velasco 86 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 8:17 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Kayla Saadeh. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 87 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Kayla Saadeh 0 Orozco, Norma From: Janine Maria <brokensouvenir@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 2:04 PM To: BudgetOffice Subject: FY 2020-21 Budget Comments I would like to see a more balanced public safety budget that moves money away from policing in favor of addressing the root causes of crime - poverty, lack of access to resources (real or perceived), not investing in youth, and social and financial inequity. We should invest heavily in services that lift families out of generational poverty, and address a real or perceived generational lack of access to opportunities, including services around education 1 hear the youth asking for better school guidance counselors, better access to actual counseling, and better access to programs that meet them where they are (not programs we think they need) - let's listen and help the youth leaders We should invest in programs that speak to the unique needs of the residents of Santa Ana and make a greater effort to make the public aware of the services available Additionally, regarding calls for service, many calls are responded to by a uniformed officer with a badge and a gun when this is not the appropriate response. Sending a uniformed officer to a homelessness call can be traumatizing to the individuals involved - send a social worker and a case manager. Officers are not adequately trained to address mental health calls; without years of experience working specifically with people impacted by mental illness they can't possibly be qualified - send a therapist and a social worker to these calls. The list goes on. Pull these types of calls out of the police setting and form an entirely separate department called Public Safety. Over the years our police departments have been asked to respond to more and more types of calls for which they are not qualified, while other services like education and public health have been defunded. It is time to defund the police in favor of actual public safety. Thank you, Janine Stallings Resident, Ward 1 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:40 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Felicity Devitt. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Felicity Devitt Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Santa Ana City Council, Loan Hsieh <loanhsieh@gmaiLcom> Monday, July 06, 2020 10:35 AM eComment Deportation Defense Fund I am writing to support the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund which provides essential legal representation for residents facing deportation. Please continue to fund the program at $200,000 per year since this is an important service for the city. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Loan Hsieh Resident of Orange County Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:24 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Yvette Rodriguez. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Yvette Rodriguez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:06 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Angelica. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Angelica Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Santa Ana City Council, Diana Castro <dcastro@berkeley.edu> Monday, July 06, 2020 11:01 AM eComment City Council Meeting 7/7 I wanted to send another email regarding my disapproval of the city's Annual Budget, agenda item 65d for tomorrow's meeting. It is very discouraging to see that the City Council completely disregarded all of the public comments that were made at the previous meeting when the budget was discussed. Many personal anecdotes and powerful statistics were shared in how the budget needs to be assessed to better serve the needs of our community. Instead, the majority of the council members felt that hearing Santa Ana residents didn't matter, as the majority voted to keep the Santa Ana Annual Budget as is. Which is giving an increase in funding to the city's police department, instead of divesting and reallocating those funds to other community development programs. It is really tiring to hear career politicians say that they care about this city when they have clearly lost sight of what it means to advocate for Santa Ana folks. Many of these council members were voted in based on their ability to appeal to the community by sharing their personal stories of growing up in Santa Ana/neighboring cities and how they have lived through many of the same struggles that Santa Ana residents are still facing today. Instead, of using these experiences and using it as a reason to fight for what is right, council members used it as a way to get on the city council and ultimately advocate for their own interests. Of course, an ex - sheriff will be in favor of increasing the SAPD budget. Instead of giving the SAPD over 40% of the city annual budget, how about we build more libraries or create better after-school/weekend/summer programs for children? Caring for Santa Ana residents would be reallocating money where our community members need it most, so that we can combat the 20% poverty rate that this city is facing. Continuing the over -policing of our community members is not the answer. It's unfortunate that there were multiple times while I attended SAUSD, that I would walk into an empty nurses' office. Instead of seeing a nurse, another office staff would have to take my temperature and call my parents to come to pick me up because I had a fever. Due to the fact that my school didn't have a nurse that day, since I nurse would work at multiple schools throughout the week. But I sure do remember having multiple security guards and police officers at my high school, present every single day of the week. This is only one instance of how the city's budget is incredibly misguided and places policing as a priority. I would also like to encourage the city council to add more information on each of the council members "bio" page online, to include a tab listing all of the campaign donations that they have received so that we can have a high level of transparency of who funds our local SA campaigns. This surely shouldn't be an issue since the public has a right to know where our mayor and council members receive funding from. Best, Diana Castro Born & Raised in Santa Ana, ward 4 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:29 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Erica Gonzalez. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Erica Gonzalez Orozco, Norma From: Deb Lelchuk <deblelchuk@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:43 AM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana's Deportation Defense Fund Santa Ana City Council, I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. As Faby Jacome, a founding board member for the Orange County Justice Fund said, "It's not OK that this project is losing funding while Santa Ana city police is gaining $9 million in funding ... In a $9- million budget increase, $100,000 dollars is a drop in the bucket." Sincerely, Deborah Lelchuk i Orozco, Norma From: Alfred Kobsa <kobsa@uci.edu> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:36 AM To: eComment Subject: Agenda item 6513: support Dear Santa Ana City Council, I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B, in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best regards, - Alfred Kobsa -- Alfred Kobsa, Prof. Emer. Univ. of California, Irvine z Orozco, Norma From: Cruz, Yesenia Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 12:12 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: City of Santa Ana Budget -----Original Message ----- From: gabejava33@gmail.com <gabejava33@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 9:27 AM To: Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: City of Santa Ana Budget Dear Mr. Penaloza, My name is Gabriel Javalera. I am a resident of this wonderful city of Santa Ana. I am writing this because of your dissenting vote on the proposed city council budget. As a resident who only wants to see the City of Santa Ana grow, many residents fear for their safety. The residents of Santa Ana do not want to live in fear, in fear of their calls for help going unanswered. They live in fear in their own homes. They cannot wait the response times of emergency services. Every second counts when it comes to life and death. In a time more than ever, we need the quality of policing to be at its best. And to do that, it requires more training and an increased budget. I urge you, to approve the budget for the sake of the many residents of the City of Santa Ana who don't even feel safe in their own homes. Approve the budget, for the safety of the residents of Santa Ana. Gabriel Javalera Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 1:48 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Alison Prior. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Alison Prior Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 1:43 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Tiana Gutierrez. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Tiana Gutierrez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 1:40 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Allegra Ringo. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Allegra Ringo Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 2:00 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jennifer Alvarez. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jennifer Alvarez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 2:08 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Alexandra Steinhaus. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Alexandra Steinhaus Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 2:17 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is David Hernandez. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, David Hernandez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 2:20 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Mary Leopo. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Mary Leopo Orozco, Norma From: Renee Garcia <reneegarciadesign@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 2:45 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Renee Garcia. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level 9 of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Renee Garcia Creative Director & Founder Los Angeles, CA. C:562-237-7732 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 2:44 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Katie Newman. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Katie Newman Orozco, Norma From: Dayro Contreras <dayromatthew@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Milena Diaz, a concerned citizen. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Clara Judith Leopo <cleopo@uci.edu> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:33 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Clara Leopo, long term Santa Ana resident and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Samaria Bernales <samariabernales@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Samaria Bernales. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you Orozco, Norma From: Chelsea Bell <CBell@lmmDef.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:30 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Good afternoon honorable City Councilmembers of Santa Ana, My name is Chelsea Bell with the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. I currently represent several clients who are funded through the Santa Ana Deportation Defense Fund and can see first hand what a difference it makes to provide an attorney to someone facing deportation. It not only supports the individual in detention, but it also is a crucial form of support for their family and larger community. When someone is detained and unexpectedly taken away from their life one day — their family, coworkers, friends, and neighbors are left to pick up the pieces. One of my Santa Ana clients just won his immigration case last week. He has been an LPR and living in the United States for 31 years. His three children were all born in Santa Ana and currently reside there with their own families. When my client was detained and suddenly unable to financially contribute to him and his partners' costs, every person in his family was impacted and had to struggle to support their mom during the difficult time. This of course was made even more difficult by the fact that COVID-19 had reduced several of their job schedules and consequently incomes. When my client won his case, he was released to his son's home, because he and his partner had lost their housing during his 9 month detention. Everyone in his family lives and works in Orange County. If he had been deported, at least 12 Santa Ana residents would have been directly impacted. If he had not been represented he would have had less than a 5% chance of winning his case, not because he had a bad case, but because our immigration court system is so dysfunctional that on average 96.5% of people without lawyers lose their immigration cases. I also represent clients under the Los Angeles Justice Fund and when I meet with LA City Council Members and LA County Board of Supervisors to discuss continued funding ofLAJF, we always point to the progressive leadership of Santa Ana's City Council in funding your Deportation Defense Fund. Your actions to support the members of the Santa Ana community facing deportation, has directly influenced other counties to do the same and follow your lead. Please continue to stand on the right side of history and fund attorneys in immigration court — it is truly shocking that in 2020, California still does not have a universal representation program in immigration courts the way that we do in our criminal courts, when New York has one state-wide with an arguably larger immigration system. Deportation is a lifetime ban from seeing your family — that is a punishment so severe that an attorney absolutely should be provided to each person facing it. Thank you, Chelsea Bell I Staff Attorney Pronouns: ellaYshe/her Immigrant Defenders Law Center 634 S. Spring Street, loth Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel:(213) 319-7409 Fax: (213) 282-3133 Cbefl alimmde£or¢ IMNI GRANT DEFENQERS haw ccncer www.ImmDef.ore ,Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. Orozco, Norma From: Christine Kim <cgihyonkim@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Deportation Defense Fund Dear City Council of Santa Ana, I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. I strongly support the city renewing its deportation defense funds of $200,000 in its budget, ensuring that residents facing deportation and detention have access to an immigration attorney. Please continue to protect the rights of residents facing immigration matters. Best regards, Christine Kim 9 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:26 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Veronica Alvarez. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Veronica Alvarez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:22 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Kayla Walker. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Kayla Walker 10 Orozco, Norma From: Cameron Cole <ccole7856@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Continue Fully Funding The Deportation Defense Program Hello, my name is Cameron Cole with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of renewing the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please continue to provide protection to Santa Ana residents facing deportation and detention. Thank you for your time. 11 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:19 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Brenda Garcia. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 12 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Brenda Garcia 13 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:18 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Socorro Sarmiento. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 14 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Socorro Sarmiento 15 Orozco, Norma From: Rosana Carretero <RCarretero@lmmDef.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:15 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Good Afternoon, My name is Rosana Carretero with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Rosana Carretero Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. 16 Orozco, Norma From: Bethlehem Desta <bddesta@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:10 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Good afternoon, My name is Bethlehem Desta. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. This fund provides essential support and services to Santa Anna residents. Thank you, Bethlehem 17 Orozco, Norma From: Renee Garcia <RGarcia@lmmDef.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:09 PM To: eComment Subject: Please Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Renee Garcia with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Without this program families will be separated unnecessarily. The faster they return home the faster they return to their jobs and can contribute to the City of Santa Ana! Thank you Renee Garcia Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. is Orozco, Norma From: Betsy Aimee <betsy@betsyaimee.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:40 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Betsy and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Kattie Chaclan <k.chaclan@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Kattie Chaclan.l am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Melissa Quillen <melissaquillen19@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:46 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Melissa Quillen with Immigrant Defenders and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Stop being cowards and protect these people! We are all HUMANS, stop treating immigrants like they don't deserve to be here!!!! #nooneisillegalonstolenland #i m m igra ntsdeservebetter Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:45 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Janine Stallings. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Janine Stallings Orozco, Norma From: Shaghayegh Aboutalebi <shaytaff@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:45 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Shay Brown with THIS IS ABOUT HUMANITY. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: amanda gutierrez <mandygee05@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Amanda Gutierrez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. -Amanda Gutierrez Sent from my Whone Orozco, Norma From: Tim Burns <timburns@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:13 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Tim Burns, with the Orange County Justice Fund. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. I have first-hand experience working with Santa Ana residents who are incarcerated by ICE, or free on bond, who are facing deportation, and I know the trauma and various impacts the threat of deportation has on local families and the local economy. Tim Burns Board Member I Orange County Justice Fund Mobile: (949) 735-9567 Click here to sien un for the Orange Countv Justice Fund newsletter JUSTICE FUND Facebook Twitter Instagram Orozco, Norma From: Nat S <x.nataliesanchez@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:09 PM To: eComment Subject: In support of funding the SA defense fund Hi, My name is Nat with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. This funds an important service necessary for some of our most vulnerable members in our communities, and this is even more important in this tumultuous time. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Nat Orozco, Norma From: Pedro Gonzalez <pgonzalez84@student.mtsac.edu> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:09 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Pedro Gonzalez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportationM Families should not be separated and deportation will put people at greater additional risks during the COVID pandemicll Orozco, Norma From: Briyana Martinez <bbreoo@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:08 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Briyana Martinez. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Julia Leonard <jbot73@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:06 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Julia. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you. Orozco, Norma From: Katie Traverso < ktraverso@vera.org > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Renew the Santa Ana Deportation Defense Fund - Agenda Item 65-5 Dear Mayor Pulido and Members of the Santa Ana City Council: On behalf of the Vera Institute of Justice (Vera), I urge the City of Santa Ana to restore funding at $200,000 for immigration legal defense services provided by the Santa Ana Deportation Defense Fund in FY21. Please do not cut funding in half at this critical time. The public overwhelmingly supports government -funded lawyers for people facing deportation. Recent polling in Santa Ana by Vera found that 79 percent of respondents supported government -funded lawyers for immigrants facing deportation. This report is consistent with a recent national poll that similarly found that nearly 9 in 10 people in the United States (87 percent) support government -funded attorneys for people in immigration court. As you finalize the City's FY21 budget during this very challenging time, we strongly urge you to include $200,000 funding for the Santa Ana Deportation Defense Fund. Sincerely, Katie Traverso Katie Traverso, Esq. Vera Institute of Justice 634 S. Spring Street, Suite 300A Los Angeles, CA 90014 ktraverso@vera.org T: (213) 416-6707 C: (917) 817-1316 (Pronouns: she, her) Orozco, Norma From: Megan Kirley <megkirley@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:02 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Megan Kirley. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:02 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Keila Villegas . ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Keila Villegas 10 Orozco, Norma From: Gilbert Torres <torresg20l6@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:01 PM To: eComment Subject: City budget comment for July 7th meeting I am a resident of Santa Ana live in area code 92707. I've emailed every member in the council the following message except lose Solorio due to an technical error when attempting to find his email on the city's website. We all hurting due to the coronavirus economic slowdown down. Increasing the budget for our police department is the wrong move. Further Increasing personnel, militarizing, and funding SAPD will not solve the social issues that still plague our city and country in whole. We need new solutions which include relocating the budget to social work, education, and public works. We have nothing to lose. Again, I live and work in Santa Ana and I am a supporter of defunding the police and the broader goals of Black Lives Matter social movement. Thank you for your time. Sent from my Phone 11 Orozco, Norma From: Gabriella Sanchez <gab.m.sanchez@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:59 PM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment for Agenda item Hello my name is Gabriella Sanchez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Do not decrease their budget! This is an essential community service. Shame on you for even proposing a decrease in their budget while proposing to increase the police funds. 12 Orozco, Norma From: Ricardo C <rcpem@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ricardo Corte with LIC Irvine, School of Law. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. As a current law student well versed with the immigration community during my two years so far at LIC Irvine through a variety of organizations to aid immigrants, 1 have become well aware of the massive need for immigration services in Santa Ana. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, Ricardo Corte Sent from Mail for Windows 10 13 Orozco, Norma From: Luis Godinez <mr.luisg@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Don't Defund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Luis Godinez. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Luis Godinez Sent from my Whore 14 Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: To whom it may concern, Liza Pasciuto <lizapasciuto@gmail.com> Monday, July 06, 2020 3:52 PM eComment ATTN: Fully Fund Deportation Defense Prog My name Liza Pasciuto and I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $ 200,000. PLEASE, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention & deportation. With gratitude, Liza Pasciuto 15 Orozco, Norma From: September Vaudrey Cervera <SVaudrey@lmmDef.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 3:51 PM To: eComment Subject: Fund the Deportation Defense Program! Hello, I am an attorney with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. 1 am writing to submit public comment for agenda item 65B in support of renewing the Deportation Defense Fund in the full amount of $200,000. PLEASE, it is your job to represent the needs and desires of your constituents. Increasing the police budget to $9mil while gutting the deportation defense funding is in direct conflict to the grave need in Santa Ana and sends a clear message to the Santa Ana immigrant community. ImmDef provides quality defense through this program to change lives and relieve Santa Ana residents from ICE detention. PLEASE, do the right thing. September Cervera I Staff Attorney Immigrant Defenders Law Center 634 S. Spring Street, loth Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: (213) 674-9435 Fax: (213) 282-3133 SVaudrey@immdeforg IMMIGRANT r DEFENDERS Law Cenrer www.ImmDef.org Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. 16 Orozco, Norma From: Jazmin Martinez <martinezlexi78@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:29 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Jazmin . I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, Jazmin Martinez Orozco, Norma From: Ashleigh Bugg <albugg@mail.umhb.edu> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:27 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ashleigh Bugg. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. This program protects essential workers, frontline heroes, and needed members of our community and should be continued. Thank you for your time. Enviado do meu Whore Orozco, Norma From: Miranda Gonzalez <mirandagonzalez2151@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Miranda Gonzalez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Miranda Gonzalez Orozco, Norma From: Olivia Dickerson <odickerson@apch.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program PLEASE!!! Good afternoon! My name is Olivia. I am a social worker who works with many undocumented young adults in south central Los Angeles. I am writing to you in the hopes that you do what is right, that you continue to defend immigrants and that you continue to fund the people who protect them. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Olivia Orozco, Norma From: Blake Jones <blakejones1798@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Blake Jones, I am a Santa Ana Resident. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Santa Ana is historically a sanctuary city. To continue the American dream and offer a future for first generation immigrant children it is imperative that we protect the people in the city. Thank you for your time. -Blake Jones Orozco, Norma From: Lisa Okamoto <Lisa@lmmDef.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana City Council Meeting Agenda item 65B public comment Dear Santa Ana City Council, I am submitting public comment for Agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. My name is Lisa Okamoto, Directing Attorney at Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef). Since entering into an agreement with Santa Ana in October of 2017, ImmDef moved quickly so that we can serve the community and became fully staffed by March 2018. At the time, Orange County had two immigration detention centers housed at Theo Lacy Detention Facility in Orange and John M. Musick Detention Facility in Irvine. In 2019, the two facilities closed and ImmDef focused our representation identifying Santa Ana residents detained in Adelanto, California and expanded our representation to non -detained residents who anxiously awaited their court hearings in downtown Los Angeles. We have worked closely with stakeholders in Orange County including Resilience OC, OC Justice Fund, Public Law Center, Catholic Charities, and Friends of Orange County to uphold the due process rights of Santa Ana residents. The urgency and need for representation has escalated with the COVID-19 pandemic. There are recent reports of ICE transferring detainees out of state with complete disregard to the risk of infection, as well as the first reported death of a person who was detained just south of us, at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. In response to this health crisis, ImmDef has worked alongside with other organizations to demand the release of our community members held at Adelanto. We most recently were able to release Miguel, a long-time green card holder and Santa Ana resident, who suffered for years with undiagnosed schizophrenia, and was detained at Adelanto. His mental health condition placed him at risk of possibly not being able to comply with required health measures instructed by the CDC. An ImmDef attorney identified the immediate psychological need and filed a legal defense that addressed his health conditions, and secured him a bond release. Miguel's family and the attorney worked tirelessly to set forth a medical plan to convince the immigration judge that Miguel would be supported in Santa Ana if she grants his release. He is now safely at home with his U.S. citizen sister and parents in Santa Ana. He would have remained in detention and possibly infected with this deadly virus without ImmDefs intervention that was only possible through the Santa Ana Immigration Defense Fund. Miguel is an example of other clients who have since been released and have been able to go home to Santa Ana. Due to the backlog at immigration courts, it is still too soon to show court grants and completed cases for those who are not detained. However, now is the time to invest in resources like this legal representation program that uphold humanity and due process, and not institutions that overpower our most vulnerable community members. Now is the time to allocate funds that focus on improving lives of our neighbors, rather than allow for more arrests, detention and death. We are conscious of what is currently taking place in our country and the death and pain that our black community members have suffered for centuries. The immigrant community have risen in solidarity to support the Black Lives Matter protests, at the risk of their own immigration status. If the city commits to the continuation of the Santa Ana Defense Fund, ImmDef can represent any Santa Ana residents who protested and got transferred to ICE because of their immigration status. We stand along with those who were arrested for raising their voices to support our African American community. If you or anyone you know was taken to ICE as a result of protesting due to immigration status, you can contact ImmDef at uprisingsupport@immdef.org if you need legal assistance. We can represent families who have already been economically ravaged by the pandemic and is now terrified to seek help to live. We must be bold and firm and invest in justice and due process right now, more than ever. The continuation of this funding would be a step forward into that direction. Lisa Okamoto I Directing Attorney Pronouns:Shedler In migrant Defenders Law Center 634 S. Spring Street, 10' Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel:(213) 674-9436 Fax: (213) 282-3133 IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS Law Center www.ImmDeiorg Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. Ifyou received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:32 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Johnny Lopez. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Johnny Lopez Orozco, Norma From: Janine Stallings <brokensouvenir@msn.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:33 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Janine Stallings and I am a Santa Ana resident. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Thea Montejo <theacmontejo@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:34 PM To: eComment Subject: In SUPPORT of renewal of Deportation Defense Fund for $200k Good afternoon, Santa Ana City Council, I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thea Cabrera Montejo Pronouns: She/Her/Siya First Generation Law Student Orozco, Norma From: Rene Crigler <renecrigler@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:02 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda 65B Santa Ana City Council, I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you in advance, Rene Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Anthony Robledo<robledo.anthonyadrian@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Anthony Robledo. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Aliana Mauney <aliana.m@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Lia Mauney. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Brenda De Leon <BDeLeon@lmmDef.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Brenda De Leon with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Our communities are safer when the most vulnerable have access to support and resources. Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:50 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Adela Montanez. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Adela Montanez Orozco, Norma From: Xochitl Morales <xochitlmorales05@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:41 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Xochitl with the Orange County community. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, Xochitl M. Orozco, Norma From: Karla Navarro <karma_karla@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:37 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Karla Navarro and I am a lifelong Santa Ana resident I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Michelle <mtranl 1 @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:35 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Michelle and I am a resident of Santa Ana. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Michelle Orozco, Norma From: Julia Phanle <juliaphanle@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:35 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Julia, a resident of Santa Ana, CA. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Katie Newman <katiemarienewman@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:33 PM To: eComment, Sarmiento, Vicente; Solorio, Jose; Villegas, Juan; Penaloza, David; Bacerra, Phil; Mendoza, Nelida; Pulido, Miguel Cc: BudgetOffice Subject: Fwd: 6-16-20 Public Comment for Santa Ana City Council Attachments: Katie Newman -Public Comment Attachments 07-06-20.pdf My name is Katie Newman. I am a proud homeowner and resident of Santa Ana within the Thorton Park neighborhood of Ward 4. Along with hundreds of fellow Santa Ana residents I am deeply concerned for the public safety our city. Santa Ana remains among the 8 of the largest Police Departments in the country that "kill black men at a higher rates than the US murder rate."(www.mapping police violence.org) and our SAPD still has an F rating from Campaign Zero (bqs://policescorecard.or /g ?city=santa-ana) On Tuesday June 23 in front of the Board of Supervisors meeting SAPD officers stood by while several peaceful activisits waiting to make public comment were assaulted by anti -mask, all lives matter, trump supporters. Several of whom are known white supremacists, and entered the plaza flashing "white power" hand gestures. The Police department is alotted a mar ority of public safety funding and responsibility to protect and serve our city yet our department is failing us. A department with an F rating is more of a detriment to our safety than an asset. This performance has not changed since you approved the City Budget for the second reading tomorrow night. Police brutality and fatal voilence remain a pervasive issue in our city and accross our country. Our complicity in police funding is complicity in violence. Lets change this together. During Item 1 of your closed session - the confernce with the city's HR Executive Direct Mr. Steven Pham and the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) you must begin holding our police department accountable, and seeking ways to divest funding into community programming that has a proven track record to improve public safety. Item 65D - Vote NO on the 2nd Reading of the City Budget Ordinance. Again - you MUST deeply examine ALL police spending and reallocate funds to comprehensive community programs that acutally improve public safety: • community services • healthcare • youth programs • increased mental health services • neighborhood infrastructures • childcare rehabilitation and the re-entry process for formerly incarcerated individuals, and to help increase employment and education rates. community outreach for those who need these services most How can we get better if we blindly invest in inhumane policing instead of our community's well being? We urge you as our elected officials to holistically invest in safeguarding the health of our citizens so that we and future generations can live peacefully and safely with each other. I thank you for your time and efforts in making true public safety a reality in Santa Ana. Sincerely, Katie Newman w L k i X CD T c c, kA rq r L i J GJ [] u Ln J kA rt kA _ C 0 m y T a i ■ a 0 a Ln C Aw u m 0 0 https://policescorecard.org/?city=santa-ana CALIFORNIA We evaluated the police in California. Read the Findings. See the Grade for Each Department. -� Police Depts Sheriffs Depts 1 of 10 6/16/20,12:24 PM DEADLY FORCE INCIDENTS 's higher than 70% California police 108 CIVILIAN COMPLAINTS OF POLICE MISCONDUCT Only 1 in every 54 complaintswere ruled in favor of civilians from 2016-18. 21,219 ARRESTS MADE Santa Ana had a lower misdemeanor arrest rate than 86%of departments. https://poIicescorecard.org/?city=santa-ana POLICE USE OF FORCE BY YEAR Police Shootings Other Police Weapons 10 2016 2017 2018 LESS -LETHAL FORCE 1.11 Using batons, strangleholds, tasers &other weapons 299Incidents 141.0 every 10k arrests +61% A Used More Force per Arrest than 85% of Depts DEADLY FORCE 10 13 Shootings & 0 other deaths or serious injuries 13 Incidents 6.1 every 10k arrests -50% A Used More Deadly Force per Arrest than 70%of Depts POLICE SHOOTINGS WHERE POLICE DID NOT ATTEMPT NON -LETHAL FORCE BEFORE SHOOTING 69%of Shootings (9/13) WHERE POLICE SAY THEY SAW A GUN BUT NO GUN WAS FOUND PEOPLE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED 9 Deaths, 5 Serious Injuries 29%were Unarmed 36% had a Gun Unarmed M Other Gun Vehicle 14 PEOPLE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED POLICE VIOLENCE BY RACE L, Black Latinx 0 API • Other City Population People Arrested V People Killed or Seriously Injured 93% 7% 7% A More Racial Bias in Arrests and Deadly Force than 73%of Depts 3 of 10 6/16/20. 12:24 PM OLICIFS ADOPTED TO LIMIT US[ OF FORCF * Requires De -Escalation Bans Chokeholds/Strangleholds Duty to Intervene Requires Warning Before Shooting • Bans Shooting at Moving Vehicles • Requires Comprehensive Reporting •Requires Exhaust Alternatives Before Shooting • Has Use of Force Continuum https://poIicescorecard.org/?city=santa-ana POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRADE: 6% A _2% TOTAL CIVILIAN COMPLAINTS 10 COMPLAINTS OF POLICE DISCRIMINATION 108 Reported 2% Ruled in Favorof Civilians 3 Reported 0% Ruled in Favorof Civilians USE OF FORCE COMPLAINTS ALLEGED CRIMES COMMITTED BY 27 Reported 0%Ruled in Favorof POLICE Civilians 6 Reported 0%Ruled in Favorof Civilians 5 of 10 6/16/20. 12:24 PM hops://policescorecard.org/'?city=santa-ana APPROACH TO POLICING GRADE: D+ 69% A ARRESTS BY YEAR 0 I0.000 2016 2017 ARRESTS FOR LOW LEVEL OFFENSES 8,063 Misdemeanor Arrests 10.5 per 1k residents ^ Higher Misdemeanor Arrest Rate than 14%of Depts PERCENT OF TOTAL ARRESTS BY TYPE All Misdemeanors (38%) Drug Possession ( 16% ) Violent Crime (9%) .[0151[y191*t1j21491VA401 108 Homicides from 2013-18 52 Unsolved A Solved Fewer Homicides than 79%of Depts 2018 PERCENT OF HOMICIDES UNSOLVED BY RACE 0 Homicides of Black Victims Unsolved (0%) Homicides of Latinx Victims Unsolved 62%) 5 Homicides of White Victims Unsolved (0% POLICE FUNDING IN 2018 0 $125,900,076 (24%of Budget) $380 per Resident Police $125.9M 0 Health $0 Housing $ E. ^ More Police Fundingthan 60%of Depts 6 of 10 6/16/20. 12:24 PM https://policescorecard.org/?city=santa-ana 2016-2018 CALIFORNIA POLICE DEPARTMENT GRADES CITY GRADE CITY GRADE 1. Tracy B ,19% 51. Gardena F � 2. San Mateo B- +- 52. Berkeley F _ 3. Carlsbad B- _ 53. Ventura F . 4.Palo Alto C 54.Vallejo F � .z91 5. Tustin C +� 55. Santa Rosa F _8 6. Escondido C .3 56. Santa Maria F -29/ 7. Alameda C _7 57. Redwood City F _ei 8. Mountain View C- 14% 58.Anaheim F 9. Chula Vista C- ,9 59. El Monte F +®q 10. Salinas D+ 60. Santa Clara F r .z91 ABOUT THIS SCORECARD This is the first statewide Police Scorecard in the United States. It was built using data from California's penJustice database, public records requests, national databases and media reports. 7 of 10 6/16/20,12:24 PM https://policescorecard.org/?city=santa-ana Use this Scorecard to identify issues within police departments that require the most urgent interventions and hold officials accountable for implementing solutions. For example, cities with higher rates of misdemeanor arrests could benefit most from solutions that create alternatives to policing and arrest for these offenses. In cities where police make fewer arrests overall but use more force when making arrests, communities could benefit significantly from policies designed to limit police use force. And cities where complaints of police misconduct are rarely ruled in favor of civilians could benefit from creating an oversight structure to independently investigate these complaints. HERE'S HOW TO START PUSHING FOR CHANGE: Contact your Mayor and Police Chief, share this scorecard with them and urge them to enact policies to address the issues you've identified: Mayor Miguel Pulido Phone: 714-647-6900 Email: mpulido@santa-ana.org Police Chief David Valentin Phone:714-245-8003 Advocacy Tip: California's new deadly force law goes into effect in January - requiring departments to adopt more restrictive deadly force policies. Tell your Mayor and Police Chief to adopt a policy that explicitly requires police to exhaust all available alternatives prior to using deadlyforce. Research shows this policy saves lives. Find your US Senator and US Representative using the Campaign Zero Advocacy Tool and urge them to support the PEACE Act, which would require police departments to adopt policies requiring de- escalation and alternatives to deadly force, a change that would reduce police shootings nationwide. 8 of 10 6/16/20. 12:24 PM https://policescorecard.org/?city=santa-ana If you have feedback, questions about the project, or need support with an advocacy campaign, contact our Project Lead, Samuel Sinyangwe. WHAT'S NEXT COMPLETED Inform data - driven interventions in California's 100 largest cities. Update scores and track progress over time. COMPLETED Expand to every major law enforcement agency in CA and include additional indicators such as police budgets and jail incarceration. F P 7 Work towards a national police scorecard as more data are made available by federal, state, and local agencies. Create the foundation for a National Policing Intervention System to improve policing outcomes nationwide. 9 of 10 6/16/20.12:24 PM https://policescorecard.org/?city=santa-ana 10 of 10 6/16/20,12:24 PM Orozco, Norma From: banuelos.marissa20@gmail.com Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:33 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Marissa and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: AnnaRae Goethe <AGoethe@lmmDef.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:23 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Anna Rae Goethe and I am an immigration attorney with Immigrant Defenders Law center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. 11 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:15 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Alexis Jaimes. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 12 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Alexis Jaimes 13 Orozco, Norma From: Tanya Navarro <tanyanavarro1234@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:43 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Tanya Navarro a lifelong Santa Ana resident. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Teresa Saydak <bubbasaydak@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:43 PM To: eComment Subject: Support your community by fully funding the Deportation Defense Program My name is Teri Saydak and 1 am a resident of Santa Ana. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. The increased budget expenses for this and other social services to address housing and homelessness should be taken from the funding allocated to the police department. Our city and you all have the opportunity to better serve your constituents by addressing the needs. Please allocate funds where we need them the most, in defense of our most vulnerable, not against them. Thank you, Teri Saydak Santa Ana Orozco, Norma From: Lisa Rodriguez <Iisar678@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:43 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Lisa. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Claire W Meredith <c.wazana.meredith@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:50 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hello my name is Claire I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. This country was made for and by immigrants and we should we continue to support this legacy. Thank you Claire Orozco, Norma From: Norma Urrutia <norma83urrutia@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hello, My name is Norma Urrutia and I am with Penn for Immigrant Rights. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sincerely, Norma Urrutia Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:25 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Citlali Espinoza. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Citlali Espinoza Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:34 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Noemi Ruelas. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Noemi Ruelas Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:12 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Brian Pedraza. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Brian Pedraza Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:11 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jocelyne Gerardo. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jocelyne Gerardo Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:53 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Quauhtli Garcia-Brindis. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Quauhtli Garcia-Brindis 10 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:50 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Carolina Brindis. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 11 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Carolina Brindis 12 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:48 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ocelotl Garcia-Brindis. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 13 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ocelotl Garcia-Brindis 14 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:46 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ruby. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 15 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ruby 16 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:42 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Laura Pantoja. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 17 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Laura Pantoja is Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:24 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Mayra Vega. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 19 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Mayra Vega 20 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:22 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Alexa Ayala. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 21 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Alexa Ayala 22 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:58 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ana Urzua. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 23 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ana Urzua 24 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:56 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Briana Arostico. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 25 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Briana Arostico 26 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:46 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Monica Diaz. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 27 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Monica Diaz 28 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:18 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Lorena Aboytes. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 29 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Lorena Aboytes 30 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:49 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Luz Arcelia Arreola Rodriguez. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending - - away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 31 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Luz Arcelia Arreola Rodriguez 32 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:46 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Karla Navarro. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 33 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Karla Navarro 34 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:26 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jazmin. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 35 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jazmin 36 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:18 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Gabriela Jimenez. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 37 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Gabriela Jimenez 36 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Melina Camacho. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 39 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Melina Camacho 40 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:15 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Adriana Brindis. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 41 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Adriana Brindis 42 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:14 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Guadalupe Camacho. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 43 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Guadalupe Camacho 44 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:58 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Rigoberto alarcon. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 45 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Rigoberto alarcon 46 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:56 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Monica Bennett Gee. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 47 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Monica Bennett Gee 48 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:29 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Samantha chlanda. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 49 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Samantha chlanda 50 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:47 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is David Salgado Gonzalez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending - - away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 51 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, David Salgado Gonzalez 52 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:46 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Valerie. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 53 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Valerie 54 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:11 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Kaely Catalan. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 55 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Kaely Catalan 56 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:07 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Daisy. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 57 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Daisy 58 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:52 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Leslie Catalan . ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 59 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Leslie Catalan 60 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:46 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is John Wie. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 61 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, John Wie 62 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:45 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Leslie Catalan. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 63 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Leslie Catalan 64 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:38 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Nallely Enriquez. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 65 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Nallely Enriquez 66 Orozco, Norma From: Tara Egnatios <ms.tara.egnatios@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:07 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Tara. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Angela Cai <angelagcai@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Angela Cai. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Carlos Hernandez <cchernandezwork@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 4:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Carlos Hernandez with Dynamic Breed music collective. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in one of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Jasmine Esparza <jasesparza97@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:43 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Jasmine Esparza, I am a resident of Santa Ana and stand by the organization Immigrant Defenders Law Center as well as other immigration non profits in Santa Ana. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Of the many things to cut the budget down in Santa Ana this is not one of them at all. Protecting our immigrant residents from the over policing and in humane treatment that the immigration system does should be one of our top priorities. Currently seeing how this administration is treating immigrants in the detention centers and outside of them we should be doing everything we can to support the proper funding of the organizations doing the ground work especially if we want to proudly state we are a sanctuary city. Best, Jasmine Esparza Orozco, Norma From: Elana Stein <Ilapdog@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:42 PM To: eComment Subject: The Deportation Defense Program must be FULLY FUNDED! I demand protections for Santa Ana residents that face detention and deportation. THIS MEANS FULLY FINDING THE DDP! This is a public comment for agenda item 65D. Renew the Deportation Defense Fund with it's current $200,000. Elana Stein Ilapdogggmail.com Orozco, Norma From: cristian castillo <castillocristian600@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Cristian Castillo. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Mariah Reisbeck <mariahreisbeck514@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mariah with Tiyya. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Mariah Reisbeck Orozco, Norma From: Alyssa romo <alyssaromo790@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:33 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alyssa. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Mackenzie Daly <msdaly96@aol.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mackenzie Daly with Peoples Coalition. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Mackenzie Daly BA Anthropology'19 Community Media Guru Woodsock Project msdaly96@aol.com Orozco, Norma From: Karina bart <jaydenbart@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:13 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Karina Ramos with Immdef. . I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Karina Ramos Sent from my Whore 10 Orozco, Norma From: Harley Peebles <tennishar@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:12 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Harley Peebles with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 11 Orozco, Norma From: Phil nisco <philnisco@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:03 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Philip Nisco. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. We need to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you - Philip 12 Orozco, Norma From: Nancy Murphy <nmurphy941@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Illegal firework problem Dear Mayor Pulido and council members: My comment is in the use of illegal fireworks that starts in June and continues in July. The City posted on Next Door tc call a specific number for illegal fireworks and detailed there is a $1000.00 fine for illegal fireworks. How many people where cited in the City of Santa Ana? This could have generated tens of thousands of dollars for our city. The 4th of July was a war zone and Lillie King Park is a major problem. Many neighbors seem to think it is okay to do sky rockets but for the animals, Senior citizens, war veterans, and disabled people who are afraid of the loud booms it is horrific. The M80's, mortar fireworks and all off the loud noises impedes on our right to have peaceful sleep and take our dogs outside. I am hopeful the City of Santa Ana can implement a task force so the 4th of July can be a peaceful. Sincerely, Nancy Sent from my iPhone 13 Orozco, Norma From: Sarah Kreager <sarahkreager@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Sarah Kreager with the Democratic Socialists of America. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore 14 Orozco, Norma From: tins0217. <christinemarcelo@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Christine Aquino with Mosaic Church. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 15 Orozco, Norma From: Liz Miller <liz.molitor@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Greetings, My name is Elizabeth Miller, a citizen from Carmel, IN. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Elizabeth Miller 16 Orozco, Norma From: kristen studard <hello.kristen@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:37 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. This fund is important and should be funded. Orozco, Norma From: Evelynn Cuautle <evelynncuautle@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Evelynn with Orange County Rapid Response Network. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. I have family members who will be affected by this and urge the City of Santa Ana not to divest any more funds from a vulnerable population, especially during these times. Thank you. Orozco, Norma From: awlaufer@gmail.com Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Amanda Laufer and I am a resident of Los Angeles. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. -Amanda Laufer Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Alexa Guzman <a1exaguzman413@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alexa Guzman. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, Orozco, Norma From: Jennifer Mendez <jennymendezeats@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hello Santa Ana City Council, My name is Jenny Mendez and I am a resident of Santa Ana. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000_ Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, -Jenny Orozco, Norma From: Birtu Belete <bir2belete@gmaitcom> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:17 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda item 65D Hello, I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. I am in support of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. It is crucial that Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation have an opportunity to defend themselves, and this fund is crucial! Thank you, Birtu Belete SAG/AFTRA Orozco, Norma From: Benjamin Rich <benrich.mail@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 6:15 PM To: eComment Subject: Deportation Defense Fund I most strongly encourage you to continue support for the city Deportation Defense Fund. This fund provides essential legal support to immigrants facing detention or deportation. These people are our neighbors and in time of need we help our neighbors. Respectfully, Ben Rich Orozco, Norma From: James Nevada <jamesnvd@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:13 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is James. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Marisa Camara <marisa.lcamara@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Marisa Jacobo with Immigrant Defenders. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Victoria Breen <breenl04@umn.edu> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Tori Breen. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 10 Orozco, Norma From: ames luv <5amyalavez@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Amy Alavez, I am a resident of Santa Ana. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, AmyAlavez 11 Orozco, Norma From: Norman Albert <normcarol@cox.net> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana's Deportation Defense Fund Importance: High Dear City Council Members: I am submitting a comment to agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. I am a concerned citizen, attorney, Co -Chair of the Jewish Justice Advocates of Temple Beth El of South Orange County, and a member of the Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees. Santa Ana should be proud to have this excellent program which provides crucial aid to Santa Ana residents. In Santa Ana, almost half the population are new Americans facing many harsh and often punitive immigration policies making them increasingly vulnerable to deportation and separation from their families and loved ones. In addition, the virus has added even more uncertainty and risk. Immigrants need a capable credible immigration attorney to make sure they are afforded due process. Denying immigrants due process causes a chain reaction throughout this community and affects far more than the immigrant community. Deportations separate families often separating American citizens from their family members. Deporting farmworkers hurts the community at large, jeopardizes our safety and national security. Immigrants are some of our most important essential workers risking their lives to work in our markets, hospitals, retirement homes, etc. Without them, the entire community will suffer. Please continue to allocate the current level of this Defense Fund showing the nation the value of the immigrant to our nation and our economy. Thank you. Carol B. Singer 12 Orozco, Norma From: Jackie Ruiz <jackieruiz36@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:54 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Jackie. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore 13 Orozco, Norma From: Savannah Hull <savannahhuII14@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:51 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Savannah Montoya. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Savannah 14 Orozco, Norma From: Ambereen Siddiqui <ambersky324@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:44 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ambereen Siddiqui. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 15 Orozco, Norma From: Carolina Arciniegas <carolina.arciniegas@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Carolina Arciniegas. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore 16 Orozco, Norma From: Jewell Karinen <jewellkarinen@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. I am in support of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Please continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 17 Orozco, Norma From: Isela M <iselamaldl7@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:31 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Isela Maldonado. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Alexa Munoz <alexamunoz662@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alexa Munoz and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Alexa Munoz Orozco, Norma From: jacquelinemacias75 <jacquelinemacias75@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Jacqueline Macias and am an orange county resident. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Orozco, Norma From: Ruthie Holmes <ruthe1229@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:50 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ruthie Holmes with Truth or Dare. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. www.r-uthieholmes.com Orozco, Norma From: Mariajose Jimenez <mariajimenez1314@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:03 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mariajose. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Mariajose Jimenez Orozco, Norma From: Vanessa Estrada <ve307541@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Vanessa Estrada and I am a Santa Ana resident. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Not only did the council vote to increase police funding, they also want to decrease the funding for this program? I feel priorities are skewed, we should be helping our community, helping families stay together, that should be our priority. -Vanessa Estrada Orozco, Norma From: Robyn Graskey <robyn_graskey@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Robyn Colavito. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Robyn Colavito sent from my mobile, please excuse my brevity Orozco, Norma From: Greer Fawcett <greerfawcett@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 9:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Now! Do not Cancel My name is Greer Fawcett a resident of OC. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. We need this help at times like these. It's so important to protect our vulnerable populations. Please do the right thing and defund the police to pay for more social services. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Marisol Meza <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:09 PM To: eComment Subject: Regards to Agenda Item 65D: I Oppose the Current Budget that Increases Police Spending E-Comments System, Hello, I am a resident of Ward 6 and I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed City of Santa Ana Budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year that increases the Police Department's budget I ask that you vote against the current budget. Instead, cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to preserve and prop up city programs like libraries, parks, housing, small businesses and worker cooperatives, as proposed by the People's Budget framework submitted to your office by local organizations. These have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet public safety spending is increasing by millions of dollars. When the has a history of ONLY equating public safety with policing spending, this is unjust and inequitable. Focus more on the people & the communities that make Santa Ana thrive. Marisol Meza sol_mezarod@yahoo.com 2101 S Maple St., B Santa Ana, California 92707 t Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Council, elizondo.maria1153@gmail.com Monday, July 06, 2020 10:34 PM eComment CITY COUNSEL MEETING 7/7/2020 I am writing in regards to several Agenda Items for your meeting on 7/7/2020. 23A. Construction Contract for All American Asphalt — I understand that this work may have been done, but what kind of inspection of work is being done for these repairs. Myself and my family have driven on many streets that were "supposedly" repaired, but they are actually done very poorly and need more work. In particular is the area of Raitt and 51h Street. The road was repaved, however it still has the same holes and very uneven pavement that makes driving in that area hazardous and taxes your vehicles wear and tear. Please ensure that if you are approving companies to do work, that it is thoroughly inspected and that the city has the right of refusal to pay unless it is fixed to the council / citizens satisfaction. If the repair was done to your home driveway, you know that you would be un-satisfied with the work and want it fixed. Treat of city streets like it your street and the money is coming out of your pocket. 25G. Amendment to Police Officers Association — Please do not give the police officers of our city a pay raise at this time. The extension needs to be a length of at least 2-3 years so that the police department can be thoroughly investigated for the issues that have been raised in recent weeks. We do need our officers, but we cannot in good conscience provide them a pay raise when many of them do not perform their duties in a proper fashion, to include harassment of citizens, police brutality, corruption, and a basic lack of human decency for all citizens of our city. 85A and 85B. Please pass this order as the wearing of face masks and having hand sanitizer available due to the COVID- 19 pandemic is a must for the citizens of Santa Ana, Orange County, California, and our country as a whole. As we all have seen, the positive test rates have increased since the Governor started to open things back up. All business should adopt the policy of "NO MASK, NO SERVICE" and not allow people without a mask in their premises. I have seen too many people just walking around like they are invinsible and will not get the disease. It is starting to reach people of all ages as the new reports show that the average age of those contracting the virus is decreasing. We must realize that we are not just taking these precautions for ourselves, but for our fellow man. 85C. Please approve this action to have the Staff report on how to curb / stop the street racing in South Santa Ana. Too many nights we can hear the cars screatching down the streets at all hours and have the sound turn into a crash. Our family has lost friends to these actions and they are senseless deaths that could be avoided. While this may seem to be a difficult task, it is a task that must be tackled head on and with great persistence. We are losing too many young lives of our city who could have gone on to live successful and fruitful lives. We need the police to be more proactive in stopping these incidents from happening. Please have a report ready to be discussed and ask the public for their thoughts as well as their lives have been directly touched by street racing. Lastly, I did not see an agenda item where the council is reducing the budget for assisting persons who are potentially being deported or held by ICE. Please excuse me I missing this in the agenda. Cutting this funding is a travesty. There are way too many people in our city who need this assistance as it is vital to them and their family to be treated fairly and with respect in being in our city and country. Please increase the funding back to prior levels or to an increased level so that the Immigrant Defenders Law Center can do more good for our citizens. Lupe Elizondo Orozco, Norma From: Jarvis Jennings <jarvisjay2@twc.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:35 PM To: eComment Subject: 7/7/2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS Importance: High Dear City Council, I am writing in regards to several Agenda Items for your meeting on 7/7/2020. 23A. Construction Contract for All American Asphalt — I understand that this work may have been done, but what kind of inspection of work is being done for these repairs. Myself and my family have driven on many streets that were "supposedly" repaired, but they are actually done very poorly and need more work. In particular is the area of Raitt and 51h Street. The road was repaved, however it still has the same holes and very uneven pavement that makes driving in that area hazardous and taxes your vehicles wear and tear. Please ensure that if you are approving companies to do work, that it is thoroughly inspected and that the city has the right of refusal to pay unless it is fixed to the council / citizens satisfaction. If the repair was done to your home driveway, you know that you would be un-satisfied with the work and want it fixed. Treat of city streets like it your street and the money is coming out of your pocket. 25G. Amendment to Police Officers Association — Please do not give the police officers of our city a pay raise at this time. The extension needs to be a length of at least 2-3 years so that the police department can be thoroughly investigated for the issues that have been raised in recent weeks. We do need our officers, but we cannot in good conscience provide them a pay raise when many of them do not perform their duties in a proper fashion, to include harassment of citizens, police brutality, corruption, and a basic lack of human decency for all citizens of our city. 85A and 85B. Please pass this order as the wearing of face masks and having hand sanitizer available due to the COVID- 19 pandemic is a must for the citizens of Santa Ana, Orange County, California, and our country as a whole. As we all have seen, the positive test rates have increased since the Governor started to open things back up. All business should adopt the policy of "NO MASK, NO SERVICE" and not allow people without a mask in their premises. I have seen too many people just walking around like they are invincible and will not get the disease. It is starting to reach people of all ages as the new reports show that the average age of those contracting the virus is decreasing. We must realize that we are not just taking these precautions for ourselves, but for our fellow man. 85C. Please approve this action to have the Staff report on how to curb / stop the street racing in South Santa Ana. Too many nights we can hear the cars screeching down the streets at all hours and have the sound turn into a crash. Our family has lost friends to these actions and they are senseless deaths that could be avoided. While this may seem to be a difficult task, it is a task that must be tackled head on and with great persistence. We are losing too many young lives of our city who could have gone on to live successful and fruitful lives. We need the police to be more proactive in stopping these incidents from happening. Please have a report ready to be discussed and ask the public for their thoughts as well as their lives have been directly touched by street racing. Lastly, I did not see an agenda item where the council is reducing the budget for assisting persons who are potentially being deported or held by ICE. Please excuse me I missing this in the agenda. Cutting this funding is a travesty. There are way too many people in our city who need this assistance as it is vital to them and their family to be treated fairly and with respect in being in our city and country. Please increase the funding back to prior levels or to an increased level so that the Immigrant Defenders Law Center can do more good for our citizens. Jarvis Jennings Orozco, Norma From: Susan Cohn, LC.S.W. <susancohnlcsw@aol.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Deportation Defense Fund Santa Ana City Council, I am urging the Santa Ana City Council to continue funding their Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 per year. This program has provided essential legal defense to approximately 40 residents of Santa Ana facing deportation, who would otherwise not have any legal representation. But there are still unserved residents who must go to immigration court without a lawyer. Sincerely, Susan Cohn, LCSW Sent Lout AOL Mobile Get the new AOL app: ntaiLmobile.aoLcom 1 Orozco, Norma From: Susan Hahn <partyhahn@aol.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:43 PM To: eComment Subject: Deportation Defense Funding Santa Ana City Council, I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sincerely, Susan Hahn Sent fiom AOL ,Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aoLcom 2 Orozco, Norma From: Melissa Palmerin <palmerinmelissa@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:52 PM To: eComment Subject: item number 25g, 5513, 65d. My name is Melissa Palmerin. I live in ward 6 and today I will be addressing item numbers 25g, 5513, and 65d, Item number 25g: hope that as council members, you all see the extension of the wages over the next 2 years, not as a symbol of generosity, but rather a confirmation of the claims many in the community have made about the police department and the POA. The fact that the POA are using the plight that the city of Santa Ana are in to push their agenda of increasing funds allocated to the police department, in any form is absurd. To add the 2% ($1,226,321) increase for the retiree health fund for police officers, that tax payers will have to pay, when many of us do not want to, is built on the assumption that the city council is in favor of all things police. This assumption is built on the actions brought forth from this council during the 2 previous city council meetings. The $200,000+ in vehicles, the majority of the city council in favor of the budget as presented, the claims affirming the jobs of police officers regardless of the neglect and abuse residents of Santa Ana endure from the SAPD. I vote to take out the one-time contribution to the retiree health fund. Instead, I would like to see those funds, that we seem to have, be allocated to Covid testing for those who do not have insurance, for remote therapy for those who are experiencing mental health issues enhanced by the pandemic, and financial support for those unemployed. If the best the city council can do is providing sanitizer and supporting the wearing of masks, during a time when we have the highest cases in OC, demonstrates the priorities for the council. If we have the $1,226,321 to give to the police retiree health fund, we have the funds to provide testing, medicine, money to those unemployed and uninsured. Many of you may have voted to increase the salaries of police wages, but I urge each and everyone of the council members to represent the residents of Santa Ana, in the manner in which we have told you. We have stated that we do not want to fund the police department, this also means the benefits police officers get. Item number 5513: I vote against the council charging candidates for the 200 or 400 word candidate statement. Why is there a cost for an electronic copy? According to the statement in the staff report "election code allows the Council to establish a charge to be levied against candidates in order to recover the cost of printing, handling and mailing these statements (pg 2). Therefore, why is there a charge for the electronic copy? Shouldn't the city council give all those running to have the same opportunity to advocate for themselves without the burden of having to pay $2,601.10 for a candidate statement. I find it unfair for those who are running, who do not have the means to pay these funds, regardless if it is optional, having to opt out. As a resident of Santa Ana, I want to hear the voices of each candidate equally. Why can't each candidate post their statement on the Santa-ana.org website under city hall for free? Having candidates statements included in the voter pamphlet should not be based on monetary returns for printing, handling and shipping. It is our rights as residents to have every candidate represented in the voter pamphlet, regardless if the candidates can pay the cost or not. Item number 65D: I oppose the budget, along with many residents in Santa Ana. I would like to refer to statements from Villegas and Pulido in 2017. A The reason why I want to bring up certain statements from 2017, is because during this time there was $17 million in legal fees taxpayers had to pay for the killings and use of excessive force by SAPD. In 2017, there was not a large public demand to defund the police, but rather to create a citizen oversight committee. According to the Voice of OC, Pulido stated in response to the committee in 2017, "I think it's not broken. Don't fix it, leave it alone. They have plenty, plenty of review." Villegas stated -People make mistakes. We all make mistakes". Now 3 years later, residents of Santa Ana are calling for both, the defunding of SAPID and a citizen oversight committee. Yet, for members in the city council, the rhetoric for three years have stayed the same. Villegas still states in 2020, "we all make mistakes". Pulido still believes that "if it isn't broken, don't fix it". After hearing, many residents call in the previous council meeting about the abuse, harassment, and negligence demonstrated by SAPID, we still has Solorio, Pulido, and Villegas vocally state that SAPID either needs more funding or is doing a great job. The residents of Santa Ana have spoken, we want to defund the police and allocate those funds to youth programs, homelessness, education, college prep, mental health programs, affordable housing, helping those who are undocumented, and drug addiction programs. The programs we, as residents, want to see are those that are not associated with criminalizing our youth, rather providing them with better paying jobs, better teachers, better curriculum, summer programs, mentors, and therapists. If ones worry is the crime in Santa Ana, then one should not look for the solution in the police department, but rather look at the causes. Unemployment, racial discrimination, lack of resources and programs, homelessness, lack of affordable housing, and racist policies. To fund the police, to increase their salaries, is to criminalize people who are most affected by unemployment, racial discrimination, lack of resources and programs, homelessness, lack of affordable housing, lack of insurance, and racist policies. The problem is not those who are being criminalized or are perceived as criminals, it's the racist policies put in place, that subjugates low-income POC to act in a manner that is perceived criminal, to those who have the means to survive or thrive in a capitalistic country. Census: - 23%= educational attainment of a high school degree - 17.7%= poverty rate - $29,970= the female median yearly wage in Santa Ana - $32,489= the male median yearly wage in Santa Ana Personal experience: - there are hardly any apartments that are decent that cost less than $2,000 a month- - Minimum wage jobs hardly give benefits or wages to support oneself financially- - Many are discouraged to go to college by teachers and councilors- - Lack of resources or programs at all SAUSD schools to prepare students for college. - Many of my friends who work full-time had to drop out of college- - Many people I know have mental health issues. Orozco, Norma From: Osvaldo Martinez <osvaldomartinez758@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Osvaldo Martinez with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Ana Lloyd <ana.e.11oyd@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:50 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ana Lloyd. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. The plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty reads: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest -tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" Orozco, Norma From: Ariana C <cabello_ariana@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ariana M. Cabello with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Celia Serrato <celiaserrato1995@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:16 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Celia Serrato and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Ruby Santoyo <rubysantoyol2@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:11 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ruby. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Allie Kiekhofer <alliekiekhofer@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:09 PM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. I am in support of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. It is vital that Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation have an opportunity to defend themselves, and this fund is crucial to that happening. Thank you. Allie Kiekhofer alliekiekhofer cggmail.com 310-487-4429 LinkedIn Orozco, Norma From: A C <1ex71427@ymail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:02 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alejandro Cervantes with Galls LLC. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Mario Reyna <reynamario210@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:39 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mario. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Fatima Baqi <fatimaxbagi@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:46 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund the Deportation Defense Program My name is Fatima D. Bagi, MSW, MPA. I am submitting a public comment for agend item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Lnda nguyen <Lnda@love-made.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:36 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Linda Nguye with Love Made. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. r, Linda Orozco, Norma From: Jaenadrol <pradoa1993@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:33 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alejandro Prado. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Katherine Sandoval<katherinesandovall8@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:31 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is [NAME] with [Organization]. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: marilyn <solismarilyn9l@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:20 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Marilyn Solis. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Susan Eaton <seaton727@earthlink.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:57 AM To: eComment Subject: Renew Deportee Defense Fund I would greatly appreciate it if you would renew the Deportee Defense Fund. I have met with some detainees and heard the stories of others. It is so important that they receive help in their defense. Warmest regards, Susan Eaton Orozco, Norma From: Julia Valero <julia.valero2014@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:01 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Julia Valero. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Deportation defense is a necessary community service that helps keep families together in the Santa Ana area. This is a necessary service, now more than ever amidst the Trump administration's deportation and detention machine. Orozco, Norma From: Lanie Overton <laniefaithmarie@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 7:29 AM To: eComment Subject: Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Lanie Overton. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you Orozco, Norma From: Ann Sheehy <a.sheehyl0@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 7:12 AM To: eComment Subject: Save our community- Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ann Sheehy writing independently today as a resident of Santa Ana. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. The immigrant population of Santa Ana is what gives this community so much diversity and uniqueness It is a true pleasure to live and work amongst such incredible individuals and it would be unjust on so many levels to slash the Deportation Defense Fund and put a large number of our community members in an even more vulnerable position We have a duty to help our community in any and every way possible. If you deny agenda item 65D, then you will be telling countless residents of Santa Ana that you are okay with their forced removal from our city. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation and support the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Sincerely, Ann Sheehy Orozco, Norma From: Sarah Ginsburg <sarahjginsburg@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 6:26 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hello! My name is Sarah Ginsburg and I'm a resident Of Los Angeles. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at the current budget of $200,000. 1 am in support of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center and the crucial work they do, giving Santa Ana's immigrant families and individuals facing detention and deportation an opportunity to defend themselves and remain intact. It's disgraceful to think the already overfunded, corrupt police force that often criminalizes these innocent people, received a budget increase while the Defense Fund's Budget was slashed in half. This country belongs to not one group but all of us and we should be doing what we can to ensure all humans have access to resources, safety and security and a good quality of life. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you! Sarah Ginsburg 573-424-7980 Orozco, Norma From: Samantha Kopelman <skopelma@knox.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 6:24 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hello, My name is Samantha Kopelman. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Samantha Kopelman Orozco, Norma From: Halle Monte <hallemontel8@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 5:36 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Halle Monte and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: V Castro <ortsacv@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:17 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Victoria Castro. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. - Victoria Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Emily Munguia <emilymunguia.93@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:30 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Emily. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. DO NOT cut, rather increase this fund. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Melerie Uribe <melerie@melerie.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:35 AM To: eComment Subject: AGENDA ITEM: 65D DEMANDS Hello, My name is Melerie Uribe. I am emailing you to submit a public comment for agenda item 65D to support the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund to stay at its $200,000 level. We demand the City of Santa Ana to continue providing protection to your residents facing deportation and detention. lmmDef is the only legal service provide in this program in your city and they have been able to reunite many families. How is it possible that the budget was slashed in half from $200,000 to $100,00 during the last City Council meeting, but the city agreed to increase the police budget by $9 MILLION DOLLARS despite public outcry. This is insane. Thank you. Best, Melerie Uribe Orozco, Norma From: Anona Mouse <ocknowjusticeknowpeace@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:43 AM To: eComment Subject: July 7ths vote will go down in history Hello, my name is Patrick and I live in Orange county and grew up around Santa Ana. I am emailing you today as a concerned citizen wanting to comment on the need to defund the police and refund the local communities. Policing has too many responsibilities and needs mental health & crisis workers, social workers, etc to help with the problems policing makes worse. Please represent the constituents of your district! Orozco, Norma From: Kelly Kraus -Lee <kellyakraus@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:09 AM To: eComment, Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida Subject: Comment on 65D I oppose the city's proposed budget. After hundreds of residents said they wanted no further police spending, an increase in parks and public works spending, and funding for the deportation defense work, 5 of the 7 city council members completely ignored us. I hope the 5 of you never hold elected office again. Council Member Sarmiento, it looks like you have my vote for Mayor. Hopefully you won't be a disgrace like Pulido. Kelly Kraus -Lee Resident of Santa Ana Orozco, Norma From: mayra abarca <mayra.abarca@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:14 AM To: eComment Subject: Proposed Police Budget Increase Good Morning Council Members, I'd like to provide my input on the proposed police budget increase. First, let me start off by saying that I was born and raised in Santa Ana and am currently a homeowner in Pacific Park. I take great pride in our city. I find it unfortunate that the new fad is to defund the police and the logic behind it is to divert those funds into the community instead. However, SAPID already reinvests money back in to the community on a large scale. I imagine most residents are not aware of this or they might feel differently. I've included the community programs SAPID is involved in. This list is not all inclusive, I'm sure. • Gang Reduction Intervention Program (GRIP) • Police Athletics and Activities League (PAAL) • Citizens Academy (weeks long course to give residents in-depth look into policing) • Open Houses (allowing the community to tour the station) • Coffee with a Cop (to support an open dialogue with the community) • Shop with a Cop (adopt a family during Christmas time) • Officers are assigned to different homeowners association and neighborhood watch meetings • Shop a Cop fundraiser in which officers serve as waiters, monies used for Special Olympics • Read Across America (read to elementary school children) • Ride Along Program • Explorer Program The list can go on. Most recently, due to COVID, I've seen officers recently participating in birthday drive by's and delivering meals to the elderly. I've seen news articles about officers donating items and money to reimburse theft victims like one that circulated about landscaping tools that were stolen. On a more personal lever, I've even had an officer walk up to my son and give him a police sticker. Those community relations are vital. It's important to silence the noise of the current fad about defunding the police. The movement has snowballed solely because it's what's currently popular and trending on social media. Unfortunately, it's a very one-sided voice, coming from those that are not stopping to listen to facts and refusing to be challenged with productive conversation. Now, more than ever, our officers are invaluable to our city. I respectfully urge you to approve the proposed increase allowing our officers to continue the good work that they do. Thank you, Mayra Abarca Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail for iPhone ®Yahoo Mail Take a trip into an upgraded, more organized inbox with Yahoo Mail. Login and start exploring all the free, orga... TOMAS J. BENITEZ 4012 East Michigan Avenue Los Angeles CA 90063 tomasjbeniteznn yahoo.com (323) 649-0352 July 7, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council Members, The Santa Ana community is rich with cultural heritage and has a thriving arts and artists community that is a gift to the people and the region. Investing in the arts and culture is investing in your local economy, the community, and most importantly, the future of the area. I write to you as a member of the consulting team that drafted the City of Santa Ana Arts and Culture Master Plan. I have watched with pride over the past five years as the City's investment in its local arts community has helped increase the vitality of Santa Ana through increased arts opportunities and professionalism of its artists and arts organization. This has resulted in vibrant public arts events, exhibits and performances while also contributing to Santa Ana's economy by promoting tourism and attracting regional audiences. It has also resulted in increased visibility and recognition of Santa Ana as an arts destination It is my understanding that the 2020-21 budget has eliminated funding for this important program, and I am writing to urge the City to continue its commitment to funding this important program at a critical time for the Santa Ana arts community. As I'm sure you are aware, there is a multiplier effect for public monies invested on the arts which returns 3 times the amount invested through purchases and expenses related to attendance at arts events. To date, Santa Ana has allocated $375,000 towards the Investing in the Artists Grant. By means of this multiplier effect, that investment has generated $1.125 million real dollars that economically benefit both the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana community as a whole. The Santa Ana Arts Master Plan was created with the input from diverse and numerous segments of the Santa Ana community. The Arts Master Plan holds the dreams and aspirations of that Santa Ana community for the arts future of Santa Ana, and civic funding support is critical to making these recommendations a reality. The reality of public funding for the arts is that public dollars always intersect with money from the private sector to amplify the impact of the City's investment. Artists are important allies for advancing goals for community development, economic development, social services, youth programs, public safety, education and civic engagement. It is important to continue support for this vital sector, especially as artists and arts organizations are experiencing serious economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists and arts organizations are second responders, often called upon to lead the healing process following social unrest or tragedy. This had been the vital and historic role artists and arts organizations have played in society, dating back to the WPA Programs of the Roosevelt Administration recovering from the Great Depression. We live in a time and place that is no different, if anything, unprecedented in the trauma that our nation has endured to date. The arts are principle facilitators of diversity and inclusion, and leaders in the conversation as we turn away from violent protests toward meaningful dialog and development of an enhanced conversation on social justice and civility in our society. The arts, although devastated by the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic, particularly with loss of revenue and employment, has been and will be again leading Americans to look past the crisis of today and into the future of our mutual tomorrow. Creativity is endemic to our community, particularly among our children, and the arts heal. I am not asking you only to maintain the funding of the Investment in the Arts Program, I am asking you to increase the funding, to support your own community by supporting the arts, to fortify your own economy by supporting the arts, to demonstrate your vision and leadership by asking the arts to be a partner as Santa Ana goes forward. The investment in quite modest by any comparison to other funding and budget items; the dividends and benefits are well worth it. I am also a member of California Arts Advocates, and we have successfully advocated for increased supports of the arts at the state level. I hope that we can count on you to join us in this important effort by maintaining funding for the Investing in the Artist Grant program, preferably at its original $95,000 level, and by providing additional funding for arts programs that help the arts sector intersect with the City's other departments and benefit the Santa Ana General Plan. If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak with you. Sincerely, Tomas J. Benitez Chairman, Latino Arts Network of California Orozco, Norma From: Victor Payan <vctor@masamedia.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:26 AM To: eComment Cc: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; Ridge, Kristine Subject: Public Comment 65-D: 2020-21 Budget / Funding for the Investing in the Artist Grant Dear Santa Ana City Councilmembers, I first wrote to you to advocate strongly for maintaining funding for the Santa Ana Investing in the Artist Grant program on June 16. Since then, many people in the community have reached out to express their support for funding this program. Santa Ana artist Kimberly Duran, for example, posted a petition on change.org to save the arts grant funding, which has received nearly 900 signatures since June 25. Also, in the past week, the State of California has INCREASED arts funding, and the cities of Los Angeles and Sacramento have created new programs to support artists and arts organizations economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Clearly, there is an understanding of the importance of the arts sector to local economies, and I again urge the Santa Ana City Council to continue its visionary support and leadership in the development of Santa Ana's arts infrastructure. Research shows that every public dollar spent on the arts generates three -times the amount in spending. Thus, Santa Ana's $375,000 investment in the Investing in the Artist grant has already generated $1.125 million of economic activity. Public funding for the arts assures critical public oversight to foster a citywide culture of equity, access and inclusion. The Investing in the Artist Grant has brought a fair and professional process to support Santa Ana artists, which has benefited every ward of the city. By contrast, we have all seen how private arts initiatives have been fraught with cronyism, conflict -of -interest and personal profit agendas. I am including links to Kimberly Duran's change.org petition as well as links to recent stories about California, Los Angeles and Sacramento's increased support for the arts. I am also including links to the Otis Report on the Southern California Arts Economy and the Americans for the Arts "Arts and Economic Prosperity 5" report, both of which feature exciting new research on the profound economic impact of the arts and culture sector. Finally, I am including a list of all the artists and arts organizations who have received the Investing in the Artist Grant to demonstrate the quality of this program and also to highlight how many recipients provide programs for youth, workforce development, and crucial presentation and performance opportunities for Santa Ana's emerging and established artists. In addition to their direct artistic services, Santa Ana's artists and arts organizations create jobs and give back to the City by marketing Santa Ana as a cultural destination that drives tourism, promotes local businesses and restaurants, and generates important positive press coverage for the city. The public benefit of maintaining funding for the Investing in the Artist grant provides an excellent return compared to the relatively small amount that it represents in the City budget and will provide wonderful and exciting cultural programming at a time when the community needs it most. I thank you and hope we can count on your visionary leadership to continue funding this important program, and to provide it with a $75,000 allocation. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, - Victor Payan Victor Payan Director Media Arts Santa Ana (MASA) c:619-701-0073 e: victor@masamedia.org Media Arts Santa Ana (MASA) is a project of Community Partners, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. SANTA ANA ARTIST KIMBERLY DURAN'S "SAVE THE ARTS IN SANTA ANA" PETITION - 845 SIGNATURES SINCE JUNE 25 SAVE THE ARTS: The City of Santa Ana is eliminating its annual Investing in the Artist grant program! If you have received a grant, benefited from these grants, and/or simply hope they continue to beautify our historic City, please WRITE YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS. https://www. change. org/p/save-the-arts-i n-santa- ana?recruiter=734134400&utm source=share petition&utm medium=facebook&utm campaign=share petitio n&recruited by id=be445e50-5173-11e7-b129-Obfcc52991cc ORANGE COUNTY'S ART SCENE LOSSES FROM CORONAVIRUS ESTIMATED AT $16 MILLION https://www. ocreg iste r. com/202O/O4/22/orang a-cou ntys-art-scen a -I osses-from-coron avi ru s-esti mated-at-16- million/ BREAKING NEWS: CALIFORNIA RECEIVES LARGEST INCREASE IN STATE ARTS FUNDING IN 20 YEARS https://www.cal iforn iansforthearts.orq/blog/2019/6/281breaki ng-news-cal iforn ia-receives-largest- i ncrease-i n-state-arts-fu nd i ng-i n-20-years SACRAMENTO LEADERS UNITE ON FUNDING TO HELP LOCAL ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article243975147.htmi CITY COUNCIL OKS CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FOR LOS ANGELES ARTS - LOS ANGELES https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-05-16/coronavirus-emergency-arts-g rants-los-angeles- city-council-approves-using-developer-fees *OTIS REPORT ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARTS ECONOMY https://www.otis.edu/creative-economy/2020 *AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS: ARTS AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY REPORT 5 https://www.americansforthearts.org/economicimpact " AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ECONOMIC IMPACT VIDEO https://www. youtu be. com/watch?I ist=P L58 UAdq 7rpl9 Ps- XOJXfpaTSXS LTxaZSh&v=pbCVvkl KCgQ&feature=emb_logo SANTA ANA INVESTING IN THE ARTIST GRANT RECIPIENTS 2015-2019 GRANTEE CATEGORY AMT RECEIVED ALBI Arts Org $6,190 Delhi Center Arts Org $10,000 Delhi Center Arts Org $10,000 Delhi Center Arts Org $5,590 Downtown Inc. Arts Org $10,000 Downtown Inc. Arts Org $10,000 Downtown Inc. Arts Org $10,000 El Centro Cultural de Mexico Arts Org $10,000 El Centro Cultural de Mexico Arts Org $5,690 Heritage Museum of Orange County Arts Org $6,210 Heritage Museum of Orange County Arts Org $6,000 M.A.G.LC. INC Academy of the Arts Arts Org $7,000 Media Arts Santa Ana Arts Org $6,690 Old Courthouse Museum Society (Collaborators OC Arts Org $6,000 Parks, Alzheimers OC, Marina Aguilera) Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) Arts Org $5,000 Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) Arts Org $6,770 Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Arts Org $7,000 (OCCTAC) Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Arts Org $10,000 (OCCTAC) 3 Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Arts Org $10,000 (OCCTAC) Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Arts Org $10,000 (OCCTAC) Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Arts Org $6,030 (OCCTAC) Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) Arts Org $6,000 Outreach @ UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Arts Org $6,010 Pacific Symphony Arts Org $10,000 Relampago del Cielo, Inc. Arts Org $7,770 Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition Arts Org $10,000 Santa Ana Unidos Arts Org $10,000 The Frida Cinema Arts Org $6,100 The Wooden Floor Arts Org $5,000 Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association Arts Org $6,820 (VAALA) Adriana Martinez Individual $5,000 Artist Albert Lopez Individual $10,000 Artist Alicia Flores Individual $5,000 Artist Ann Phong Individual $2 000 Artist Bang Lang Do Individual $5,000 Artist Bud Herrera Individual $5,000 Artist Bud Herrera Individual $2 000 Artist Carlos Kalim Quevedo Individual $10,000 Artist Cristina Miguel Mullen Individual $5,000 Artist Diana Markessinis Individual $5,000 Artist Dino Perez Individual $5,000 Artist Federico Medina Individual $5,000 Artist Gene Jimenez Individual $5,000 Artist Greg Camphire Individual $2 000 Artist Joseph Hawa Individual $10,000 Artist Kimberly Janet Duran Individual $2 000 Artist Maria Reyna Individual $5,000 Artist Marina C. Aguilera Individual $3,000 Artist Miguel Torres Cruz & Michael J. Mejia Individual $4,130 Artist Nancy Alcala Individual $5,000 Artist Omar Avalos Individual $5,000 Artist Priscila Hernandez Individual $5,000 Artist Priscila Hernandez Individual $5,000 Artist Rebecca Chernow Individual $5,000 Artist Rogelio Reyes aka Roger Eyes R. Individual $3,000 Artist Sara Guerrero Individual $5,000 Artist Sara Guerrero Individual $5,000 Artist Sarah Rafael Garcia Individual $5,000 Artist Victor Cruz Individual $5,000 Artist s Orozco, Norma From: Luz Martinez <airamzul83@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:30 AM To: eComment Subject: Defund police know. Estimado miembros representante de Ins recidentes de Santa Ana.Yo Luz Maria Martinez apoyo la propuesta que han creado Ins recidentes mas afectados, por que el que tiene el problems tiene a na vez la solucion y le pido de la manera mas atenta a las autoridades correspondientes a que escuchen nuestras voces. EI presupuesto de la ciudad de Santa Ana deveria ser reinvertido en mejoras para Ins recidentes de Santa Ana. El sistema de policia no esta eliminando el problems de la delincuencia, solo to esta empeorando y ahora es tiempo de cambiar para mejorar con cambios que realmente acaben con el problema y no solo cubrir por encima del problema. Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is {{Name}}. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMafter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. Value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Att. Recidente de Santa Ana. Luz maria martinez. 714 574 2096 Orozco, Norma From: Mayra Navarro <MNavarro@lmmDef.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:32 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mayra Navarro, I am an Orange County resident and I work at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. I have personally witnessed the difference this fund makes as both an Orange County resident and an immigration attorney. To decrease the fund would leave many without representation in a system designed to work solely against them. Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:53 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jeffrey Dickman. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jeffrey Dickman Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:50 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Alejandra Damaso L.. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Alejandra Damaso L. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:48 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Claudia Morales. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Claudia Morales Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:34 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Amalia sanchez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Amalia sanchez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:34 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Tabatha Reyes. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Tabatha Reyes 10 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ruth Linnert. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 11 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ruth Linnert 12 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:15 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Carmen lucano. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 13 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Carmen lucano 14 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:15 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jesus Santana. ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 15 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jesus Santana 16 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:13 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Antonia Fernandez. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 17 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Antonia Fernandez is Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:11 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Yanely. . ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 19 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Yanely 20 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:10 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jose Orellana. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 21 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jose Orellana 22 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:06 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ana Tutila. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 23 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ana Tutila 24 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:57 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Idalia N. Rios. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 25 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Idalia N. Rios 26 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:49 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Araceli Robles. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 27 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Araceli Robles 28 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:36 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Nancy Mejia. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 29 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Nancy Mejia 30 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:34 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Pricila Medina. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 31 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Pricila Medina 32 Orozco, Norma From: D Cau <davina.noel@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:41 AM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment Hello, My name is Davina Caudillo. I am an Orange County resident. Across the nation we are calling for reallocation of funds to go toward the community and education. Spending 350 million on a jail which will continue to exploit systemic racism in our country. Expanding this jail just takes away more resources and creates more harm. Please reconsider for our futures sake. Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Mayor and Council Members, Rigo Garcia <Rigo-Garcia@outlook.com> Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:43 AM eComment Budget Comment on ADU Permit Fees I'm asking for your consideration in reducing all fees associated with the ADU permit process. The State wide mandate on ordinances is fairly new and I don't believe the City's fee structure has been updated to reflect the type of work that would be done in a conversion of a garage versus doing plan checks in a normal house remodel. Please consider reducing the fees by 50% and have staff determine whether it drives more applications. A reduction in permit fees would help stimulate the local construction economy. Thank you for your consideration. Rigo Garcia 2001 N Olive St. Orozco, Norma From: Megan Charity <megancharity3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:06 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Megan with War on Trasg. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. It is beyond important to keep these families safe. Children are getting raped and trafficked in detention centers. This is a human rights crisis. The deportation defense program is so important to the community. Orozco, Norma From: Emmanuel Mendoza <Diganue198@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Emmanuel Mendoza with I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. If you complain "where will we get the money?" GTFOH you the stupid council member want to give millions of dollars MILLIONS to the police what in the world are they going to do with millions. Instead give back to the community so the community can prosper. Regardless you should all watch your backs just like most of you are stabbing Santa Ana citizens we won't let you rest. You will be removed because all you care about is yourself. -Emmanuel Mendoza Orozco, Norma From: Cait Cibulsky <c.helaina.cibulsky@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Cait Cibulsky with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Meridith McNeill <meridithmcneill@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:37 PM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment from Meridith McNeill: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. 1 am in support of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. It is extremely important that Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation have an opportunity to defend themselves. This fund is crucial. Sincerely, Meridith McNeill meridithmcneill ggmail. com Orozco, Norma From: Juan Martinez <martinezJ1709@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:33 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Juan Martinez, I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and Orozco, Norma From: Monze Garcia <monze1990@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:30 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is [Monze] with [BLM]. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. LEAVE OUR PEOPLE ! Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Steven Longobardi <stevenlongobardi9l@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:27 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Steven Longobardi with the LGBTQ+community. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Gloristela Morales <gloristelam@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Gloristela Morales. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Santa Ana City Council, Vincent Rabaja <vrabaja@gmail.com> Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:14 PM eComment Fully Fund the Deportation Defense Program I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. I feel it is important to continue to provide defense for some of the most vulnerable residents in the city, especially during the time of a global pandemic. Sincerely, Vincent Orozco, Norma From: Rachelle Mozman <rmozman@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:14 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Rachelle Mozman, Artist . I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from myiPhone 10 Orozco, Norma From: Melanie Kent <nnelaniekent0327@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:02 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Melanie Kent and I work for Robert Half Legal. Previously, I worked as an immigration paralegal. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you! These people need your help - don't let them down! * Please excuse typos, sent from my Whore 11 Orozco, Norma From: Professional <pbarrei@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:53 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Paloma Barreiro with Santanna Law Offices. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, Paloma Barreiro 12 Orozco, Norma From: Patricia Sanchez <sanchez.patty1473@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:51 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Patricia Sanchez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Patricia Sanchez 13 Orozco, Norma From: Gemma Lurie <glurie95@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:49 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Gemma Lurie with the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Gemma 14 Orozco, Norma From: Heather Snead <heathersnead@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:57 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Heather I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. -Heather Snead 15 Orozco, Norma From: cattmacias@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:34 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund the Deportation Defense Program My name is Catherine Macias and am an Orange County resident. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 16 Orozco, Norma From: Kennedy Simon <krsimon@ucdavis.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:02 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Kennedy Simon with OCBSS. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 17 Orozco, Norma From: Jen Ship <beans.bear@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:55 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Jennifer Quintana. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 18 Orozco, Norma From: Abel Ruiz <agruiz@ucdavis.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:51 AM To: eComment Subject: Defund the Police and Support Community Approaches Hello, My name is Abel Ruiz, I am a Santa Ana Resident and have been since 1996. I am e-mailing to express my concern over the exorbitant percentage that 'public safety' portion of the city budget is getting. I belief that if we were to take a preventage approach to addressing the city's safety issues, we would be much better off. As a resident, I don't think that the police is here to serve us, in fact, I have been profiled and harassed by the police a couple of times just for being outside walking to the store, in one occasion, and the other one is because I was going to the bus stop to go to school. I do not trust the police even if they do their community friendly approaches which they mostly use to turn families against each other. About ten years ago, my mom was part of a similar program, and she quit it because the police were asking information from moms in the program to get insight into the neighborhood where we lived. These community approaches are just low key intelligence gathering tactics that ultimately do not come into our communities with the right intention. They also create a double morality. On the one hand, we have the gang unit profiling young people in the neighborhood and on the other there is officer goody two shoes that is coming to our moms talking about building relationships. That is hypocrisy to say the least. Give more funding to parks and recs and other genuine community serving departments. Right now, I don't understand that all the community gardens are closed. Food production is a good way to save money and right now, countless families in Santa Ana are looking for every way to income patch. Food is essential to weather the current crisis and the city has closed a genuine way to do that. The city should actually be going in the opposite direction, give land to the community so we can do something with it. Thank you. Abel, Ward 6 Orozco, Norma From: Shane Yamada <sharktoothshane@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:59 AM To: eComment Subject: *custom subject line* Hello, my name is Shane Yamada, and 1 live in Orange County. I am a concerned citizen emailing you today about MUSICK FACILITY. Please listen to the constituents you represent and use the power they granted you to make progress in our communities. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: natalie kendall <natalielkendall13@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:20 AM To: eComment Subject: Jail Expansion in OC Please do not fund the expansion of a jail that is already not at capacity. Please reallocate the hefty funds to the surrounding communities so they can thrive, have basic human needs met which will in turn reduce crime and the need for for -profit prisons/jail. If the funds must go to the jail, please use them for TIIERAPY, education and proper rehab opposed to expansion. Thank you, Natalie Orange, CA Orozco, Norma From: Greg Camphire <gcamphire@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:24 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 65d: Annual City Budget Hello, I am extremely concerned that the city's budget currently under discussion would cut the Deportation Defense Fund by an astonishing 50%. There is only one legal service provider within this program in Santa Ana, the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, and their budget to help the city's most vulnerable immigrant families would be cut in half. At the same time, this disastrous budget plan would increase Santa Ana Police Department's budget by a mind - boggling $9 million dollars. We already know from a June 8th Voice ofOC article that the County has shifted millions in funding away from public health while doubling an already -bloated sheriffs spending: "OC sheriffs deputies now make more than double what the county's social workers do in median pay and benefits, according to payroll data, a gap that has widened further in recent years. The sheriff increases in recent years weren't driven by increased service levels, according to the department, but rather were mainly due to large salary and benefit raises approved by county supervisors that coincided with elections in 2016 and this coming year.,, In effect, this proposed budget would take resources away from hard-working families who are contributing to the city's economy, while simultaneously enabling the police to further criminalize our communities. It's time to remove the stranglehold that the police union holds over our city & county governments. The people of Santa Ana are advocating for a reallocation of budget funds away from police department funding, and redirected towards public health & community services that double as crime prevention and mitigation efforts. This includes more green spaces, parks, libraries, youth centers, job training programs, community gardens, and other public health resources. Thank you, Greg C. Santa Ana, CA Orozco, Norma From: Olga Rodriguez <olgarodrilau@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:28 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 65D Proposed Budget Hello, my name is Olga Rodriguez Lau, and I am a resident of Santa Ana. I am a concerned citizen emailing you today about the proposed budget. It is clear from the many callers and emails in the past weeks that Santa Ana residents do not want to increase the SAPD budget. We want to defund them and place those funds elsewhere -- into programs and areas that would actually help the community. Please listen to the constituents you represent and use the power they granted you to make progress in our communities. Sincerely, Olga Rodriguez Lau Orozco, Norma From: Allegra Ringo <allegraringo@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:55 AM To: eComment Subject: Regarding Item 65d: Annual City Budget (for today's meeting) Hello, My name is Allegra Ringo. I'm a Santa Ana resident, and I'm writing to you regarding item 65d, the Annual City Budget, in advance of today's City Council meeting. The current proposed budget would cut the Deportation Defense Fund by 50% and would increase the Police Department's budget by $9,000,000. Please do not approve this budget. The Santa Ana Police Department does not need more money. The Santa Ana PD has been ranked the 8th most violent police department in the entire U.S. The proposed budget takes resources away from immigrant families, and directs them toward a police department that has faced heavy criticism for years for its violent and often deadly use of force. Why would we give them more funds, especially at a time like this? Please do not approve this budget. We are in a crucial time period right now, and the last thing that we need is to further fund a violent police department. We need to direct money away from the police and into the community instead. I hope you can understand that from the widespread protests and other actions our community has taken over the last two months (as well as before that). Thank you, Allegra Ringo Orozco, Norma From: Taylor Clark <taymarieclark@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:01 AM To: eComment Subject: Renewal My name is Taylor Clark. I am leaving a public comment for agenda item 65D in full support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. 1 demand the continuation of providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation! Sent from my Phone Orozco, Norma From: MONICA ANNE MOUET <mmouet@ucla.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:23 AM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment for Tonight's Council Meeting Dear Santa Ana City Council My name is Monica Mouet, and I have lived in Santa Ana my whole life. James Baldwin said "There are so many ways of being despicable it quite makes one's head spin. But the way to be really despicable is to be contemptuous of other people's pain." I am here today because I believe that, yes, it is possible for all of us to work together to end the years of pain inflicted on the people by the Santa Ana Police Department. We all have a role to play, don't we? I know what role the SAPD has played throughout the years, one that terrorizes it's citizens. One that dismantles the safety and wellbeing of the public. Public safety, the very concept you vow to uphold with your budget increase. SAPD has ranked the 9th deadliest police department in the state of California. 0% of complaints involving the use of force, police discrimination, and alleged crimes committed by police ruled in favor of civilians. Santa Ana City Council, what role do you have to play, as this colossal pain spreads, with no end in sight? You are proposing to increase 73% of the public safety budget to go into SAPD. That means even more government - sponsored use of chokeholds, tasers, batons, shootings. And no, Councilman Solorio, the use of bodycams does not cancel out the horror of these police practices. This budget increase shows me that most of you are more fearful of ruffling feathers than you are concerned with the safety of your community. How much longer are you going to let your legacies as leaders be dictated by some extra cash the police throw into your campaigns? The time has come. Not only to defund the police, but to take the steps in reckoning with the bleeding, the lives lost by police violence, the ever-growing and ever-expanding pain. And I hope you realize that this is not the pain of the other. These victims of police brutality are the people you swore to serve. With this increase you are not serving the people, let alone protecting them. At this point you are either with us or you are in the way. Thank you, Monica Mouet Orozco, Norma From: Noah Juliano <noahrjuliano@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:33 AM To: !City Clerk, eComment Subject: Deportation Defense Fund Renewal Santa Ana City Council, my name is Noah Juliano and I am a resident of Santa Ana. I was born and raised here and I am submitting a public comment of opposable to the 2020 police budget increase of $9 million. Santa Ana's city budget is $326 million and we have been decrying to defund the police for the past three months. Statistically, Santa Ana is the 8th most violent police departments in the nation. I submit a public comment on agenda item 6513, in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protections to the people of Santa Ana. Immdef needs to stay, rather than cutting it's budget in half Santa Ana Police Department is the 8th most violent police office in the entire nation. 9 out of the last 13 police shootings did not attempt less - lethal force. Those 13 shootings took place from 2016-2018. That is far too many deaths at the hands of the ones sworn to protect us. Please do not give SAPD another $9 million dollars. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Noah Juliano 714-600-0407 Orozco, Norma From: Demis Camacho <dcamacho@ccoc.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Deportation Defense Fund Dear Councilmembers and City of Santa Ana, I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. As a pro bono immigration attorney working in the City of Santa Ana, I see the substantial need for deportation defense in our community. We must protect our residents from the perils of the immigration system. The immigration system has increasingly become an unfair mechanism used to separate families and break the trust in our communities. We must stand for the most vulnerable of our community. We must protect Santa Ana families and ensure every Santa Ana resident in removal proceedings gets a fair shot in immigration court. Sincerely, Dennis Camacho, Esq. (he, him, his) I Staff Attorney - Removal Defense Catholic Charities of Orange County 1820 East 16th Street I Santa Ana, CA 92701 Telephone: (714) 347-9665 1 Fax: (714) 542-3541 PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee named above and contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly unauthorized and prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email, delete this email, and do not disclose its contents to anyone. Neither the sender nor the company for which he or she works accepts any liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Orozco, Norma From: Dori <toledod@uci.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:23 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Dorilyn Toledo. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Your bloated police budget proposal can and should be cut to fund things like this instead. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you. Orozco, Norma From: Danny Flores <floresdanny2002@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Danny Flores. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Karina Cervantes <karina.a.cervantes@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:14 PM To: eComment Subject: Please Fund The Deportation Defense Program in its entirety My name is Karina. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Karina Orozco, Norma From: Raeleen Juliano <raeleenjuliano@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:11 PM To: eComment Subject: 65B Hello, My name is Raeleen Juliano and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. I also do not approve of the 9 million dollar budget increase to the Santa Ana Police Dept. Thank you, Raeleen Juliano Orozco, Norma From: Emma Tehrani <emma.tehrani@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Renew the Deportation Defense Fund at Current Levels Hello, I am writing to submit a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. While there is a right to legal representation in immigration court at the respondent's expense in this country, that right means next to nothing for the most vulnerable seeking immigration relief Research shows that non -detained immigrants with attorneys are five times more likely to obtain relief than those without, and detained immigrants are twice as likely to obtain relief This suggests that, without funding for representation, countless individuals and particularly those at the highest risk who are least able to afford representation will be removed despite being eligible for relief. Thank you, Emma Tehran] Orozco, Norma From: Enriquez, Karla M <Karla.Enriquez@cshs.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:35 AM To: eComment; eComment Subject: budget funding Good morning I'm submitting an public comment for item 6513, support for the renewal of the deportation defense fund at its current rate of $200,000 To continue to add protection to Santa Ana residents facing deportation or detention. I'd also like if this rate amount was larger. but please do not cut this funding. and please defund the police funding. Get Outlook for iOS IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation. Orozco, Norma From: Sahira Amezquita <296330@my.puhsd.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Sahira Amezquita. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Carlos Perea <carlosiran1992@gmaiLcom> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:17 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Cc: Katie Traverso; Lisa Okamoto; Faby Jacome; Karina Gutierrez Subject: Re: Restore Full Funding For Santa Ana's Deportation Defense Fund for FY 2020-2021 Attachments: SA Deportation Defense Fund Organizational Letter to City Council.pdf Mayor Miguel Pulido and Santa Ana City Council Members, Attached is a letter on behalf of the Orange County Justice Fund (OCJF), Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), Vera Institute of Justice and 24 organizations. We urge you to restore full funding for the city's Deportation Defense Fund at the level of $200,000 in this FY 2o2o-21 budget. During the first reading of the city's budget on June 16th, the council approved $1oo,000, half of the budget for the program. The program provides critical immigration legal defense to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. It is important that you restore full funding for the program at tonight's council meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Carlos Perea Board President Orange County Justice Fund www.ocjusticefund.org IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS Law Center VeraINSTITUTE OF JUSTICE Attn: Mayor Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Juan Villegas, Councilmember Vicente Sarmiento, Councilmember David Penaloza, Councilmember Jose Solorio, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember Nelida Mendoza. Monday, July 6th, 2020 Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Restore Full Funding For Santa Ana's Deportation Defense Fund for FY 2020-2021 Dear Mayor Miguel Pulido and Santa Ana City Council Members, On behalf of the Orange County Justice Fund (OCJF), Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), Vera Institute of Justice and the 24 organizations signed below, we urge you to restore full funding for the city's Deportation Defense Fund at the level of $200,000 in this FY 2020-21 budget. During the first reading of the city's budget on June 16th, the council approved $100,000, half of the budget for the program. The program provides critical immigration legal defense to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation, especially during this current global pandemic where immigrant detention centers are considered a public health crisis. This is not the time for the city council to cut funding for the program, but rather to ensure due process and access to legal representation for its immigrant residents. The fund is a life-saving resource for Santa Ana residents who are currently detained. Adelanto ICE Detention Center has confirmed COVID-19 cases, inadequate PPE for individuals who are detained, and used excessive force against immigrants. Immigrant Defenders Law Center has successfully gotten Santa Ana residents released on bond since the start of this pandemic. At the end of June of this year, ImmDef halted the removal proceedings of a Santa Ana legal permanent resident named Manuel* by winning his case and obtaining a relief called "cancellation of removal." Manuel had kidney issues and was severely at risk of having deadly consequences from COVID-19. Because of this Deportation Defense Fund, Manuel no longer has to live in fear of dying nor being deported. He is now safely at home with his family. According to Vera Institute of Justice in its Restoring Due Process in Santa Ana Report, the program has since its establishment in 2017 represented 37 Santa Ana residents through the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Collectively they are parents to 41 children under the age of 18 and most of them are U.S. citizens. The Deportation Defense Fund has broad support from residents in the city. A survey conducted in April 2020 by Vera found that 79% of respondents in Santa Ana support government -funded attorneys for immigrants facing deportation. In addition, our congressional representative Lou Correa has called on the city to continue its commitment to our immigrant community in a recent opinion article published in the Orange County Register. We urge you to restore full funding for the Deportation Defense Fund at $200,000. If you have any questions please contact Carlos Perea at carlosiran1992(a�gmail.com. Sincerely, Orange County Justice Fund Immigrant Defenders Law Center Vera Institute of Justice UCI Law Immigrant Rights Clinic Public Law Center VietRISE Centro Cultural de Mexico The LGBTQ Center OC Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) of California National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) Freedom for Immigrants Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIW A) Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition Sanctuary Long Beach Coalition Youth Justice Coalition Women For: Orange County Con Las Comadres Esperanza Community Housing Corporation Orange County Equality Coalition OC Emergency Response Coalition Irvine United Church of Christ Advocates for Social Justice GABRIELA South Bay Housing Long Beach Yalla Indivisible International Rescue Committee - Los Angeles The Long Beach Coalition for Good Jobs and a Healthy Community Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:20 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Irma Estela Macias. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Irma Estela Macias Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:07 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Nohemi. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Nohemi Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:04 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Janette Villafana. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Janette Villafana Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:02 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jackeline Reyes. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jackeline Reyes Orozco, Norma From: John Leon <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:37 AM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 65D: I Oppose the Current Budget that Increases Police Spending E-Comments System, I am a resident of Ward 4 and I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed City of Santa Ana Budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year that increases the Police Department's budget I ask that you vote against the current budget. Instead, cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to preserve and prop up city programs like libraries, parks, housing, small businesses and worker cooperatives, as proposed by the People's Budget framework submitted to your office by local organizations. These have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet public safety spending is increasing by millions of dollars. When the has a history of ONLY equating public safety with policing spending, this is unjust and inequitable. Additionally, my father has experienced racism within the Santa Ana Police Department as the officer could not understand his English skills and asked him rudely to not speak at all. He was prejudice towards my dad and although I was young and in middle school at that time, I knew what the officer did was offend my father and my family thinking he was better than him for not being able to speak English correctly when my father was only trying to answer the officers questions regarding my fathers situation. John Leon john.a.leon@icloud.com 901 S Garnsey St Santa Ana, California 92701 t Orozco, Norma From: Shelby McMillen <witherandwilt@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:42 AM To: eComment Subject: NO NEW JAILS. NO JAIL EXPANSIONS. We are urging you to stop the expansion of the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine, CA. The jail was temporarily closed in 2019. Let us make that closure permanent. We do not need to drop $350 million on an expansion project. That money MUST go back to the community so that the community is supported and taken care of, therefore creating less need for people to commit jailable crimes just to survive. DO THE RIGHT THING. -Shelby McMillen 1 Orozco, Norma From: Adolfo Sierra <adolfosierra2019@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:59 PM To: eComment Cc: Ridge, Kristine; Carvajal, Verny; Carvalho, Sonia R.; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Mendoza, Nelida; Bacerra, Phil; Thai, Minh Subject: Tonight Council agenda items Attachments: COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS 7-7-2020.docx Please accept my comments on the item for tonight's council meeting agenda. 19E. Update to General Plan: Include southeastern section of the City on the focus areas to phase out and cap out light and heavy product manufacturing and assembly companies that pollute particulate matter (PM 2.5- PM10), and comply with SB 1000 State mandate. Include in Vol Il: Natural Environment the Clean and Safe element. Immediate release of DEIR to the public. As per City report prepared by Minh Thai, Executive Director -Planning and Building Agency: SIB 1000 requires cities' General Plans to include EJ elements, goals and policies in other elements that facilitate transparency and public engagement in the planning and decision -making processes, reduce harmful pollutants and the associated health risks in environmental justice communities, and promote equitable access to health. 65C. SEC 401: Qualifications of members. To be eligible the candidate must demonstrate that he/she has both 1) 120-day registered voter and 2) 120-day residency of ward from which the candidate is nominated at the time nomination papers are issued. 65C. SEC. 401.01: Term limits. Council members after their 3 consecutive terms of 4 years shall be Not allowed to serve in any position as council or mayor. Mayor after serving 4 consecutives 2-year terms shall Not be considered to serve as council member ever. 65D. City budget: advocating to keep funding Investing in the Artists Grants. Adolfo Sierra Interim President Madison Park Neighborhood Association Orozco, Norma From: Tiana Gutierrez <foxesandbunnies@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:10 PM To: eComment Subject: This is your opportunity to make a statement to the world Hello, My name is Tiana K. Gutierrez, and I've been a resident of Orange County, CA my entire life. I am emailing you today as I am extremely concerned with the amount of funding being funneled into the SAPD. There needs to be an immediate shift in public spending, away from law enforcement and towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. Please listen and absorb what the constituents you represent have to say and use the power they've granted you to make real progress and change within our communities. Thank you, Tiana K. Gutierrez Sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos. Orozco, Norma From: Fabiola Arellano <farellano@ccoc.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:35 PM To: eComment Santa Ana City Council, I'm submitting a public comment for agenda item 65B. in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Fabby Arellano Reception Immigration Services Catholic Charities of Orange County 1800 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92704 Office: 714-347-9610 farellano@ccoc.org Orozco, Norma From: ryan leuteritz <ryanaleutz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:46 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Ryan Leuteritz with War On Trash. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Bryan Valparaiso <bryanvalparaisol0@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:47 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Bryan Valparaiso with [Organization]. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:46 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Esmeralda Ruiz. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Esmeralda Ruiz Orozco, Norma From: Sandra Pocha Pena <pocha@pocharte.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:42 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida Cc: eComment, City Council; Ridge, Kristine; !City Clerk Subject: 20/21 BUDGET: FUNDING FOR HISTORIC FIREHOUSE Importance: High RE: APPROVE FUNDING FOR CONTINUED SHUTTERING & SECURITYOF CYPRESS STREET FIRE STATION Dear Mayor, City Council Members, City Manager and City Staff, I appeal to you as a local history advocate and arts leader to help save an important part of Santa Ana's history, the Cypress Street Fire Station, for generations of future Santa Ana residents. We have only two historic assets in my neighborhood of Pacific Park/Eastside, the Halladay House and the Cypress Street Fire Station. Please help save our Cypress Street Fire Station from destruction. Approve resources in our 20/21 Budget to retain this property. Located at 625 S. Cypress St, just a few blocks south of downtown Santa Ana, the historic Cypress Street Fire Station is a small parcel that has suffered greatly due to City neglect. Now after a decade of ignoring dozens of resident calls for action and organizing efforts, staff recommended that this property be placed on the surplus property list without alerting any community stakeholders or giving them a chance to organize. As a result of this oversight, you the Council voted to put this property up for sale as affordable housing in compliance with state Surplus Land Act requirements. This is a travesty! The Cypress Street Fire Station should never have gotten onto the surplus property list in the first place. It's a pity that City Staff didn't think to notify any of the dozens of local advocates who had been writing to and having meetings with the City about this property. The staff report you were presented on the Cypress Street Fire Station was a hugely flawed distortion of reality. * Please see the attachment below for a summary of advocacy efforts and a full picture of how this property was misrepresented in the staff report, and areas of opportunity for rehabilitation. * We can work out the details of how to get this property off the Surplus Property list later, but for now please approve continued site security for the Cypress Street Fire Station and ask City Staff to STOP from aggressively marketing the property to developers. Because of the small size of this parcel, there is no way a developer would be able to use it without completely destroying the firehouse. Don't let this happen. We need the Cypress Street Fire Station intact in our neighborhood for future generations. I don't want the lack of storage provisions to be a factor in saving the Cypress Street Fire Station. The Cypress Street Fire Station needs continued financial support for shuttering & fencing for at least another year. Give our community a chance to fundraise for this property and restore it for community use. We are in great need of additional library sites and resources. The Cypress Street Fire Station would be perfect for a satellite digital library and history room archive. It would benefit our neighborhood, surrounding neighborhoods, and the region greatly. * Please see attachment below for a summary of options. * Santa Ana and San Juan Capistrano are Orange County's two oldest and most historic cities. Our historic heritage is what makes us special and unique in Orange County. A historic legacy like ours is of great cultural and commercial value. Someday we may be able to showcase our historic treasures as well as San Juan Capistrano and other historic cities. Until then, we must strive to preserve our historic assets whenever possible, especially when there is huge local buy -in and support. The Cypress Street Fire Station has the active interest of dozens of local residents, historians, cultural leaders and heritage societies. Please help us preserve this beautiful structure and repurpose it for future generations. I ask that you approve continued shuttering and fencing of the Cypress Street Fire Station in the 20/21 City Budget. In gratitude for your consideration, -- Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento "Frontier Arts & Hybrid Culture" www.pocharte.com 714.417.0073 *** Attachment below *** SAVE THE HISTORIC CYPRESS STREET FIRE STATION A Summary of City Staff Omissions and Community Advocacy Efforts In February of 2020, City Staff prepared a report on the city -owned parcel located at 625 S. Cypress St. This report had many errors and omissions that misrepresented the property, staff neglect and community efforts to save it. City Staff also did not notify community stakeholders who had already expressed interest and concern for the property, so that they could organize the community to provide advocacy for the property prior to the City Council vote in February 2020 on the Staff -proposed action to place the historic Cypress Street Fire House on the Surplus Land list. The historic Cypress Street Fire Station is an important site for residents of Pacific Park (formerly Eastside), Henninger Park, Windsor Square, and Monroe Park. The Cypress Fire Station would fill two voids in this part of South Main: 1. It provides the opportunity for a significant cultural anchor to bring a historic pedigree and architectural value to the surrounding properties 2. The structure is located within an underserved central neighborhood with the potential to be a community resource, library service expansion, and a fine arts destination LIST OF ERRORS AND OMISSIONS IN STAFF REPORT -- Report did not mention that the condition of the property was largely the result of city neglect. Dozens of local residents had written, called and appealed to both City Staff and local Representatives over the course of a decade, only to have most of these appeals ignored. * See Timeline Below * -- Report did not properly assess parking. Parking for the property is plentiful as there are over 150 space in a lot directly across from it at a retail center that includes a Dollar Tree and WIC store. Approximately 70 of the parking spots are empty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -- Report did not mention that the parcel was small, too small to develop without completely destroying the firehouse in order to build a viable low-income multiple family development. Report did not mention the long history of community advocacy and concern for the property. * See timeline below. Report did not mention historical significance of the property to the surrounding community. Nothing in the report talks about the economic impact destroying this property would have on the built environment, property values and cultural life of the surrounding neighborhood. TIMELINE OF ADVOCACY -- As soon as the former tenant, a local non-profit had its lease end at the location in the mid-2000's, several local neighbors inquired about the property. Pacific Park/Eastside Neighborhood Leader Selica Diaz had gone on record as being one of the earliest advocates for this property. -- Former City Manager and head of Parks & Recreation, Gerardo Mouet had "promised" the property to several groups from the mid-2000's until he left in 2017. Some of these commitments included full presentations within formal Commission (Art Commission) and Community (Neighborhood Alliance, Eastside Neighborhood, Friends of the Cypress Street Fire Station) Meetings --After Mr Mouet's agency (Parks & Rec) stopped administering the Arts Commission, some Art Commissioners asked staff about the property and Mouet's presentation of it as a Community Gallery. Staff (Ron Ono) responded that the property was to be used as storage for Parks & Rec equipment and that he would notify Art Commissioners if anything changed. -- While Mr Mouet was City Manager, he proposed the property be used to house the Santa Ana Library History Room and a community effort was organized around this, the Friends of the Cypress Street Fires Station. A series of local dinners prepared by local Chef Richard Espinachio among others were to cook a series of benefits to raise funds for the Fire Station's restoration. -- As soon as Mr Mouet left the City in 2017, all efforts to advocate for the property were discouraged by City Staff. Emails were sent to Staff by neighborhood leaders Chris Schmidt, Selica Diaz, Ginelle Hardey, Irma Jaregui and Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento among others, local residents, historians, etc. Many of these appeals were for increased security and physical barriers to be installed to protect the Fire House. Some of these requests were for permission to do a series of community cleanups, and for community groups (Art Commissioners, Neighborhood Association, Historical Groups, After -School Study Groups). -- After City Staff ignored most of the early calls for service, the property started getting broken into by homeless. These squatters started setting fire to the property. --There were continued emails and appeals to staff regarding the property, which again went nowhere. The item was never placed on Neighborhood Association meetings, even though concern was expressed numerous times. Staff never thought to propose or empower a Steering Committee of any kind. -- Somehow, while all our Neighborhood Associations were on haitus for the holidays, City Staff prepared a report for City Council without notifying any Community Stakeholders. This report was full of errors and omissions. Neighborhood Leaders are robbed of the opportunity to advocate for this important historic landmark. Staff does not seek any Community Conditions to be place on the property sale. Staff Report recommends Council Action and no Community Advocacy was able to take place. Council votes to place the Cypress Street Fire House on the surplus property list to be put up for sale with NO CONDITIONS and NO COMMUNITY OVERSIGHT OR ADVOCACY. Staff is alerted in May 2020 again about community concern for the property In June 2020, City Staff informs Pacific Park/Eastside Neighborhood leaders that the Cypress Street Property is "In Escrow" and cannot be retrieved. Later during that same meeting, City Staff says that the property does not yet have an offer placed on it but that there is much pressure to sell the property. We are told that City Staff is aggressively marketing the property to developers. THIS NEEDS TO STOP. AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR REHABILITATION For too long, Santa Ana has suffered with only one library in the Civic Center and the tiny library hub at Newhope. The Cypress Street Fire Station provides a wonderful opportunity, not only to fullfill it's promise as our City's History Room & Archive but also as a much -needed Digital Library and Technology Hub. Please see the links below for info on San Antonio's first "BiblioTECH" which would easily fit into the footprint of the Cypress Street Fire House: http://blog.dIink.com/first-all-digital-and-bookless-library-opens/ https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Bi blioTech-to-offer-curbside-picku p-of-hot-spots- 15208261.php https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-the-future-of-the-I ibrary-bookIess/ FINANCING: These areas may include but are not limited to: o Apply to Local, State, and National Public Grants o Seek Support from Foundations, Universities, Private Philanthropy o Space Rentals for Private Events, Public Talks & Performances, Film & TV Productions o Plan, Promote, Generate revenue from Public Events, Tours, Dinners, and Teas o Generate Sales Revenue from Publications and Santa Ana History -related memorabilia o Cultivate Commercial Support from Historical/Educational/Edu-tainment Groups N EXT STEPS: -- Form a Steering Committee for the Cypress Street Fire House. It can be composed of residents from the 4 above - mentioned neighborhoods, local representatives, historians, commissioners, and city staff. -- Have the Cypress Street Fire House Steering Committee convene (via Zoom) to organize a year -long schedule of fundraising events and grantwriting. Orozco, Norma From: Maria Ceja <ceja.maria95@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 65D Mayor and City Council Members, I oppose the adoption of the budget for the fiscal year od 2020-2021. Words cannot express the frustration I feel towards the majority of you, and yes, I am talking to you Mayor Pulido, Councilmember Villegas, Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember, Mendoza, and Councilmember Solorio. You all straight out the hundreds of combined public comments (emails and calls) asking you to defund the police and reallocate those funds to the wellbeing of our community. You're supposed to listen to our voices, not minimize them which you already did by shutting down the call -in public comments as the global pandemic continues to escalate. You should reconsider your previous vote for the budget. I ask that you all think critically and prioritize the wellbeing of our city instead of policing and criminalizing our community. These funds can be reallocated to ensuring that tenants have a right to counsel when they are facing unjust evictions. More of these funds can be invested in rental assistance funds. The reallocation of these funds could also be reinvested into the Deportation Defense Fund ($200,000) you are planning to slash in half. The community voted all of you in so that you could represent us, not flat out ignore our REAL needs. Thank you, Maria Ceja Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Council Members, Yoselinda Mendoza <yoselinda.mendoza@gmail.com> Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:55 PM eComment Regarding item 65D I am a resident in Ward 2 and I am writing to urge you all to not approve the city budget. The current proposed city budget does not meet the needs of nor provide adequate funding to resources for Santa Ana residents to thrive. The Deportation Defense should not be cut. A large share of our community is undocumented and we need more funding to better support our undocumented community members. The proposed budget wants to increase the police budget at an astounding 9 million. Police do not create safety. How do we create real safety? By making direct investments to the community: o Investing more in dignified housing: Extending the eviction moratorium beyond July, enacting a rent freeze, providing rental assistance for folks impacted by the pandemic o Investing in parks, public libraries, youth programming, and schools I hope y'all make the right decision today to NOT approve the budget as is. Best, Yoselinda Orozco, Norma From: Miranda Gonzalez <mirandagonzalez2151@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:51 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote "yes" to defund police for community resources! Hello, my name is Miranda, and I live in Santa Ana. 1 am a concerned citizen emailing you today about your vote to defund the police. Please listen to the constituents you represent and use the power they granted you to make progress in our communities. Miranda Gonzalez Orozco, Norma From: Monica Mathieu <monicasmathieu@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:01 PM To: eComment Subject: Demand regarding item 65d Hello, My name is Monica Mathieu and I am a resident of Orange County. I went to school in Santa Ana at the Orange County School of Arts for six years, and after graduating in 2016 1 am still passionate about calling Santa Ana my home. I am demanding that the budget set forth for the police department not be heightened. Not only that, but the police department should be defunded to provide better government resources and programs. We need to be funding education, affordable housing and healthcare, and resources for marginalized people and those systematically at a lesser advantage in our society including people of color and indigenous people. Do not defund immigration assistance programs. America needs to be prioritizing the success of our people, not financing off of a skewed system that strips man of their freedoms. Monica Mathieu 3057 killybrooke In, costa mesa 92626 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:08 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Erica Heras. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Erica Heras Orozco, Norma From: Lily Ge <lilytge@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Lily. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Dominic <delossantosdominic@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:03 PM To: eComment Subject: 7/7 City Council Public Comment Hello, my name is Dominic De Los Santos, and 1 live in Santa Ana. I am a concerned citizen emailing you today specifically in regards to item 65d of this meeting. Over the past weeks, the people of this city have made their voices heard over and over again in opposition to the proposed city budget. We, as a community, have overwhelmingly fended our support to defunding the Santa Ana police department, in stark opposition to the proposed plan, which increases police funding while simultaneously gutting other, frankly more useful social programs, including but not limited to the Deportation Defense Fund. Despite our vocality on the issue, the City Council recently voted 5-2 in favor of the proposed city budget. I am outraged, in shock, but most of all terrified at the idea that the same disregard for the voices of your constituents will occur again today. I implore you, and the people of Santa Ana implore you, to listen to our voices. Listen to us, and, in no uncertain terms, DEFUND THE POLICE. Divest that money into community programs, into the people you supposedly represent, instead of a glorified and militarized gang used to oppress and silence those very same people. Do not move forward with the proposed budget. Please, for the love of god, listen to the constituents you represent and use the power they granted you to make progress in our communities. All power and solidarity to Black people, trans and queer people, indigenous people, working class people, unhoused people, and above all anyone unified under the fight for liberation. Orozco, Norma From: Berenise Lopez <thisisberelopez@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:02 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 65D - City Council Hello, I am a resident of Santa Ana and I call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE and on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. We call for Measure X and General Fund resources for young people, SAPID has over 50% of the Santa Ana budget that pulls out of several revenue streams. Measure X was passed by voters that named YOUTH a priority for this new money, it's time that youth see this money. We call for The City of Santa Ana to allocate funding towards a Youth Strategic Plan that assesses gaps and challenges affecting youth, evaluates current youth services, and outlines a long term proposal to support all the young people in Santa Ana. -Beremse L Orozco, Norma From: Mireya Alvarez <mireyaal05.ma@gmaii.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mireya Alvarez with immigrantdl defenders Law Center org. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Mireya Alvarez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:18 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Luis. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Luis Orozco, Norma From: Cat Molina <cxtherine@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:17 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Catherine Molina and I am a resident of Santa Ana. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Listen to the constituents that have elected you and whom you have sworn to serve, council members. Our city does not need more money to go towards being policed. Money should support our neighbors and directly benefit our community members through investing in our youth, protecting immigrant families, prioritizing workers and small business, funding library and other city agencies that provide vital services to residents, protect immigrants and low income renters, provide more housing opportunities, prioritizing mental health in vulnerable communities, preserving public lands, and more transparency and accountability when it comes to policing. I believe all council members who voted to increase the police budget should be voted out, and I vow to vote against them in the next election —YOU DO NOT WORK FOR SAPID, you work for SA residents. You are supposed to listen and represent what your community is actually calling for WITH OUR OWN TAX DOLLARS, and we demand this budget and all future ones defund the police and redirect that money back into our schools and community projects. Also, do better with translation services for Spanish-speaking residents at council meetings, we live in Santa Ana for crying out loud, or are you so tone deaf to the wants and needs of the community you don't even know the demographic makeup of our area? AND BRING BACK PHONE COMMENTS, DO NOT PUT THE PUBLICS HEALTH AND SAFETY AT RISK; ORANGE COUNTY HAS RISING COVID CASES AND SANTA ANA HAS THE MOST OF ALL! Orozco, Norma From: Mayra Barojas <barojasmayra@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:16 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mayra Barojas. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:14 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Daniel Miranda. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Daniel Miranda Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:12 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Jessica Garcia. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Jessica Garcia Orozco, Norma From: Stephanie Rodriguez <stephanierod6@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Stephanie Rodriguez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. This community is essential to the city of Santa Ana. From families with children to entrepreneurs and vendors, they all contribute to our city. I urge you to not turn your back on your residents. Everyone deserves an opportunity to have representation and a defense network. Thank you, Stephanie 10 Orozco, Norma From: Keila Villegas <keilazvillegas@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:27 PM To: eComment Subject: DEFUND SAPD My name is Keila Villegas, a resident in Ward 4 in Santa Ana, CA. I DO NOT AGREE with the proposed budget that would increase the Santa Ana Police Department. Instead we urge and demand that money to be allocated to our youth, to parks and rec, libraries, immigration defense fund, etc. We no longer view an increase in police budget under the name of public safety as necessary. The SAPD has proven to be ineffective, inefficient, and unreliable. We have also seen city council members repeatedly be incompetent in properly handing the city general fund / budget. We have repeatedly seen council members ignore their constituents AND WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH. This is unacceptable. We want to be heard and want the city council to finally act on our behalf p.s.: how could you not have a phone in comments DURING A PANDEMIC. We know you are trying to oppress public participation and you should be ashamed of yourself. Unfriendly reminder to city staff and city council members that if you continue to ignore your constituents' demands, we will assure you to keep you away from any city seats of power in the future. You clearly do not seem fit to work in a position of power that is meant to serve the people of Santa Ana. Keila Villegas Santa Ana Resident Ward 4 7145528228 11 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:43 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Amilkar Tovar. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Amilkar Tovar Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:42 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Elia Tovar. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Elia Tovar Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:42 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Zeena. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Zeena Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:40 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Sarai Arpero. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Sarai Arpero STATE CAPITOL �afifarntia State Senatr SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 �91e1 651-4034 SENATOR THOMAS J. UMBERG THIRTY-FOURTH SENATE DISTRICT d,a SEA.. v July 7, 2020 Mayor Miguel Pulido Mayor Pro Tem Juan Villegas Councilmember Vincente Sarmiento Councilmember David Penaloza Councilmember Phil Bacerra Councilmember Nelida Mendoza Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, I write to express my strong support for maintaining the City of Santa Ana's Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 in the FY 2020-2021 budget. Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, the City of Santa Ana has taken decisive actions to address this crisis. The Deportation Defense Fund should serve as part of that support to immigrant families who have been greatly impacted by COVID-19. As a retired United States Army Colonel and a former Assistant United States Attorney with a lifelong career in public service, I believe that America's values are exemplified by the manner in which we treat those who are in crisis and in need of help from our community. Human dignity and common decency are some of those baseline principles, and all people should be treated with this modicum of respect. The preservation of these values is critical not only for our nation today, but also for our future. Please feel free to contact my office at (714)558-3785 if you should have any questions. Respectfully, Thomas J. Umberg California State Senator, 34`h District Orozco, Norma From: Efren Velazco <evelazcojr@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:51 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Efren with immigrant defenders law center. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Families in this community are what makes the community thrive in terms of the culture, economy, and education. Without this support you are risking separating families and affecting the mental health of the community, when those resources are already lacking. Please continue to show compassion for the immigrating community Best, Efren Orozco, Norma From: Sandra Pocha Pena <pocha@pocharte.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:49 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida Cc: Ridge, Kristine; !City Clerk, eComment, City Council Subject: Item 65D - 20121 BUDGET: RE -FUND ART GRANT Importance: High RE: AN APPEAL FOR THE ARTS IN SANTA ANA Dear Mayor, City Council Members, City Manager and City Staff, As a successful professional Artist, Educator and the former Chair of the Santa Ana Arts Commission, I appeal to you for a re -funding of the annual Arts Commission's Investing in the Artist Grant. Thank you for investing in Arts & Culture these past five years as part of the Santa Ana Strategic Plan. The annual Investing in the Artist grant benefitted almost 100 artists on over 60 projects all over Santa Ana: Producing the annual Santa Ana Intl Women's Day Festival on Plaza Calle Cuatro Providing free writing classes to adults by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Co at Grand Central Creating Santa Ana's Camerata Santa Ana, a chamber music society at Santa Ana College Funding the startup of LibroMobil, a mobile bookstore and culture space in downtown Santa Ana Bringing the Philip K Dick Film Festival from New York to Santa Ana to celebrate this legendary local author Funding exhibits at VAALA, El Centro Cultural de Mexico, OCCTAC and the OC Heritage Museum ...among many others. In recent cycles each year has had a theme, like "Celebrate Santa Ana History" or "Supporting Our Seniors" which has helped target our city's creative efforts into underserved areas and populations. In the future this annual grant could fund art to celebrate the 10 communities the new OC Street Car will run through on it's route or the colorful drag race and soul music history of South Main. This annual call for art is transforming our city for the better. It needs to continue. As the City emerges from the financial ravages of COVID and must cultivate revenue in order to recover, the Arts offers some of the most growth and highest paying jobs in our region. Overall in California, the Creative sector earns more revenue for the State than Agriculture. In Southern California, the economic impact is even greater with Film/Video production, Gaming Development and Digital Design being 3 of the industries with the largest growth in Orange County. Unfortunately, Santa Ana has largely been left out of this economic surge because of our terrible infrastructure (no high- speed internet corridors, production base camps or diverse tech incubators), unsustainable high cost -of -living (housing, parking, tax rate), and lack of cultural offerings (no performing arts center, no municipal gallery and very limited arts programming). All three have been cited by major corporations like Blizzard (which develops global digital games like World Of Warcraft) as reasons why they don't want to move into Santa Ana. If we want to attract world -class industries and upwardly mobile workers, we need to provide a better Quality of Life. Santa Ana must also think of it's current residents and how to cultivate Economic Stability so they can remain here for generations to come. We have Orange County's largest concentration of youth, and our City would benefit greatly if we could retain them here in their hometown, where they can support their families and invest in their neighborhoods. To stay here, our youth need jobs that earn over $80,000 a year. In Orange County, in addition to Construction and the Building Trades, Digital Design (surfwear & sportswear design), Film/Video Production and Gaming have some of the largest rates of growth in the region. All are hungry for a well -trained and diverse workforce. Gaming and App Development companies pay over $90,000 a year to start as a Jr Developer, and require only a 3-month full -stack training program. Tech is especially under pressure to hire people of color to diversify their workforce. This same industry is also running out of physical space in all our surrounding cities as it grows over 30% every year. Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport, and Tustin are all running out of space for the Gaming and Tech industry. Santa Ana is poised to benefit from the convergence of all these factors if it keeps investing in the Arts. Even SAUSD has recognized the economic value of the Arts. Our school district has been training our youth for high - paying creative jobs in their conservatories, creating and implementing an Arts Master Plan, and connecting its students with industry leaders like Edward James Olmos. All this, so they don't get left behind. Don't let the City of Santa Ana get left behind. The Santa Ana Arts Commission is an important partner in moving Santa Ana forward. Ideally, the Arts Commission Staff would administer all City Arts Spending: $1.4 million for Bowers Museum $300,000 to Downtown Inc and City Cultural events throughout Santa Ana $2 million for Downtown Murals & Enhancements In -kind support for Grand Central, OCCCA, the Artists Village, Plaza Santa Ana and the Spurgeon Paseo $95,000 for Arts Commission's Annual Investing in the Artist grant Ideally, the Arts Commission Staff would also help cultivate arts -related revenue streams: bed/tourism taxes voluntary developer set -asides for public art city film/tv permit fees (currently administered by Parks & Rec) arts & culture -related BID fees It would be the best and most resourceful use of public resources to consolidate all these municipal art/culture/tourism endeavors so our residents are more able to benefit from this collective investment. But until it's sustainable to grow City staff & infrastructure again, the LEAST that can be done is to re -fund the annual Investing in the Artist grant program and restore it to it's original $95,000. Let's keep Santa Ana moving forward! Sincerely, -- Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento "Frontier Arts & Hybrid Culture" www.pocharte.com 714.417.0073 * I've included links to national studies on the economic impact of the arts, below for your consideration. * ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ARTS The Arts Mean Business hftps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbCVvklKC-qQ Otis Report on the Arts in Southern California https://www.otis.edu/creative-economy/2020 Americans for the Arts "Art & Economic Prosperity V5" https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and-data/research-studies-publications/arts- economic-prosperity-5/use/download-the-report Orozco, Norma From: Jenna Pierce <jnpiercel 1 @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:47 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Jenna Pierce and I work for the Vera Institute of Justice. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Over 46% of Santa Ana Residents are immigrants, and nearly 67,000 children have at least one immigrant parent. Those children, many of which are US Citizens, deserve the opportunity to grow up with their families, free from the looming fear that they could be deported at any point in time. The Deportation Defense Fund is an important part of the city's safety net for a population that has historically been excluded from such protections. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Jenna Pierce Sent from myiPhone Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Santa Ana City Council, Christopher Kim <ckimcl3@gmail.com> Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:47 PM eComment Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Christopher Kim with Orange County Justice Fund. I am also an Air Force veteran. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. V/R, Christopher Kim Orozco, Norma From: Lindsay Anderson <lindsayjessicaa@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:46 PM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment Police Department Raise Santa Ana Police Department was ranked the 9th deadliest police department out of the 100 police departments in California. SAPD used more force than 85% of departments, used more deadly force than 70% of departments, and police shootings where police didn't attempt non -lethal force before shooting was 69%. What is going on with SAPD? Why is it that 62% of homicides victims unsolved were Latinx? Could I be next? Citizens of Santa Ana are desperate for police reform, not police raises. The people should absolutely have a say in whether or not the police department get's a raise, because after all, they work for us. They are there to serve and protect ALL of us, each and every single last resident of Santa Ana. Why are they so selective with who they serve? Are Latinos and Black people exempt from public safety? Whose public safety are we really prioritizing here? Because I, like so many others, feel unsafe around police. If 9 million dollars is going straight to SAPD, at least give them psychological tests, therapy for the trauma they go through, bias tests, frequent background checks on their mental health. Mental health needs to be more of a pressing issue. Is SAPD breeding traumatized people? If these officers are in charge of someone's life, shouldn't they be mentally stable enough to hold a gun? Is SAPD breeding mental illnesses? If you prioritize police over special education classes, over mental health, over therapy for kids working through trauma, over school programs, then we are not going anywhere. We are begging you to please redistribute those funds to the most vulnerable in our local society. Please re -consider the impact you have. Lindsay Anderson, 20 Orozco, Norma From: Jesus Jimenez <jesusjimenez98@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:46 PM To: eComment Subject: DEFUND POLICE. FUND THE PEOPLE Hello, my name is Jesus, and I live in Orange County. I am a concerned citizen emailing you today about defunding the police and using those funds towards the community, youth, and education. Please listen to the constituents you represent and use the power they granted you to make progress in our communities. Orozco, Norma From: Sari Patnaik <saripatnaik@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:45 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Sari Patnaik and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Sari Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:54 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Emanuel Preciado. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 10 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Emanuel Preciado 11 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:55 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Claudia Diaz. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 12 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Claudia Diaz 13 Orozco, Norma From: Marina Chavez <poetic_chicana@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:59 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Marina Chavez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. 1 demand that the city council continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation as they are the community too. They are your residents too. How dare you consider cutting funding to a segment of our population that is disproportionately carrying out essential work that sustains all of us, literally feeds us, and is also disproportionately getting sick and dying of COVID-19. Where is your commitment to public health and well-being? Where is your integrity? Where are your ethics? SHAME ON YOU. I demand that you do your job as public servants and protect ALL members of this community. Sincerely, Marina V. Chavez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:08 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Susana Araujo. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Susana Araujo Orozco, Norma From: Gilbert Sanchez <karlanelias@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:05 PM To: eComment Subject: July 7th City council meeting I am very concerned about the over funding of our city police Dept. This approach only addresses the symptoms and not the root causes.we need more community based solutions that benefits the community. Your approach only promotes a Police state of siege mentality. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:04 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Alondra Partida. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Alondra Partida Orozco, Norma From: Lexxy S. <aserrato9473@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:03 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Lexxy, 1 was born & raised in Santa Ana. I've been in Santa Ana for 25 years now. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation! Instead of giving the little bit of money that our city budget has to SAPD, give it to programs that actually protect & truly benefit our community! Please consider defunding SAPD & fund programs that will actually make our city safer. Orozco, Norma From: Sandra Pocha Pena <pocha@pocharte.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:02 PM To: eComment; !City Clerk Cc: Ridge, Kristine Subject: Item 65D: SUPPORT ART Grant: City Budget Importance: High Hello City Clerk, I want to ensure this survey by local resident and Investing in the Artist grant recipient Kimberly Duran is entered into the Public Record and included in tonight's City Council packets. There are currently over 900 signatures. Sincerely, -- Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento -------- Original Message -------- Subject: SUPPORT ART: City Budget Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2020 11:01:45 -0700 From: 5hmi one <theartofshmi@gmail.com> To: MPULIDO@santa-ana.org Good morning, I wanted to forward the 863 signatures I collected urging to continue to fund the investing in artist grant. Please see link below, https://www.change. org/p/save-the-arts-i n-santa- ana?recruiter=734134400&utm source=share petition&utm medium=facebook&utm campaign=sha re petition&recruited by id=be445e50-5173-11 e7-b129-Obfcc52991 cc&use react=false Kind regards, Kimberly Duran Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:17 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Miriam Lopez. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Miriam Lopez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:17 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of ACLU of Southern California. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, ACLU of Southern California Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of KidWorks. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, KidWorks Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of VietRISE. ❑ ❑ ^ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, VietRISE Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of . ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, 10 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of The Kennedy Commission. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 11 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, The Kennedy Commission 12 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of Chispa. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 13 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Chispa 14 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:13 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 15 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities 16 Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:09 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is David Vazquez. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 17 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, David Vazquez is Orozco, Norma From: Genesis Lopez <genesisglopez@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:10 PM To: eComment Subject: City council meeting comment The police already receives well over $130 million annually here in Santa Ana. How dare you cut the deportation defense fund in half, a mere $200,000, and give $9 million more to the police. How dare you prioritize the police over your own citizens? Orozco, Norma From: Erika Fuerbach <erikafuerbach@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:11 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Erika Fuerbach. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Andrea Hernandez <dreagh96@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:11 PM To: eComment Subject: City Council Meeting Hello, You all are cowards and should be ashamed, but most of all Miguel Pulido. You've been the mayor for as long as Ive been alive which is over 20 years and what do you have to show for it? I'll tell you NOTHINGH! Shame on: Mayor Pulido Mavor Protem Juan Villegas (bootlicker) Jose Solorio Phil Bacerra Nelida Mendoza YOU ALL HAVE A JOB TO ME AND US YOUR CONSTITUENTS TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT. As our elected officials what will your legacy be, ignoring the voices of the people who got you your jobs? CAUSE YOUR TIME WILL COME TO AN END. This November we will remember who was there and did the right thing, which is truly asking the bare minimum. Jose Solorio I can guarantee that you will not win this mayoral run. Juan Villegas we will remember what you decided. Yall can count on losing your jobs. Miguel Pulido its a shame that you cant loose a mayoral race, NONETHELESS I can not wait for you to be gone from this position. You all have done nothing but served your own interest. Miguel Pulido is there a reason why you are okay with cutting undocummented legal defense funds? Are you not an immigrant too, any of you others, yalls parents didnt cross borders, have you suddenly forgot your roots. Also, why give a 9 MILLION DOLLAR INCREASE to SAPD in the middle of a PANDEMIC where the city is already about to run a deficit, does that make sense logically. Why not offer rent control and have an eviction moratorium that is actually there to protect renters? I know why, because yall are sell outs and only serve yourselves and ass wipes honestly. SAPD is trash, and has some of the lowest scores across the board on police scorecard. There are school with inadequate funding, community services that 9 MILLION DOLLARS would make a difference for and you choose to give it to folks with guns. Yall are such twats. Your job is so simple, listen to the people who got you YOUR DAM JOB and follow through. I dont see how its so unclear, how its so hard to do such a basic task. Nelida, shame on you. You got this job only because of your support from SAPD and that just goes to show that you're not here for the right reasons. Youre a sham. Lastly, when the dust settles from this, what will your grandchildren/children think of you and your inaction? I wish I could be there in person to tell this to all your faces, but you know there is a pandemic happening, and to only allow people to make comments through email or in person is terrible. Best, Andrea Preciado-Hernandez Orozco, Norma From: Genesis Lopez <genesisglopez@gmaiLcom> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:12 PM To: eComment Subject: Comment The police already receives well over $130 million annually here in Santa Ana. How dare you cut the deportation defense fund in half, a mere $200,000, and give $9 million more to the police. How dare you prioritize the police over your own citizens? Fund mental health resources, not the police. Fund education, not the police. Fund affordable housing, not the police. Fund substance abuse treatment, not the police. They're more than well off. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:35 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Bulmaro Vicente. ®` ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Bulmaro Vicente Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:30 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Silvia Hernandez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Silvia Hernandez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:22 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Dulce Saavedra. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Dulce Saavedra Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:20 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Aransazu Curiel. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Aransazu Curiel Orozco, Norma From: Elizabeth Palmer <epalm83@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:25 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Elizabeth palmer. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: MMM <marciemathieu@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 65d Hello my name is Marcie Mathieu and I am emailing in response to item 65d. Police in Santa Ana needs to be defunded. There are so many better ways to enrich this community than police presence. Cutting immigrant defense funding is also a mistake. The immigrants in Santa Ana make the city what it is. They are parents, business owners, and members of the community and should be treated as such. Thank you, Marcie Mathieu Orozco, Norma From: Adelaida V. <luna.noctiluca@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:17 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Adelaida Velasquez. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Maria Ruvalcaba <maria.ru91 @yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:17 PM To: eComment Subject: City Budget for the Community Dear Santa Ana Mayor and City Council Members, Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined 'public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. Value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low -Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Maria R. Orozco, Norma From: Alyssa Tanorie <alyssaroo27@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:15 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 65D Santa Ana City Council, My name is Alyssa Tanorie. I am a lifelong OC resident and am very concerned about agenda item 65d, particularly in response to the Deportation Defense Fund. Cutting this budget by 50% would significantly harm our immigrant communities who want nothing more than to build a safer life for themselves and their children. America and Orange County has been painted in a negative light lately, and rightly so. This is your opportunity to do the right thing. The Santa Ana PD is not in need of more funding. Those funds could be used across the community and in schools to benefit ALL instead of trigger-happy individuals disguised as cops who are supposed to "protect and serve." Santa Ana is largely composed of BIPOC, and you need to serve ALL of your citizens, not just the white ones. We will hold you accountable. No justice, no peace. Alyssa Tanorie Sign On to the Santa Ana's People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is . Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined 'public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. Value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. 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Jillian Doan Amanda Evelyn Estrada Flor Barajas Jessica Encizo Noemy Garcia Yvonne H Gonzales Luz Maria Martinez Ashley Strobelt Abel Ruiz Genesis Victoria Esperanza Molina Alejandra V Gonzalez Hugo Cruz Jose Rea Sandra Silva Pricila Medina Nancy Mejia Araceli Robles Idalia N. Rios Ana Tutila Jose Crellana Yanely Antonia Fernandez Jesus Santana Carmen lucano Ruth Linnert Tabatha Reyes Amalia sanchez Claudia Morales Alejandra Damaso L. Jeffrey Dickman Jackeline Reyes Janette Villafana Nohemi Irma Estela Macias Esmeralda Ruiz Erica Heras Jessica Garcia Daniel Miranda Luis Sarai Arpero Zeena Elia Tovar Amilkar Tovar Emanuel Preciado Claudia Diaz Alondra Partida Susana Araujo David Vazquez Susana Araujo Miriam Lopez Aransazu Curiel Dulce Saavedra Orozco, Norma From: adriana graham <adrigraham97@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 65d: Annual City Budget Hello, my name is Adriana Graham. I am asking the council members to avoid cutting the Deportation Defense Fund by 50%. Immigrant individuals and families need as much help as possible in legal cases, and the Immigrant Defender's Law Center is their only resource in the city. I would also hope to see that there is no increase in the Santa Ana Police Department budget. If anything, there should be a decrease in their budget, considering the fact that the SAPD is one of the top 10 most violent police departments. Thank you for your time. Sign On to the Santa Ana's People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Organizations Below. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined 'public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. Value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Chispa The Kennedy Commission VietRISE Kid Works ACLU of Southern California El Centro Cultural de Mexico Orozco, Norma From: Emily Leard <emuleard@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:36 PM To: eComment Subject: URGENT: For Tonights City Council Meeting Regarding Police Budget Increase I was recently informed that you wish to increase the police budget on July 7th at a City Council meeting. While raising the police budget may sound like a way to reduce crime, there are better alternatives, and better ways to spend money. It's unknown how Santa Ana will use their new money, but odds are it's to hire more police, get better weapons, and raise salaries. First off, raising police salaries will do nothing. By raising police salaries, you are attracting people who are in it for the money, not because they want to protect and serve, which will attract corrupt people in your department. Second off, we do not need more weapons!! All each officer needs is weapons for self defense and in the case of a shooter. No matter what happens, police should not be killing people. Their job is not to shoot, it's to arrest and stop crime. More weapons would simply equal more casualties and police brutality. Santa Ana is already more violent and kills more people than most police departments in California. Third off, regarding adding more officers. Quote a USA today article: "Most police departments have issues, not with the number of officers, it's with how they are deployed and scheduled, " said Alexander Weiss, a police staffing consultant whose clients have included police departments in Chicago, Albuquerque and New Orleans. "It's more important what the officers do, versus how many of them there are." Furthermore, James McCabe, a retired New York Police Department official who travels the country as a police staffing consultant, says there is little clear connection between staffing numbers and crime. "New York City made the conscious decision to reduce the number of cops," he noted in an interview. `And crime continued to go down. It's not what you have, it's what you are doing with them." If you really want to lower crime, better utilize the people you have. This will come at no extra cost, just better management. Now that you see why increasing the police budget will not help, let's look at what else you can do with all that money. The LA Times says "Study after study shows that even those homeless individuals with severe mental illness or suffering from addiction have lower rates of criminal behavior once they have a roof over their head. Building shelters and housing will deter crime and protect lives." Santa Ana has an 18.03% homeless population, compared to Orange Counties overall 1.32%. A large percentage of crime is committed by homeless people, or is targeted at homeless people. What you need to do is invest in programs to get homeless people off the streets, instead of spending more money on police. This is clearly the best solution. Here are some effective programs that have been proven to work by the U.S. Department of Justice: Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, Second Chance Act, and Domestic Violence Shelters. If I have put any doubt in your mind that we should not raise the police budget, please don't vote to increase it. Regards, Emily Leard (an Orange County Citizen) Links to Evidence: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2019/02/13/marshall-project-more- cop s-dont-mean-les s-crime-experts-say/281805 6002/ i hitps://www.latimes. conilopinionlop-ed/la-oe-shortt-homeless-victims-20181015-story.html hitps://www. santa-ana. org/sites/default/files/Documents/SantaAna-PointinTitneCountCityReport.pdf hitps://www.justice. gov/sites/default/files/ati/legacy/2012/05/09/doi-resource-guide.pdf Orozco, Norma From: Ambereen Siddiqui <ambersky324@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Prisons are not safety, prisons are notjustice Hello, my name is Ambereen Siddiqui and I live in Orange County. I am a concerned citizen emailing you today about the expansion of Musick facility. Your citizens do not want more or bigger prisons, we don't want the existing prisons, we want an investment into justice systems that ACTUALLY WORK. Prisons don't work. Please listen to the constituents you represent, do the readings, and use the power we granted you to make progress in our communities. Best, Ambereen Siddiqui Orozco, Norma From: Ruth Linnert <ruthielinnert@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:47 PM To: eComment Subject: 2020-2021 BUDGET My name is Ruth Linnert. I am a life-long Santa Ana resident, currently residing in Ward 2. In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and Santa Ana youth, I am demanding a shift in public spending that would DEFUND the SAPD and redirect funds to prioritize youth programs, restorative justice effots, protection for immigrant families, low income housing, mental health services, free medical aid (such as Covid-19 testing sites), and preserving public lands for community benefit. Our community is in dire need of social and educational programs and resources that would better serve the residents. Increased budgets for police and incarceration directly impact the well being of the people. Police and the systems in place now have contributed to violence and systemic racism in our city. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE COMMUNITY. We will not be silenced and we are giving you the opportunity to fulfill your civic duties in the roles you have been elected into. We will not stop our efforts and we will continue to vote for change. PLEASE SEE YOURSELVES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY. SIncerely, Ruth Linnert Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:45 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of KidWorks. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, KidWorks Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:44 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment, miriam@sa-bhc.org Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, This letter is on behalf of . ❑ ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Orozco, Norma From: Joyce Noche <Joyce@ImmDef.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:41 PM To: eComment Subject: Comment in Support of Item 65-D My name is Joyce Noche, Legal Services Director at Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef). I am submitting public comment for Agenda item 65-D in support of the renewal of the Santa Ana Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000 to continue providing legal representation to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Since entering into an agreement with Santa Ana in October of 2017 ImmDef has represented 37 Santa Ana residents, in addition to 35 cases of representation for the children of these residents. We have worked closely with stakeholders in Orange County including Resilience OC, OC Justice Fund, Public Law Center, Catholic Charities, and Friends of Orange County to uphold the due process rights of Santa Ana residents. ImmDef recently won a case last week for a Santa Ana resident, preserving his lawful permanent resident status and allowing him to remain in the U.S. with his family. Our client lived in the U.S. for over 30 years and only recently began dealing with issues of depression and substance addiction which led to his detention and removal proceedings. Through our advocacy and representation, we were able to work with our client to develop a rehabilitation plan, while also preserving our client's ability to remain with his family. The urgency and need for representation have escalated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are recent reports of ICE transferring detainees out of state with complete disregard to the risk of infection, as well as the first reported death of a person who was detained just south of us, at the Otay Mesa Detention Center (highest number of COVID 19 nationwide at over 164 cases among ICE detainees). There are ongoing reports of harmful chemicals being used to clean in the ADF, causing skin and respiratory issues, nose bleeds, and other serious symptoms. We are working with clients and colleagues to bring light to these issues, while also trying to obtain release. Current numbers at ADF at 8. The city must continue to invest in resources like this legal representation program that uphold humanity and due process and aims to keep families together. The continuation of this funding would be a step forward into that direction and ensures that Santa Ana residents have access to vital legal representation. Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. Orozco, Norma From: Gabby Lua <gabbielua@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:40 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Good Evening, My name Gabriela Lua. The purpose of this email is to submit a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, consider continuing to provide protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sincerely, Gabriela Lua Orozco, Norma From: Michelle Parris <mparris@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hi, My name is Michelle Parris. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. This is the right thing to do for racial justice and due process in this moment. It will provide important support to constituents. Thank you. Michelle Santa Ana, CA 92704 info@thaivietphan.com July 7, 2020 Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing you today regarding several items to be discussed tonight at the Santa Ana City Council meeting. Item 65C: Charter Amendments Section 401.01 Term Limits The charter should be amended to remove the eight -year cooling period and allow an elected official to serve no more than a total of 20 years on the dais. By allowing an eight -year cooling off period after the 20-year total, we're encouraging career politicians to bide their time, continue to raise money, and come back to office. The current "term limits" do nothing more than uphold a system in which politicians are rewarded for nothing more than being around for a long time, whether or not they were effective or responsive to the community. Residents are thankful for the public service council members have provided, but we must make room for the next generation of leaders. Residents don't have to be a council member to be public servants —they can serve on city commissions, lead neighborhood associations, be a part of Comm -Link, or join myriad other community -oriented organizations that help residents in Santa Ana. Section 1206: Campaign Contribution Limitation Candidates for elected office should be as transparent as possible, because voters have a right to who is influencing their elections. Section 1206.01: Required Disclosures I fully support this new disclosure provision. As stated above, we should strive for as much transparency in our elections as possible, because voters have a right to know who is donating to whom. Further, one additional campaign filing is not difficult to do, and any serious candidate for office will be able to figure it out. This pre -election filing helps ensure that no last-minute contributions are hidden, only to be discovered after the election has ended. Item 65D: Budget Ordinance I do not support the budget as it is currently crafted. The Universal Representation program in Santa Ana is a vital part of ensuring that our underrepresented residents facing deportation have Santa Ana, CA 92704 info@thaivietphan.com legal resources. Santa Ana is a proud sanctuary city, because we are proud of our immigrant heritage. This program not only upholds the values we espouse, it makes an enormous difference in the lives of the clients and their families, and it helps to protect the fabric of our neighborhoods and communities. When budgets are tight, I know cuts have to be made. But $200,000 to save lives and prevent families from being separated is not too high a price. Further, I do not support the current budget because we're increasing expenditures for public safety by the millions when we do not have the funds to do so. I am grateful that our officers are willing to delay pay raises by six months, but this pandemic and the recession will not be ending anytime soon, given the rising trends in COVID infections and deaths. Families are struggling to make ends meet, and the City is struggling to collect the Measure X tax dollars projected in 2019. Six months from now, the City will have a bill come due without any funds to pay it. Item 85A: Face Masks I sincerely hope the City will fully support the Governor's executive order requiring face coverings in public. Orange County has seen a marked increase, especially here in Santa Ana. Clearly, encouraging and advising people to wear face coverings in public has not been working. The pandemic is not slowing down in the United States. We have not flattened the curve. Hospitals are filling up again. There is no reason why we should not continue to stay as vigilant as possible to fight this pandemic. Call me selfish, but I want to be able to see and hug and kiss my mom, who's almost 70. I want to see my friends, sit down at my favorite restaurants, and go to the movies. I want Santa Ana and the county to fully open again. I want to do all the things I could do before —and I'm sure I'm not the only one. But I know the only way this will happen is if we all do our part. Item 85B: Hand Sanitizer I fully support this item. Businesses should do everything they can to keep their customers and employees safe as the COVID cases rise in the county and in Santa Ana. Very Truly Yours, THAI VIET PHAN Orozco, Norma From: monica Suter <monicasuter28@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:01 PM To: eComment Subject: Input for Items 65D, 65C and 85A Dear Clerk, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern & Councilmembers Our June 16th Letter still applies, please place under item 65D for tonight's meeting. We did review and have some comments on the 65C which we will send separately. We concur with 85A that due to an increase in City COVID-19 cases at work and in the community, masks are important to reduce the spread in addition to encouraging telecommuting and alternative shifts to reduce interactions and that this should be a Citywide policy, not by department in the interest of everyone's health and safety and that phone comments continue to be allowed as well. Regards, Monica M. Suter SEIU Local 721 Santa Ana Chapter President Orozco, Norma From: Doug Wickman <dwicky2518@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Fiscal responsibility Time to give Santa Ana taxpayers a break Sent from my Pad Orozco, Norma From: Orbane <orbanegallegos@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:00 PM To: eComment Subject: 65D Please vote No on the budget. There have not been any major changes to it. For example even hiring I less police officer could almost entirely fund half of what is being asked of in the immigration defense fund. Please reconsider. So many people have reached out that the Police Department has way too much of a piece of the budget. Use an outside auditing company and see where the money is leaking. It would be great if all departments were audited by an outside source. But it is wise to begin with the department with the most capability to waste funds. I worked at a place where this was done and hundreds of millions of dollars were saved and we had our oay cut about 40%. But what I found out is that when you are making close to 100K, you still live an excellent life after. Especially with pension and 401k. Steve Gallegos Ward 4 Orozco, Norma From: Marytza Rubio <mrytza@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 65d - Annual City Budget Mayor Pulido and Councilmembers, I was born and raised in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Ana, where I still live with my husband. I am turning 38 next week, so Mayor Pulido has held authority and decision -making power in this city since I was 4 years old. I remember seeing Mayor Pulido out in public when I was a kid at a fast food restaurant with my dad. "That's the mayor," he said, and I remember being in awe that a mayor, something I didn't fully understand other than as a title of importance, was like us. You were in line just like us, getting some cheesy snack just like us. No suit or tie, no microphone or audience. You looked like us. I think that is what a lot of voters thought, that you and the currently elected councilmembers are like us; that on some level, your last names, your casual deployment of Spanish phrases, and your facial features form a bond. For a community that is often stereotyped and underestimated, having a council that reflected us, at least on the surface, was empowering. It is this simple inaccurate assessment —that you are like us —that has caused our city's most vulnerable residents to bear the weight of your exploitative decisions. You know that cutting the legal funds for deportation defense is going to ultimately cause irreparable harm to our neighbors. You know that it is unconscionable to increase the SAPID budget at the expense of meaningful and transformative programs like library services, after -school programs, and recreation services. You must know that consistently voting to diminish vital community services to enrich the police officers union —during an economically devastating pandemic that is disproportionately killing our neighbors, as well as a global uprising against police brutality —is an admission of corruption. You know these things. Is it that you don't understand how your budget decisions have dramatic outcomes (death, abuse, loss of housing, widening opportunity gaps for youth), or that you just don't care? Don't allow yourself to be used. The SAPID may know and appreciate each of you here, but what about police in LA? Or when you next leave the state or are on vacation? What do you think makes you or your brothers or sons immune to police brutality? Do you think that your name or votes on our city's budget will save your life when an officer considers you a threat to his life? In that moment, you are just like us: powerless and at the mercy of someone with too much power. I am asking you to look at the big picture. This is not just about you and this budget, it is about understanding modern policing as an outdated and cruel system designed to imprison and diminish communities of color. Your choices matter more than you can imagine. Consider what your story will be from this day forward. It doesn't matter what you've accomplished before today; where you went to school; how you served your country; how you are guided by faith; how much your immigrant parents sacrificed to raise you up; what amazing feats your children have accomplished; what your vision is for Santa Ana. None of that matters because you will have allowed your unique self to be flattened into a new stereotype: a bought politician. 4 What was your vision for our city when you ran for office? If cutting funding for the Deportation Defense Fund and allocating an additional $9,000,000 to the police advances your vision, please accept my condolences for the death of your imagination. I join our neighbors in calling for a reallocation of budget funds away from the police department, and for the funds to be redirected towards public health & community services that double as crime prevention and mitigation efforts. These include more green spaces, parks, libraries, youth centers, job training programs, community gardens, and other public health resources. Sincerely, Marytza K Rubio Santa Ana, 92701 s Orozco, Norma From: Cecilia Hernandez <cxhernandez@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Budget Meeting today Hello City Council Members, I am writing to ask that you reconsider the budget you approved for the SAPID. As we have seen in recent weeks the citizens of this city and country have been calling for a review and redistribution of intended police dollars into youth programing and community services. I hope that you have taken the necessary and critical time to reflect on your role in this time. You were elected to represent and abide by the residents of Santa Ana's wishes. If you are acting because of pressure from the police union, you need to reconsider the implications of your vote. Santa Ana is the 9th deadliest police force in the state, also 0% of the civilian complaints against the police ended in favor of the people. We need to step back, reflect, review, reevaluate our priorities and rethink what our city and proud residents truly need. I urge you reconsider this budget, you are in a place of power right now but you choose to turn back on the people, we will respond at the ballots. I have lived here my whole life, I believe in this city and the potential for it's evolution to value and invest in its residents. Thank you and I hope you vote with us in mind. Cecilia Hernandez Orozco, Norma From: Alysia Velasquez <alyvel140@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alysia. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you Sent from my Whone Orozco, Norma From: Alejandra Montoya <amontoya23@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:54 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alejandra Montoya with Concerned Residents of Santa Ana. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Alejandra Montoya Orozco, Norma From: Gmail <allancw@umich.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Allan Wachendorfer. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Allan Wachendorfer Orozco, Norma From: Cindy Cruz <cindy.3.cruz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:06 PM To: eComment Subject: comment please don't cut the deportation defense fund! we must take care of our community and safe. right now nobody feels safe while police continue using their power to brutalize black/POC folks. taking funds away from the people, from the community, to fund an institution that brutalizes us, is clear to the people that you do not care about the saftey of community. June 16. 2020 Subject: City Council Agenda Items: 65A, 75A & 85B, Community, Youth and Senior Services, and Dedicated Santa Ana Employees & Constituents Dear Mayor, City Council and City Manager Ridge; As follow-up to our June 2, 2020 letter and regarding tonight's (6/16/20) City Council Meeting Agenda Items we respectfully request to not yet vote in support these actions tonight: 65A Charter Amendments (Please do not vote until JuIV 7, 2020 Ten —ding clarifications that we will request —while still allowing adequate time to meet required processing timelines —we expect to be able to support this at the next Council Meeting), 75A Proposed FY 20/21 Budget (Please do not vote to support until iob titles at this time or remove any part-time positions as a budget savings measure while 176 workers were separated, pending full reinstatement of these workers and transparency and review of proposed mob family changes not vet received and which need to be reviewed), and 85B Proposed transfer of precious City Funds to another organization: to Santa Ana Unified School District while the subject of future concessions has been raised. (Please do not Vet support.) We are reiterating our "ask" with regard to the 176 SEIU Local 721 employees who were suddenly separated effective 5/22/20 even though they were already working zero (0) hours and on unemployment: On behalf of ALL of Santa's Community, Seniors, and Youth, we respectfully request that the Santa Ana City Council act to direct: That the City's HR Department immediately recall and reinstate these same 176 employees and rescind the actions taken to suddenly separate them from the City effective 5122120. That Measure X Cannibus and CARESAct funding for Youth & Community be utilized to help fund and reinstate our City's 176 long-term part-time workers represented by SEIU Local 721. A. These long-standing employees have worked 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 on up to 50 years for the City of Santa Ana to serve our community's parks and recreation, senior and youth services and youth sports, the zoo, library, and police department. They are not "temporary" or "seasonal." B. Many of these employees grew up with the positive influence of Santa Ana's community programs and services to become leaders themselves and several continue to be residents (constituents) of Santa Ana and are great role models for Santa Ana's youth and our community's future. C. These are not seasonal nor temporary employees as they were referred to by Human Resources (HR). They are dedicated public servants who make $15,000 to $20,000 per Vear with essentia!!y no benefits other than state mandated sick time. D. This group of employees have dedicatedly served our community and help develop the youth of Santa Ana, many who dream to someday work for our great City! E. Yet, 176 of our family have been separated with no guarantee to ever be reinstated, and the majority of those terminated have the most seniority, longevity, experience and service with the City. Three of them are union leaders. Our initial understanding was that while it may take some time, that ultimately ALL of our employees and services would be restored with the goal to not separate any. • This drastic and large termination of employees occurred very quietly with minimal public awareness while the Santa Ana community who depend on these services and know their value were unaware of this massive termination. • It appears in Council Item 75A Exhibits, that the HR department already acted upon the proposed "Reduction in Part Time Staffing' budget savings listed in each of the proposed departmental work force changes for FY 20/21's budget. That listing demonstrates just how undervalued this workforce is as they have been reduced to a line -item. • While we agree that Santa Ana should invest in more full-time positions and transition existing incumbents into these positions over time, this drastic action to suddenly terminate 176 employees was not done with an official, on -the -record vote of this Council. Something this significant, deserves the full attention and an official vote of our Santa Ana City Council. While we expect some fiscal challenges in FY 20/21, SEIU Local 721 members helped to build the City's reserve during the Great Recession and the City's work force has never been fully repaired since. At one time, a reduction of 25% was accepted by our full-time and very lean workforce to help the City. We are concerned that vital city programs and our dedicated employees who provide these services not be further damaged and we depend upon all of our full and part-time staff to provide full services to our community. City employees help to keep our parks and streets clean, help small businesses start in Santa Ana, process permits and public inquiries, help to provide meals and entertainment for our seniors and youth, and help influence their impressionable young minds, keep our community family - friendly, maintain the libraries, and take care of our great zoo and animals. All of this work is done by dedicated and vested city employees who cherish our community. Although privatization forces continue to target our civil servants, our families and businesses rely on our employees to support them more than ever. We should not repeat the mistakes of the past but instead rise to the occasion to not allow cutbacks to already lean city staffing levels that can impact the safety of our residents. These services require dedicated public servants who put Santa Ana first. Santa Ana cannot afford to further balance a budget on the backs of the workers who make Santa Ana shine nor to solve other state -funded organization's budget challenges with the use of precious City Funds. We respectfully reiterate our prior request that the City Council Act to rescind the separation of 176 employees done the week of May 18, 2020 as indicated above. We are very open to creative solutions to face these next phases together and with a positive eye on the future of the next generation. As budgetary decisions are considered, please remember that Library. Parks and Recreation. Senior and Youth Services and Sports are the front-end of crime prevention and safety where vested employees excel. We appreciate the Mayor's work to obtain fiscal relief from California's Governor. Additionally, SEIU and the House of Labor participated in that team effort to successfully obtain the anticipated $28 Million and to also advocate for the federal funding for additional fiscal relief. We will continue in these efforts to partner to help Santa Ana. Respectfully, Monica M. Suter SEIU Local 721 — Santa Ana City Employees Chapter President Orozco, Norma From: Matilde Arellano <marellano@ucdavis.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:35 PM To: eComment Subject: Fund The Deportation Defense Program in Santa Ana My name is Matilde Arellano. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Silvia Hernandez <silviaerm2015@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:29 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget To the Santa Ana council members, It is our concern the decisions you were making in the last months that affect my community. While the current pandemic is showing the real need of investing more money in the community, with your decisions apparently you are not considering the current precarious situation and the difficulties this creates in the future. We currently have sufficient police force to accommodate our safety needs but our lack of affordable housing has become a more pressing matter as of right now. If we can't pay rent we might end up in the street and then the police will arrest us for being homeless. Is that the way you see our future? It would be better to prevent the need and guarantee wellness for all Santa Ana residents with more decent jobs, affordable housing and programs to work with the community. Silvia Hernandez, 525 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Dixie Valle Jimenez <dixie2000@berkeley.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda item 65d Hello, I am writing because I am against agenda item 65d. There is no need for an increase in police funding. An increase m funding does not correlate to a decrease in crime. Too much money is being spent on funding the police while our public schools, healthcare, and community overall lacks so many resources. I ask you to redirect these funds to other avenues. This agenda item does not reflect the values of the people of Santa Ana. Sincerely, Dixie Valle Sincerely, Dixie Valle (714)791-55361dixie2000gberkeley.edu Orozco, Norma From: Margaret Sharpe <msharpe3949@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:23 PM To: eComment Subject: No more unnecessary raises for police During this pandemic (and in general), far too many people are homeless, without work, struggling to pay rent and buy food. Many have lost employer sponsored healthcare coverage - in the midst of a raging pandemic. The police already have huge salaries, great benefits and get regular raises, while funds for other city staff like health and social workers are routinely cut. The police are not financially struggling. This taxpayer funded money needs to go back to the COMMUNITY to help those in Greatest Need, not for unnecessary pay raises. Thank you! Orozco, Norma From: Kelli <ksjule09@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:06 PM To: eComment Subject: Re: Pro-Defunding the Police & Angry about end of phone commenting My address is 2218 N. Hesperian Santa Ana, Ca 92706 Please adjust the record to reflect I am a resident, and reply to this to confirm this has been recorded. On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 4:54 PM Kelli Qcsjule09kgmail.com> wrote: Abruptly ending phone -based public comments is CLEARLY an attempt to silence voices, and by demanding people that wish to comment to congregate to speak puts us all in danger. Anyone that becomes ill should seek legal recourse against councilmembers for this blatant and reckless decision that puts everyone in danger while the county is spiking in positive cases. This is absolutely unacceptable, and transparently corrupt. The last handful of council meetings have brought hundreds of public comments in favor of defunding the police, creating a strong police oversight commission, and these voices are being silenced by this in -person public comment mandate that discourages those concerned about the health of themselves and their loved ones from having a voice that is heard. E-comments are simply not the same as those that are recorded for public viewing. The fact that we're being told this is so residents don't need to stay up late is no excuse at all. These meetings are available for asynchronous viewing at anytime on multiple platforms. People's lives are vastly more important than the incredibly minor convenience of viewing council meetings in real time. I'm disgusted by the cowardice, and brazen disregard for the public and our will over the city budget. We need to defund the police at least by 2o% not as punishment, but as a correction to a budget that has already been wildly unbalanced. It is not necessarily an attack on SAPD, but it is a reflection of a city that has prioritized criminalizing its citizens over providing meaningful preventative public safety measures such as investments in health care, after school programs, schools, and other impactful services that not only provide safety but opportunity doing unprecedented economic decline. Finally, it is also unacceptable to be increasing funds to the police department while cutting the immigrant legal defense fund in a community that is 79% Latino and 45% foreign -born. Sincerely, Kelli Sjule Kelli Sjule Orozco, Norma From: andrea gomez <andreavball3l@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 5:33 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Andrea Gaspar with Immigrant Defenders Law Center. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Mary Evensen <marygevensen@cox.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 5:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Mary Evensen. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sincerely, Mary Evensen Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: from Ann and Tom Frazier Ann Frazier <anncurleyfrazier@gmail.com> Tuesday, July 07, 2020 5:23 PM eComment budget 7/7/20 meeting As 30-year residents of Santa Ana, we appreciate the honest work of our police department. They have come to our aid after two house burglaries and a few car break-ins. However, in light of recent events and in such a multi -cultural city as Santa Ana, we believe that it is imperative that the traditional law enforcement paradigm change. As listed on your website, part of our city's vision includes an "investment in youth," "neighborhood pride," and "enriched diverse culture." Therefore, parks, libraries and youth programs must be allotted more of the budget than they are currently. This could happen by reducing the police budget. Furthermore, a police oversight committee would benefit all stakeholders. Even though Council member Jose Solorio states that the "body cameras are enough." We strongly disagree. An oversight committee wouldhold the officers more accountable. To remain true to our city's vision and guiding principles, a reduction in the police budget would prove "fiscal responsibility." The oversight committee would provide "transparency." And these would both help our city "meet the challenges of today and tomorrow." Thank you. Orozco, Norma From: Alicia Subgani <alicias500@icioud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 5:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Alicia and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Gabrielle Nicolosi <gabriellenicolosi@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 5:09 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Gabrielle Niclosi from Laguna Hills. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Maurie Edelman <nycmaurie@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 7:25 PM To: eComment Subject: Deportation Defense Fund Dear Santa Ana City Council Members, This is an urgent request that you continue funding for the Deportation Defense Fund at the $200,000 level. Immigrants need your help now more than ever. Thank you for your commitment to protecting the needs of immigrants, valued members of the Santa Ana, Orange County and American communities. Dr. Maurie Edelman Laguna Beach, CA Sent from my Whone Orozco, Norma From: Valeria Canizales <vcanizales93@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 7:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Valeria Canizales and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Marissa Torres <rissatorresl7@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 7:16 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Marissa T. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Rebecca Callister <r_callister@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 7:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hello, My name is Rebecca Callister from Cleveland, Ohio. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. All asylum seekers are welcome here and have a right to education housing and most importantly, safety. Thank you, Rebecca Callister Orozco, Norma From: Katie Dalferes <katdalf@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 6:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Katie Dalferes, resident of San Diego County. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Thank you, Katie Dalferes Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Allegra Ringo <allegraringo@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 6:30 PM To: eComment Subject: Re: Regarding Item 65d: Annual City Budget (for today's meeting) Hello! I just wanted to clarify that I am a Santa Ana resident and I am opposed to passing the current budget. I heard it said that no one who had emailed about item 65d had said they were a Santa Ana resident, but that is not accurate. I am one! Thank you, Allegra Ringo On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 10:55 AM Allegra Ringo <allegraringoggmail.com> wrote: Hello, My name is Allegra Ringo. I'm a Santa Ana resident, and I'm writing to you regarding item 65d, the Annual City Budget, in advance of today's City Council meeting. The current proposed budget would cut the Deportation Defense Fund by 50% and would increase the Police Department's budget by $9,000,000. Please do not approve this budget. The Santa Ana Police Department does not need more money. The Santa Ana PD has been ranked the 8th most violent police department in the entire U.S. The proposed budget takes resources away from immigrant families, and directs them toward a police department that has faced heavy criticism for years for its violent and often deadly use of force. Why would we give them more funds, especially at a time like this? Please do not approve this budget. We are in a crucial time period right now, and the last thing that we need is to further fund a violent police department. We need to direct money away from the police and into the community instead. I hope you can understand that from the widespread protests and other actions our community has taken over the last two months (as well as before that). Thank you, Allegra Ringo J. LUIS CORREA 46TH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA WASHINGTON OFFICE 1039 LCNGwoR HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WMININGTON, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-2965 SANTA ANA DISTRICT OFFICE 2323 N. BROADwAY, SUITE 319 SANTA Am, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Ggress of toe phi eb ��tes The Honorable Miguel Pulido Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Mayor Pulido, �Kouze of Aepresentaffi es aghington, POE 211515 July 7, 2020 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP SUBGCMMNTEE ON COURTS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND THE INTERNET VKE CRMR HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY, FACIMTnm, AND OPERATIONS SUBCOMMDTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY CNAIR I encourage you and the City Council to continue the funding of Legal Defense Fund for immigrants in our community. This program has helped make legal representation a reality for immigrants facing possible deportation. The benefactors of the legal defense fund are our Santa Ana residents and taxpayers. The first bill I introduced in Congress was to establish a legal defense fund for Refugees and Immigrants. Immigrants facing deportation need access our legal system and I am proud to have a city from my district lead the way in this endeavor. I supported the establishment of this fund, approved last year, and I continue to support its continuation. I respectfully ask you and the City Council to vote to approve the continuation of the funding at the current funding of $200,000 and keep supporting our robust immigrant community. I commend Santa Ana for leading the way on the rights of immigrants and hope this leadership continues by renewing the Legal Defense Fund for deportation defense. Respectful , J. Luis Correa, Member of Congress Cc: Mayor Pro Tem Juan Villegas Councilmember Vincent Sarmiento Councilmember Jose Solorio Councilmember David Penaloza Councilmember Phil Bacerra Councilmember Nelida Mendoza CORREA.HOUSE.GOV Orozco, Norma From: aracely barrera <aracelybarreraa@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 5:29 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is aracely with the people. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Alida Markgraf <alida.markgraf@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 6:44 AM To: eComment Subject: The Deportation Defense Program NEEDS CONTINUOUS FUNDING To whom it may concern: I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. We need to support and show others empathy and humanity even more than ever, and reducing this funding puts lives at risk. Deportation is the antithesis of what America was built on. Be patriotic and support those trying to find a better life with the American dream. Alida Orozco, Norma From: Platt, Belinda <belinda.platt@yale.edu> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4:24 AM To: eComment Subject: Funding for the Deportation Defense Program My name is Belinda Platt from New haven I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue to provide protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Citlali Espinoza <citlali.espinoza@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Citlali Espinoza . I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Priscilla Santoyo <santoyo91072264@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:42 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Priscilla Santoyo. 1 am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Payton Deeds <payton.cheri.deeds@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:09 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Payton with Immigrant Defenders. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Carly Barnette <carlyannbarnette@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2020 12:30 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hi there, My name is Carly Barnette with ALLIN Los Angeles. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. With gratitude, Carly Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 8:26 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Erica Heras. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Erica Heras Orozco, Norma From: Sharon Penland -Mace <sharonpen land mace@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4:52 PM To: eComment Subject: RE: Excessive funding for police, less for defense It is truly unbelievable that the city council would increase funding for police and reduce funding for the legal support of people of color and to get those children out of cages at the border. What a slap in the face of all the protesters of excessive and brutal force used against people of color and then the denial of legal funding to the victims of our federal government and for people who face police brutality on a daily basis. It sounds like the residents of Santa Ana should take notice of who on the council voted for this shameful allocation of funding and make sure they don't ever have another vote for the city again. Orozco, Norma From: Sam Crane <samcranephotography@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 2:02 PM To: eComment Subject: Defund the Police and Reallocate Hello, my name is Sam Crane, and I live in Orange County. I am a concerned citizen contacting you about defunding the police and reallocating those resources. We need invest in organizations that uplift Black, Indigenous and people of color and prevent crime. That money needs to come out of the inflated police budget. Please listen to the constituents you represent and use the power they granted you to make progress in our communities. Thank you, Sam Crane Orozco, Norma From: Sergio Rodriguez <srodriguez@vera.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 1:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Sergio Rodriguez Camarena with the Vera Institute of Justice. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. As a former Santa Ana resident, this is an imperative resource for our community! Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 1:00 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Lizbeth. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Lizbeth Orozco, Norma From: Celine Nehme <cnehme6692@icloud.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 11:16 AM To: eComment Subject: Please Fund The Deportation Defense Program!!! So important My name is Celine Nehme with the Vera Institute of Justice. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Emily Nicolella <emilybythesea@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 9:43 AM To: eComment Subject: Policy Comment for Agenda Item 65D Hello! I'm Emily Nicolella and I'm asking for what I believe is a simple request, simple in that human rights aren't a political issue and that I believe you'll do the right thing. Consider this an official submission of a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of renewing the Deportation Defense Fund. I'm asking that it stay at its current level of $200,000. Again, I think you can do the right thing here. Please continue to protect your residents in Santa Ana facing the dangers of detention and deportation. Please Thank you and be well, Emily Nicolella 10 Orozco, Norma From: Jessica Corson <jessicagcorson@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 9:34 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Jessica Corson. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 11 Orozco, Norma From: Ashley Myles <ashleyelizabethmyles@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 9:16 AM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment - Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program Hello, My name is Ashley Myles. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Best, Ashley Enviado desde mi iPhone 12 Orozco, Norma From: Claudia Diaz <clau3diaz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 8:16 AM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Claudia Diaz from Los Angeles, CA (District 9). I am a concerned citizen and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. 13 Orozco, Norma From: kenia.garcia <kenia.garcia@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2020 5:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Kenia Garcia. I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Orozco, Norma From: Kevin Chu <kevichu@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 8:56 AM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment: Fully Fund the Deportation Defense Program I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. 1 am in support of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. It is really important that Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation have an opportunity to defend themselves, and this fund is crucial! Kevin Chu Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 2:54 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Esperanza Molina. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Esperanza Molina Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 2:54 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Sergio Corona. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Sergio Corona Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:03 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Rosa Ramirez. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Rosa Ramirez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 9:31 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Amilkar Tovar. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Amilkar Tovar Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:27 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ashley Vazquez. ®` ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ashley Vazquez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:05 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Victoria. ❑ Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Victoria Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:21 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Rosa Ramirez. ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Rosa Ramirez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:55 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ofelia chavez . ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ofelia chavez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:51 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Ofelia chavez . ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Ofelia chavez Orozco, Norma From: Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:01 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject: Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, My name is Michael Orellana. ❑ ®` Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana's General Fund pays for the city's narrowly -defined `public safety' entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities' wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city's investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. 141value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest I million dollars to protect a Tenant's Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City -funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in -lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD's budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city's tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year's budget. Yet SAPD's proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Michael Orellana 10 Orozco, Norma From:Belle <bellyisjelly@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:01 PM To:eComment Subject:Public Comment: Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. I am in support of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. It is really important that Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation have an opportunity to defend themselves, and this fund is crucial. Melinda Adams bellyisjelly@gmail.com 1 Orozco, Norma From:Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:00 PM To:Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject:Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, TT hh e e lili My name is Rosa Ramírez . Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana’s General Fund pays for the city's narrowly-defined ‘public safety’ entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities’ wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city’s investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. T h e li Value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant’s Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City-funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in-lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 1 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD’s budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city’s tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year’s budget. Yet SAPD’s proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Rosa Ramírez 2 Orozco, Norma From:Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 28, 2020 3:35 PM To:Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject:Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, TT hh e e lili My name is Eros Solano. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana’s General Fund pays for the city's narrowly-defined ‘public safety’ entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities’ wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city’s investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. T h e li Value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant’s Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City-funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in-lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 1 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD’s budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city’s tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year’s budget. Yet SAPD’s proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Eros Solano 2 Orozco, Norma From:Kelly Miller <KMiller@ImmDef.org> Sent:Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:31 PM To:eComment Subject:Fully Fund The Deportation Defense Program My name is Kelly Miller and I am submitting a public comment for agenda item 65D in support of the renewal of the Deportation Defense Fund at its current level of $200,000. I am an attorney at Immigrant Defenders Law Center. I represent clients from Santa Ana whose representation is funded through the Deportation Defense Fund. Through my work, I have gotten to know Santa Ana residents facing deportation along with their families and friends. I am inspired by each of my clients, their families, and the contributions they make to Santa Ana. My clients are committed parents, children, sisters and brothers, friends, employees, and churchgoers, but their lives have been made immeasurably more difficult by the U.S. immigration system and racially biased policing. For my clients, the Deportation Defense Fund is a lifeline and their chance to be reunited with their families and to continue building safe and secure lives in Santa Ana. Please, continue providing protection to Santa Ana residents facing detention and deportation. Sincerely, Kelly Miller Confidentiality: This message is intended for the designated recipient(s) only and may contained privileged information. Dissemination of this email or its attachments to anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and destroy this message and all attachments. 1 Orozco, Norma From:Santa Ana's Peoples Budget Platform <centralsantaanabhc@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, August 03, 2020 1:26 PM To:Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; eComment Subject:Santa Ana People's Budget Platform Dear Santa Ana City Council Member, TT hh e e lili My name is Albert jimenez. Currently, 70 cents of every dollar from the City of Santa Ana’s General Fund pays for the city's narrowly-defined ‘public safety’ entities, largely police and fire. We stand with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and with Santa Ana youth, demanding a shift in public spending -- away from law enforcement, towards youth programs, economic opportunities and housing. In short, our vision of thriving neighborhoods is not possible without addressing the choke hold of law enforcement over our public dollars and over our communities’ wellbeing. I urge you to listen to the community and support the Santa Ana People's Budget Platform. Value: Invest in Youth: We call for the DEFUNDING OF POLICE, we call on city council to redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, jobs, internships, etc. Value: Protect Immigrant Families: To meet the needs of the immigrant community and build off of the city’s investment in immigrant communities of over the last three years, the City should expand its investment to $200,000 or more a year for the next 3 years for a more robust Universal Representation program to ensure any Santa Ana resident facing deportation has access to legal representation. T h e li Value: Prioritize Workers, Worker Cooperatives and Small Businesses: We call on the City to create a Worker Cooperative Development Fund to support the creation of local businesses owned by their workers through training, technical assistance, incubation, conversion and financing, and to put on the ballot a measure to waive business license fees and permit fees related to the development and improvement of worker cooperatives. Value: Invest in the Santa Ana Public Library; in art, educational, and recreational programs; and in all other City agencies and staff that provide vital services to Santa Ana residents, other than police: We call on the City to increase the budget of the Public Library, for additional materials and staff support, including additional hotspots and computers for community use. Value: Protect Immigrant and Low Income Renters: We call on the City to create an Eviction Defense Fund and invest 1 million dollars to protect a Tenant’s Right to Counsel, especially when 90% of tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation. A City-funded Right to Counsel program would ensure vulnerable tenants have representation in court. Value: Housing Opportunities: We call on the city to preserve the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance and continue to collect in-lieu fees from developers that choose not to build affordable housing. 1 Value: Prioritize Mental Health and Vulnerable Communities: We call on the city for funding for mental health service providers who are working with low-income, marginalized immigrant communities. We need to increase outreach efforts so that those most vulnerable know: they are not alone, we are here to help. Value: Preserving Public Lands for Community Benefit: We call on the City to allocate $350,000 to partner with local non-profit organizations experienced in community outreach, to engage local residents for input, to inform development on public land. All developers on public land should be required to incorporate this guidance from local residents. Value: Transparency and Accountability in Policing: Cut SAPD’s budget and use the savings to fund the above values and demands, which have positive impacts on the community and contribute to a healthier city. Due to impacts of COVID-19 on the city’s tax revenues, we understand deep cuts are expected in next year’s budget. Yet SAPD’s proposed budget is increasing by 7% - an increase of $25 million in just the last 3 years. This is unjust and inequitable. Best, Albert jimenez 2