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For the most part the changes will convert existing zoning from General Commercial and Professional / Administrative Office to District Centers, thus making it easier for developers to purchase these newly rezoned areas and convert the area from commercial property to high -density housing at a density of 90 dwelling units per acre. This is a windfall to developers and a huge loss to the identity of the City. Santa Ana will no longer be known as education first, the Golden City or any other positive catch phrase the City comes up with to put a positive spin on the City. What it will be known for is the City of high -density living. One will know when they enter the City by the height of the apartments. Look at where the City is headed: high -density housing at many entrances to the City. Dyer & Redhill: The Heritage; isT and Tustin: Metro East Senior Park and the AMG Family Affordable Apartments; Harbor and Westminster: The Charlie; 5th Street: The Willowick area; Harbor Blvd. And now you want to include South Main St., North Grand Ave., 171" Street, South Bristol, Santa Ana Blvd., and Santa Ana east of the 55 freeway. When does it stop? Where is the open space for the densest City in Orange County? While I agree the City needs revenue, we cannot continue down this path of constantly increasing the density of the City. The COVID pandemic highlights the negative effect high density has on the spreading of viruses. Where do you want the City to be when the next pandemic occurs? Furthermore, exhibits listed in the staff report have been omitted: Exhibit 2. Environmental Justice Flyer and Exhibit 3. General Plan Document Outline Request: Receive and File with the caveat that you do not accept this draft. On another note, I would like to correct a discrepancy on the Staff Report presentation for the Shelter that was unanimously approved by City Council on on June 16th. The Illumination Foundation Proposal at 1815 Carnegie incorrectly stated, "No residential within one-half mile of location". This is wrong as the Heritage is within 0.25 miles and if approved, the Bowery would be within 0.25 miles. This is based on the same rationale the City uses when public notifications are required for residents within 500 feet: you take the property and draw a radius. Using a driving distance is not acceptable. Thank you for your time. Stay safe, stay healthy. Respectfully, n A. It Dale A Helvig Resident, Santa Ana cc: Kristine Ridge City Manager, Santa Ana Sonia Carvalho City Attorney, Santa Ana