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Becerra, Alexis From: Marisol Cardenas < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:35 PM To: eComment Subject: Public comment on non -agenda item Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. To the Honorable City of Santa Ana Council Members, As active members of the Centennial Neighborhood Association in conjunction with Valley Adams NA, Laurel Hurst and Shadow Run NA, we are in agreement with the recommended action by the city of Santa Ana Planning Commission to deny the appeal of applicant No. 2025-01, thereby revocation of the Land Use Certificate No. 2003-03 for Money for Cans at 2610 W. Edinger Avenue. We speak for our community members to advocate for student's safety, wellbeing and quality of life preservation. The city of Santa Ana could serve all of us tremendously by denying the appeal of business "Money for Cans" which was not supposed to have been granted approval for such practice in the first place. Our community has endured enough for years!!! This business has countless violations. In addition, it attracts homelessness, filth, multitudes of waste, crime, noise pollution, obnoxious odors, dangerous pedestrian blockages, and it poses dangerous electrical hazards in addition to all the violations listed below. WE SAY NO MORE!! The basis for revocation stems from the facility's documented violations of municipal codes and operational standards, including non-compliance with size limitations, setback requirements, and proximity to residential areas. Additionally, observed violations related to waste storage, property maintenance, and electrical hazards pose significant risks to public health and safety. The evidence clearly demonstrates that the business operation violates the terms outlined for small collection facilities, justifying revocation. These violations show a persistent failure to adhere to regulations essential for maintaining community well-being and orderly development. The facility's continued operation in its current state poses ongoing risks to public health, welfare, and safety, and necessitates immediate action to protect the community's well-being. For your review. The city's Revocation Analysis proves the consistent failures by "Money for Cans: As the planning commission stave report stated, the facility consistently failed to adhere to the standards for small collection facilities outlined in SAMC Section 41-1253. The violations contradict the terms under which the LUC was originally granted, demonstrating a disregard for applicable regulations. Following the December 12, 2024, hearing regarding the Notice of Revocation, the PBA Director made the following findings upon reviewing Code Enforcement Division's Compliance Inspection reports: 1. SAMC Section 41-1253 (1) — Commercial Compliance: The facility was not "established in conjunction with an existing commercial use which is in compliance with all applicable zoning, building and fire code requirements." SAMC Section 41-1253 (2) - Size Limitation: The facility exceeds the allowable 500 square feet by using the east side yard for trash bin storage and relying on an electrical wire crossing from a neighboring residence. 3. SAMC Section 41-1253 (3) - Setback: The facility is located within 50 feet of the terminus of Stanford and King Streets, violating setback standards. 4. SAMC Section 41-1253 (6) - Container Standards: Trash bins on the east side of the property are not covered when the attendant is absent, failing to meet container standards.