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Becerra, Alexis <br /> From: pjl < <br /> Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:09 PM <br /> To: eComment <br /> Subject: COUNCIL MEETING NOV 4 ITEM 21 <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br /> 1 AM IN FAVOR OFAPPROVAL OF ITEM 21. <br /> THIS IS THE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE THING TO DO. <br /> WE NEED ADEQUATE SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE TO AVOID CONFLICTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST,AND ENSURE <br /> THAT DEPARTMENTS DO NOT ENABLE THE COMMITMENT OF TAXPAYER MONEY WITHOUT ADEQUATE VETTING AND <br /> APPROVAL. THE CURRENT PROCESS CAN ALLOW PROJECTS THAT ARE NOT WELL DEFINED, OR IN CONFORMANCE WITH <br /> PLANNING,ZONING, OR THE GENERAL PLAN TO EARMARK CITY FUNDS. THE CURRENT PROCESS CAN PLACE <br /> INDIVIDUALS IN A POSITION OF TEMPTATION. <br /> PRE APPROVAL SAYS IT ALL. IT BYPASSES OUR PROCESSES,AND ERODES THE AUTHORITYAND OVERSIGHT OF BOTH <br /> PLANNING AND THE COUNCIL. IT POTENTIALLY PLACES COUNCIL AND PLANNING IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST;AND <br /> COULD CAUSE COUNCILMEMBERS TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING. <br /> IFA PROJECT IS SUBSEQUENTLY DENIED, IT COULD MEAN THE LOSS OF FUNDS TO THE ENTITY WITH THE "PRE- <br /> COMMITMENT,'OR, FORCING THE APPPROVAL OF NON-CONFORMING PROJECTS OR ELEMENTS,AND THE INCREASED <br /> EXPENSE OF EXTENSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AND LEGAL FEES. <br /> WE NEED TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT WE'RE RECEIVING BEFORE COMMITING CITY FUNDS. THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE IN <br /> CLOSED SESSIONS DISCUSSING VARIOUS CONTRACTORS AND PROJECTS KNOW. CONTRACTORS THAT DON'T DELIVER <br /> ON TIME OR ON BUDGET, SLOW OR STOP WORK TO BASICALLY EXTORT ADDITIONAL FUNDS, OR INFLATE COSTS. <br /> IN VIEW OF ANTICIPATED FUTURE BUDGET DEFICITS, CURRENT AND FUTURE INCOME SHORTFALLS,AND <br /> UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES FOR OUR POPULACE PRECIPITATED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, FOR LEGAL, FOOD, <br /> HOUSING,AND MEDICAL, WE NEED TO TAKE EVERY STEP POSSIBLE TO HAVE A ROBUST RESPONSIBLE FISCAL PROCESS <br /> IN PLACE. <br /> Pete <br /> "His private character is not defended by his most partial friends. He is bankrupt beyond redemption except by the plunder of his <br /> country. His public principles have no other spring or aim than his own aggrandizement...If he can he will certainly disturb our <br /> institutions to secure himself permanent power and with it wealth. He is truly the Catiline of America." Alexander Hamilton <br /> Please help prevent spam. Use the BCC feature if you need to broadcast e mail. Please do not forward this e mail <br /> address. If you have received this in error, please notify sender and delete the original. This message is confidential and <br /> should not be rebroadcast without permission. <br /> i <br />