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Regarding Events which are part of the resolution item 8 supporting community events. When we <br />moved into the community we were so excited to have the Cinco de Mayo and Fiestas Patrias which <br />brought live music, food and community together. As the years progressed the events also brought <br />unwarranted problems such as trash, fights amongst groups and loitering in our loft area. I have 4 <br />year old and don't feel comfortable taking him to the events because there are always troublemakers <br />who want to start a fight. I feel like all those events place an undue burden on our residents because <br />of traffic, littering, detours to our houses and is affecting our overall day to day routines. <br />I want to add that we should focus on having resources for our teenage students and families <br />because they are a group that can need positive role models in order to stay away from gangs and <br />violence. Why don't we focus on mentorship by community members to promote the new businesses <br />and events where students can shadow mentors in the community. We also need to think about our <br />residents and having family friendly events, like including more pocket parks, and family outdoor <br />events. I always ask myself why do I have to go out of Santa Ana for the best family events. <br />Thank you for your time, <br />Melissa V. Saenz <br />