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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - NON-AGENDAJune 23, 2020 VIA EMAIL City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92702 Email: eComment@santa-ana.org Dear Councilmembers: The undersigned legal services organizations write to urge you to protect your most vulnerable residents and request that the County Board of Supervisors ask the Orange County Sheriff's Department suspend the pending 185 evictions that were set to start June 1, 2020 for the duration of the State of Emergency relating to COVID-19 and an additional thirty days following the termination of the State of Emergency. California remains in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number have grown substantially, with more than two million cases nationwide. The County of Orange recently reported approximately 10,595 cumulative cases of COVID-19, 175 active cases, and 269 deaths from COVID-19.' Despite efforts to reopen and relax rules governing the face coverings in public, the increase in cases and deaths, should cause the City of Santa Ana pause, especially in light of those who are amid eviction and at risk of homelessness. The City must not countenance a result Our organization provides critical legal services to low-income communities, which includes, but is not limited to, tenant counseling and eviction defense and we each advocate for the rights of low-income tenants. We serve clients and communities to ensure equal access to the justice system for people who could not otherwise afford attorneys. In previous correspondence with the Board of Supervisors, we explained that suspending the enforcement of eviction orders is not only critical for protecting public health, but that it is within the powers of the Board of Supervisors to do so.' Suspending the enforcement of eviction orders will ensure that families do not become homeless when they are legally required to shelter in place and will reduce the risk of exposure for your deputies. In Orange County, there are already close to 7,000 unsheltered individuals.' On April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council adopted a rule that effectively stays all eviction proceedings and judicial foreclosure proceedings throughout the State of California and continues all eviction trials, for a period 'See C.C. COVID-19 Orange County Case Counts, available at httos://occovidl9.ochealthinfo.com/coronavirus-in-oc (current data posted as of June 22, 2020). z CA Gov. Code § 25303 ("The Board of Supervisors is responsible for supervising `the official conduct of all county officers, and officers of all districts and other subdivisions of the County... "'). See also Brewster v. Shasta Cty., 275 F.3d 803, 809-10 (9th Cit. 2001) (establishing an affirmative duty of the Board of Supervisors to supervise the conduct of all county official including the sheriff so long as the supervision does not interfere with the investigation of a crime.) ' Latest Point in Time Count Finds Almost 7000 Homeless People in Orange County, available at h ttps://www.latimes. com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dp t-me-pit-co unt-results-20190424-story. h tml extending after the end of the State of Emergency. The rule applies regardless of the reason for the eviction. On June 10, 2020, the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court suspended a planned vote to repeal the emergency rule after August 3, 2020." Accordingly, the emergency rules related to evictions and judicial foreclosures are still in effect. The Judicial Council's emergency rules and the heightening public crisis arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic protect Californians from eviction for newly filed and pending actions, but leaves unresolved the status of people against whom a court had already issued an eviction order. The fate of these households is in your hands, and they are just as in need of protection from the public health crisis as the households who will be protected by the Judicial Council's rule. Accordingly, we urgently request that you agree to suspend enforcement of any and all pending eviction orders, unless they are directly related to a protective order (e.g., a TRO issued by a court related to domestic violence and/or elder dependent abuse), during the State of Emergency and at least ninety days thereafter. We ask that you please inform us by date/time of your position, by emailing or calling Ugochi Anaebere- Nicholson, at unicholsonPpubliclawcenter.org, or at 714-541-1010 x 280, Dianne Prado, at diannePheartla.org or at 323-643-4430, or Kate Mart, at kmarrPclsocal.org or at 714-571-5218 . Sincerely, /s/ ZlgoclrC tinaeZrne- v([CciOFdOK Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Directing Attorney, Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Public Law Center Dianne Prado Executive Director Housing Equality & Advocacy Resource Team Kate Marr Executive Director Community Legal Aid SoCal 'Chief Justice Suspends Vote on Eviction, Foreclosure Emergency Rules, available at https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/chief-iustice-suspends-vote-on-eviction-foreclosure-emergency-rules (last visited June 12, 2020.) Orozco, Norma From: Kibera dist. center Plot owners <kidicpoa@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 9:03 AM To: eComment Subject: Fireworks even at odd hours. Categories: Correspondence Hi, What is the council doing to contain this fireworks menace even at 2 am . This is so bad, we has residents need to live in peace. July 4th is not yet and there is too much fireworks bursting around. Cities like Brea or Fullerton you cannot misbehave like like what we see here in Santa Ana, if you try there, you will be arrested then arraign in court with one year jail or 1000 dollars fine. So the Santa Ana council Authorities must app their leadership to contain the menace. Concerned Resident. Sent from my iPad Orozco, Norma From: Kelli <ksjule09@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2020 1:45 PM To: eComment Subject: Against destroying phone public comments - unacceptable! Categories: Correspondence Hi, My I live in ward 3, and have for the entirety of my life. I have watched City Council dismiss and the onslaught of public comments they receive on police reform and budget modifications pertaining to the police department. There is no good reason not to allow by -phone public comments. This discriminates against those that are most vulnerable and fearful to attend. Many want their voices heard, and not through an email comment, but for the rest of the public to hear so that we can know what the residents of Satna Ana want as a collective. You are silencing those voices. It's undemocratic, and saying that they have the right to submit an e-comment is NOT sufficient. I oppose the elimination of by -phone public comments. It is plainly to discourage individuals from participating in the democratic process, and the e-comments alternative is grossly insufficient. If council members hold differing opinions from the public they should have to hear them all, and tell the public why they disagree instead of hiding from public discourse. Thank you Kelli Sjule Orozco, Norma From: Katie Newman <katiemarienewman@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 4:01 PM To: eComment Cc: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Solorio, Jose; Villegas, Juan; Penaloza, David; Bacerra, Phil; Mendoza, Nelida Subject: Continue Public Comment By Phone Dear Mayor Pulido, Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio, Councilmember Villegas, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Mendoza, I am writing to follow up with my phone calls from earlier this afternoon. I am a Santa Ana resident and homeowner within the Thorton Park neighborhood of Ward 4. I urge you to CONTINUE PUBLIC COMMENT BY PHONE as the case numbers of COVID-19 have begun to increase this week. I strongly disagree with limiting public comment to in -person. We need both options available. Our city has been more impacted by COVID-19, and our residents that are at higher risk have the right to safe civic engagement. Our community is especially concerned with our city budget, and public safety. This is crucial dialogue aiming to collaboratively create a better future for Santa Ana. I am grateful to those of you who listen deeply, and truly advocate for Santa Ana. Thank you for your consideration and action on this matter. Sincerely, "TIE NEWMAN Cell (945) 290-4407 KatieMarieNew an@gm il.co Orozco, Norma From: Kelly Kraus -Lee <kellyakraus@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 11:51 AM To: Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; Ridge, Kristine; Gomez, Daisy, council@santa-ana.org; Pulido, Miguel Subject: In Person Commenting Dear Santa Ana City Council, It is appalling that you are resuming in -person public comments at your meetings when Santa Ana continues to have the highest case counts in the county, and the numbers are increasing daily. Yes, people can always e-mail in their comments, but we all know that sending an e-mail is not the same as speaking to the council. The overwhelming consensus is that bringing multiple people from different households together indoors is the riskiest activity one can participate in (not to mention taking a bus to get downtown). There is no reason to bring back in person commenting and remove the option to call in and comment during the meetings. You are endangering the lives of the people you serve for no good reason. While the Zoom function certainly had some "cons" on the pro/con list, it had one pro that outweighed them all: no resident had to risk their life or the lives of their family to comment at the meeting. Like all of you, I am continuing to make personal sacrifices to do my part to slow the spread. I haven't held my baby niece in 4 months, and it looks like she'll be walking before I have a chance to hold her again. My 92 year old grandfather is alone in his house everyday and I can only visit him for as long as I can stand the IE heat since we have to sit outside when I drive out. But now, suddenly, the council thinks it's okay to gather indoors with complete strangers at a time when infection rates are at their highest? Must I risk infecting myself and my family in order to make my literal voice heard during a council meeting? I hear a lot of talk about wanting to hear from residents, yet this move seems to be an attempt to silence us. My UCI physician told me a few days ago, "we are re -opening for economic reasons, not because it's safe." Things in Orange County are worse than they were in March. It is not hyperbole to say that people will die as a result of this decision. The council should be ashamed. Kelly Kraus -Lee Orozco, Norma From: Angela Cai <angelagcai@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 4:39 PM To: Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida; Bacerra, Phil; Sarmiento, Vicente Subject: Open up Public Comment by Phone! Hello Councilmembers, I am a resident of Orange County and completely disagree with the city of Santa Ana moving forward with only in -person public comments. Santa Ana residents have the right to make public comments, and it is reprehensible that you are silencing their voices and endangering their lives when your city leads with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the county. Moving forward with only in -person public comments will grossly limit public and civic engagement during the budget passing process. Open up public comment by phone! Sincerely, Angela Cai Orozco, Norma From: Dana Chen <danacchen@berkeley.edu> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 4:53 PM To: Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida Subject: City of Santa Ana Call Ins Hi Councilmembers, I am a Santa Ana resident and I disagree with the idea of holding only in -person public comments for the city of Santa Ana. Residents should have the right to call in to make public comments given the fact that Santa Ana leads with the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Orange County. The city of Santa Ana instead should have both options available to its residents. This action limits public and civil engagement during the budget passing process. Especially now, during a time where political engagement is crucial and critical for moving forward. Thank you for your time, Dana Chen Dana Chen B.A. Political Science and Legal Studies University of California, Berkeley 2022 0. she/her hers Orozco, Norma From: Serah A. <umassbeacon33@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 11:52 AM To: Penaloza, David Subject: urgent: don't you DARE end phone-in public comments! How DARE you? You are public servants, or did you forget this? Has the corporate greed done so much damage to your manaa that you can't even see beyond the stains on your face and nose? IT IS A FREAKING GLOBAL PANDEMIC!! You know better, YOU FREAKING KNOW BETTER, than to only allow in -person comment submissions. You know your corrupt will be called out and you dont want to face it. But guess what? YOU WORK FOR US! You WILL listen to us and continue to take our calls, or expect a 1st amendment protected occupation of your offices and daily lives until it is understood that you will NOT silence us. Do your job and work for US or you will no longer have a job. Its that simple. Orozco, Norma From: Jason Chumpitaz <jasonblarg45@aol.com> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 1:02 PM To: Penaloza, David Subject: Public comments Hey Penaloza i am a santa ana resident, and i actually have faith in you (which i cant say about the others). But i hope you can convince city council to keep the public comments available for calls. Covid-19 cases are rising very high in santa ana and its not fair to put residents at risk and make it harder to make their voices heard. Please go back to phone public comments and thank you. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Fabiola Cuevas <fabycuevasl8@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 10:52 AM To: Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan; Solorio, Jose; Mendoza, Nelida Subject: Public Comment Hello council members, I am a Santa Ana resident and I totally disagree with the city of Santa Ana moving forward with only in -person public comment. Santa Ana is the city with the highest COVID rates in Orange County. Many Santa Ana residents do not feel comfortable And should not be expected to give in person public comment given the rates of COVID. Ask: The city of Santa Ana should provide options for both in -person public comment and through phone call. The voices of Santa Ana residents should not be limited especially during the budget passing process as this affects our community directly. Show the community you value their input and open up public comment by phone call! Fabiola Cuevas Flores UCLA- Class of 2019 Psychology Major Applied Developmental Psychology & Chicano Studies Minors fabycuevasl8@gmail.com 1 (714)227-3331 Orozco, Norma From: Jessenya Reyes <jessenyareyes178@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 6:55 AM To: Penaloza, David Subject: We will not be silenced- Open up public comments by phone! Dear Councilmember Penaloza, I am a resident of Santa Ana. I am writing to you because I am completely baffled by the city's take on moving forward with only in -person comments. You have seen the way residents have been vocal through call -in comments. You need to understand that by only allowing in -person comments, you are severely restricting public and civic engagement. Santa Ana has a very high number of COVID cases, and asking people to show up in person, which is risking their health, is effectively silencing Santa Ana residents who cannot show up. I demand that you open up public comments by phone. Santa Ana voices will not be silenced! Do your part councilmember Penaloza, and make this happen! Jessenya Reyes Orozco, Norma From: Janet A. Gonzalez -Martin <janeta_gon@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Playgrounds Please open playgrounds. If businesses, poolsand in dine is open. Why not open playgrounds. Our children need a place to run and play. Many live in enclosed buildings like condos and apartments. Sent from myiPhone 10 Orozco, Norma From: Ellen Einkauf Isais <ellensemail@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Deeply concerned regarding the limitation of public comment Dear city council members, I am deeply concerned about the recent email below regarding limitations and changes of public comments. This was sent on July 6th at 4:56pm which does not even give residents 24 hours notice to respond to the request or make changes. I am sympathetic to the ever changing situation with COVID-19. However, requesting citizens to not attend a meeting while not allowing phone comments is unacceptable. We already have the technology and systems in place to allow for phone comments. I realize there have been technical problems in the past, but that is better than nothing. This set up impedes the democratic process and silences the community. Please see below for copy & pasted e-mail to the community. I would like this direct quote to be included in my public commentary record. Advisory: Public Encouraged to Email Comments to City Council for July 7 Meeting; In -Person Comment Available with Safety Measures Dear Nixie User, The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to email their comments about items on the Tuesday, July 7, City Council meeting agenda. Comments received by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided to Councilmembers for review. Please email ecomment cgsanta-ana.org. The agenda is available at www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings. The City Council also will allow in -person public comment at the meeting in an isolated area. Masks or face coverings are required, and hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available. Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for all comments on agenda and non -agenda items. The public won't be able to make comments by phone. In order to maintain social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19, seating won't be available to the public inside the Chamber. Members of the public who have tested positive for COVID-19, are displaying symptoms of the illness, or are immunocompromised and at a higher risk if exposed should not attend City Council meetings in person. All members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting via three remote options: • The City's website at www.santa-ana.org/ec/city-meetings • The City's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live • The City's television channel CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 ### Thank you, Ellen Einkauf Isais Santa Ana Resident 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 Orozco, Norma From: JUNE GOMEZ <junejane3@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:21 PM To: eComment We have to understand what a big responsibility reopening in the school is, i voted for hybrid but now i am not to sure, i am think reopening too early could be a big mistake i rather be safe then sorry, i rather be extreme and healthy. Covid-19 numbers are rising its too soon to determine what August will look like lets wait to reopen schools. Get Outlook for Android Orozco, Norma From: Beverly Cardona <beverly.cardona80@grnail.conn> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 7:39 PM To: eComment Is the city of Santa Ana planning to help homeowners with water bills. With everyone suffering financially the city should forgive or extend water bills that are due. Orozco, Norma From: Lisa <latuso@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:47 PM To: eComment Subject: Fireworks Please ban ALL fireworks! No one appreciates the loud M80s or the so called safe and sane fireworks. It scares our kids and our pets and the police don't respond when called about illegal fireworks. Read Nextdoor and you'll see that no one likes them. It sounded like a war zone on the 4th. I feel horrible for Veterans with PTSD who have to hear it. PLEASE, listen to your voters and ban all fireworks! Thank you, Lisa Tuso Orozco, Norma From: jaylupe25@twc.com Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 10:55 PM To: eComment Cc: elizondo.maria1153@gmail.com Subject: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (SPECIFICALLY 7/7/2020) City Council Members, We are writing today to you as a pair of very disappointed members of the Santa Ana community. It seems to be a consistent habit of the city council to provide short notice to the public for very important agenda items that are being discussed during the meetings each month. Listed below are some of the issues that our family has with the council and would like to explanations for. Please keep in mind that are the citizens that you work for. You were put there because it was believed that you would do good for the city, but more and more it seems that you did not care about your constituents. The attempt to silence our voices by Mayor Pulido Lack of self-worth or honestly from the council More notice than 24 hours as to when comments can be submitted for the next meeting Lack of public voices being heard Clear and constructive phone call technology for public comment Unfair process for disabled or disadvantage residents And most importantly, a total lack of respect for the public comments / questions that are asked of the council and go unanswered. The last item listed above is perhaps the most important along with the 1" 2 items on the list. During each meeting, citizens speak up / out on issues, and there is rarely a response by the council for basic questions. I understand that there can possibly be hundreds of questions, but the very direct ones can be answered. Also, too many times we hear a council member say they are against an agenda item and want more time to review and the next thing you know when the vote is taken, they vote for the item and it passes instead of being held for more discussions. How do you look at yourself in the mirror each day when you vote against your conscience. A month ago the meeting ran very long and we stayed on the conference call for nearly 6 hours and then another 2-3 hours when the meeting resumed, and it was disappointing to know that there was discussion about not letting the public speak so the meeting would not go long. It is your job to work for us and listen to us and do right by us, the citizens of Santa Ana. It seems like the only time the council listens is when someone starts to talk about replacing you or when one of your financial backers to your election threatens to back out of supporting you. Please, please understand what is being said here. Your were there by us (Santa Ana citizens) and yes you can be replaced by us (Santa Ana citizens). Listen to our voices, understand what we are voicing, and jointly work with us to make Santa Ana better. The Jennings Family Orozco, Norma From: jpramirez714 <jpramirez714@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:44 AM To: eComment Subject: In -Person comments & Email Voice Message Comments Hello, My name is John Ramirez and I'm a resident on Santa Ana currently residing in Ward 4. I'd like to pur forth 2 suggestions regarding public comments during city council meetings: I've seen in the past, before covid19 but due to large turnouts, where residents making public comments would make them via closed circuit tv setup in the chambers while they themselves were making the comments from a podium set up just outside chambers and importantly, outdoors. I feel if council decided to return to this practice with precautions in place such as requiring masks and keeping six feet apart, that there would be no need for council to discourage residents to attend in person meetings to make comments rather than encourage them to email comments instead. Voices can still be heard in person this way provided precautions I suggested are taken. Also, instead of only typed emailed comments being sent in for the public comments, perhaps council can allow emails to be sent in with a recorded VOICE message attached. Then have the clerk play the recorded message during public comments time during the council meeting.This way residents who cant make in person meetings can still make their voices heard with emotion and vigor with their own voice. This would be especially helpful to those residents who are at high risk to stay home and stay safe yet make THEIR voice heard. The clerk can review all voice messages to make sure no profanity gets through and persons stay under the required 2-3 minute time allotment. This would ensure residents keep their comments straight and to the point and done without profanity as any messages deemed over time allotment or profanity ridden will be cut off or prevented from being played by the clerk, respectively. Thank You and it is my sincere hope that you strongly consider my recommendations. The residents of Santa Ana want, need, and should always be heard. Sincerely, John Ramirez Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Orozco, Norma From: Nacho Marquez <rudy1143@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:26 AM To: eComment Subject: Parking permits for the city of Santa Ana Good day, My name is Ignacio Marquez. I am a concerned citizen writing about parking permits within my neighborhood and streets around me. My address is 2927 W Raymar Santa Ana, CA 92704. My neighborhood continues to have a high number of crime due, vandalism and accidents due to the amount of people who use our street to park. While my street does not require parking permits; we have a high number of people coming over to park from other neighborhoods who do require parking permits. We have people parking on the corners endangering the flow of traffic, the same with vandalism, drugs, needles, bottles including used condoms. I have sent several emails and made calls to city about these issues. We have had several bad accidents in front of my house, across the street, next door due to these issues. I noticed that other streets which do require permits have more policing, including painted sidewalks around these corners to allow the flow of traffic. This is the same with painted (red) side walks for fire hindrance. Again, while these streets are being better managed, my street continues to have all these problems. I have counted at least 7 bad accidents within my street within the last 3 years that include 4 just in front of my house. Thank God my truck was parked in front or else, not sure what the outcome would have been. My neighbors and I have become desperate to these issues, and we are not getting any help the city. Here are my solutions, make all streets around my neighborhood to require parking permit and allow residents to purchase additional permits if needed. I do not mind paying for a yearly fee to keep my family safe. This will also allow the city to gain additional revenue, while keeping our streets safe, free of crime and accidents. Lastly, remove the parking permits from all streets around us. I have asked my neighbors about signing a petition to get this started, but most of them are afraid of vandalism or retaliation from others. I hope we can come up with a solution and we can some help to at least look into these issues. Thank you, I can be reached for comments and pictures if needed. Ignacio Marquez Rudy1143@yahoo.com 714-925-2252 Orozco, Norma From: Ledon, Karla <Karla.Ledon@SAUSD.US> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:31 AM To: eComment Subject: Provide Free internet Service funding for SAUSD students Hello, As a teacher in Santa Ana. I want to bring up the importance of WiFi accessibility for our students. It is a big hurdle that many families face and a service that is needed today with all the remote learning ahead of us. Please consider funding free internet service for our students. Many other districts nationwide have taken this in consideration and partnered with many internet providers such as Verizon (LAUSD has a contract with them) . Thank you so much for your time. Karla Ledon Adams Elementary Sent from my Whore Orozco, Norma From: Kelly Kraus -Lee <kellyakraus@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:11 AM To: eComment Subject: General Comment for tonight's meeting It is an absolute disgrace to our city that the council has returned to in -person commenting at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is at it's worst - not to mention that Santa Ana continues to have the highest case counts in the county. We shouldn't be forced to choose between participating in local government or protecting the lives of ourselves, our family members, and our neighbors. Kelly Kraus -Lee Resident of Santa Ana Orozco, Norma From: Kelly Kraus -Lee <kellyakraus@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 9:12 AM To: Pulido, Miguel; eComment Subject: Comment for Mayor Pulido at tonight's meeting Mayor Pulido, you should be ashamed of yourself. I am so glad you are termed out and that you lost the Supervisor primary to Sergio Contreras. I voted for Sergio by the way, because I knew what a terrible representative you've been for me in Santa Ana. I truly hope you never hold elected office again. Kelly Kraus -Lee Resident of Santa Ana Orozco, Norma From: Newland, Taia <Taia.Newland@SAUSD.US> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:13 AM To: eComment Subject: WiFi As a staff member of the SAUSD, now more than ever, the residents of Santa Ana need wifi. Our students have had difficulty attending online classes due to the lack of access to the internet. Please support the families and students of Santa Ana. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Laura M. Van de Merghel <laura@kuci.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:10 AM To: eComment Subject: Wifi As a teacher for 22 years in the SAUSD now more than ever the residents of Santa Ana need witi. Our students have had difficulty attending online classes due to the lack of access to the internet. Please support the families and students of Santa Ana. Thank you! Orozco, Norma From: rubencordova9@gmail.com <rco92703@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:37 AM To: eComment Ruben Cordova 1321 W MYRTLE ST SANTA ANA CA,92703 rco92703gyahoo.com The reason I sending you this mail is because here where i live is a luch truck in front of my house this guys bring lots of people this people park on the alley is a big Sign said dont parking any time but this guys dont care the problem is this guys blocking my garage and when i ask to move they get mead i called the police but most of the time they didn,t como i know is more important thinks to do the thing is that this luch truck is there all day lam to 10 pm come on guys they make lot noise they don,t have restroom people pe any where lot trash any where this is ridiculous they been there for 4 years like 5 years ago we all neighbors sign a latter that we dont want that truck here but you guys dint do anything about it a least they can move every 2 or 3 hours to different place do something please we want more changes in santa ana we vote for you guys and where are the promises also we need a stop sign on hesperian and myrtle i send a letter to mr jose solorio i hope he read it thank you and i hope you do something dont ignore my mail att ruben cordova Orozco, Norma From: Sharon Pratt <prattshar@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:11 AM To: eComment Subject: WiFi Sent from my iPhonei am a concern staff member who works for your district. The major reason my students did not connect to the distant learning classes, was because they did not have internet or a device to use. I believe that if you take those obstacles away, more students would be able to join the classes. Therefore I am asking you for your vote to get reliable internet. Orozco, Norma From: Mary Armendarez <maryarmendarez@twc.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:30 AM To: eComment Subject: PLEASE CLEAN UP OUR CITY Please clean up are city. It's embarrassing to even admit one resides here. I moved in to the city in 2002. It was pretty nice but... it has gotten so dirty. There are homeless roaming around harassing and robbing the residents and the police have no time to address this.We have got graffiti everywhere making the city trashy. Santa Ana has become a drop off for homeless, jail releases, immigrants dropped off also. We need to get SANTAANA cleaned up so us Santeros can be proud AGAIN TO RESIDE HEREI I Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:00 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Cc: Perez, Daisy Subject: FW: CV-19 Kind Regards, Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.or� 714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701 SANTA ANA COUNTS 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. From: Isabelle Lopez [mailto:isabellelopez7028@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 11:58 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: CV-19 Mayor Miguel Pulido Vicente Sarmiento David Penaloza Jose Solorio Phil Bacerra Juan Villegas Nelida Mendoza Cc: Sonia Carvalho Dear Santa Ana City Council: My name is Isabelle Lopez and I wish to participate in the City Council meeting. I am a senior and a person with a disability as defined by the relevant state and federal laws. I am also a resident of Santa Ana. Based on medical advice and the high rates of Covid-19 in Santa Ana, I am unable to attend the meetings in person. Therefore, I request the option to participate by phone or video so that I may engage in public comment just like other people who can attend in person. Under the Brown Act, I have a right to engage in public comment at public meetings. I IIF2I1111111IVA Under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Rehab Act"), and other federal and state laws, I have a right to engage in the same way as others, and the right against discrimination based on my age or medical condition. Additionally, I have the right to reasonable accommodations so that I may participate. Therefore, I am writing to request a reasonable accommodation of participation by phone or video and to request that the City immediately end the discriminatory practice of holding meetings in a way that only allows people without high risk medical conditions to participate. Under the change in rules that the City did without public meeting or comment, the only way I am able to engage in public comment at the public meeting is in writing. There is not even a guarantee that the writing will be read by each Council Member before a vote. This policy blocks my participation due to my status as a person with a disability; it forces me to choose between meaningful engagement under the Brown Act and following medical advice; and it has a discriminatory impact against people like me who need to minimize our risk of exposure to Covid-19. I am writing to request an urgent reasonable accommodation to allow me to participate in public comment at the public meetings in the same way that other people are able to participate. Per medical recommendation, I am carefully engaging in social distancing and limiting myself to public spaces where masks are worn for my own safety due to the global pandemic; COVID-19. Therefore, I request access to engage in public comment in a way that will be safe for me given the medical advice that I take significant precautions to reduce my risk of contracting COVID-19. If the City is not prepared to grant my request today, I am available immediately to begin the interactive process and determine a way that I can have meaningful participation in the City meeting. SENIOR Under the Civil Rights Act of California, Fair Housing and Employment Act, and other federal and state laws, I have a right against discrimination based on my age or medical condition. The City's plan to require in -person public comment discriminates against all people over the age of 65 who have been advised by the CDC to avoid gatherings due to higher risk of death if they contract Covid-19. Therefore, I am writing to request participation by phone or video and to request that the City immediately end the discriminatory practice of holding meetings in a way that only allows people who are both under 65 and without high risk medical conditions to participate. Under the change in rules that the City did without public meeting or comment, the only way I am able to engage in public comment at the public meeting is in writing. There is not even a guarantee that the writing will be read by each Council Member before a vote. This policy blocks my participation due to my status as a person with a disability; it forces me to choose between meaningful engagement under the Brown Act and following medical advice; and it has a discriminatory impact against people like me who need to minimize our risk of exposure to Covid-19. Per medical recommendation, I am carefully engaging in social distancing and limiting myself to public spaces where masks are worn for my own safety due to the global pandemic; COVID-19. Therefore, I request access to engage in public comment in a way that will be safe for me given the medical advice that I take significant precautions to reduce my risk of contracting COVID-19. If the City is not prepared to grant my request today, I am available immediately to discuss a way that I can have meaningful participation in the City meeting and to resolve this discriminatory policy. BROWN ACT Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 which states there should be "a local legislative body or state body is authorized to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body ..." While this allows local government to limit comment to telephone or video, it does not allow them to do away with the right to address the local body or to require in person participation during a dangerous pandemic. In fact, it goes on to state that the local body must have a swift plan to resolve request for a reasonable accommodation and advertise the procedure. The City continues to be obligated to both allow public comment, and to ensure that disability accommodation are made as needed. Limiting participation to writing that is not read into the meeting is no different than blocking all participation. When my written comments are left in an unread email, and not shared with the meeting viewers and the Council, I am not permitted to meaningfully engage as required by the Brown Act. I see the impact of this when I watch the meeting. It allows the governing body to those who were unable to participate due to age or medical condition. URGENCY Through the last meeting, comments by phone were permitted. Last week with, with no notice, the City converted to in -person only. This is at the height of the pandemic with our City reaching new Covid-19 milestones daily. Due to the recent change, upcoming meeting, and critical nature of my access to engage with those elected to govern in Santa Ana, I request an answer to this request for reasonable accommodation before the meeting today. The CDC continues to recommend that seniors and people with disabilities who may be designated as "higher - risk" for life -threatening impacts if they contract COVID-19 take all possible precautions to avoid infection. In Orange County, as infection rates continue to rise, we see new records for hospitalization, ICU, and death. Currently, the only way to participate in public comment would be to attend a crowded room, in a crowded line, where some individuals are likely not wearing masks and in fact, have shown aggression toward those who do at other in -person meetings in Orange County. Given my (age/medical condition), this effectively prohibits my participation in public comment at the meeting. CONCLUSION Therefore, I request that the City either (1) allow me to participate by phone/video or (2) contact me immediately to engage in the interactive process to determine a safe way to participate. Based on my experience, it is critical that I am able to participate in oral public comment because the written comments are not read aloud and do not carry the same weight. There is no means to guarantee each Council member has even read them before making decisions on a particular agenda item. Therefore, when making critical decisions about the budget, public health, and welfare of our City those elected are unable to consider the opinions of similarly situated seniors or people with disabilities. Similarly, the public does not hear written comments the same way it does for those who are able to safely attend the meetings in -person. Without this accommodation, the time allotted to the public for comment would unfairly favor people in lower risk health categories at the expense of the most vulnerable. The result: a clear discrimination against those who are senior or have medical conditions. When looked at together, the protections of the Brown Act (even as amended during this global pandemic), and state and federal laws that protect seniors and people with disabilities from discrimination are clear. I have a right to equal access to government meetings, public accommodations, and public space. Therefore, the City must grant my urgent request for a reasonable accommodation to meaningfully engage with the City through oral public comment at the meeting today. This is critical because the meeting will address items of interest to the public. I request that before the meeting the City call me by Facebook messenger or email me at isabellelopez7028Agmail.com to confirm whether I will be permitted to engage in oral public comment at this meeting in a way that complies with medical recommendations for my health and safety. Alternatively, I request the City contact me by that time to initiate the interactive process and determine what alternative will be available before the start of the meeting. Thank you, Isabelle Lopez Orozco, Norma From: Gil Sanchez <gesanche13@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:38 PM To: eComment Subject: meetings City council, My name is Gil Sanchez, I'm a homeowner and 67 year resident of Santa Ana. Due to the Covidk-19 and my health condidtions why is The city not allowing residents to participate by phone or video? this seems iin violation of ADA Act of 1973. Its a bit discriminatory towards elderly and medically compromised residents. Why the change of rules when were at the peak of a pandemic? Also consider Gov. Newsoms Exec order N-29-20 which he put in plac to allow residents to input into city council meetings. please end me a response to Karlanelias@gmail.com as to how you will remedy this. 1. Gil Sanchez Sent from Outlook i Mavor Miguel Pulido Vicente Sarmiento David Penaloza Jose Solorio Phil Bacerra Juan Villegas Nelida Mendoza Cc: Sonia Carvalho SCarvalho@santa-ana.org Dear Santa Ana City Council: My name is Socorro Sarmiento I wish to participate in the City Council meeting. I am a (senior/person with a disability as defined by the relevant state and federal laws). I am also a resident of Santa Ana, anthropologist, professor and working in the community in Santa Ana for the last 40 years. These experiences allowed me to observe first hand the tremendous need the community has in the City resources to confront its challenges, particularly at these difficult moments. Based on medical advice and the high rates of Covid-19 in Santa Ana, I am unable to attend the meetings in person. Therefore, I request the option to participate by phone or video so that I may engage in public comment just like other people who can attend in person. Under the Brown Act, I have a right to engage in public comment at public meetings. SENIOR Under Unruh Act, Fair Housing and Employment Act, and other federal and state laws, I have a right against discrimination based on my age or medical condition. The City's plan to require in -person public comment discriminates against all people over the age of 65 who have been advised by the CDC to avoid gatherings due to higher risk of death if they contract Covid-19. Therefore, I am writing to request participation by phone or video and to request that the City immediately end the discriminatory practice of holding meetings in a way that only allows people who are both under 65 and without high risk medical conditions to participate. Under the change in rules that the City did, without public meeting or comment, the only way I am able to engage in public comment at the public meeting is in writing. There is not even a guarantee that the writing will be read by each Council Member before a vote. This policy blocks my participation due to my status as a person with a disability; it forces me to choose between meaningful engagement under the Brown Act and following medical advice; and it has a discriminatory impact against people like me who need to minimize our risk of exposure to Covid-19. Per medical recommendation, I am carefully engaging in social distancing and limiting myself to public spaces where masks are worn for my own safety due to the global pandemic; COVID-19. Therefore, I request access to engage in public comment in a way that will be safe for me given the medical advice that I take significant precautions to reduce my risk of contracting COVID-19. If the City is not prepared to grant my request today, I am available immediately to discuss a way that I can have meaningful participation in the City meeting and to resolve this discriminatory policy. BROWN ACT Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 which states there should be "a local legislative body or state body is authorized to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body ..." While this allows local government to limit comment to telephone or video, it does not allow them to do away with the right to address the local body or to require in person participation during a dangerous pandemic. In fact, it goes on to state that the local body must have a swift plan to resolve request for a reasonable accommodation and advertise the procedure. The City continues to be obligated to both allow public comment, and to ensure that disability accommodation are made as needed. Limiting participation to writing that is not read into the meeting is no different than blocking all participation. When my written comments are left in an unread email, and not shared with the meeting viewers and the Board, I am not permitted to meaningfully engage as required by the Brown Act. I see the impact of this when I watch the meeting. It allows the governing body to those who were unable to participate due to age or medical condition. URGENCY Through the last meeting, comments by phone were permitted. Last week with, with no notice, the City converted to in -person only. This is at the height of the pandemic with our City reaching new Covid-19 milestones daily. Due to the recent change, upcoming meeting, and critical nature of my access to engage with those elected to govern in Santa Ana, I request an answer to this request for reasonable accommodation before the meeting tomorrow. The CDC continues to recommend that seniors and people with disabilities who may be designated as "higher -risk" for life -threatening impacts if they contract COVID-19 take all possible precautions to avoid infection. In Orange County, as infection rates continue to rise, we see new records for hospitalization, ICU, and death. Currently, the only way to participate in public comment would be to attend a crowded room, in a crowded line, where some individuals are likely not wearing masks and in fact, have shown aggression toward those who do at other in -person meetings in Orange County. Given my (age/medical condition), this effectively prohibits my participation in public comment at the meeting. CONCLUSION Therefore, I request that the City either (1) allow me to participate by phone/video or (2) contact me immediately to engage in the interactive process to determine a safe way to participate. Based on my experience, it is critical that I am able to participate in oral public comment because the written comments are not read aloud and do not carry the same weight. There is no means to guarantee each Council member has even read them before making decisions on a particular agenda item. Therefore, when making critical decisions about the budget, public health, and welfare of our City those elected are unable to consider the opinions of similarly situated seniors or people with disabilities. Similarly, the public does not hear written comments the same way it does for those who are able to safely attend the meetings in -person. Without this accommodation, the time allotted to the public for comment would unfairly favor people in lower risk health categories at the expense of the most vulnerable. The result: a clear discrimination against those who are senior or have medical conditions. When looked at together, the protections of the Brown Act (even as amended during this global pandemic), and state and federal laws that protect seniors and people with disabilities from discrimination are clear. I have a right to equal access to government meetings, public accommodations, and public space. Therefore, the City must grant my urgent request for a reasonable accommodation to meaningfully engage with the City through oral public comment at the meeting on Tuesday. This is critical because the meeting will address items of interest to the public. I request that before the meeting the City call me at 714-425-0487 or email me at socorritomexlvahoo.com to confirm whether I will be permitted to engage in oral public comment at this meeting in a way that complies with medical recommendations for my health and safety. Thank you, Dr. Socorro T. Sarmiento Orozco, Norma From: Soto, Daniel Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:56 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Totally Obscured Window Tinting on Vehicles From: PSV <jmil481@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 202012:02 PM To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org> Subject: Totally Obscured Window Tinting on Vehicles Mayor, and Council Members: Since there are so many safety issues facing Santa Ana ranging from street racing to riots, not to mention what is happening across the country with escalations in violent crime, I would like to see the Council address the legality and safety of windows that are purposefully tinted so that no one can see the driver or its occupants. No car manufacturer will put this degree of tinting on vehicle windows. The blackout tinting has to be done by a private company. 1 thought there was a law/code somewhere on the books that make it illegal beyond a certain dark tint. Today, there seems to be an increase of car drivers intimidating pedestrians and drivers on the road. There is much running of red lights at major intersections and illegal dangerous U-turns where prohibited. Car owners who enhance their vehicles with loud mufflers and dark tinted window are an intimidation when someone drives up beside them at stop lights, and they can't see the driver. I feel that the obscure dark windows also seem to heighten a person's sense of power on the road. There is no way to describe a driver who may have a hit and run or other roadway crime. Also, it is dangerous to police when they make a traffic stop, for obvious reasons. They cannot see how many are in a car, who they are, if there are children. It puts the lives of police officers in great danger. Many televised police chases have proven this point. I know young mothers who have darkened their windows thinking it protects them from being followed by someone who might have intent to harm them if they know it is a woman in the car. The police could also mistake a car with obscure dark windows if they are seeking a car ID (make, model) the same as one in which a mother with her children are innocently driving down a street. Anyway we look at it, excessively dark windows where it is impossible to see who is driving and if there are any passangers is a false security and a danger at the same time. If there is a restriction to this on the books, I request that the police begin to enforce it. If there needs to be a change to City Code, then I am suggesting it bV this email to look into it and provide guidelines, schedule of warnings for current drivers with such obscured window tinting, and begin a program to have the dark tints removed and prohibited possibly with fines to any business that puts the tinting on to this degree. If manufacturers/dealerships won't do it, why do private auto shops with tinting services do it to this degree? Thank you for your consideration, Vivian Pallack Ward 4 Resident Orozco, Norma From: Jennifer Haskell <jenniferlhaskell@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 2:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Re: 24 hours notice not to show Dear City council, I am utterly appalled that you have the nerve to silence people by suggesting they shouldn't come and voice their opinions. We all saw how well that worked when we tried to call in for the last City council meeting, and you hung up on most of us. Please stop silencing the citizens of this city and find away for our voices to be heard. Thank you, Jennifer- a current Santa Ana resident who's been in this city for 19 years, I am ashamed of what you have allowed to happen to this city the last 7 years. Truly I think you all have $$ in your eyes. Sad! Orozco, Norma From: isaisf@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:12 PM To: eComment Subject: City Council Comment 7/7/2020 Many Santa Ana Residents like myself have finally started watching these meetings. I am inspired seeing the outpour from our community who do not just want but demand positive changes. That being said, limiting our ability to call in and speak about matters on the agenda during a pandemic can only be interpreted as an attempt to silence us. It's not going to work and making people chose between their safety and their ability to speak about city matters is shameful. I just want to reiterate what hundreds have already said. No raises to the police department especially when budget deficits are guaranteed due to covid. Absolutely we want and demand term limits and lifetime bans in the city charter. Absolutely we want and demand police reform and oversight. Francisco Isais Santa Ana Resident Ward 5 Orozco, Norma From: Summer Myers <sumrgrl318@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana City Council Meeting 7/7/2020 I find that silencing the community is typical of this City Council. During a pandemic you're requiring that all comments be made in person as opposed to conference calls the way that all other meetings have been held during this pandemic. Seems fitting that an important vote is up tonight and you'd like us to remain silent. It was blatantly clear that it was the Mayor's intention to silence the public with the last two council meetings. The citizens of this city have a right to be heard, not limited to 1-2 minutes, and have council meetings adjourned prior to hearing all comments. In fact, on your own website it states that if anyone has been infected with Covid that they MUST remain at home, tell me, council, how would these people address you if they so choose? This is a completely unfair process for the disabled and/or disadvantaged residents. I recently tested for Covid, although negative, would you like me to be sitting in your chambers this evening? I'm sure this is violating all types of laws but like the last 20+ years, you do as you please and screw this community. Members of the public who have tested positive for COVID-19; are displaying symptoms of the illness immunocompromised and at a higher risk if exposed SHOULD NOT attend City Council meetings in t not sure if this applies to you, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's websit www. cdc.govfcoronavirus. Snap shot attached in case its slipped your mind. YOU ARE ALL SUBJECT FOR RE-ELECTION THIS COMING NOVEMBER AND THIS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. The community has only one outlet to be heard? Do you actual take the time to read these emails? I know you're reading our comments on FB because they've been addressed in meetings, but tell me who takes these emails into consideration at 4:00 pm prior to the meeting? I know none of you do and I challenge each of you to prove me wrong. We are in a telecommunications era and that the fact that you're requiring residents to be present at the city council meeting is absurd. Not to mention that no one is competent enough to manage a phone line. Is there no IT technician available for these meetings? Again, your silencing the community will no longer be tolerated. You've woke the sleeping bears and the new generation of voters will make sure that this does not continue. I cant imagine that Pulido can demand that all speakers give out their addresses tonight like he's requested at the prior council meeting. Tonight will be interesting to say the least. You have all taken advantage of a community that is already at a disadvantage. I'm so disappointed in each and every SINGLE one of you. You're trying to change the voice of the people by silencing us, you've recalled a city council member, to change the vote of the people. You've been warned we're watching and it behooves you all to act accordingly. The POA is not Santa Ana's friend and you're all playing by his rules... I hope that justice is served swift and promptly because that is what you all deserve. You've defrauded an entire community of Hispanic people putting their trust into each and every one of you i because of your last names. You should be ashamed of what you've done to this community and to yourselves. Sincerely, Summer Joy Myers and I refused to give you my address but I know yours Pulido, would you like me to give that? Orozco, Norma From: Ontiveros, Cassandra <Cassandra.Ontiveros@SAUSD.US> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:00 PM To: eComment Subject: City Council Meeting Comment Good afternoon, I am a teacher in SAUSD and have witnessed the hardships of our students directly connected to internet access. Many did NOT have internet, and thus were instantly denied of access to virtual learning which had many adverse affects on notjust academic growth but skill acquisition and social, emotional, and behavioral development. If they did have internet, the quality was not adequate to engage in our districts learning platforms. I HIGHLY recommend and ask as a request that SAUSD or the city of Santa Ana find a way to provide free internet for all students of SAUSD. In addition, our SAUSD special education population is being heavily, negatively affected by the school closure. In addition to the internet barriers and challenges, they face DENIAL of accommodations and supports written in their IEP. For instance, text -to -speech and read aloud are highly common accommodations that are needed. With virtual learning, students DO NOT have access to these without direct phone or video contact with a special education teacher or staff. The district needs to provide DISTRICT WIDE assistive technology that will audio read text across ALL online platforms. Before the school closure, an additive technology evaluation had to be done by our only additive technology specialist for the whole district. This is not feasible or possible to do for all of the students that need it, especially in this time of virtual and distance instruction. The district NEEDS to provide this. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. With gratitude, Cassandra Ontiveros. Sent from my iPhone Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hello City Councilmembers, Roberto Herrera <roberto@resilienceoc.org> Tuesday, July 07, 2020 4:01 PM eComment Gomez, Daisy Public Comment I am emailing you to provide public comment via e-comments. The City has moved forward with eliminating the option to phone-in to make public comments. This is an attack on our democracy and democratic process in Santa Ana, intentional or not. I am disappointed that the City did not consider the elderly, people with disabilities and the general public from meaningfully engaging in tonight's City Council meeting during a time when civic engagement is most needed during our yearly budget passing process. The effects of your decision is putting people at risk during a pandemic. We should have both options available to us, for those who wish to show up in -person with the City taking the appropriate measures to limit the spread COVID-19, but the safer option would be to open the phone-in option as well. Santa Ana leads the county in the highest number of COVID-19 cases. You should be doing more to include more public comment, not the opposite, silencing community voices. I ask that you open up the phone-in option for public comment. Best, Roberto Carlos Herrera Pronouns (They/Them/Theirs) Director of Community Engagement Resilience Orange County 1415 E 17th St Suite looB Santa Ana, CA 92705 Email: rohertoL&resi&enceoc.org www.resiliene oc.orr ArEk ' RESI ',-pESlLi�NOL � BRANGE - - -- COUNTY THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THE MESSAGE TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Alianza Translatinx 1118 E. Walnut St. Santa Ana, 92701 Monday July 7, 2020 Dear city council, My name is Khloe Rios and I am a Latina, an Immigrant a transgender woman and executive director at Alianza Translatinx. The purpose of this letter is to introduce you to Alianza Translatinx and to establish an alliance with the city in order to help our community. Initiated by four immigrant transgender women of color, Alianza Translatinx's mission focuses in advocating for the needs of the translatinx community residing in Orange County with the initiative to improve our quality of life. We are proud to say that we are the first transgender organization lead by transgender women of color in Orange County serving the transgender community. And the reason we exist today is because of the lack of support and services for the transltinx community in Santa Ana and the surrounding cities. The trans and gender non -conforming community faces discrimination in every realm of their lives. In areas such as: employment, housing, health care and education. Transgender and gender non con -forming individuals also experience marginalization based on their gender identity and /or gender expression. Being one of the communities with the highest rates of HIV infections, the transgender community continues to face stigma and lack of sexual health programs in Orange County today. Due to the lack of data and research with regard to the trans community in Orange County, Alianza Translatinx is interested in furthering research in areas such as Family acceptance, HIV incidence and prevalence, matters that contribute to depression and suicide and the impact of sex work on the lives of trans and gender non -conforming individuals. Therefore, Alianza Translatinx invites you to have a conversation about how to better serve the trans community of Orange County and to establish collaborations between Alianza Translatinx and the city of Santa Ana. Thank you for your attention, I{h oe Rios Wyatt, Executive Director July 7, 2020 1► Mayor Pulido and Members of the City Council r City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza LATINO P.O. Bo 1988, M31 HLALTl1 Santa Ana, CA 92701 A CCE55 RE: Public Comments at City Meetings 450 West Fourth Street Suite 130 Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph: 714-542-7792 We would like to thank the City of Santa Ana for the support and collaboration as we work Fax: 714-542-4853 with the County Healthcare Agency, Community Clinics, SAUSD, and UCI as well as other latinohealthaccess.org partners in reducing the spread and transmission of COVID-19. Just this week, we were able to launch our outreach and education project in the 92701 zip code and increase access to testing in the neighborhoods -the mobile clinic at Walker Elementary served over 300 people. Through our collaboration and with the support of City leadership and staff, we have been able to bring these much needed services to our community quickly and will continue to do so in the coming months. Because we are all on board to reduce the spread and transmission of COVID-19, especially in Santa Ana hot spots, we are very concerned about the Council's recent announcement to resume taking the public's comments for city council meetings in person only and not allowing for comments over the phone. We urge you to reconsider this decision and continue to accept comments from the public over the phone in order to ensure everyone's safety. The Orange County Health Care Agency recently released COVID-19 data that shows Santa Ana is one of the cities being hit the hardest, with 4 of the 8 zipcodes with the highest number of cases and deaths in the county, with numbers increasing yet each day. According to a UCI report, the disease is disproportionately affecting low-income, Latinx residents, and many of them are concentrated in our Santa Ana neighborhoods due to filling the essential workforce. This data was extremely concerning for us at LHA, and so we quickly moved to respond with a community -based public health approach, but it will require further measures atthe city level to facilitate our community residents' efforts to shelter in place and isolate if they test positive or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. This includes giving members of our community the option to actively participate in city council meetings virtually and via phone. While we work together to ensure our community's health during this pandemic, important decisions are being made at city council meetings that have a direct impact on all residents and deserve careful and meaningful participation. The decision to accept only in -person comments contradicts the efforts being made to fight the pandemic. Santa Ana residents want to participate and engage with their council, as evidenced by the over 100 public comments that were given at the June 16th council meeting. If only one option is given to participate, people will be putting themselves, their fellow residents, city staff, and council members at risk of transmission. PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION Additionally, residents that have tested positive and are doing their part to isolate and reduce transmission will be excluded from participating for no other reason than having the disease. We strongly urge the city to open up public comment by phone for the duration of the pandemic to align all efforts being made to reduce COVID-19 transmission in our city. Sincerely, ';54 America Bracho, MPH, CDE President & CEO PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION Orozco, Norma From: Veronica Nazareth <vnazareth762@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 7:04 AM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana pd employees It's time to come pickup/recall the Santa Ana pd employees loitering in my neighborhood who are playing around with surveillance equipment. These employees need to be removed and arrested for wasting taxpayers money and resources on doing permanent 24 hr surveillances inside and around innocent people's homes. My neighborhood is Laguna hills and we already have the sheriffs department. Santa Ana pd is not needed in this neighborhood. Crimes occur right in front of these Santa Ana pd employees and they just sit there.