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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - #06 Orozco, Norma From:Larry Gonzalez <larry@cssyes.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:13 PM To:eComment Cc:Penaloza, David; Bacerra, Phil; Mendoza, Nelida; Sarmiento, Vicente; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; Phan, Thai Subject:June 15, 2021 Session - Comment for Decreased Police Budget and Increased Youth Programs Funding I would like to email this as a public comment in case I’m unable to speak this evening: I would like my voice to register that I do not support additional increases to the police department, in fact I would like to see a further (significant) reduction in police spending. With the money savings being invested into local youth programs, parks, city infrastructure improvements, etc. From: Santa Ana Resident and Business Owner and voter. Thank you, Larry Gonzalez Senior Account Manager 714-371-8919 Cell 714-602-1329 Direct Larry@cssyes.com | cssyes.com Conveyor & Storage Solutions, Inc. Optimizing your Warehouse for Success. Conveyor & Storage Solutions is a design-build contractor providing innovative warehouse solutions, creating significant ROI and customer value. Our company culture is founded in hard work, growth and the mutual respect for customers, employees and vendors alike. Commitment to Service is our Mission. CL #730010 1 Orozco, Norma From:Melissa Palmerin <palmerinmelissa@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:37 PM To:eComment Subject:Item 6 What do you want for people in Santa Ana? Not just residents because this assumes only those who live in apartments and houses, ignoring the houseless folks in Santa Ana. I will tell you what I want because as representatives of me, you have the power to enact what people endure. Looking at the budget, I see that the priorities of this council have not changed. Last year, y’all feared the backlash, regarding funding the police, because there were and are mass killings of black and brown people by police officers. However, there was a failure to move beyond that fear and understand why people were and are angry. One moment that stands out to me was when the chief of police asked for a grant for a new SWAT vehicle because the one they had was already 30+ years old. Bacerra was reluctant because he could not deny the voices of people most impacted by the militarization of the police. Yet, those voices dimmed when the chief of police stated it was needed just in case there was an event that demanded it. The dimming of the voices of those most impacted has been a recurrent theme in this council. I think about rent control, the budget, the general plan, and gentrification. There is pride in this idea of democracy in this council. Y'all represent us yet dim our voices when you vote because y'all believe you know better. 40% of the budget is going to the police. A part of this is going to increasing the number of officer’s interactions with houseless people. I should not have to tell you how problematic it is to attempt to solve the issue of unemployment, lack of quality education, lack of resources, lack of affordable health care, lack of affordable housing with criminalization. Last year when people were demanding the defunding of police. We were and are talking about the phenomena of using police as the answer to the "lack of". To envision a society that does not criminalize people of color and poor people, we must start to act in a way that addresses why poor people and people of color are more susceptible to incarceration. The budget should be the first place where we should act because it determines where the city allocates funds. If crime is the first thing y'all focus on then what you want for the people in Santa Ana is to be criminalized because what occurs is you disengage from the needs of the people most vulnerable: Undocumented folks, the houseless folks, LGBTIQ+ folks, people who are incarcerated or formally incarcerated, people who are differently-abled, single parents, foster youth, etc. What I want for the people of Santa Ana is to recognize that the needs of the people seen as unworthy of our attention are the people who we need to engage with because they endure the ineffectiveness of this council. Rather than criminalize people engage with them. Rather than using police to forcefully remove houseless folks from areas in Santa Ana engage with them. Engage with the workers who protest. Engage with LGBTIQ+ people who are saying this council has neglected to engage with them. Engage with those perceived as gang members. Engage. Only then will you understand truly what the people in Santa Ana want. However, in order to do so, the first people to engage with the people in Santa Ana should not be the police. It should be members of the community who do not have the power to criminalize people, but rather help find solutions. We have a lot of local organizations, but we also should allocate funds, meaning diverting from police to professionals who can help people get the security, stability, and safety they are lacking. AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE, REHABILITATIVE, DECRIMINALIZING Best, Melissa Palmerin Ward 6 1 Orozco, Norma From:Greg Camphire <gcamphire@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:47 AM To:eComment Subject:Agenda item 6: Adopt Ordinance No. NS-XXXX – appropriate monies for fiscal year Hello, I would like to provide the following public comment in response to today's City Council Meeting regarding Ordinance No. NS-XXXX for the City of Santa Ana to appropriate monies to several offices, agencies, and departments for the next fiscal year. In terms of spending priorities, I believe that Santa Ana needs to reorient it's budget towards a model that defunds the police in order to refund the people. Historically, an over-funded and under-trained SAPD has received the largest portion of city revenues. From 2014 to 2020, spending on police has increased exponentially by over $24,742,900, a 23.1% increase over the past 6 years. These millions do not exclude the additional $25 million wage increase and the $21 million from Measure X to hire additional officers. At the same time, our police department is one of the deadliest in the country, with 27 shootings per 324,568 residents. Officer misconduct records have been hidden from the public, while millions of our tax dollars have been spent to settle cases related to police misconduct, brutality, and murder. This council has a responsibility to put residents first. We are calling on Santa Ana City leaders to break from this ineffective and unequal prioritization of policing in city budgets, and invest in Santa Ana residents. This should include education, employment training, and after-school programs; parks, community gardens, and other green spaces; investments in renewable technologies that help mitigate pollution and climate change; mental health services; rent control and affordable housing; immigration and refugee assistance; healthy food access; and other social services. The safest communities are not the ones with the most police, but the ones with the most resources. Thank you, Greg Camphire 92701 1 Orozco, Norma From:isaisf@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:17 AM To:eComment Subject:City Budget Comment We have a new mayor and new council members yet here we are again with proposed huge increases to the police budget which is already a ridiculous percentage of the city’s budget. Stop giving millions more to the police. Invest in our communities. The pretend reduction in police funds from last year was not enough and meant nothing when the next year’s budget more than makes up for it. Do better. Francisco Isais 1 Orozco, Norma From:Azalea Rendon <rendon.azalea@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 14, 2021 11:31 PM To:eComment Subject:Santa Ana budget Hello, The Santa Ana Police Department budget has consistently increased in the last 6 years. This increase to their budget is not reflected in our community, in the last 10 years over 24 million tax dollars has gone to settlements relating to police misconduct. This money should be reallocated to invest in housing, youth programs or education.Increasing the police budget does not hold Santa Ana PD responsible for their actions, they should not be rewarded for their misconduct in our communities. Less than 10% of complaints against police officers have ruled in favor of the civilians, the police officers of Santa Ana have proven that an increase in budget is not positively reflected in our community. Money is power and Santa Ana PD is taking this power away from other resources and doubling down and abusing our tax dollars,they are not held accountable for their actions. I ask that our tax dollars are used to positively impact our community and improve programs for housing, youth and education. Santa Ana PD does not deserve an increase in Budget, the number of police misconduct cases filed against them is embarrassing, this is reflected in our community by creating fear and insecurity with our police department. The Santa Ana police department officers took an oath to protect our community and put its citizens first, but taking the largest portion of Santa Ana revenue and then additional money to settle police misconduct lawsuits puts them before our citizens.Reallocate the funds for Santa Ana PD and put our residents first because our residents deserve it. Thank you, Azalea 1 Orozco, Norma From:Celeste Martinez-Rivero <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Monday, June 14, 2021 7:09 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly- owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Celeste Martinez-Rivero celeste.martinezrivero@gmail.com 13112 Magnolia St. Apt F22 Garden Grove, California 92844 <https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/ss/o/sKxQ9Tusut-gXiwfMaIEaQ/3cs/dXPAvdyISKGqNeMgJvxijA/ho.gif> 1 Orozco, Norma From:Lynn Hua <Lynn.Hua.403322916@p2a.co> Sent:Monday, June 14, 2021 6:45 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Lynn Hua 7327 Wyoming St Westminster, CA 92683 <http://admin.phone2action.com/email/open/leg/592017/117896555> 2 Orozco, Norma From:Courtney Calderon <Courtney.Calderon.459861241@p2a.co> Sent:Monday, June 14, 2021 4:10 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Courtney Calderon 1510 W Washington Ave Santa Ana, CA 92706 <http://admin.phone2action.com/email/open/leg/592017/117882384> 1 Orozco, Norma From:Jesus Santana <Jesus.Santana.459817123@p2a.co> Sent:Monday, June 14, 2021 2:50 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Jesus Santana 2104 W Dahl Ln Santa Ana, CA 92704 <http://admin.phone2action.com/email/open/leg/592017/117871423> 2 Orozco, Norma From:Angel Maldonado <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Monday, June 07, 2021 7:10 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Angel Maldonado angel.maldonado85@gmail.com 1522 S BIRCH ST SANTA ANA, California 92707-2202 1 Orozco, Norma From:Sarah Ngo <sarah.ngo@yale.edu> Sent:Monday, June 07, 2021 7:18 PM To:eComment Subject:\[URGENT\] Make Willowicke a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, Hello, My name is Sarah Ngo, and I am a longtime resident of Orange County. I am writing to urge you, Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council, to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations. This land is owned by us, the public. However, the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice, and losing Willowick is irreversible for our community, especially in an area where many low-income Latinx and Vietnamese families reside. I urge you to follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the LAW and aligns with the community’s vision for the land. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. Make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Do the right thing, Sarah Ngo 3830 Alder St. Santa Ana, CA, 92707 714-787-9179 Sarah Ngo sarah.ngo@yale.edu 2 3830 Alder St. Santa Ana, California 92707 3 Orozco, Norma From:Raquel Arias <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Monday, June 07, 2021 7:28 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Raquel Arias rariasechs@gmail.com 2272 Maple St Costa Mesa, California 92627 4 Orozco, Norma From:Vanessa Cruz <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Monday, June 07, 2021 8:28 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Vanessa Cruz vanessacruz1992@yahoo.com 7835 Cerritos Ave Stanton, California 90680 5 Orozco, Norma From:Michael Rodriguez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Monday, June 07, 2021 9:19 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Michael Rodriguez elrodx@yahoo.com 480 Palermo Way La Habra, California 90631 6 Orozco, Norma From:Adriana Valencia Wences <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 1:13 AM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. You serve the people of Garden Grove, and I expect you all to adhere to that. Adriana Valencia Wences adrivalences@gmail.com 9361 Cellini Ave #2 Garden Grove, California 92841 7 Orozco, Norma From:Monica Tenorio <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 5:40 AM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Monica Tenorio tttmoni@gmail.com 1865 West Greenleaf ave, G ANAHEIM, California 92801 8 Orozco, Norma From:Martin Varona <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 8:03 AM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Martin Varona mvarona360@gmail.com 631 S Fashion Park St Orange, California 92866 9 Orozco, Norma From:Juan Martinez <Juan.Martinez.457074328@p2a.co> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 8:07 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Juan Martinez 2725 W St Gertrude Pl Santa Ana, CA 92704 10 Orozco, Norma From:Elizabeth Meza <Elizabeth.Meza.457080907@p2a.co> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 8:24 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately and shockingly, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Elizabeth Meza 2101 Maple St Santa Ana, CA 92707 11 Orozco, Norma From:Karla Navarro <Karla.Navarro.457095550@p2a.co> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 9:07 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Karla Navarro 1345 S Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92707 12 Orozco, Norma From:Hairo Cortes <Hairo.Cortes.420313836@p2a.co> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 10:26 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Hairo Cortes 600 W 3rd St Santa Ana, CA 92701 13 Orozco, Norma From:Adolfo M Ochoa <AdolfoM.Ochoa.457155102@p2a.co> Sent:Tuesday, June 08, 2021 11:26 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Adolfo M Ochoa 1322 S Joane Way Santa Ana, CA 92704 14 Orozco, Norma From:Kala Gabler <Kala.Gabler.457190608@p2a.co> Sent:Wednesday, June 09, 2021 7:11 AM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Kala Gabler 1870 Lincoln Ave Anaheim, CA 92801 15 Orozco, Norma From:ahlam shalabi <ahlam.shalabi.457231125@p2a.co> Sent:Wednesday, June 09, 2021 8:45 AM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, ahlam shalabi 24392 Twig St Lake Forest, CA 92630 16 Orozco, Norma From:Flor Barajas <Flor.Barajas.457301460@p2a.co> Sent:Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:43 AM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. 3. Invest in Parks and Open Space. We know that well-funded, accesible parks are what we need at this moment. As the City undertakes it’s Parks Master Plan, how will this plan be reflected in the budget? We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Flor Barajas 2015 Valencia St N Santa Ana, CA 92706 17 Orozco, Norma From:Christina Ruiz <Christina.Ruiz.457506634@p2a.co> Sent:Wednesday, June 09, 2021 4:03 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, Christina Ruiz 1601 W MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana, CA 92704 18 Orozco, Norma From:Adilene Tinoco <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Wednesday, June 09, 2021 5:39 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Adilene Tinoco adilenetinoco@icloud.com 2616 Santiago St Santa Ana, California 92706 19 Orozco, Norma From:Miriam Valencia <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Wednesday, June 09, 2021 5:47 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Miriam Valencia miriam_valencia@yahoo.com 663 North Las Posas Road Camarillo, California 93010 20 Orozco, Norma From:ruth delgado <ruth.delgado.457619116@p2a.co> Sent:Wednesday, June 09, 2021 8:19 PM To:eComment Subject:Defund the Police to Invest in Youth and Housing NOW! Categories:Correspondence Dear Santa Ana City Representatives, The residents of Santa Ana need long-term solutions to address the compound effects of the pandemic. I am calling on Santa Ana City representatives to break from the historical prioritization of policing in city budgets and invest in robust social services for Santa Ana youth and residents, not more policing and suppression. Unfortunately, Santa Ana Police Department receives the largest portion of city revenues. The city budget must prioritize the rights of residents to live, remain, and thrive in their neighborhoods. You should start by shifting resources to demonstrate to residents where their values truly lie and begin with the following: 1. Invest in housing: The city must increase the tenant legal defense fund to protect their residents from eviction. The city must establish and sustain a safety net for families to work towards a full recovery financially and improving food and housing security including rental assistance, universal income regardless of immigration status, free child care. 2. Invest in youth: City council must redirect youth suppression spending into healthy youth development services, programs and resources, such as mental health counselors, youth reentry programs, expungement clinics, teen mom programs, and food cards for young people who don't have access to food. We are watching your next decision and hope that you make the right choice. Kind Regards, ruth delgado 2624 N Tustin Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705 21 Orozco, Norma From:Alejandro Arreola <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:40 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Alejandro Arreola alejamdroyrosy0509@gmail.com 12531morning side ave apt 2 Garden grove ca, California 92843 22 Orozco, Norma From:Jessica Rebollo <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:40 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Jessica Rebollo jessicarebollo714@hotmail.com 12541 Morningside Garden grove , California 92843 23 Orozco, Norma From:Rosaura Guzman <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:41 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Rosaura Guzman alejamdroyrosy0509@gmail.com 12531 mornigside ave #2 Garden grove, California 92843 24 Orozco, Norma From:Macrina C <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:42 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Macrina C jessicarebollo22@gmail.com 12541 Morningside Garden grove , California 92843 25 Orozco, Norma From:Cristobal Peñaloza <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:48 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Cristobal Peñaloza ruwillowick@gmail.com 12531 Morningside Garden Grove, California 92843 26 Orozco, Norma From:Betty Pham <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:33 PM To:eComment Subject:Give Willowick to the People Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, As a Garden Grove resident, I am concerned about the developments of the Willowick negotiations. I believe that this is an opportunity to provide our hardworking citizens with affordable housing. This past year has shaken too many people financially. Families are in desperate need of a place to live, where they can get back on their feet. Do not give this land away to private developers. 25% affordable housing is not enough. We demand 100%. I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations. I also urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. We want to know that the city is prioritizing its low-income residents who have worked hard to keep essential services running. Don’t let us down. Betty Pham bettypham18@gmail.com 12802 Arbor Ct. Garden Grove, California 92840 27 Orozco, Norma From:Jaden Marquez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 10:35 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Jaden Marquez marqueezjaden@gmail.com 210 E Balboa Blvd Newport Beach, California 92661 28 Orozco, Norma From:Yesenia Juarez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2021 11:41 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, Good evening, I am writing this email to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by the people of the city, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Yesenia Juarez yale77@yahoo.com 15811 Pasadena Ave Tustin, California 92780 29 Orozco, Norma From:Rick Drexler <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Friday, June 11, 2021 5:55 AM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Rick Drexler Rickwdrexler@gmail.com 604 dan michel dr n COSTA MESA, California 92627 30 Orozco, Norma From:Kevin De La Rosa <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Saturday, June 12, 2021 10:57 PM To:eComment Subject:Make Willowick a Publicly Accessible Park with 100% Affordable Housing Categories:Correspondence Council Member City Council, I am writing to urge the Mayor and the Garden Grove City Council to follow the Surplus Land Act by giving super-priority to the Trust for Public Land’s proposal as the City engages in the 90-day good faith negotiations.” This land is owned by us, the public and we believe the City is still trying to monetize this land by asserting that this land is worth $90 million and therefore negating the Surplus Land Act. We do not want to pay for this land twice. Losing Willowick is irreversible. Follow the Surplus Land Act and give super-priority to Trust for Public Land’s proposal. It is the only proposal that both follows the law and aligns with the community’s vision. The Surplus Land Act process is a public process for publicly-owned land. I urge you to make the 90-day negotiation process transparent to the public by explaining publicly how the City is prioritizing proposals. Kevin De La Rosa kocampo94@gmail.com 3626 W. Ball Rd., Apt. 215 Anaheim, California 92804 31