HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - #27Dale Helvig
2536 N. Valencia St. Santa Ana CA 92706
714-541-7254 helvig_denny@msn.com
July 18, 2021
Mayor Sarmiento and Santa Ana City Councilmembers
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, 8t' Floor
Santa Ana CA 92702
Subject: Item 27, on City Council Agenda for July 20, 2021 Meeting
Informational Report about Proposed Amendments to the Sunshine Ordinance
Good to hear changes to the Sunshine Ordinance are in the works. I applaud this action.
GOOD
1. Increasing the noticing requirement for City -sponsored development projects from addresses
within a 500-foot radius of the subject property to a 2,000-foot radius, as well as informing
renters and homeowners is a great step in addressing the communication issues that have
arisen in the past.
2. Publishing public meeting agendas seven days in advance is also seen as a positive change.
BAD — None
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. When a Sunshine Meeting notification is sent out, distribution should include the
neighborhood association president, if applicable.
2. The ordinance says notices shall be written in English and Spanish and include instructions as
to how to request language interpretation services. All notices should be in English and given
the ethnic make-up of the area, another language may be necessary, i.e., Spanish or
Vietnamese.
Looking forward to seeing a revision to the Sunshine Ordinance.
Respectfully,
4.
Dale A Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana
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Dale Helvig
2536 N. Valencia St. Santa Ana CA 92706
714-541-7254 helvig_denny@msn.com
cc: Kristine Ridge
City Manager, Santa Ana
Sonia Carvalho
City Attorney, Santa Ana
Steven Mendoza
Executive Director, Community Development
Minh Thai
Executive Director, Planning
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