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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - #16 Orozco, Norma From: Marlene Buitron <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 5:13 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems-impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 1 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities. 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Marlene Buitron malene.buitron89@gmail.com 1408 W. 2nd St Santa Ana, California 92703 z Orozco, Norma From: Soto, Daniel Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 7:53 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Contact the City Council Submission From: notify@proudcity.com <notify@proudcity.com> Sent:Tuesday,June 7, 2022 2:04 PM To: Soto, Daniel <DSoto@santa-ana.org> Subject: Contact the City Council Submission Name Ruben Alvarez Email StayCon nectedOC(a�gmail.com Address 1101 W.Walnut Santa Ana, California 92703 United States Map It Phone (714)661-9768 Who is this message for? • Mayor Vicente Sarmiento • Mayor Pro Tern Phil Bacerra • Councilmember Thai Viet Phan • Councilmember David Penaloza • Councilmember Jessie Lopez • Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez • Councilmember Nelida Mendoza Comments or questions Dear Mayor and members of the City Council of Santa Ana, as well as the Commissioners of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Board, We the People that you wholeheartedly love, and that elected you to represent us, are requesting that you honor your commitment to our communities and culture. A large number of us, friends and neighbors grew up on a ball field. Playing the great American pastime and so much part of our southern California culture.We also understand the budgeting process that the city has invited the residents to be involved in allocation decisions to benefit the community, especially in a positive way. Our goal is to not let our experiences on those fields past be forgotten and not acknowledged. And in that request is a community day at the park yearly funding that recognizes the history of Little Leagues and the Softball leagues of the city. Over decades, whole generations of successful Santa Ana residents were able to learn about good sportsmanship,working hard for goals, how to be honorable in loss and how to be humble in victory, be the best you could be, on or off the field.We learned how to work as a team, an important lesson as we took that skill into our adulthood. Our parents were a big part of the equation as they supported us as well as they could. Many of our parents had to work the weekend too and were not able to attend all games. But they sacrificed what little they had to get us involved in the character building American pastime. And in their 1 absence and with full support were the coaches, their staff and other parents that sat in the bleachers to encourage us on the field. The men and women that season after season committed countless hours to the success of the programs. This also enhanced our feeling of friendship and community. Our original generation is fading fast so it is with expediency in mind that we as a city, honor our elders and the great American sport through a youth sports leagues reunion day. Out of the millions of dollars we pay in taxes, and our vote to support the city with a self-increase,we just want a little say in our government, requesting that you our friends,whom we have entrusted with our city's leadership, give us a little relief from our present and let us remember our collective past that made us who we are. A little reallocation of the city budget would go a long way in helping us say yeah our leaders care. Yes that our friends we elect truly are leaders and respect our community,we are a government for the people and by the people.And it will contribute greatly to our neighborhood, community, and city's state of well being as we still are coming back from the pandemic. If you cannot find funding with the budget,we have qualified professionals who would volunteer to audit and make recommendations on where to find funding reallocation or delay acquisitions until next fiscal year can be made. Plus we have been becoming quite competent with the Interactive Budget Tool on the City's website. And we appreciate that residents have a say in the budgeting process. We would like$100,000 yearly of what we contribute to the city's coffers daily for an event to honor the legacy of Little Leagues of Santa Ana. A small amount out of$353 million in projected budget. This would be an excellent allocation of the Cannabis Tax. A fraction of the$5,752,080 budgeted for parks and rec this upcoming fiscal year.We ask that the amount declines after 5 years as our business plan is to be self sufficient in that time.At that time we would donate back to a city trust fund for further development of baseball and soft ball recreational leagues. Our request is to honor the Santa Ana we grew up in and gave us a lot when a lot of us didn't have much.We don't really care what line items have to be moved around,we trust your professional corp of administrators, the best in the county.We choose this to spend our tax money on. In less than 3 hours, the amount the city spends per hour per day, per year, you can show your support and use your leadership positions to accommodate our request. This is our Community Budget recommendation. It is a request from the people you grew up with and supported you along the way. If need be, we can all show up in person with this request. But as the covid is still all around us, we have the lowest vaccination rated in Orange County, it is not our first choice. So believe us when we say the community is united in this request. In lieu of attendance of the community,we suggest we meet with members of the City Council, City Manager, Parks and Recreation Executive Director and Commissioners in a small group setting soon.We look forward to working with you on this exciting and rewarding project that enhances our community. Your family, friends, and constituents. 2 CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH COMMISSION June 1,2022 COMMISSIONERS Ms.Kristine Ridge City Manager MIA VERDIN� 20 Civic Center Plaza, City Manager's Office Chairperson Santa Ana,CA 92701 Ward 3 SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Funding of the Parks,Recreation and Community ALESSAND. Services Agency Youth Programs Dear Ms.Ridge: Ward 4 The Youth Commission regularly receives from Parks and Recreation staff budgetary •A updates. This knowledge allows the Commission to better advise the City Council and Ward 1 your office on how best meet any unmet community youth program needs in the parks KIMBERLY . and recreation arena. We are delighted that the City's financial future is bright and is Ward 2 expected to continue to improve. Congratulations to the City Council and your Management leadership for improving our financial outlook. Aware of this good news, DAHLIASARMIENTO the Commission asked Parks and Recreation staff to identify funding needs related to Ward 5 Youth Programs. We found the budget presentation very useful and we hope that it proves useful to you as you prepare the proposal for the new City budget.We realize the needs are great for all the services provided by the city government,but we believe that Ward • investments in youth programs and recreational programs bring a significant return on investment when it comes to preventing crime and building good will among all the EMILY TUCKER youth of our town.The Youth Commission would like to see more in Youth Recreation Mayoral resentative Programs, as well as Human Services and Community Services serving Santa Ana youth. Programs such as a skate rental and lesson program,installation of a roller rink in our city, more opportunities for youth to participate in fine arts, (i.e. battle of the bands, clinics/lessons from community artists, art contests, etc.) mental health services, as well as intentional investment in more youth safe spaces across the city. We would like to see the Cannabis Tax Revenue spending continue to fund youth programs, as we believe investing in this area is the wisest direction that the city can make while figuring out how to maneuver funding.We are all in support of allocation funds for youth programs and hope our voice as Commissioners of the Youth Commission is taken into consideration when finalizing the budget. Sincerely, 'A 0RA1yG V► a Mia Verdin Chairperson Youth Commission Cc: Mayor City Council Executive Director,PRCSA CITV OF l l ■ ■ BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS 404 ORAN,' A SANTA ANA NAfro w Building Healthy Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Communities 1505E 17th St,Suite 117,Santa Ana,CA 92705 PHONE: (714) 617-8891 1 www.sa-bhc.org June 7th, 2022 Mayor Sarmiento and the City Council Members City of Santa Ana 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget-Invest in Community Care and Health Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities (SABHC) is a fiscally sponsored multi-stakeholder collaborative hub working to improve health conditions in Santa Ana through community engagement and advocacy for systems change. Established through a 10-year initiative funded by The California Endowment, SABHC is a resident convener and trainer committed to addressing health inequities and improving opportunities for a healthy, thriving Santa Ana. SABHC understands that health is directly shaped by the circumstances in which people are born, raised, live, and work. Improving these circumstances is a collective responsibility and one that must be led by those directly affected. While culturally rich, youthful, and hardworking, Santa Ana struggles with an array of challenges and hardships. For over a decade, hundreds of residents, youth, organizations, and systems leaders have collaborated in advocacy efforts that seek systems and policy changes that advance human rights, such as improved health, safety, youth development, education, economic development, land use, and community engagement. Proper Investment in Community Care and Health aligns with SABHC values and long-term forward steps. The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the financial wellbeing of working-class families across Santa Ana. It is imperative that the City Council prioritizes a balanced and equitable budget that meets the material needs and prioritizes the wellbeing of Santa Ana residents. The Santa Ana City Council must invest in Community Care and Health. SABHC asks that the Santa Ana City Council (Council) invest in community care and health throughout the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget by adopting the following recommendations: 1. Allocate $1 Million to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate $150,000 of General Fund dollars to fund for grants to Community Based Organizations that provide: a. Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, b. Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or c. Counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for an additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accessible to undocumented Youth. 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as those that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. Context Police Oversight: Over the last two years, a majority of this Council has voiced support for the creation of a Police Oversight Board in Santa Ana. While the Council's Police Oversight Ad-Hoc Committee drafts a policy proposal the council must allocate funds to properly fund the Police Oversight Board. The Council allocated $141,082,500, or 40%, of the 2021-22 Fiscal Year General Fund to the Santa Ana Police Department. The estimated annual cost for an effective investigative-auditor model for police oversight is less than 2% of the annual Police Department budget. Context Youth Funding Priorities: Over the Fall of 2021, Chispa, Latino Health Access, Project Kinship, Invest in Youth, Alianza Translatinx, and Santa Ana Youth Ballot held a series of focus groups in Santa Ana to hear from young people ages 14-25 about the youth services they need and current services they receive through their school, city, or community organizations. These focus groups revealed that young people want to see the programs and services listed above prioritized for funding. Historically youth services have been chronically and systemically underfunded. The Council must increase youth investment to improve public safety. Members of the Council have continuously expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and wellbeing. SABHC believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services,jobs, and recreational activities. We urge you to adopt these recommendations in the first reading. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely, Joel Cazares Director of Operations Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Summary of Findings: Access to HIV/STD Health Care Services in the Transgender and Gender Non -Conforming Latinx Community of Orange County COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ORANGE COUNTY HEALTHCARE AGENCY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALIANZATRANS LATINX health AQ1h Alianza lk CARE AGENCY Translating, TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLEOF CONTENTS...............................................................................I..................2 EXECUTIVESUMMARY.................................................................................................3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.................................................................................................3 Community.............................................................................................................................3 Alianza Translatinx(ATL)....................................................................................................... 4 Orange County Health Care Agency(OCHCA)........................................................................5 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................6 Orange County Health Care Agency(OCHCA)....................................................................... 6 AlianzaTranslatinx(ATL)........................................................................................................7 METHODS....................................................................................................................8 RESULTS.......................................................................................... I........................ 12 Orange County HIV and STD Health Services Survey Results ............................................... 22 FocusGroup Responses........................................................................................................s6 Successes(Question i):........................................................................................................17 Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 1):...................................................................... 17 Successes(Question 2):........................................................................................................17 Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 2):......................................................................i8 Successes(Question 3):........................................................................................................19 Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 3):......................................................................19 Successes(Question 4):........................................................................................................ 20 Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 4):...................................................................... 20 Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 5):...................................................................... 21 KEYFINDINGS........................................................................................................... 22 Survey................................................................................................................................... 22 FocusGroups........................................................................................................................ 22 RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................ 23 KEYTERMS................................................................................................................ 25 2 APPENDIXA ..... ......................................................................................................... 28 SurveyQuestions................................................................................................................. 28 APPENDIXB...............................................................................................................30 FocusGroup Guide...............................................................................................................30 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Transgender and gender non -conforming people of color are a vulnerable population underrepresented across the US in accessing healthcare. In summer of 2023., as part of a community driven effort, Alianza Translatinx and the Orange County Health Care Agency partnered to assess the HIV/STD health care experiences of this community through needs assessment activities, including a survey and focus groups. Common themes in the transgender and gender non -conforming (TGNC) Latinx community in Orange County were identified. Barriers to HIV/STD prevention and care services included lack of personal resources (34%), citizenship status (28%), biases by health care providers (35%), and lack of training among healthcare professionals (45%). Areas of improvement include having more bilingual staff, decreasing wait times, and increased access to behavioral health services. Focus groups reinforced similar issues while highlighting lack of health insurance, cost of care, and the need for mental health support. These findings reveal opportunities to improve care utilization and health outcomes in the Orange County TGNC community through outreach, prevention, and treatment services. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Community These findings reflect the successful partnership, hard work, and commitment to serve the Transgenderand Gender Non -Conforming (TGNC) community of staff and volunteers ofAlianza Translatinx and the Orange County Health Care Agency's i7th Street Testing, Treatment, and Care (TTC) Clinic and HIV Planning and Coordination (HIVPAC) unit. Our utmost regard to the community members who provided their open and honest feedback and who graciously donated theirtimeto makethis summary of findings a reality. We value their strength and resiliency in reliving their experiences —no matter how negative— to help document the needs, discrimination, and marginalization that TGNC people experience. 3 This summary of findings is dedicated to the well-being of the community and to ensuring TGNC fr. people in Orange County have access to quality health care services. Alianza Translatinx (ATL) The word Alianza, which translates directly into English as Alliance, means a pact or union between people, social groups, or states to achieve a common goal. Most often, alliances are born out of hope for a better future and with the intention to uplift or improve a situation and ultimately achieve success. It was with the intention of achieving equitable health care for everyone in Orange County (OC) and to establish a network of resources that can positively impact the health of TGNC people in OC that the collaboration between Alianza Translatinx and the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) was born. Alianza Translatinx identified the need to engage OCHCA and document the needs and gaps in HIV/STD health care services for TGNC people for the first time with the hope of improving health care provision for all TGNC people in OC. Alianza Translatinx has started paving the way for more inclusive health care service provision in OC by advocating for the creation and implementation of trans -specific health care services, as well as ensuring that other members of our community get involved in the creation and implementation of such services. Therefore, the work that our incredible staff and volunteers (Cinthya Espinosa, Rachel Pozos, Eduardo I. Perez Rios, and Analey Garcia) perform is paramount to ensuring community engagement and to the development and implementation of this project. These findings are part of the steps to achieving this goal because they highlight the needs of the TGNC community in OC and can help local stakeholders implement healthcare services specifically tailored to bridge healthcare gaps. Ultimately, it is our hope that through this summary of findings we can motivate other community members and stakeholders to also document the needs of TGNC people to improve the quality of our lives. - Khloe Rios -Wyatt, President/CEO, Alianza Translatinx Ic I 4 Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) The OCHCA would like to recognize the following staff for their significant contributions to planning and implementing the community engagement and needs assessment activities described in this summary of findings: • TTC Clinic: Sofie Batshoun, Colleen Brody, Debbie Cabrera, Diana Cuevas, Grecia Estrada, Ivonne Huitron, Carmen Lopez, Rosa Martinez, Sal Martinez, Rosalie Mendez, Annabelle Mercado, Patricia Perez, Dr. Christopher Ried, Breana Rojo, Kevin Roldan, and Natalie Silva • Health Promotion Unit: Dr. Amy Castro, Travers Ichinose, and Dr. Tamarra Jones • HIVPAC Unit: Martha Garcia, Matilde Gonzalez -Flores, Mindy He, Diane Pinto, Lilia Santana, Marlon Velasco, and Alexandra Viramontes The OCHCA would also like to acknowledge our partner in the effort to end the HIV epidemic in Orange County, Alianza Translatinx. It is through this partnership that we have started to make progress towards meaningful engagement and equitable access to HIV care and prevention services for the TGNC community. Furthermore, OCHCA would like to recognize the logistical support of Facente Consulting, specifically Leroy Blea, Perry Rhodes III, Monique Harris and Lazara Paz Gonzalez. This work was supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) PS zo-zoio grant funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Office of AIDS (OA). (Continued on next page.) 5 INTRODUCTION Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) The , a regional ' provider, charged with protecting and promoting --*health individual, family and � .CARE AGENCY community health through coordination of public and private sector resources. The mission of the OCHCA is in partnership withthe community, deliver sustainable and responsive servicesthat promote population health and equity. OCHCA is composed of the following service areas: Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Director's Office, Finance & Administrative Services, Medical Health Services, Public Health Services, and Strategy & Special Services. Within Public Health Services, the i7th Street Testing, Treatment, and Care (TTC) Clinic and the HIV Planning and Coordination (HIVPAC) unit are underthe Clinical Services Division. The primary goal of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is to reduce the number of new HIV infections in the U.S. bY75 % by 2025 and by go% by 2030. The EHE initiative focuses on four key strategies or pillars: i. Pillar One - Diagnose all people with HIV as early as possible; z. Pillar Two - Treat people with HIV rapidly and effectively to reach sustained viral suppression; 3. Pillar Three -Prevent new H IV transmission by using proven interventions, includingpre- exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and syringe services programs (SSPs); and 4. Pillar Four - Respond quickly to potential HIV outbreaks to get needed prevention and treatment services to people who need them. Orange County's EHE Plan details local strategies and interventions to achieve the goals of the EHE initiative and was developed in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with inputfrom key stakeholders and community partners, including the Orange County HIV Planning Council and the Integrated Plan Committee, which is the designated EHE Steering Committee in Orange County. As part of the EHE planning process, OCHCA has sought to engage the community by m collaborating with community -based organizations (CBOs) and other key stakeholders to reach Q priority populations, which are populations disproportionately impacted by HIV who have note 6 ILI rs J,k historically participated in the HIV planning process, yet are critical voices to help guide Orange County's EHE efforts. Orange County's priority populations are: • Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) of color (African American/Black or Hispanic/Latinx) • People who Inject Drugs (PWID) • Young People (19-25 years of age) • Transgender individuals • PrEP-eligible individuals • Individuals who are not virally suppressed • Individuals who are incarcerated or have a history of incarceration Furthermore, Orange County's community engagement strategies intend to: • establish long-term partnerships with CBOs who serve priority populations; • inform the delivery of, and improve access to, HIV care and prevention services; • foster trust between HIV care and prevention service providers and priority populations; • improve health care outcomes among priority populations; and • inform the EHE planning process. Alianza Translatinx (ATL) Alianza Translatinx (ATL) isthe first and currentlythe only transgender-led organization in Orange County (OC). The organization was founded in 2020 in Ahanzo response to the lack of services available for the Translating(, transgender and gender non - conforming (TGNC) community, which was exacerbated during the COVID-ig pandemic. Since its inception, and with transgender people of color leading the organization, ATL curates services and programs that respond and pivot to community needs. ATL has become a community corner stone for the TGNC community in OC. It is based in Santa Ana, California and is located at 2o6 W. Fourth St. Suite 420 in Santa Ana. The mission of ATL is to protect, defend and advocate for the needs and rights of the TGNC community as well as other marginalized communities. Our vision is to uplift TGNC communities of color through education, community empowerment, and social justice so that we can ensure and foster community inclusion and unity. ATL was founded by four transgender Latinx women: Khloe Rios -Wyatt, Cinthya Espinosa, Rachel Pozos, and Leslie Jimenez. ATL's founders had a vision to establish collaborations with 7 multiple local agencies to create a network of resources to provide support to the community to elevate and improve the quality of life of all TGNC underserved residents of OC. "Many local transgender In Orange County, TGNC communities are often shifted to residents have firsthand the margins when it comes to healthcare. Stigma and experience of the disconnect between discrimination are key factors that significantly impact the obtaining care in Orange health of the TGNC community. Additionally, TGNC County and the TGNC individuals, especially people of color, continue to experience community." high rates of suicide and depression due to the continuous -Khloe Rios -Wyatt discrimination and marginalization that we face every day of our lives. In early 2021, Alianza Translatinx reached out to OCHCA's HIVPAC unit with a community - identified need for HIV/STD services, information, and resources to ensure equitable access and improved health outcomes for the TGNC community of Orange County. At the forefront of this community -identified need was addressing the history of mistrust between health care providers and the community, lack of TGNC specific data, and a need for trans specific health care services. Furthermore, OCHCA recognized the limited engagement of the TGNC community, service gaps, and disparities in health outcomes for this population. Ultimately, Alianza Translatinx and the OCHCA identified a mutual goal to identify and address HIV/STD service needs of the TGNC community in an effort to end the HIV epidemic in Orange County. Through this partnership, a health education event with a focus on PrEP was implemented as well as a survey and a series of focus groups as detailed in the summary of findings below. METHODS OCHCA collaborated with Alianza Translatinx to reach the TGNC Spanish speaking community of Orange County through community engagement and needs assessment activities. The work began early in 2021 with planning meetings facilitated by Facente Consulting, a consulting firm hired by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Office of AIDS (OA) to provide support to local health jurisdictions with EHE planning (see Figure i). All the activities were conducted at Alianza Translatinx. In June 2021, a community PrEP education event was conducted and featured a presentation on PrEP in Spanish by the TTC Clinic's Medical Director and a Public Health Nurse. The presentation was developed with input from Alianza Translatinx to ensure the information presented was culturally and linguistically appropriate for the community. HIV testing and PrEP enrollment were also available at the event. Almost 40 community members attended. A survey was also conducted at the eventto help identify HIV/STD service needs and barriers to care forthe TGNC community (see Appendix A for survey questions). The survey was available in English and Spanish and was developed collaboratively by the OCHCA and Alianza Translatinx. It is important to note that some survey questions were adapted from the State of Trans Health, survey instrument, which was used to survey a similar population of transgender women in Los Angeles County. Participants had the option to complete the survey online or on paper. A total Of zg surveys were completed, three (3) in English and 26 in Spanish. Seventeen of the surveys were completed on paper and the remaining iz surveys were completed online. Survey participants received a gift card incentive for completing the survey. In August zozi, a series of focus groups were conducted at Alianza Translatinx. OCHCA and Facente Consulting staff facilitated the four (4) focus groups (see Appendix B for focus group guide). The intent of the focus groups was to gain further insight into the HIV/STD service needs and barriers to care identified through the survey, and to hear directly from the community about different ways to increase access to care and improve delivery of services in Orange County. The focus groups were conducted in Spanish and lasted approximately two hours each. A gift card incentive and dinner were provided to each focus group participant. A total of 36 community members participated in the focus groups. Figure i. Timeline of community engagement and needs assessment activities implemented by OCHCA and Alianza Translatinx. Early 2021: June zozi: August 2021: Planning Phase PrEP Presentation + Survey Focus Groups (Continued on next page.) ' Caraves -l. and Salcedo B. The State of Trans Health, Trans Latin Qa s And Their Health Care Needs (2o26). Available at: https://statics squarespace com/static/rrb6er26e4bO2fgz8:iaeig6g/tlr8�deeoar7ofblbebr822i6gli48o4"6y537 8/TLC-The State of Trans Health -WEB pdf 9 Survey Participant Demographics (29totaI survey respondents) In total, 29 individuals completed the survey. Almost all survey respondents (97%) were Hispanic/Latinx, and their preferred language was Spanish (go%). Approximately 76% of survey respondents identified as transgender female and almost 6o%were between the ages of 36 and 55 years of age. Race/Ethnicity ■ Hispanic/Latinx a Black/ African American Gender 3% 3° AIR 1� --a . Transgender Female • Transgender Male o Gender Non -Confirming • Queer/Non-Binary . Other • No response Preferred Language 10% 9n% m Spanish ■ English Age 3% 7% 3% 14% ■>8-25 ■ 26-35 646-55 056-64 ■ No response ■ 36-45 ■ 65 or older 3.0 HIV Status of Participants • 7%HIVPositive • 73% HIV Negative • io% Don't know • io% No response Housing • 97% of participants reported that they are currently in stable housing • In the past 1z months: 0 79%of participants reported living instable housing 0 14% of participants reported they were in unstable housing or at risk of losing housing HIV Related Health Behaviors • 210/0 of participants reported having multiple sex partners in the past 12 months • 7% of participants reported that they have never been tested for HIV; the primary reason for not getting tested was feeling healthy • Of the 86% of participants who reported that they have tested for HIV: 0 7% have only been tested once 0 21% tested every 6 months 0 24%tested every3 months 0 31%tested annually 0 3%tested after every new sexual partner 0 14% Did not respond (Continued on next page.) 11 Health Insurance Status Citizenship Status 00 38 % Uninsured 38 % Documented Citizen 14% Private Insurance 17% Undocumented Citizen 35% Medi-Cal 28% Prefer Not to Answer io% Medicare 17% No Response 3% No Response Annual Household Income Employment Status $ $ 41%Les;than $10,000 17% $1o,o00-S19,999 24 % Part Time 21% S20,000-$29,999 21%Full Time 14%$30,000-$39,999 38 self -Employed 7% No Response 38%Unemployed 7%Other 7%No Response RESULTS Orange County HIV and STD Health Services Survey Results The survey results below include responses from the 29 individuals who completed the survey. Not all 29 respondents answered all questions. Comments are direct quotes, without any alterations from what was documented by survey respondents. However, comments were translated from English to Spanish, as needed. 12 HIV/STD Healthcare Experience Where do you usually get HIV or STD services? (Check one) Location* Percent of Survey Respondents OCHCA's 17" Street (TTC) Clinic 34.5% Kaiser 10.30/n LGBTO Center OC 3.4% Radiant Health Centers/RADAR 3.0/0 Other HIV/STD provider in Orange County (please specify provider) 13.8%(AltaMed) Other HIV/STD provider in another county (please specify county and provider) 10.3% (Los Angeles) I do not have a health care provider that I go to for HIV or STD services 17.2% No response 7.1% *Locations for which the percentage was zero (none of the respondents selected that answer option) are not listed in theta ble Among survey respondents, the top three locations reported for where they received HIV/STD health care services are the OCHCA's 17th Street (TTC) Clinic (34.5%), other HIV/STD provider in the county (AltaMed) (13.8%), and Kaiser (10.3%) or an out -of -county provider in Los Angeles (10.3%). Approximately 17.2% of survey respondents indicated they did not have a regular health care provider for HIV/STD services. (Continued on next page.) 13 On a scale from i to 5 (i is Strongly Agree and 5 is Strongly Disagree), how would you rate your satisfaction with your HIV/STD services provider. * Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly N/A No Agree Disagree Don't Know Response Staff look like me/reflect me 34-50/0 24.1% 10.3% 3.40/0 0.0% 27.7% Staff are welcoming 48.3% 17.2% 3.4% 3.4% 0.0% 27.70/0 Staff are helpful 44.8% 37.2% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 27.7% Staff are bi-lingual and 41.4% 20.7% 3.4% 3 4% 3.4% 27.7% communicate with me in Spanish, if preferred Staff are sensitive to my needs 44.8% 20.7% 374% 3.4% 0.0% 27.7% and refer to me using my name and preferred pronouns Services meet my needs 44.8% 17.2% 3.4% 6.9% o.o% 27.7% Hours of operation meet my 48.3% 17.2% o.o°% 6.9% 0.0% 27.7% needs Office environment is 44.8% 20.7% 0.0% 6.9% 0.0% 27.7% welcoming and inclusive, including patient materials *No responses in the neutral column Approximately 65%of respondents indicated thatthey Strongly Agreed or Agreed that staff are welcoming, sensitive to their needs and utilize their preferred pronouns, and that the office environment is welcoming. Furthermore, 59% Strongly Agreed or Agreed that staff looked like them or reflected them at their HIV/STD health care provider. However, it is important to note that 14% of participants either Disagreed or Strongly Disagreed with this statement. (Continued on next page.) �4 The following is a list of possible reasons why you may not get the HIV/STD healthcare you need. Based on your own situation, please rate your agreement or disagreement (3. is Strongly Agree and 5 is Strongly Disagree). Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly N/A No response Agree Disagree Don't Know Lack of personal resources 24.1% 10.3% 0.0% 3.4% 10.3% 24.1% 27.7% Service providers having fear 13.8% 20.7% 3.4% 3.4% 10.3% 20.7% 27.7% about or dislike of TGNC people Lack of health professionals 24.1% 20.7% 3.4% 0.0% 6.9% 20.7% 24.2% adequately trained to deliver healthcare to TGNC people Long distances to TGNC 27.6% 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 10.3% 17.2% 27.7% sensitive medical care facilities Doctors and other healthcare 27.6% 3.4% 6.9% 10.3% 6.9% 17.2% 27.7% workers who refuse to provide services to TGNC people Fear that if medical personnel 27.6% 3.4% 6.9% 6.9% 10.3% 17.2% 27.7% find out I'm TGNC, they will treat me different Lack of transportation to get to 20.7% 10.3% 6.9% 10.3% 6.9% 17.2% 27.7% services I need Approximately 45% of participants Strongly Agreed or Agreed with the statement that healthcare professionals lacked adequate training to deliver healthcare to TGNC people as a reason why they may not get the HIV/STD healthcare they need. Survey respondents also Strongly Agreed or Agreed that long distances to TGNC sensitive medical care facilities (38%), service providers having a fear or dislike of TGNC people (35%), and a lack of personal resources (34%) also impacted their ability to access HIV/STD health care services. How can your HIV/STD services provider improve your healthcare experience? • 44.8% of participants would like to have more bilingual (English/Spanish) staff. • 34.5% of participants would like to have TGNC staff. • 20.7% of participants would like to have access to weekend and evening hours. 15 What other HIV/STD services do you think should be offered by your HIV/STD services z provider to best meet your healthcare needs? 51.7% of participants would like behavioral health services offered. • 24.1% of participants would like anal health services offered. • 34.5% of participants would like hormone replacement therapy services offered. • 20.7% of participants would like Hepatitis C services offered. Tom. 3.3.8% of participants would like harm reduction services offered. • 24.1% of participants would like post affirmation surgery care offered. Personal Needs and Resources Please indicate other health topics you would like to learn more about. • 58.6%- Gender affirmation surgery • 34.5%-Health care system navigation • 27.6%- HIV medications • 44.8%- HIV prevention • 44.8%- Housing services • 34.5%- Mental health services • 13.8%- Ryan White HIV/AIDS program • i0.3%- Substance use services • 13.8%- Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) Are there any organizations in the community who you trust that we could work with to make your healthcare experience better? • 55•2%Yes (Alianza Translatinx and OCHCA) • 27.6% No • 17.2% No response Focus Group Responses A qualitative approach was used to analyze the data from the focus groups to identify common themes and group ideas from participants. Some direct quotes from participants are also included. j 16 i. On a five -point scale, where "i" is very dissatisfied and "S" is very satisfied, how satisfied are you with HIV care and prevention services in Orange County? Successes (Question i): Some participants reported: • feeling they were treated well and with respect. • they were generally given adequate attention and care. • that adequate information (workshops) was made available in the community. Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question i): Some participants reported: • experiencing long wait times or difficulty making an appointment. • being treated differently or unfairly based on immigration status. • not receiving adequate amounts of contraceptives, such as condoms, when requested. • a lack of understanding of trans women and their sexual health needs by healthcare providers (for example, participants reported being questioned abouttheir menstrual cycles). • a lack of empathy for trans women by healthcare providers (for example, some participants reported that questions from providers felt invasive). • a lack of information from providers geared toward the trans women population. • a lack of communication about how to access information/workshops about PrEP. 2. How do you feel about available HIV/STD Health Care Services in Orange County? Successes (Question 2): Some participants reported: • they were treated well despite being from another country and being content with services available, as the same services are often not provided in their home countries. 17 • being content that HIV test results and follow-up was done by their doctor (as opposed to other healthcare staff). • being satisfied with care because they receive HIV/STD testing and medication. • having mental health support among peers. • appreciating that providers asked patients about mental health. • having transportation support (for example, bus passes) and a sliding fee scale for services helped to access needed care services. • having great rapport with providers at AltaMed, among those who received care at AltaMed. • experiencing improved wait times and time spent in the clinic (in comparison to wait times in the past). Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question z): Some participants reported or indicated: • being turned away from services and not being able to access care due to their undocumented citizenship status and a lack of benefits and resources for undocumented citizens. • providers should offer free contraceptives since some health care providers charge a fee. • they must often seek healthcare outside of Orange County due to lack of knowledge and compassion (by health care providers) within the county for the TGNC community. • they experienced long wait times when accessing services. • high cost of healthcare for uninsured patients Some participants reported a lack of: • provider knowledge for providing care to the transgender community. follow-through by referring provider for accessing resources/support services; participants feel that they are often given a referral and expected to know how to navigate the system to find a provider and access the needed service. • access to PrEP. • transgender staff. MI • concern with provider's capacity to support in preventing other STIs (for example, focus is often solely placed on HIV/PrEP and has diverted attention away from other STls). Some participants reported a need for: • affordable hormone therapy and PrEP services, mental health support, and transgender-specific health services. • providers referring to patients by their preferred name and pronouns. • treatment options when benefits are exhausted under their current health care insurance provider (for example, Medi-Cal). • modeling the TGNC-friendly programs inexistence in Los Angeles. 3. What is your comfort level with receiving HIV/STD health care from providers in Orange County? Successes (Question 3): Some participants reported or indicated: • a feeling of being normalized orfeeling "normal" in their interactions with healthcare providers. • Alianza Translatinx is new, but a great support system. • gratitude to Orange County healthcare providers, "Thank you, Orange County, for trying." • satisfaction with services provided through their healthcare insurance provider, "For me, they give me everything here, as I have Medi-Cal ... They always take good care of me, they are calling me on the phone, `The medicines are ready."' Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 3): Some participants reported: • a lack of information on how to save on cost of care. • all medical professionals need ongoing training and training should be provided by the TGNC community. • a need for discussions between the trans community and healthcare providers. • services in Los Angeles, specifically in the city of Long Beach, were very welcoming. aM. • being dissatisfied that some providers gave their test results over the phone. • a lack of (financial) assistance with hormone therapy. • that a lack of resources for (gender) transition surgeries can lead individuals to the black market. Some participants reported a need for: • more providers who are knowledgeable about the LGBT community or who have specific education in trans issues. • support in gaining citizenship. • more groups like Alianza Translatinx. • more sex education. • advocacy for patients going through sex reassignment/transition surgeries. 4. What barriers to care have you experienced/are you experiencing? Successes (Question 4): • Participants reported that Alianza Translatinx uses both theory and practice in the work that they do in the community, while many other organizations only have theory and do not work (or do not know how to work) directly with the community. Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 4) Some participants reported: • a lack of services in Santa Ana. "I wentto Google and put'transgender services, 'nothing' nothing came of it. I put services for hormones,' and I found in Santa Ana. And when you go, they say, what are you coming for?"' being provided an insufficient number of safe -sex supplies (for example, condoms, lubricant). • a need for resources for personal and professional development to access higher education and grants or scholarships for the trans community to enter the healthcare field. 20 • being on long holds when on the phone with provider offices and reduced access to services when services are offered only via phone. • limited proficiency with technology and would preferin-person appointments even during the pandemic. "I have lived in a state called Nebraska... You can seethe difference between Los Angeles and Nebraska, but Orange County and Nebraska it is almost the same. We are like in a rural area." • a need for extending provider services to satellite locations such as Alianza Translatinx. • a need for trans women representation in advertisements for health care services. 5. What additional services and resources would make you feel supported in getting the care you need? Areas of Growth/ Opportunities (Question 5): Some participants reported: • a need for resources that support their mental and emotional health. • a need for resources for personal and professional development, such as English language and technology classes. • a need for workshops led by people from the trans community and more focus groups to get feedback directly from the community. "You cannot focus on HIV needs without addressing the needs of the whole person. You need financial stability, accommodation, etc.... You need mental health assistance, even if it is in a group, it is a good start." • a need for housing, specifically housing for trans women, and legal support for the community. • being offered resources, however, when they contacted the resource, they were made to feel they had tojump through hoops to access the help. • a need for comprehensive healthcare services, notjust HIV services. • a need for medical providers to provide hormone therapy. With lack of access to proper healthcare, the trans community must often practice hormone self - administration and management. 21 FINDINGS Survey The results from the survey highlighted several key findings related to the demographics and HIV/STD health care needs and barriers ofthe TGNC community of Orange County. At least 280/0 of respondents were uncomfortable disclosing their citizenship status, zi% reported having multiple sex partners, 7 % had not tested for HIV due to feeling healthy, and so% did not know their HIV status. Several survey respondents (10.3%) reported a need to seek care and treatment in neighboring counties, such as Los Angeles. Based on responses about overall satisfaction with services in the county, the following were top reasons noted for why services in Orange County may not meet participant's needs: inconvenient hours of operation, staff not being welcoming or helpful, communication/language barriers, and lack of sensitivity in using appropriate pronouns. More than half of respondents would like to have behavioral health services offered and would like to learn more about gender affirmation surgery. Limitations of the survey include a small sample, as only zg individuals completed the survey during the HIV prevention education event. Recruitment for attendance was in collaboration with the Alianza Translatinx community based organization. Furthermore, participants were predominately monolingual Spanish speaking (go%) and reported being transgender females (76%). Thus, findings from the survey may not be applicable to other TGNC populations in Orange County. Focus Groups Focus groups provided further insight into the HIV/STD service needs and barriers to care identified through the survey, as well as input from the community about different ways to increase access to care and improve delivery of services in Orange County. Many participants reported feeling they were treated well, with respect, and were given adequate care and attention. Participants reported satisfaction with services being provided utilizing a sliding fee scale, improved wait times (compared to wait times when accessing services in years past), and appreciation when test results were provided by a doctor (as opposed to other healthcare provider staff who participants did not esteem as highly). Some participants reported receiving bus passes and assistance with transportation. There was also an overwhelming amount of feedback regarding the support and trust for Alianza Translatinx and the need to access healthcare services in Los Angeles. e zz Vlr �l Regarding barriers to access to care, most participants reported long wait times, difficulty getting an appointment, and lack of follow through with referrals (by the referring provider). Several individuals felt they were treated differently based on their immigration status. Participants discussed the overall lack of understanding medical professionals have ofthe TGNC community and would like to see additional transgender-specific training facilitated by people from the TGNC community. The issue of lack of healthcare insurance and cost of healthcare continued to surface during the discussions, along with the lack of awareness by some community members on sliding fee scales. The need for mental health care was a recurring theme. Participants expressed that most mental health support comes from their peers. Participants also identified a need to address social determinants of health, such as housing, economic resources, education (technology classes), and support services (legal and transportation services). A limitation of the focus groups is that the majority of individuals who participated in the focus groups were the same individuals who completed the survey, thus the results may not be applicable to the general TGNC population in Orange County. The following recommendations (see Figure 2) are based on the survey and focus group findings detailed in this summary of findings and are intended to provide some general guidance on next steps to improve the quality of and access to HIV/STD healthcare services for the TGNC community of Orange County. OCHCA and Alianza Translatinx developed these recommendations jointly with support from Facente Consulting. These recommendations will be shared with key stakeholders throughout Orange County as we work to make progress to improve healthcare access and outcomes for the TGNC community, and will take a concerted and ongoing effort. (Continued on next page.) 23 Figure z. Recommendations for improving HIV prevention and care services for the TGNC community in Orange County. _ Recommendations Additional staff to answer phone calls and respond to patient needs in all clinics serving TGNC individuals. Administration Identify and adopt best practices from service providers from neighboring counties such as Los Angeles. • When marketing for services, use pictures of diverse populations, specifically the transgender Advertising community. All staff should be trained on best practices for working with the TGNC community, with ongoing Staff Members training provided by someone from the TGNC community. • All staff should be competent in understanding healthcare needs of the population. • Provide safe -sex supplies in the quantity requested by patients to meettheir needs. Ensure the provision of or referral to other needed medical services, such as hormone replacement Comprehensive therapy and gender affirmation surgeries, to help eliminate barriers in accessing health care. , Healthcare • Mental and emotional health services. • Basic sexual health education. • Encourage and promote HIV testing. - • Provide information and resources on howto access affordable healthcare services, specifically low- , Cost of cost healthcare, and prescription coverage (PrEP). Healthcare Provide navigation services to ensure patients have access to affordable health care services and to navigate the intricate system of care. • Provide referrals for legal support services. Legal Support • Provide information and/or referralsto healthcare providers who provide careto undocumented citizens. , Non-traditional Offerservices in communities and places where TGNC community members live, work, and ; medical settings socialize. Provider • All medical providers should be trained on how to make appropriate referrals for gender affirmation ` S Practices surgeries and follow-up services. Referrals or in-house case management services with follow-up if not currently available. a b Social • Information or referrals to personal and professional development services, such as English as a , Determinants of second language and technology classes. Health Ongoing discussion between health care providers and the community andlorfocus groups for additional insight on the needs of the TGNC community. zq �y KEY TERMS Cisgender: A term used to describe a person whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned to them at birth. Culture: A social system of meaning and custom that is developed by a group of people to assure its adaptation and survival. These groups are distinguished by a set of unspoken rulesthat shape values, beliefs, habits, patterns of thinking, behaviors and styles of communication, encompassing religion, food, clothing, language, marriage, music, and behavior. Discrimination: The unequal treatment of members of various groups based on race, gender, social class, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, and other categories. Gay: A person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to members of the same gender. Gender binary: A system in which gender is constructed into two strict categories of male or female. Gender: A concept referring to the social identity and roles associated with being a man or a woman that are usually learned through early socialization and reinforced by social norms. Gender non -conforming: A broad term referring to people who do not behave in a way that conforms to the traditional expectations of their gender, or whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category. HCV (Hepatitis C Virus): A liver infection that is spread through contact with blood from an infected person. Heterosexual: A sexual orientation that describes women who are primarily emotionally and physically attracted to men, and men who are primarily emotionally and physically attracted to women. Also referred to as straight. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus): A virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Homophobia: The fear and hatred of or discomfort with people who are attracted to members of the same sex. Intersectionality: The idea that comprehensive identities are influenced and shaped by the interconnection of race, class, ethnicity, sexuality/sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, physical disability, national origin, religion, age, and other social or physical attributes. Latinx: The word "Latinx" (pronounced "La -teen -ex") is the gender -neutral alternative to Latino (male), Latina (female). 25 LGBTQ: An acronym for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer." Nationality: The status of belonging to a particular nation by origin, birth, or naturalization; people having common origins or traditions and often constituting a nation; existence as a politically autonomous entity; national independence. Non -binary: An adjective describing a person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. Non -binary people may identify as being both a man and a woman, somewhere in between, or as falling completely outside these categories. Preferred pronouns: The terms a person has decided to align best with their gender identity and expression of self; a person's preferred pronouns should be used when referring to them. Queer: A term people often use to express a spectrum of identities and orientations that are counterto the mainstream. Race: The term race refers to the concept of dividing people into populations or groups based on various sets of physical characteristics (which usually resultfrom genetic ancestry). Races are assumed to be distinguished by skin color, facial type, etc. Same -gender loving: A term some prefer to use instead of lesbian, gay or bisexual to express attraction to and love of people of the same gender. Sex: The biological categories of "male" and "female" and does not change across cultures or over time. Intersex is a term to describe people who have sexual characteristics related to both males and females. ' Sexual orientation: An inherent or immutable enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people. Note: an individual's sexual orientation is independent of their gender identity. STI/D (Sexually Transmitted infections/Diseases): An infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Transgender: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or expression is different from cultural expectations based on the sexthey were assigned at birth. Being transgenderdoes not imply any specific sexual orientation. Therefore, transgender people may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc. Transitioning: A series of processes that some transgender people may undergo in order to live more fully as their true gender. This typically includes social transition, such as changing name and pronouns, medical transition, which may include hormone therapy or gender affirming surgeries, and legal transition, which may include changing legal name and sex on government identity documents. 26 ua Transphobia: Fear and hatred of people who identify as transgender or challenge the binary gender system. Undetectable: An undetectable viral load is reached when medications have reduced the levels of HIV virus in the body to such small quantities that it can no longer be detected by standard blood tests. People living with HIV who have an undetectable viral load cannot pass HIV on through sex. Untransmittable: People with HIV who achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit the virus to others. Sources: — Human Rights campaign, Glossary of Terms. Available electronically: https://www,hrc.org/resources/glossary-of- terms?utm source=GS&utm medium=AD&utm campaign=BPI-HRC- Grant&utm content=4S481;4o4'383q&utm term=list%zoof%zogend ers&gclid=CjwKCAiAlf gOBhAeEiwAYi43F5hlrWZAW8- AfK66utfw Is8 tkr,4SfgAliYcDfDzR Beil3ioZDxoCrbgQAvD BwE — National LGBTHealth Education Center. Available electronically: https://www.IgbtgiaheaItheducation.orglwp-content/uploads/2o2o/io/Glossarv- zozo.o8.3o.pdf — National Institutes of Health, Understanding Racial Terms and Differences. Available electronically: https•//www edi nih.gov/blog/communities/understanding-racial-terms- and-differences — University of Southern California, Rossier, A Gender Identity Glossary for Schools. Available electronically: https://rossieronline.usc.edu/blog/gender-identity-glossary( — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Available electronically: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/treatment-prevention 27 APPENDIX A Survey Questions i. Where do you usually get HIV or STD services? a. 17th Street Clinic b. APAIT c. Kaiser d. LGBT Center e. Planned Parenthood f. Radiant Health Centers/RADAR g. Other HIV/STD provider in Orange County (please specify provider): h. Other HIV/STD provider in another county (please specify county and provider): i. I do not have a health care provider that I go to for HIV or STD services (Go to Question 3. in the Personal Needs and Resources section) 2. On a scale from i to 5 (1 is Strongly Agree and 5 is Strongly Disagree), how would you rate your satisfaction with your HIV/STD services provider. a. Staff look like me/reflect me b. Staff are welcoming c. Staff are helpful d. Staff are bi-lingual and communicate with me in Spanish, if preferred e. Staff are sensitive to my needs and referto me using my name and preferred pronouns f. Services meet my needs g. Hours of operation meet my needs h. Office environment is welcoming and inclusive, including patient materials 3. The following area list of possible reasons why you may not get the HIV/STD health care you need. Based on your own situation, please rate your agreement or disagreement (i is Strongly Agree and 5 is Strongly Disagree). a. Lack of personal resources b. Service providers having fear about or dislike of TGNC people c. Lack of health professionals adequately trained to deliver healthcare to TGNC people d. Long distances to TGNC sensitive medical care facilities e. Doctors and other healthcare workers who refuse to provide services to TGNC people 1 f. Fearthat if medical personnel find out I'm TGNC, they will treat me different 1 g. Lack of transportation to get to services I need �i 28 a 4. How can your HIV/STD services provider improve your healthcare experience (check all that apply)? a. Have more bi-lingual (English/Spanish) staff b. Have transgender and gender non -conforming staff c. Offer weekend and evening hours d. Other (please specify): S. What other HIV/STD services do you think should be offered by your HIV/STD services providerto best meet your healthcare needs (check all that apply)? a. Behavioral Health Services b. Anal health c. Hormone replacement therapy d. Hepatitis C treatment e. Harm Reduction services (needles, Naloxone, fentanyl test strips, educational materials) 6. Please indicate other health topics you would like to learn more about (check all that apply): a. Gender affirmative surgery (top surgery, facial feminization, etc.) b. Health care system navigation c. HIV medications d. HIV prevention (PrEP, PEP, education, condom use) e. Housing services f. Mental health services g. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program h. Substance use services i. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) j. Other (please specify): 7. Are there any organizations in the community who you trust that we could work with to make your healthcare experience better? a. Yes b. No c. If yes, please list the organization(s) 8. Is there anything else you would like to share? 3'] APPENDIX B Focus Group Guide Different Points of View In this focus group session, there are no wrong answers, just different points of view. Please feel free to share your feedback even if it differs from what others have said. We are looking for as many points of view as possible. Confidentiality In terms of confidentiality, we want to ensure this is a safe space for you to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your name will not be used in any way, including notes or summary. While we will record comments, we will not record who said them. We will maintain complete confidentiality. General Guidelines for Group Discussions i) Confidentiality is assured. No names will be attached to comments. 2) There are no right or wrong answers —just ideas, experiences, and opinions, which are all valuable. It is important for us to hear everyone's ideas and opinions. 3) All contributions are respected —do you have anything to add? 4) It is important to hear all sides of an issue— both negative and positive, please do not interrupt. Questions i. On a five -point scale, where "i" is very dissatisfied and "5" is very satisfied, how satisfied are you with HIV care and prevention services in Orange County? 2. How do you feel about available HIV/STD Health Care Services in Orange County? 3. What is your comfort level with receiving HIV/STD health care from providers in Orange County? 4. What barriers to care have you experienced/are you experiencing? 5. What additional services and resources would make you feel supported in getting the care you need? Me FROM THE DESK OF VICTOR D MENDEZ (RET) VDM HAND DELIVERED & EMAILED JUNE 7, 2022 Hon. Vincent Sarmiento, Mayor of Santa Ana CC: Members of the Santa Ana City Council City Hall Santa Ana, CA RE: PROPOSED FY 2022-2023 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Dear Mr. Mayor: I appreciated the time you and Ms. Downs spent with me to inform and discuss the current FY 2023 budget. I am especially grateful to Ms. Downs for taking the time from a very busy schedule to provide enlightenment and transparency for a better -informed citizenry. What follows is the result of those conversations and my own research. RESTORE $3.0 MILLION IN CANNIBAS FUNDING FOR YOUTH AND OTHER SERVICES Restore $3.0 million in Cannabis Tax Revenue to our Youth • The current proposal places emphasis on police and code enforcement where experience suggests that such funding is unwarranted. • Chief Valentin's budget literally takes funding from vulnerable children at a time when they need it most to fund overtime and excess expenditures such as $160,000 for one body camera • Code Enforcement staffing allocates 60%of their code officers to Cannabis ENFORCEMENT CHARGES FY 22 FY 23 DIFFERENCE YoY DIFF SANTA ANA PD $1,608,000 $4,586,610 $2,978,610 185% CODE ENFORCEMENT $978,000 $1,383,270 $405,270 41% FINANCE $359,000 $361,000 $2,000 1% CAN NIBAS TAX REVENUES $20,900,000 $22,200,000 $1,300,000 6% (FORECASTED FOR FY) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICES $17,236,000 $15,330,120 ($1,905,880) -11% REDUCE POLICE OVERTIME BY $1.2 MILLION • Eliminate PAL Overtime Revenue - PAL has no budget for overtime and officers should be volunteering their time to PAL not getting paid as much as $75 per hour. Reduce overtime in the Police Field Operations budget to $1.5 million. This is double the amount budgeted in 2019 and with $330,000 in expected revenue offsets to Overtime the Department can incur up to $1.8 million with no budget overrun TRANSFER $500,000 FROM THE EQUIPMENT INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TO GENERAL FUND The Equipment Maintenance Fund currently has a balance of nearly $6.0 million. This represents unused general revenue and contributions from other funds, such as the water fund, accumulated over time. The Fund should operate under a break-even approach with excess money typically going back to the General and other contributing Funds The Council should request a full presentation on the status of the Fund following the close of FY 2022. DELAY TRANSFERING $7.7 MILLION TO THE PENSION TRUST FUND UNTIL THE CalPERS BILL HAS BEEN RECEIVED CalPers lowered their discount rate to 6.8% and the City will owe CalPERS additional contributions in FY 2023. • The actual amount due to CalPERS for additional contributions has not been recognized • Council should provide authority to staff to pay the additional contributions due and then report back to the Council on any excess contribution from the general, water, and other funds. • Council is in a better position to make the best decision on the most current information for the sake of general fund services • Once the transfer of funds to the Pension Trust, the rules for transfers back are very restrictive POLICE COMMISSION STRUCTURE Structures recommended by the ACLU, Kennedy Commission, and other are based on entities where the metrics are as much as lox greater than the City of Santa Ana • Start lean and build best practices over time and then evaluate for a more permanent • structure • The goal is oversight and accountability not artificial bureaucracy • Preserve our taxes to meet the future challenges for FY 2030 • Santa Ana complaints run 40/yr. vs 500/yr. and 400/yr. in Seattle and Portland GOING FORWARD TO FY 2030 Workers' Compensation Reserves — the plan needs to address the current inventory of open claims. Medical costs can overrun the fund Executive Management Benefits for Police — Eliminate the benefit providing leased or owned cars at City expense to the 17 Captains and Lieutenants of SAPD. This is excessive and there are more cost-effective ways to ensure the most responsive public safety responses Litigation and Legal Fees — Council must challenge the City Attorney to identify strategies and processes to reduce legal costs. These areas include liability and claims, workers' compensation, labor relations, and litigation. The current trend is unstainable and will break the cost curve in 2030. Create a Measure X Savings Fund — Capture one time or year over year savings into a fund to be used in FY 30, which would be carved out from genera funds available. In effect, the City should accumulate and account for savings in a fund that measures progress against the FY 30 projected $17 million deficit due to the sunsetting of Measure X A good starting point would be the $4.6 million in savings derived from the completion of the Police Facility bond. Respectfully Submitted, Victor D Mendez (RET) Orozco, Norma From: Marcela Rosas <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 3:38 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Marcela Rosas plumas.190@gmail.com 1016 Highland St Apt. 13 Santa Ana, CA, California 92703 Latino Health Access LATINO HEALTH ACCESS June 7th, 2022 Mayor Sarmiento and the City Council Members City of Santa Ana 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 450 W. Fourth Street, Suite 130 Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-542-7792 www.latinohealthaccess.org RE: Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget - Invest in Community Care and Health Latino Health Access strives to improve the physical, emotional and social health of the community by providing services that address their immediate needs and advocate for policies that provide equitable access to resources. We're proud to have partnered with other community organizations and the City of Santa Ana over the years to bring much needed services that help level the playing field for low-income families in our City. We've witnessed the great progress that the City has made in its goal of achieving equity, and we urge you to continue by investing in the care and health of our community. The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the well being of working class families across Santa Ana. Many are still in the process of recovering from financial setbacks and healing from emotional impacts. Our youth and families in Santa Ana are asking for the expansion of direct services and programs that address a myriad of mental health challenges that schools do not have the capacity to address. The funds that have been allocated during the pandemic towards these services have been limited in time frame, scope, and or are not sustainable for the years to come. It is imperative that the City Council prioritizes a balanced and equitable budget that meets the material needs and prioritizes the well being of Santa Ana residents. The Santa Ana City Council must invest in Community Care and Health. Latino Health Access asks that the Santa Ana City Council (Council) invest in community care and health throughout the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget by adopting the following recommendations: 1. Allocate $1 Million to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate $150,000 of General Fund dollars to fund for grants to Community Based Organizations that provide: a. Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, b. Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or c. Counseling support and preventative services for youth. PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION Latino Health Access LATINO 450 W. Fourth Street, Suite 130 HEALTH Santa Ana, CA 92701 ACCESS 714-542-7792 www. latinohealthaccess.org 3. Allocate increased funding for an additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as those that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. Context Police Oversight: Over the last two years, a majority of this Council has voiced support for the creation of a Police Oversight Board in Santa Ana. While the Council's Police Oversight Ad -Hoc Committee drafts a policy proposal the council must allocate funds to properly fund the Police Oversight Board. The Council allocated $141,082,500, or 40%, of the 2021-22 Fiscal Year General Fund to the Santa Ana Police Department. The estimated annual cost for an effective investigative -auditor model for police oversight is less than 2% of the annual Police Department budget. Context Youth Funding Priorities: Over the Fall of 2021, Chispa, Latino Health Access, Project Kinship, Invest in Youth, Alianza Translatinx, and Santa Ana Youth Ballot held a series of focus groups in Santa Ana to hear from young people ages 14-25 about the youth services they need and current services they receive through their school, city, or community organizations. These focus groups revealed that young people want to see the programs and services listed above prioritized for funding. Historically youth services have been chronically and systemically underfunded. The Council must increase youth investment to improve public safety. Members of the Council have continuously expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. Latino Health Access believes that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. We urge you to adopt these recommendations in the first reading. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely, Y `— -In /--I; -> Nancy Mejia, MPH, MSW Chief Program Officer nmej iaglatinohealthaccess.org PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION Orozco, Norma From: Gelacia Liborio <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 2:46 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 1 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Gelacia Liborio angelbello6l4@gmail.com 2133 cypress ave., Santa Ana, California 92707 7015. Parton St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (7T4) 547-1354 June 7th, 2022 Mayor Sarmiento and the City Council Members City of Santa Ana 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget - Invest in Community Care and Health El Getsemani United Methodist Church was founded in 1915 and since then we have been a church that is committed to the flourishing of our local community especially towards the mot vulnerable of our community members that we are called to serve from our faith. We hope that you may find in this letter of support for a more equitable distribution of the budget to what our Holy Scriptures calls "the least of these brothers and sisters". The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the financial well being of working class families across Santa Ana. It is imperative that the City Council prioritizes a balanced and equitable budget that meets the material needs and prioritizes the well being of Santa Ana residents. The Santa Ana City Council must invest in Community Care and Health. El Getsemani UMC asks that the Santa Ana City Council (Council) invest in community care and health throughout the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget by adopting the following recommendations: 1. Allocate $1 Million to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate $150,000 of General Fund dollars to fund for grants to Community Based Organizations that provide: a. Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, b. Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or c. Counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for an additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as those that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. Context Police Oversight: Over the last two years, a majority of this Council has voiced support for the creation of a Police Oversight Board in Santa Ana. While the Council's Police Oversight Ad -Hoc Committee drafts a policy proposal the council must allocate funds to properly fund the Police Oversight Board. The Council allocated $141,082,500, or 40%, of the 2021-22 Fiscal Year General Fund to the Santa Ana Police Department. The estimated annual cost for an effective investigative -auditor model for police oversight is less than 2% of the annual Police Department budget. Context Youth Funding Priorities: Over the Fall of 2021, Chispa, Latino Health Access, Proj ect Kinship, Invest in Youth, Alianza Translatinx, and Santa Ana Youth Ballot held a series of focus groups in Santa Ana to hear from young people ages 14-25 about the youth services they need and current services they receive through their school, city, or community organizations. These focus groups revealed that young people want to see the programs and services listed above prioritized for funding. Historically youth services have been chronically and systemically underfunded. The Council must increase youth investment to improve public safety. Members of the Council have continuously expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. El Getsemani UMC believes that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. We urge you to adopt these recommendations in the first reading. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely, David J. Jaimes Lead Pastor El Getsemani UMC Rev. N. Adiel A. DePano Lead Pastor saumcleodpcistor@gmail.com Pastor David Jaimes Spanish Language saumcspanish@gmail.com Rev. Adel Torino Tagalog/English Language revtorino@yahoo.com Pastor Kitione Tu'itupou Tongan Language saumcgideon@gmail.com Cecil Arceo Director of Children's Ministry saumcchildrensministryL7a gmail.com Bri Uipi Youth Ministry Intern bnuipi123@gmai1.com Kerry Wright Business Manager saumcbusiness@gmail.com SAN A ANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Multi -Cultural, Multi -Language Ministry 2121 North Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 542-2219; santaanaumcgrandsite@gmail.com; www.santaanaumc.com June 7, 2022 Mayor Sarmiento and the City Council Members City of Santa Ana 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget - Invest in Community Care and Health Santa Ana United Methodist Church is a Christ -centered community of people from many places and generations that unites to be God's hands and feet in Santa Ana. We believe it is our mission to reach out to and serve the community of Santa Ana and invest in its young people. The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the financial well-being of working-class families across Santa Ana. It is imperative that the City Council prioritizes a balanced and equitable budget that meets the material needs and promotes the well-being of Santa Ana residents. The Santa Ana City Council must invest in Community Care and Health. Santa Ana United Methodist Church asks that the Santa Ana City Council (Council) invest in community care and health throughout the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget by adopting the following recommendations: 1. Allocate $1 Million to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate $150,000 of General Fund dollars to fund for grants to Community Based Organizations that provide: ➢ Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, ➢ Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or ➢ Counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for an additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accessible to undocumented Youth. 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as those that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. Context Police Oversight Over the last two years, a majority of this Council has voiced support for the creation of a Police Oversight Board in Santa Ana. While the Council's Police Oversight Ad -Hoc Committee drafts a policy proposal, the council must allocate funds to properly fund the Police Oversight Board. The Council allocated $141,082,500, or 40%, of the 2021-22 Fiscal Year General Fund to the Santa Ana Police Department. The estimated annual cost for an effective investigative -auditor model for police oversight is less than 2% of the annual Police Department budget. Context Youth Funding Priorities Over the Fall of 2021, Chispa, Latino Health Access, Project Kinship, Invest in Youth, Alianza Translatinx, and Santa Ana Youth Ballot held a series of focus groups in Santa Ana to hear from young people ages 14-25 about the youth services they need and current services they receive through their school, city, or community organizations. These focus groups revealed that young people want to see the programs and services listed above prioritized for funding. Historically youth services have been chronically and systemically underfunded. The Council must increase youth investment to improve public safety. Members of the Council have continuously expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well-being. Santa Ana United Methodist Church believes that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. We urge you to adopt these recommendations in the first reading. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely, kk�_� Rev. N. Adiel A. DePano Lead Pastor Santa Ana United Methodist Church June 7th, 2022 www.kennedycommission.org 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 Mayor Sarmiento and the City Council Members 949 250 0909 City of Santa Ana 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget - Invest in Community Care and Health The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad -based coalition of residents and community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than $27,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has been successful in partnering and working with Orange County jurisdictions to create effective housing and land -use policies that has led to the new construction of homes affordable to lower -income working families. The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the financial well-being of working class families across Santa Ana. It is imperative that the City Council prioritizes a balanced and equitable budget that meets the material needs and prioritizes the well-being of Santa Ana residents. The Santa Ana City Council must invest in Community Care and Health. The Commission asks that the Santa Ana City Council (Council) invest in community care and health throughout the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget by adopting the following recommendations: 1. Allocate $1 Million to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate $150,000 of General Fund dollars to fund for grants to Community Based Organizations that provide: a. Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, b. Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or c. Counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for an additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accessible to undocumented Youth. 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as those that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. Context Police Oversight: Over the last two years, a majority of this Council has voiced support for the creation of a Police Oversight Board in Santa Ana. While the Council's Police Oversight Ad -Hoc Committee drafts a policy proposal the council must allocate funds to properly fund the Police Oversight Board. The Council allocated $141,082,500, or 40%, of the 2021-22 Fiscal Year General Fund to the Santa Ana Police Department. The estimated annual cost for an effective investigative -auditor model for police oversight is less than 2% of the annual Police Department budget. Context Youth Funding Priorities: Over the Fall of 2021, Chispa, Latino Health Access, Project Kinship, Invest in Youth, Alianza Translatinx, and Santa Ana Youth Ballot held a series of focus groups in Santa Ana to hear from young people ages 14-25 about the youth services they need and current services they receive through their school, city, or community organizations. These focus groups revealed that young people want to see the programs and services listed above prioritized for funding. Historically youth services have been chronically and systemically underfunded. The Council must increase youth investment to improve public safety. Members of the Council have continuously expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well-being. The Commission believes that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. We urge you to adopt these recommendations in the first reading. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director Orozco, Norma From: Juvelia Charco <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 2:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Juvelia Charco Charcojuvelia@gmail.com 600.w.3rd.st. A-219 Santa Ana . Ca, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Veronica Tapia <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 2:06 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Veronica Tapia vtapia9292@gmail.com 626 s orange st Orange, California 92866 Orozco, Norma From: Christina Ruiz <ruizcm118@Gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 1:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 3 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Christina Ruiz ruizcm118@gmail.com 1601 W MacArthur Blvd 28R Santa Ana, California 92704 Orozco, Norma From: Yesika Guadalupe Jimenez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 1:42 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Yesika Guadalupe Jimenez yesikaguadalupe32@gmail.com 1137 S Poplar St., 3 Santa Ana, California 92704 Orozco, Norma From: Silvia Hernandez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 1:31 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Silvia Hernandez silviaerm@hotmail.com 525 E. Chestnut Ave. Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Fatima Paque <Fatima@occcopico.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 1:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Fatima Paque Fatima@occcopico.org 411 e Washington Ave apt C Santa Ana, California 92701 10 Orozco, Norma From: Luz Maria Martinez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 12:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 11 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Luz Maria Martinez airamzul83@gmail.com 1076 W Santa Ana Blvd Santa Ana, California 92703 12 Orozco, Norma From: Dora Trejo <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 11:53 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 13 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Dora Trejo trejodora02@gmail.com 112 E Edinger ave Santa Ana ca, California 92707 14 Orozco, Norma From: Dulceney Hernandez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 10:59 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 15 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Dulceney Hernandez neyblas114@gmail.com 1610 N Broadway, 131 Santa Ana, California 92706 16 Orozco, Norma From: Xiomara Granados <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 10:48 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 17 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Xiomara Granados granadosalexandra035@gmail.com 510E.Chestnut Av apt#26 Santa ana , California 92701 18 Orozco, Norma From: Alex Estrada <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 10:37 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 1 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Alex Estrada alexestradacr7@gmail.com 3222 S Main St Santa Ana , California 92707 Orozco, Norma From: Mercedes Mardones <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 10:33 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Mercedes Mardones mechita2669@gmail.com 235 W Orangewood Ave, Apt 14 B Anaheim, California 92802 Orozco, Norma From: Maricela Reyes <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 10:13 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Maricela Reyes Mreyes1921 @gmail.com 1423 W. Lingan In Santa Ana , California 92704 Orozco, Norma From: Margarita Montelongo de Farias <atiragramontelongo@gmil.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 9:36 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Margarita Montelongo de Farias atiragramontelongo@gmil.com 25032 Hidden Hills Rf Laguna Niguel , California 92677 As CLUE, we educate, organize, and mobilize the faith community to accompany workers and their families in their struggle for good jobs, dignity, and justice. CLUE b" June 7, 2022 Clergy & Laity United Mayor Sarmiento and the City Council Members for Economic Justice City of Santa Ana Board 22 Civic Center Plaza Rev. Gary Williams Santa Ana, CA 92701 Saint Mark United Methodist Church Chair Mary Stancavage jam: Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget - Invest in Community Care and Health Meditation Coalition Chair Derek Smith Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) educates, organizes, and mobilizes UFCw 324 Treasurer the faith community to accompany workers and their families in their struggle for good Rabbi Dr. Stephen J. Einstein jobs, dignity, and justice. As an interfaith organization that walks with low -wage workers Congregation Knai Tzedek Secretary and immigrants in their struggle for good jobs and justice, CLUE has continually John eager encouraged local governments to invest in such communities. The ongoing pandemic has Ward African Methodist Episcopal Ward African iconGutiMethodist undoubtedly impacted the financial well being of working class families across Santa Ana. Jenniez Museum of social Justice It is imperative that the City Council prioritizes a balanced and equitable budget that Griselda Mariscal meets the material needs and prioritizes the well being of Santa Ana residents. The Santa SEIU-UHW Melissa McCarthy Ana City Council must invest in Community Care and Health. Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Rabbi Daniel Mehlman CLUE asks that the Santa Ana CityCouncil Council invest in communitycare and (Council) Temple Ner Tamid Pastor Bridie Roberts health throughout the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget by adopting the following UNITE HERE 11 Vivian ivian Rothstein Santa Monica CLUE Committee Michael Soto 1. Allocate $1 Million to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight NUHW Ali Tweini Board. Teamsters Local 2010 2. Allocate $150,000 of General Fund dollars to fund for grants to Community Staff Based Organizations that provide: Michelle Seyler, J.D. a. Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Executive Director Rey. Walter Contreras b. Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or Faith -Rooted Organizer c. Counseling support and preventative services for youth. Lucera Garcia Senior Faith -Rooted Organizer Matthew H4m 3. Allocate increased funding for an additional staff person at the City's WORK Faith -Rooted Organizer Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to Kara Howard undocumented Youth. HR/'Admin Manager David Jaimes Faith -Rooted Organizer 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Pastor CueJnMarie Hall and not within the police department, such as those that can provide Faith -Rooted Organizer Adam Overton young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. Faith -Rooted organizer Guillermo Torres Director of Immigration Jacki weber Development Director 464 Lucas Ave #202 • Los Angeles, CA 90017 •213-481-3740 • www.cluejustice.org • Printed in-house Context Police Oversight: Over the last two years, a majority of this Council has voiced support for the creation of a Police Oversight Board in Santa Ana. While the Council's Police Oversight Ad -Hoc Committee drafts a policy proposal the council must allocate funds to properly fund the Police Oversight Board. The Council allocated $141,082,500, or 40%, of the 2021-22 Fiscal Year General Fund to the Santa Ana Police Department. The estimated annual cost for an effective investigative -auditor model for police oversight is less than 2% of the annual Police Department budget. Context Youth Funding Priorities: Over the Fall of 2021, Chispa, Latino Health Access, Proj ect Kinship, Invest in Youth, Alianza Translatinx, and Santa Ana Youth Ballot held a series of focus groups in Santa Ana to hear from young people ages 14-25 about the youth services they need and current services they receive through their school, city, or community organizations. These focus groups revealed that young people want to see the programs and services listed above prioritized for funding. Historically youth services have been chronically and systemically underfunded. The Council must increase youth investment to improve public safety. Members of the Council have continuously expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. CLUE believes that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. We urge you to adopt these recommendations in the first reading. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely, - C2 � - Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez Executive Director Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) 464 Lucas Ave #202 • Los Angeles, CA 90017 •213-481-3740 • www.cluejustice.org • Printed in-house Orozco, Norma From: Gabriela Moreno Macias <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 10:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Gabriela Moreno Macias gmoreno1507@gmail.com 1507 N. Durant St , Apt.31 Santa Ana, California 92706 Orozco, Norma From: Teresa Gonzalez <gonzalez-62@live.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 8:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Teresa Gonzalez gonzalez-62@live.com 523 S. Rosewood Ave. Santa Ana, California 92703 Orozco, Norma From: Jasmin Lopez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 8:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Jasmin Lopez jasmin.mara@gmail.com 125 N Broadway Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Soledad Gomez <sgomez@latinohealthaccess.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 7:44 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Soledad Gomez sgomez@latinohealthaccess.org 1725 Ohio Ave Long Beach , California 90804 Orozco, Norma From: Sandra Leyva <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 6:50 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sandra Leyva sandralamuneca12@gmail.com 1531 E. La palma ave. Apt. D3 Anaheim, California 92805 10 Orozco, Norma From: Martha Garcia <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 6:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 11 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Martha Garcia bejar.martha@yahoo.com 512 N Porter st # 202 Santa Ana ca, Colorado 92791 12 Orozco, Norma From: Guadalupe Madrigal <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 5:38 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 13 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Guadalupe Madrigal gualumadd@yahoo.com 22771 Islamare Ln Lake Forest, California 92630 14 Orozco, Norma From: Josefina Jimenez <jjimenez@latinohealthaccess.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 5:35 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 15 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Josefina Jimenez jjimenez@latinohealthaccess.org 833 E McFadden Ave Santa Ana, California 92707 16 Orozco, Norma From: Marisela Ramirez <mramirez@latinohealthaccess.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 5:27 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 17 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Marisela Ramirez mramirez@latinohealthaccess.org 511 N. English St Santa Ana, California 92703 18 Orozco, Norma From: Irma E Macias <imacias@latinohealthaccess.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 5:17 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 19 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Irma E Macias imacias@latinohealthaccess.org 1507 N Durant St # 31 Santa Ana, California 92706 20 Orozco, Norma From: Laura Pantoja <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 5:11 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 21 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely Laura Pantoja Laura Pantoja laupant@gmail.com 515 N Townsend Santa Ana, California 92703 22 Orozco, Norma From: Araceli Robles <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 3:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 23 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Araceli Robles aracelirobles714@gmail.com 313 E Pine St Santa Ana , California 92701 24 Orozco, Norma From: Ana Charco <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 2:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 25 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Ana Charco charcoana94@gmail.com 1202 S. Pacific Ave. Apt. 4 Santa Ana , California 92704 26 Orozco, Norma From: Sarai Arpero <sarpero@latinohealthaccess.org> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2022 2:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 16: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 27 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sarai Arpero sarpero@latinohealthaccess.org 450 w 4th st santa ana, California 92701 28 Orozco, Norma From: Khloe Rios -Wyatt <khloe.alianzatranslatinx@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2022 7:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget - Invest in Community Care and Health Please accept the attached letter in support of Agenda Item 16: FY 22-23 City Budget - Invest in Community Care and Health. With Gratitude, Khloe Rios Wyatt President/CEO Alianza Translatinx Pronouns: She, Her, Hers (714) 483-1351 www.alianzatranslatinx.org Alianza Translatinp Orozco, Norma From: Roxzel Soto <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2022 6:27 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. It is imperative to Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction 1 Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities. 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Roxzel Soto roxzelsoto@gmail.com 2114 peachwood lane Santa ana, California 92705 Orozco, Norma From: Sandra De Anda <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:23 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sandra De Anda andasandes@gmail.com 1040 W MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana, California 92707 Orozco, Norma From: Nancy Mejia <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2022 5:05 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Nancy Mejia nnc.mejia@gmail.com 2030 E santa clara Santa ana, California 92705 Orozco, Norma From: Luis Cruz <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:32 AM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Luis Cruz luisshopper91 @gmail.com Santa Ana Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Isuri Ramos <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:29 AM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Isuri Ramos isuri.ramos@gmail.com Santa Ana Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Jesus Santana <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 1:22 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Jesus Santana santana.jesus18@gmail.com 2104 W Dahl Ln Santa Ana, California 92704 Orozco, Norma From: Maria Valencia <mariaevalencia@ymail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 11:42 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Maria Valencia mariaevalencia@ymail.com 1440 E First St Apt 206 Santa Ana, California 92701 10 Orozco, Norma From: Ana Urzua <ana.urzua@cooperacionsantaana.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 10:38 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 11 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Ana Urzua ana.urzua@cooperacionsantaana.org 1505 E 17th Santa Ana, California 92707 12 Orozco, Norma From: Nathan Taft <nathan@stand.earth> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 5:44 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 13 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. 5. Provide no additional money to the police department. If anything, cut their budget to fund these other proposals Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Sincerely, Nathan Taft, Ward 3 Nathan Taft nathan@stand.earth 1919 Sherry Ln Santa Ana, California 92705 14 Orozco, Norma From: Elizabeth Meza <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 5:29 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Categories: Correspondence, Complete Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City 15 departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Elizabeth Meza mezaelizabeth33@yahoo.com 2101 S Maple St Santa Ana, California 92707 16 Orozco, Norma From: Susie Lemus <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 4:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 17 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Susie Lemus susie.lemus@yahoo.com 401 East Washington avenue Santa Ana, California 92701 18 Orozco, Norma From: Anabel Parra <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 4:31 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 19 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Anabel Parra anabelx76@icloud.com 406 s center st Santa Ana California , California 92703 20 Orozco, Norma From: Ana Jimenez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 4:08 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 21 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Ana Jimenez amjimenez_09@yahoo.com 501 E Wi9 Santa Ana, California 92707 22 Orozco, Norma From: Leia Smith <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 3:51 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 23 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Leia Smith orangecountycatholicworker@gmail.com 316 Cypress Avenue Santa Ana, California 92701 24 Orozco, Norma From: Narce Cuevas <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 3:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Budget FY 2022-23: Invest in Community Care & Health Council Member City Council, To: Mayor Sarmiento and the Santa Ana City Council, As the Santa Ana City Council prepares to approve the city's 2022-23 FY Budget in the coming weeks, I urge you to adopt the following priorities within the the city's 2022-23 FY Budget: 1. Anticipate the cost of pending Police Oversight legislation, and include space within the 2022-23 FY Budget to properly fund a robust and effective Police Oversight Board. 2. Allocate Funding for Grants to Community Based Organizations that provide Mental Health Services for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, provide re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and/or provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. Include $150,000 in the 2022-23 FY Budget to implement a Grants for CBOs program. Prioritize organizations with an annual budget of less than 1 million annually and that are not currently receiving CDBG funds from the City. Such a program will build the capacity among smaller organizations and reach youth who are difficult to reach or systems -impacted often trust these organizations more than some larger service providers. The City needs to fund CBOs to meet the community's unmet needs such as: mental health service for Trans/Queer and LGBTQ youth, Re-entry programs and services for system impacted youth, and provide counseling support and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center and youth jobs within City Government that are accesible to undocumented Youth. Allocate increased funding for at least 1 additional staff person at the City's WORK Center that will help create the opportunities listed below. Santa Ana Public Library Job Opportunities, such as receptionist positions, library aides. Paid Youth City Internships in City departments, especially with the opportunity to develop STEM skills. Trade and Construction Jobs for local city projects, in partnership with entities that can provide training and support, 25 such as Santa Ana College and Taller San Jose, and that can lead to long-term career opportunities 4. Allocate increased funding for youth service programs within areas in City Hall and not within the police department, such as that can provide young people with access to skill development, recreation, and housing. In partnership with Santa Ana Work Center, offer certification and training programs to train (system impacted) youth including providing opportunities to learn coding, receive job skills training, and have access to leadership development (geared up to the ages of 25). Cost-free sports programs and fitness centers. Housing Assistance to Trans/Queer Youth. Expanding hotspots for wifi for young people and more access to computers. Members of the Council expressed a strong desire to continue improving safety by addressing root causes and investing in residents' material needs and well being. I believe that the recommendations outlined above achieve these goals by supporting the City's community partners to provide mental health services, counseling and preventative services, jobs, and recreational activities. These resources will provide a foundation for the City's young people to thrive. Narce Cuevas c.jcuevas97@gmail.com 2229 W. Camden PI. Santa Ana, California 92704 26