HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence #44Wojaczynski, Brittany
From: Patricia Wenskunas < Patricia @crimesu rvivors.org >
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 4:56 PM
To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David;
Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; eComment
Subject: Agenda Item #44 - Best and Final Offer for Santa Ana Police Officers Association
My name is Patricia Wenskunas and I am the Founder and CEO of Crime Survivors, Inc.
Crime Survivors, Inc is committed to support those who have been victimized by crime
to recover from the trauma brought on by assault, robbery, and other forms of violence.
We serve thousands of survivors per year and partner closely with law enforcement in
and around Southern California.
As a representative of these survivors, I am very concerned about the unintended
effects the proposed labor agreement will have on law enforcement's capacity to reduc(,-*
violent crime and protect women and children and families.
This is a matter that requires a robust discussion in an open forum with opportunity f-'"
the public to express their views in a productive manner. I
The proposal to have the Santa Ana Police Officers Association Contract approved
without transparency is unacceptable.
I am requesting that this item be held over for a later date so that it may be evaluated
by Council in the clear view of the public.
Patricia Wenskunas
Founder CEO
"Sending you love, strength and unwavering support this holiday season."
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Wojaczynski, Brittany
From: Victor D Mendez <vicdmendez@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 12:54 PM
To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David;
Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; eComment
Subject: Agenda Item #40 - Implementation of the City's Last, Best and Final Offer Dated
September 8, 2022
Mayor Amezcua
Members of the City Council
As a resident who is deeply concerned about public safety on all sides of the issue, I am
requesting that the referenced agenda item be held over until the first Council meeting
in January.
In addition to giving the new City Council Members the opportunity to truly understand
the issues, the placement of the Agenda item is an affront and mockery to good
governance and transparency.
I find that:
1. The item is buried as the last item on the agenda packet;
2. It is vaguel identified without reference to the subject matter; and lastly,
3. It is being placed as a public hearing item right before the holidays when Santa
Ana citizens are occupied with preparing for the upcoming Holiday Season
beginning this Saturday.
This Council ran on transparency and the Citizens of Santa Ana have a right to know and
understand how this item will affect their everyday lives and to have the opportunity to
comment to the Council and be heard.
The roll out for approving this item is contrived, cynical, and perverts the course of
citizen -held democracy here in Santa Ana.
Lastly, the item recommends the removal of the current POA President from its current
form. I have been informed that the POA President cannot make it to the meeting as he
is out of town as his daughter has gone into labor.
Simple common decency on that alone would dictate that the matter be held over.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
VICTOR D MENDEZ
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