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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - Non-Agenda Middleton, Samuel From: Ginette Sanchez <ginettesanchez@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Downtown Merchants Good afternoon Mayor and City Council , I am a downtown merchant my name is Ginette Sanchez . I am writing this email today about a few of many issues we have in the downtown .The money that we are going to receive from Senator Tom Umberg needs to be distributed to the downtown merchants first. We have been impacted even before February 2022 the construction has been going on before 2022.Their should be a deadline date on people allowed to apply for this grant. And to be distributed only to businesses that have been impacted during that time . We need our businesses to be promoted . We are suffering bad . We have been thru it all . We want and the community wants fiestas patrias and noche de altares back on 4 th street . We are hardworking people that came to the downtown to work. We don't want handouts just what is fair to us all . Please stop with the sabotages . We are here to stay ! We are not going anywhere and we are going to fight for our rights ! We will not stand down . Thank you please we need you guys to adres this matters thank you My name is Ginette Sanchez My contact is 714-835-8585 Cell 562-481-8046 1 Orozco, Norma From: Carl Benninger <benninger72@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:59 AM To: eComment Subject: Support of PAAL At the last Council meeting a few of the Council Members stated that PAAL only services 75 children in Santa Ana, Well unlike those councilmembers, I did a little research. I very easily found out that 2,495 children are served by the one PAAL location. Also it was said PAAL only provides services on three days a week. Agin this information is wrong, They have services five days a week Monday through Friday. So I do ask that these councilmember please take the time to find out the facts before trying to kill a program that benefits many children in the city So I do support the PAAL program and would like to see it expanded to all wards of the city. Just Image how many more children in Santa Ana could benefit by expanding the PAAL Carl Benninger 1829 W. Garry Ave Santa Ana, CA 92704 Orozco, Norma From: jordan@gideonlaw.net Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:12 AM To: Pezeshkpour, Ali; eComments, PBA; eComment Cc: 'Christine Miller'; gk@gideonlaw.net Subject: FW: Related Bristol Specific Plan Supplemental PEIR (SCH # 2020029087): Local 11 NOP Comments Attachments: NOP comments.final.pdf, Warning: message 1 poYLN-000lyl-Hz delayed 8 hours Dear City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency: Per email bounce-back alert(see attached"Warning..."), I am resending the below email and attached NOP comment letter regarding the above-referenced project. Out of abundance of caution,this email and attached comment letter will also be sent via U.S. Mail later today. Please include in the administrative record for the project. Lastly,please confirmation of receipt of this message. Sincerely, Jordan R. Sisson,Attorney Law Office of Gideon Kracov 801 S. Grand Ave., 11th Floor Los Angeles,CA 90017 Office:951-405-8127 Direct:951-542-2735 jordan@gideonlaw.net www.gideonlaw.net PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL:This electronic message contains information from the Law Office of Gideon Kracov and is attorney work product confidential or privileged.The information is intended solely for the use of the individual(s)or entity(ies) named above. If you have received this transmission in error,please destroy the original transmission and its attachments without reading or saving in any manner. From:jordan@gideonlaw.net<jordan@gideonlaw.net> Sent: Monday,April 17, 2023 4:33 PM To: 'apezeshkpour@santa-ana.org' <apezeshkpour@santa-ana.org> Cc: 'Christine Miller' <cmiller@uniteherell.org>;gk@gideonlaw.net Subject: Related Bristol Specific Plan Supplemental PEIR (SCH #2020029087): Local 11 NOP Comments Dear Ali Pezeshkpour: On behalf of UNITE HERE Local 11,please see attached NOP comments regarding the above-referenced project.We ask that this office receive notification for any CEQA/zoning actions. Please confirm receipt of this message and attachment. Sincerely, i Jordan R.Sisson,Attorney Law Office of Gideon Kracov 801 S.Grand Ave., 11th Floor Los Angeles,CA 90017 Office:951-405-8127 Direct:951-542-2735 iordan@gideonlaw.net www.gideonlaw.net PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL:This electronic message contains information from the Law Office of Gideon Kracov and is attorney work product confidential or privileged.The information is intended solely for the use of the individual(s)or entity(ies) named above. If you have received this transmission in error,please destroy the original transmission and its attachments without reading or saving in any manner. 2 Jordan R.Sisson 801 South Grand Avenue,111h Floor L j� Los Angeles,California 90017 GK [1, '�l�/ Office:(951)405-8127 Direct:(951)542-2735 LAND USE,ENVIRONMENTAL&MuNicIPAL LAwYERB E-mail:jordan@gideonlaw.net www.gideonlaw.net April 17, 2023 VIA EMAIL; Ali Pezeshkpour,AICP,Planning Manager City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency P.O. Box 1988 (M-20) Santa Ana, CA 92702 apezeshkpour@santa-ana.org RE: EIR NOTICE OF PREPARATION COMMENTS ON THE BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN Dear Ali Pezeshkpour: On behalf of UNITE HERE Local 11 ("Local 11"),this office respectfully provides the following comments to the City of Santa Ana ("City")' in response to the Notice of Preparation ("NOP")2 involving the proposed Related Bristol Specific Plan ("Specific Plan") for the redevelopment of the 41-acre site located at 3600 South Bristol Street currently occupied predominately with retail and restaurant uses,as well as some medical office,financial, and fitness uses ("Site").Under the Specific Plan,the Site would be redeveloped in three phases and include up to 3,750 residential units, 250 hotel rooms, 200 units of senior continuum care, and 350,000 square feet of retail and restaurant uses ("Project"). For purposes of the Project's review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"),the City intends to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report("SEIR")to the City's General Plan Final Recirculated Program EIR(SCH # 2020029087) ("PEIR") for the City's 2021-2029 General Plan"Housing Element"update. (See NOP,p. 1.) In addition to certification of the SEIR,the Project includes various local approvals,including: (i) adoption of the Specific Plan; (ii) Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of the Site; (iii) a Tentative Tract Map to delineate parcel boundaries and public rights-of-way; (iv)John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission review; and (v) a development agreement detailing development rights and public benefits pursuant Government Code Section 65864 et seq. (collectively"Entitlements"). (Id.,at p. 6.) Local 11 provides the following NOP comments with respect to the forthcoming SEIR and Entitlements (collectively"Project Approvals").First, the City should circulate the SEIR and full Final PEIR for a 65-day comment period.Under CEQA,a supplemental EIR must be circulated for public review and comment in the same manner as a draft EIR and can be circulated with the previous draft or final EIRs. (See CEQA Guidelines§ 15163(c) &(d).)Additionally,when approving a project,the decision-making body shall consider the previous EIR as revised by the supplemental EIR. (Id.,subd. (e).) Here, according to documents retrieved from the Office of Public Resources ("OPR"),the original 3-volume, 2,505-page Draft PEIR was circulated for 65 days starting August 3, 1 Herein,page citations are either the stated pagination (i.e.,"p.#") or PDF-page location (i.e.,"PDF p.#") 2 See NOP,https://files.ceganetopr.ca.gov/259509-9/attachment/wEIF21frWV03Jr8jcgHhBLRz 3 3XJ W30 Me6_EuAdGAPxO7pzLQJiQL4o3 Djviw9YOWvcVBLzi92XF-WCnO. NOP Comments RE.Related Bristol Specific Plan April 17,2023 Page 2 of 4 2 02 0.3 Roughly one year later(in response to City Planning Commission concerns),the City recirculated for a 45-day public review another 3-volume, 2,229-page Draft PEIR that incorporated the original Draft PEIR by reference.4 A Final PEIR was certified in April 2022,which was subsequently subject to a June 2022 PEIR"Addendum"to reflect changes associated with the Housing Element.5 Given that the PEIR is already thousands of pages contained in numerous volumes,6 Local 11 requests that the City provide a 65-day public comment review of the forthcoming SEIR-just as before.This is appropriate given the prior Draft PEIR received a similar comment period length and is necessary for the public and the City decision-making body to consider the SEIR in context of the previously adopted PEIR and Addendum. Second, the SEIR should consider the Proiect's consistency with greenhouse gas CGHG") and vehicle miles traveled C'VMT") assumptions under the PEIR, as well as newer applicable plans. For example,the PEIR found the Housing Element would not have a significant VMT impact,in part, because it was projected to generate 22.0 VMTs per service population. (PEIR,6 pp. 5.16-36.) Similarly,the PEIR found some GHG impacts to be less than significant because the development would achieve 3.5 MTCO2e per service population. (See PEIR,6 pp. 5.7-33.) The SEIR should analyze whether the Project will achieve these levels of VMT/GHG performance throughout the build out of the Specific Plan. Furthermore,the PEIR assumed the City would update its 2015 Climate Action Plan ("CAP") to substantially lessen significant GHG impacts. (See PEIR, pp. 5.7-37- 5.7-40.) However, it does not appear that the City has updated its 2015 CAP,which undermines the City's reliance on a supplemental EIR in lieu of a subsequent, project-specific EIR. The lack of an updated CAP must be adequately addressed. Third, the SEIR should consider new applicable plans affecting air quality and GHG emissions. The PEIR's air quality and GHG analysis relied on various plans prepared by the California Air Resources Board ("CARB"), South Coast Air Quality Management District("SCAQMD"), and the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG"). (Id., 5.7-9, 5.7-12, 5.7-35 [referencing CARB's 2017 Scoping Plan, SCAG's 2020 RTP/SCS]; see also PEIR,6 pp.5.2-10 [referencing SCAQMD's 2016 AQMP].) However,these and other relevant plans have been and/or in the process 3 See OPR,Santa Ana General Plan Draft Program Environmental Impact Report,https://ceganet.opr.ca.gov/ 2020029087/3;see also Notice of Availability("NOA") (8/3/2020),p.1,https://files.ceganetopr.ca.gov/ 2 59509-3/attachment/rPOG9KVMv9 FuVohMGyOWRhQDMDTtUcCC4nTHY9ggeIBGjOiLN4PzOvvfQtWWv UngNgOwQFgvjVoyAxIxO;see also NOA,infra fn.4. 4 See OPR,Santa Ana General Plan Update Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report, https://ceganet.opr.ca.gov/2020029087/4;see also NOA(8/6/2021),pp.2-3,https://files.ceganet.opr.ca .gov/2 595 09-4/attachment/fN QOgJ LxLO mSQZHS neSMgZYCOdYbN4PJGdJ-y7 RuvLj Vx9 HeHfbJ FA9 7y1b414ogL7vBtFN1B0 RQRI6_0. 5 See Notice of Determination(signed 4/20/2022),https://files.ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/259509- 5/attachment/RNYUgTODtWU4xw77VnOS1ZXiOOGosufGgyONdJtapVxro2 L4ehNyXmHGuarrReO2 3jbfQG3 MPJ LvTSYQO;see also Addendum(Jun.2022),p.1,https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/ santaanaca/uploads/2022/07/Santa-Ana-Housing-Element_Addendum_June_202 2.pdf. 6 https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan-environmental-documents/. NOP Comments RE.Related Bristol Specific Plan April 17,2023 Page 3 of 4 of being updated, such as: CARB's 2022 Scoping Plan;7 SCAG's 2024 RTP/SCS;8 SCAQMD's 2022 AQMP;9 and SCAQMD's updated"Air Quality Analysis Guidance Handbook" ("Handbook")to replace the 1993 Handbook.10 To the extent feasible,the SEIR's air/GHG impact analysis should be consistent with current methodologies discussed in these new documents. Fourth, the SEIR should consider all feasible mitigation measures for significant impacts and explain with substantial evidence why anv measures are not considered.The Final PEIR determined the Housing Element would result in significant and unavoidable impacts to air quality, cultural resources, GHG emissions,noise,recreation,population and housing. (See Final PEIR,11 Tbl. 1-5.) The City should explore all feasible measures to minimize these impacts,as well as new impacts created by this Project. Local 11 urges the City to consider those measures and project design features that reduce mobile emissions and increase renewable energy sources,such as those urged by the State Office of Policy and Research ("OPR"),the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association ("CAPCOA"),SCAG, and CARB.12 The SEIR should explore all of these options and explain with substantial evidence why any specific measures were not considered for those impacts that remain significant and purportedly unavoidable. Fifth, the City should consider more than iust compliance with the Santa Ana Municipal Code C"SAMC"or"Code")for biological/tree impacts. For example,the PEIR relied on compliance with established tree removal regulations and focused solely on parcels designated as open space. (PEIR,13 pp. 5.3-3, 5.3-18 - 5.3-19; see also SAMC§ 33-181 et seq.) Neither the PEIR nor the Code address the loss of urban tree canopies—particularly as they relate to the general public (loss of shade) or bird populations (loss of habitat). Code compliance alone may not reduce impacts to less than significance.14 The SEIR should consider additional mitigation measures and alternatives that minimize tree removal (e.g., relocating/redesigning proposed structures, detailed construction plans that minimize the need for grading and clearing) and promote native landscaping(e.g., relocating existing trees,tree replacement rate greater than Code requirements). See SCAQMD 2022 Scoping Plan Documents,https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/ab-32-climate- change-scop ing-plan/202 2-scoping-p Ian-documents. 8 See SCAG's 2020 RTP/SCS website,https://scag.ca.gov/connect-socal;see also adopted 2024 RTP/SCS Framework and Guidelines,https://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/2024-subregional-scs- f ra me wo rk-gui d e 1 in e s.pd f. 9 SCAQMD's 2022 AQMP Website,http://www.agmd.gov/home/air-quality/clean-air-plans/air-quality-mgt- plan; 10 See SCAQMD Handbook Website,https://www.agmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/ceqa/air-quality- analysis-handbook. 11 Supra fn.6. 12 See e.g.,CAPCOA(August 2010)Quantifying GHG Measures,http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default- source/ceqa/handbook/capcoa-quantifying-greenhouse-gas-mitigation-measures.pdf,CAPCOA(Dec.2021) Handbook for Analyzing GHG Emission Reductions,https://www.airquality.org/ClimateChange/Documents/ Final%20Handbook_AB434.pdf;OPR(Dec.2018)Technical Advisory,http://opr.ca.gov/docs/20190122- 743_Technical_Advisory.pdf;CARB(Jan.2017) 2017 Scoping Plan,Appendix B-Local Action,pp.7-9, https://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/scopingplan/app_b_local_action_final.pdf, 2022 Scoping Plan,Appendix B-Local Actions,https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/2022-sp-appendix-d-local-actions.pdf;2022 SCAG(2020) Final Program EIR,pp.2.0-18-2.0-71,https://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file- attachments/exhibit-a_connectsocal_peir.pdP 1606004156. 13 Supra fn.6. 14 See Californians for Alternatives to Toxics v.Department of Food and Agriculture (2005) 136 Cal.App.4th 1, 17 ("[c]ompliance with the law is not enough to support a finding of no significant impact under the CEQA."). NOP Comments RE:Related Bristol Specific Plan April 17,2023 Page 4 of 4 Sixth, the Citvshould also consider hotel-specific recycling and traffic demand management f"TDM") programs to further reduce the environmental impacts associated with a hotel operation. For example,the City should consider hotel-specific recycling programs that promote recycled paper and other products like soap.ls Additionally, hotels can include a robust traffic demand management("TDM") program that includes full transit subsidies, participation in guaranteed ride programs,employee carpool/vanpool access to preferential parking spaces and/or hotel valet service,and dedicated shuttle service for hotel patrons towards nearby destinations.16 Seventh, to the extent the City considers approving a Proiect that will result in significant unavoidable impacts, the City must adopt a "statement of overriding considerations"finding that the project's benefits outweigh its environmental harm. (See e.g., CEQA Guidelines§ 15043; Pub. Res. Code§ 21081(b).17) Pub. Res. Code§ 21081 makes clear that overriding considerations can include: "Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, [which] make infeasible the mitigation measures or alternatives identified in the environmental impact report."(Id., subd. (a)(3).) In closing,thank you for this opportunity to provide these NOP comments. Local 11 looks forward to participating in the CEQA review process and working cooperatively with the City to ensure the Project is environmentally responsible and provides adequate public benefits. This office requests all notices concerning any CEQAlland use actions involving the Specific Plan, Project, and Project Approvals as required under applicable law. (See e.g., Pub. Res. Code§§ 21092.2, 21167(f); Gov. Code§ 65092.)We also ask that the City place this office on the notification list for the Project and Project Approvals. Please send notice by electronic and regular mail and inform us of any fees associated with this request. Thank you for consideration of these comments.We ask that this letter be placed in the Project's administrative record. Sincerely, LAW OFFICE OF GIDEON KRACOV i Jordan R. Sisson Attorney for UNITE HERE Local 11 1s See e.g.,https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/17/travel/clean-the-world-hotel-soap.html; https://freakonomics.com/podcast/the-economics-of-everyday-things-used-hotel-soaps/; https://cleantheworld.org/;https://calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/food/restaurants/; https://cleanriver.com/blog-launch-hotel-recycling-program/;https://calrecycle.ca.gov/epp/greenlodging/. 16 See e.g.,Santa Monica Municipal Code§9.5.130(B)(2)(b);https://www.octa.net/getting- around/rideshare/oc-rideshare/employers/guaranteed-ride-home-program/; https://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/3098?fileID=21731; 17 See also Concerned Citizens ofS. Central LA v.Los Angeles Unif.Sch.Dist.(1994) 24 Cal.AppAth 826,847; Sierra Club v. Contra Costa County(1992) 10 Cal.AppAth 1212, 1222. Orozco, Norma From: Shawn Makhani <makhani5@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2023 5:06 PM To: eComment; Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David Subject: 4 th street merchants Please stop giving away the money that belongs to merchants on 4th street who were affected by train construction to people who were not affected and opening new businesses, and stop unfair distribution of the money that we are going to receive from state senator and we worked hard for it ourselves! Thank you Shawn Makhani Sent from my Whone i Orozco, Norma From: OC HateCrime <ochatecrimewatch@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2023 5:03 PM To: response@ocgov.com; ochcdcommission@occr.ocgov.com; clerk@cityofirvine.org; Cs@cityofirvine.org; cityclerksgroup@ci.brea.ca.us; cityclerk@cityof lag unaniguel.org; cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov Cc: eComment; publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: Public Comments please file IRS complaint. Attachments: IMG_20230417_164241 jpg; IMG_20230417_163112jpg; IMG_20230417_163909jpg; IMG_20230417_163137jpg; IMG_20230417_163153 (1)jpg; IMG_20230417_ 163853jpg; IMG_20230417_163057jpg; IMG_20230417_163153jpg; f13909.pdf, IMG_ 20230417_162921 jpg; Y9011_1707331_1030145 (2).pdf Dear Government agencies, Please distribute this to citizens as public comments. We need your help to report tax evasion and non profit fraud by a hate crime perpetrator, James Mai. #JamesMai does not have a Board of Directors, so he cannot collect donations under Federal Law. We are including all the evidence for you as a special convenience! Attached is his nonprofit's organization Federal Tax ID number 86-3845526. Dear Members of the Public, Please include this Federal Tax ID number when filing the IRS complaint. For your convenience we have attached an IRS complaint form. If you want evidence that there is no Board of Directors, we attached it for your convenience, but you can click the link here and it shows everything. https://rct.doi.ca.gov/Verification/Web/SearchResults.aspx We will also email you information later for to report him to California Attorney General's Office for tax fraud, but the IRS is the most serious violation. We want to mention he did not even register his "charity" in California until a year and a half after he started collecting donations. Then only after a lot of people filed complaints. He pretends to be a lawyer, but there is no listing of this being so. The Cerritos journalist already did extensive investigation. Google "James Mai Hate Crime Cerritos" Have a HateFree Day! i Form 13909 Department of the Treasury-Internal Revenue Service (December2016) Tax-Exempt Organization Complaint (Referral) 1. Name of referred organization Street address City State ZIP code Date of referral 2. Organization' Employer Identification Number(EIN) 3. Nature of violation ❑ Directors/Officers/Persons are using income/assets for personal gain ❑ Organization is engaged in commercial, for-profit business activities ❑ Income/Assets are being used to support illegal or terrorist activities ❑ Organization is involved in a political campaign ❑ Organization is engaged in excessive lobbying activities ❑ Organization refused to disclose or provide a copy of Form 990 ❑ Organization failed to report employment, income or excise tax liability properly ❑ Organization failed to file required federal tax returns and forms ❑ Organization engaged in deceptive or improper fundraising practices ❑ Other(describe) 4. Details of violation Name(s)of person(s)involved Organizational title(s) Date(s) Dollar amount(s)(if known) Description of activities 5. Submitter information Name Occupation or business Street address City State ZIP code Telephone number ❑ I am concerned that I might face retaliation or retribution if my identity is disclosed 6.Submission and documentation: The completed form, along with any supporting documentation, may be mailed to IRS EO Classification, Mail Code 4910DAL, 1100 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75242-1198, faxed to 214-413-5415 or emailed to eoclass&irs.gov. Disclaimer Notice:Your email submission of Form 13909 and attachments are not encrypted for security. Catalog Number 50614A www.irs.gov Form 13909 (Rev. 12-2016) Page 2 Instructions for Form 13909, Tax-Exempt Organization Complaint (Referral) General Information The information provided on this form will help the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)determine if there has been a violation of federal tax law. Submission of this form is voluntary. Upon receipt of this form, the IRS will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of the information you submitted. If at a later date you wish to submit additional information regarding the organization, please attach a copy of the form initially submitted, and send it to the address shown above. Specific Instructions 1. Organization name and address: Provide the current name and address of the organization. If the organization has used prior or multiple name(s)or address(es), also provide that information. 2. Employer identification number: Provide the organization's EIN. The EIN is a nine-digit number, issued by the IRS, that the organization uses for tax purposes(like a Social Security Number(SSN) for an individual). If the EIN is unavailable, include a state nonprofit corporation registration number, if available. 3. Nature of violation: Mark the description that describes the organization's alleged violation. More than one line may apply. If none of the descriptions appear to apply, briefly state the issue on the Other line. 4. Details of the violation: Provide specific details of the alleged violation including names,actions, places, amounts, dates, and the nature of any evidence or documentation (who,what,where,when, how). Include the names of other organizations, entities or persons that may be involved with the organization, providing EINs or SSNs, if available. 5. Submitter information: Provide your name, address, and business or occupation. Include your daytime telephone number, in case we wish to contact you. The acknowledgement letter will be sent to the address you provide. If you are concerned that you may face retribution if your identity is disclosed, check the box.You may enter"Anonymous"for Submitter's name if you do not want to be identified. 6. Submission and documentation: Mail the completed form, including any supporting documentation that you would like for us to review, to the address provided on the form. You may also fax or email the completed form and any supporting documentation to the fax number or email address provided on the form. Include a cover letter describing the documentation or evidence you are providing. If you have already received an acknowledgment letter, include a copy of that letter. If possible, please try to submit all documentation at the same time. If your referral relates to a church please be aware that Congress has imposed special limitations, found in IRC section 7611, on how and when the IRS may conduct civil tax inquiries and examinations of churches. You can find out more about these special limitations in Publication 1828, Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations, in the section on Special Rules Limiting IRS Authority to Audit a Church. 7. Claim for reward:To claim a reward for providing this information to the IRS, file Form 211,Application forAward for Original Information. 8. Note: Federal law prohibits the IRS from providing you with status updates or information about specific actions taken in response to the information you submit. Catalog Number 50614A www.irs.gov Form 13909 (Rev. 12-2016) STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE C1-1 PAGE 1 of 7 (Rev 02/2021) MAIL TO Office of the Attorney General INITIAL RECEIVED RegP OIstry of Box 903447 ab1e Trusts Attorney General's (Vice Sacramento,CA94203-4470 REGISTRATION FORM STREET ADDRESS STATE OF CALIFORNIA SEP 3 0 2022 1300 1 Street Sacramento,CA95814 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (916)210-6400 REGISTRY OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS Registry of Charitable Trusts WEBSITE ADDRESS www gag ca aoy/chanties (Government Code Sections 12580-12599.7) (For Registry Use Only) Name of Organization: Asian Americans Pacific Islanders United Mailing Address: 18031 Irivne Blvd.#201 Telephone number: 949-216-0007 City: Tustin E-mail address: hello@aapiunited.com Stata: CA Fax number: ZIP Code: 92780 �Website: www.aapiunited.com Federal Employer Identification Number(FEIN): Corporation or Organization Number: 86-3845526 fl r; war 4 65�5 Z ' Mill �., A$50 REGISTRATION FEE must accompany this registration form. Make check payable to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Names and addresses of ALL trustees or directors and officers(attach a list if necessary): Name: James Mai Position: Chairman Address: P.O. Box 51775 City: Irvine State: CA Tilp Code: 92619 Name: Position: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Name: Position: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Name: Position: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Describe the primary activity of the organization(a copy of the material submitted with the application for federal or state tax exemption will normally provide this information). If the organization is based outside California,comment fully on the extent of activities in California and how the California activities relate to total activities. In addition, list all funds,property,and other assets held or expE.;ted to be held in California.Attach additional sheets if necessary. AAPI UNITED is a non-profit 501c3 private foundation that provides mentorship, support, and funding via grants and endowments to organizations and activists in the Asian American Community.We work with community influencers, businesses leaders,and grassroots activis ctivists, providing not only financial assistance but strategic resources to ensure their ongoing success. In addition we provide direct resources esources to victims, sponsor events, and conduct outreach programs to the communities we serve. We are a 501 (c)(3)Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. S (,, � 6 97 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 PAGE 2 of 7 (Rev 02/2021) S�1 s K "x yxs°; If assets(funds, property,etc.)have been received,enter the date first received. Date assets first received in/from California: 01/12/2022 What annual accounting period has the organization adopted? Fiscal Year Ending (Month/Day): 01/01 Attach the organization's founding documents as follows: A) Corporations-a copy of the endorsed/certified articles of incorporation and all amendments and current bylaws. If incorporated outside California,ente the date the corporation qualified through the California Secretary of State's Office to conduct activities in California. v 4,4,�{4jw, ta4ee_ B) Associations-a copy of the instrument creating the organization(bylaws,constitution,and/or articles of association/organization). C) Trusts-a copy of the trust instrument or will and decree of final distribution. D) Trustees for charitable purposes-a statement describing operations and charitable purpose. Has the organization applied for or been granted IRS tax-exempt status? E] Yes ❑ No Date of application for Federal tax exemption: 09/22/21 Date of exemption letter: 09/16/21 Exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3 ) If known,are contributions to the organization tax-deductible? Z Yes No Attach a copy of the Application for Recognition of Exemption(IRS Form 1023 or 1024)and the determination letter issued by the IRS. Does the organization contract with or otherwise engage the services of any commercial fundraiser for charitable purposes, fundraising counsel,or commercial coventurer(as defined in Government Code sections 12599-12599.2)? If yes, provide the name(s),address(es),telephone number(s),and registration number(s)assigned by the Registry of Charitable Trusts of the provider(s).Attach additional sheets if necessary. ❑ Commercial Fundraiser(# ) o Fundraising Counsel(# ) ❑ Commercial Coventurer(# ) Name: Telephone Number: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: ❑ Commercial Fundraiser(# ) ❑ Fundraising Counsel(# ) ❑ Commercial Coventurer(# ) Name: Telephone Number: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: ❑ Commercial Fundraiser(# ) ❑ Fundraising Counsel(# ) Commercial Coventurer(# ) Name: Telephone Number: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 PAGE 3 of 7 (Rev 02/2021) owl 1. List all DBAs and names of the organization uses or has used. AAPI UNITED 2. List all states in which you solicit charitable donations or have registered to do so,or in which you are exempt from registration but operate. NONE 3.Is the organization under common control,does it have a close connection with,or is it related to,any other nonprofit or for-profit organization or trust?If yes,identify by name,address,and telephone. NO 4. Has the organization's IRS tax-exempt status ever been denied, revoked,or modified?If yes, please explain circumstances on a separate sheet. NO 5.Has the organization's tax-exempt status ever been suspended or revoked by the Franchise Tax Board?If yes,please explain circumstances on a separate sheet. NO 6. Has the organization's corporation status ever been suspended or revoked by the Secretary of State?If yes, please explain circumstances on a separate sheet. NO 7.Are any officers,directors,trustees,or employees related by blood,marriage or adoption?If yes, identify by name,title and relationship. NO 8.Has the organization or any of its officers,directors,or trustees been the subject of a court or administrative proceeding in any state regarding any solicitation or registration?If yes, please explain on a separate sheet. NI 9. Have any of the organization's officers,directors,or trustees been convicted of any crime involving the misuse or misappropriation of funds,or any crime involving deception in the operation of a charity? If yes,identify by name and title. NO I declare under penalty of perjury that I have examined this registration form, including accompanying documents,and to the best of my knowledge and belief,the form and each document are true,correct, and complete,and I am authorized to sign. Signature Title Chairman Date 01/20/22 4 S •_r 5 ,%tuft;,,,..:x; •.af' .-,.j'>},..A.,;„ ks � �. r. n E"of, ARTS-PB- �� Secretary of State 501(c)(3) Articles of Incorporation of a Secretary of State C�LIKO�N�' Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation LL State of California 0 4735702 o IMPORTANT—Read Instructions before completing this form. Filing Fee — $30.00 Filing Number yC 04/22/2021 _ Copy Fees — First page$1.00; each attachment page$0.50; > =' Certification Fee-$5.00 Filing Date s M a Note: A separate California Franchise Tax Board application is required to obtain tax exempt status. For more information, go to ftb.ca.gov. This Space For Office Use Only , s 1. Corporate Name (Go to www sos ca qov/business/be/name-reservations for general corporate name requirements and restrictions.) The name of the corporation is Asian Americans Pacific Islanders United ► ca L C 2. BUSIneSS Addresses (Enter the complete business addresses. Item 2a cannot be a P.O.Box or"in care of"an individual or entity.) ' cQ a.Initial Street Address of Corporation-Do not enter a P.O.Box City(no abbreviations) State Zip Code .� °1 18031 Irvine Blvd Ste. 201 Tustin CA 92780 L 0 b Initial Mailing Address of Corporation,if different than item 2a City(no abbreviations) State Zip Code s 72 o t 3. Service of Process (Must provide either Individual OR Corporation) , INDIVIDUAL—Complete Items 3a and 3b only. Must include agent's full name and California street address. a.California Agent's First Name(if agent is not a corporation) Middle Name Last Name Suffix : James Mai ' b.Street Address(if agent is not a corporation)-Do not enter a P.O.Box City(no abbreviations) State Zip Code 18031 Irvine Blvd Ste. 201 Tustin CA 92780 CORPORATION—Complete Item 3c Only include the name of the registered agent Corporation. S t c c California Registered Corporate Agent's Name(if agent is a corporation)—Do not complete Item 3a or 3b 0 SD Item 4a: One or both boxes must be checked. 0 4. Purpose Statement Item 4b: If"public"purposes is checked in Item 4a,or if you intend to apply for tax-exempt status in California,you O must enter the specific purpose in Item 4b) a. This corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for: ©public purposes. ©charitable purposes. b. The specific purpose of this corporation is to Raising awareness/providing support for the AAPI Community 5. Additional Statements (See Instructions and Filing Tips) 's a. This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for the purposes set forth in Article 4 hereof within the meaning of Internal ? Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). b. No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and this corporation shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign (including the publishing or distribution of statements)on behalf of any candidate for public office. c. The property of this corporation is irrevocably dedicated to the purposes in Article 4 hereof and no part of the net income or assets r{ of this corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any director, officer or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person. d. Upon the dissolution or winding up of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund,foundation or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable,educational and/or religious purposes and which has established its tax-exempt status under Internal = Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). o m 6. Read and Sign Below(Stis form must be signed by each incorporator. See Instructions. Do not include a title.) D � Z m —'�--� James Mai A Signature Type or Print Name b ARTS-PB-501(c)(3)(REV 12/2020) 2020 California Secretary of State bizfile.sos ca gov Department of the Treasury Date: Internal Revenue Service 09/16/2021 Tax Exempt and Government Entities Employer ID number: IDQ P.O. Box 2508 86-3845526 Cincinnati, OH 45201 Person to contact: Name. Customer Service ID number: 31954 Telephone: (877) 829-5500 ASIAN AMERICANS PACIFIC ISLANDERS UNITED Accounting period ending: 18031 IRVINE BLVD STE 201 December 31 TUSTIN, CA 92780 Form 990-PF required: Yes Effective date of exemption: April 22, 2021 Addendum applies: No DLN: 26053583001681 Dear Applicant: We're pleased to tell you we determined you're exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You're also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises,transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This letter could help resolve questions on your exempt status. Please keep it for your records. Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined you're a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a). You're required to file Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation, annually,whether or not you have income or activity during the year. If you don't file a required return or notice for three consecutive years,your exempt status will be automatically revoked. If we indicated at the top of this letter that an addendum applies,the enclosed addendum is an integral part of this letter. For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter "4221-PF" in the search bar to view Publication 4221-PF, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3)Private Foundations, which describes your recordkeeping,reporting, and disclosure requirements. Sincerely, Stephen A. Martin Director,Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements Letter 1076(Rev. 2-2020) Catalog Number 35161A State of California a Office of the Department of Justice •F ° Attorney General HOME ABOUT • •URCES PROGRAMS CONTACT SERVICE DISRUPTION -Site will be unavailable intermittently from Wednesday April 19th 2023 6:00 PM to Thursday April 20th 6:00 ARt RegistrantDetails Entity type Corporate Class as registered with the Secretary of State or based on fotriding&reqstration documents Organization Name:ASIAN AMERICANS PACIFIC ISLANDERS UNITED IRS FF.IN: 863841126 Entity Type: Public Benefit SOS,-M Corporate;Organization Number:4735702 Registry Status: Current Renewal Due/Exp. Date: 5/15/2023 i RC7•Registration`umber: 0`0283043 Issue Date: 1211312022 Record Type: Charity Registration Effective Date: 12/13/2022 Date of Last Renewal: DBA: • • Address Street: 18031 IRVINE BLVD STE 201 Street Line 2: City.State Zip: TUSTIN CA 92780 Filings Correspondence FoundWg DQ"UUeni3 Click on Document Type at the left to open PDF Annual Renewal Data status of Filing: Accounting Period Begin Date: 1/ll2022 Accounting Period End Date: MI12022 Filing Received Date: Form RRF-1 Rejectlncomplete Reason: Form C'F-TR-1 Rejectilncomplete Reason: IRS Form 990 Reject-Incomplete Reason: Notes From Registry Staff: Related Registrations & Event Reports The felaled records shown below depend on the record type bwV viewed Chair rty Registrabons relate to Professional Fundratsing Events which relate to Professional Fundruser Registrations Raffle Registrations relate to Raffle Reports. Cbck on the RCT Roostration No to navigate to the elated record No Related Records IRS Requirements The IRS typically requires at least three individuals to serve as board members for a given 501 (c)(3) organization. They also require that all members be in attendance for at least one annual meeting. The IRS places no limitations on term length or additional members or meetings. State Requirements In addition to federal requirements, each state has its own set of rules and regulations regarding nonprofit organizations. These may include providing background checks on board members or ensuring that certain policies are included in the organization's by- laws. 0" IRS SEARCH HELP MENU Repor� CZ Pacific Islanders U n ited EIN : 86-3845526 � Tustin , California , United States Publication 78 Data Organizations eligible to receive tax- deductible charitable contributions. Users may rely on this list in determining deductibility of their contributions. On Publication 78 Data List: Yes Deductibility Code: PF 0 Orozco, Norma From: Michelle Pulido <mpulido729@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2023 11:02 PM To: eComment Subject: Fwd: Error in Study: CUP No. 2023 -04—Target ABC License Copying/Forwarding this planning comment pertaining to the pending approval to sell alcohol at Target on 17th x Grand Hi All - This study of density for alcohol licenses in the close radius is incorrect as it has neglected to include Walgreens on Grand x 17th. Please also consider the state of issues that were occurring due to alcohol at the CVS that just went out of business and has since seen an improvement in activity. Thank you, Michelle Pulido Ward 3 i Orozco, Norma From: alexis kerk <alexiskerk6@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 07, 2023 3:45 PM To: eComment Subject: Re: Hello- Important: Community needs help Hello, I am contacting you about an update of the above situation that has been around 4-5 months already and has not been solved. I have been in contact with Irene from the Willard neighborhood association and Anaya from the Public works traffic engineering team. They said that these changes were going to take effect but nothing has changed yet. -willard school overnight parking -getting rid of 2am-6am sign and replace with 7am-8am in willard ward 5 district It's been two more months now with no change yet or response. People are still receiving tickets. This is around the area Ward 5, Willard. My question is why hasn't the change taken effect, so we the people can understand why. Pass this message onto the Mayor and the council member in charge of ward 5 please, so this can make for a better community. Thank you. On Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 9:26 PM alexis kerk<alexiskerk6@gmail.com>wrote: Hello Hello please read below as the community depends on it. I am still receiving parking tickets and so is the community I am still receiving parking tickets and so is the community of over 20 cars everyday,today is 12.15.22 which I received another ticket of 70$ from the same exact cop at 5am who gives out tickets everyday, which makes everyday life harder and harder for the people in these communities. Streets near me are 1342 N Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 and cross street 328 w washington ave santa ana which are under the Willard street sign parking plan. I have received over 4 parking tickets parking in different streets to avoid the same cop that is giving out the tickets because this "Willard street plan" slips into homes and apartment blocks especially in Washington/Ross where the public will have majority better use for ..instead of the enforcement of no parking at 2am-6am when no one is really awake, crime low, and for the purpose of issuing tickets to lower class hardworking individuals. The Santa Ana street meters in this "Willard street plan" around this area/houses also contribute to this problem listed below... of majority of apartments not being eligible for parking permits. Both Santa Ana meters in this "Willard street plan" and no parking 2am-6am of this street plan, are occupying unused space more suited to the public. Majority of apartments are not eligible for parking permits. I live in an apartment and I called City hall to get a permit and they told me I am not eligible because the apartment I live in has more than 4 units. Which is inconvenient because my apartment unit only provides I parking space per unit which is the reality for most families living here. Most families will have at least 2 cars.Majority of Santa Ana is made up of families. The Majority of the people that live in these areas are people that live in apartments which is fundamental to Santa ana. And the majority of these hardworking people will be denied parking permits because the majority of the apartments here are more than 4 units. So the majority of them will get tickets. The traffic division that created this plan did not plan accordingly or need to update for the accommodation of people and apartments that exist here. 1 The CIty Hall permit parking division did not plan accordingly or need to update for the accommodation of people and apartments that exist here. The rules of the Santa ana the Charter and Municipal Code did not plan accordingly or need to update for the accommodation of people and apartments that exist here. People parking here are not creating a violation but are stated as a violation and needs to be overturned. You will have to drive 10 minutes out or walk 30 minutes to avoid this Willard street zone everyday due to these signs. About the people that live here and are getting these tickets. I am low income like most people here and can't afford to pay over 4 parking tickets and who knows how many more when it's being issued everyday by cops do to the street signs here. Many people living here are just the same. They are hardworking and can't afford to be paying tickets. call to action or solutions. - Can this topic also be discussed in the next Santa Ana Council Public hearing meeting for a vote and awareness? Can it be brought to light to the Mayor of the city and please let them see this email or forward it to her or him. - removal of the street sign "2am-6am no parking" and meters in the "willard parking plan". That way people will not receive 70$ tickets everyday. - The CIty Hall permit parking division to be able to issue 1 parking permit to every individual apartment tenant on the lease. That way they won't get a ticket. And these people will be paying the accommodated pricing of the renewal of their parking permit instead of the outrageous prices of tickets/meter or other. It has been hard to get into contact with the right people or person that actually has authorization to remove these street signs. And I am grateful for you being able to have the opportunity to get into contact with these people. The community is hoping for this miracle. I am passionate about this so I wrote this so the story is a bit more clearer. Thanks again, looking forward to hearing back from you 2