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To:
Lopez, Jessie; Kent Snyder
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Cheryl Newton; Carvalho Sonia (Sonia.Carvalho@bbklaw.com); eComment; Montoya,
Jose
Subject:
RE: Alley in Floral Park between 2383 N. Flower and 2379 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana,
CA Emailing: Alley Signed Petitions 2, Alley Signed Petitions 3, Alley Signed Petitions
4, Alley Signed Petitions 5, Alley Signed Petitions 1
Attachments:
Alley Signed Petitions 7.pdf
Ms. Lopez:
Thank you for your service. Attached are additional letters/petitions regarding the above referenced matter.
Kent Snyder
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Subject: RE: Alley in Floral Park between 2383 N. Flower and 2379 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA Emailing: Alley Signed
Petitions 2, Alley Signed Petitions 3, Alley Signed Petitions 4, Alley Signed Petitions 5, Alley Signed Petitions 1
Ms. Lopez:
Attached are additional letters protesting the abandonment/vacating of the alley as stated above. Thank you for your
help in this matter. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kent Snyder
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Subject: RE: Alley in Floral Park between 2383 N. Flower and 2379 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA Emailing: Alley Signed
Petitions 2, Alley Signed Petitions 3, Alley Signed Petitions 4, Alley Signed Petitions 5, Alley Signed Petitions 1
Irene,
I wanted to provide you with an update on the matter at hand. The public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, August 15th
has been cancelled. This decision stems from the City's Attorney office's need to conduct a legal review. Although the
item will remain on the agenda, it will be clearly labeled as canceled.
In accordance with your request, I will send the enclosed documents to the Clerk's office for the purpose of submitting
them as public records.
Thank you,
Jessie Lopez (she/her)
Mayor Pro Tem
City of Santa Ana 1 20 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
Email: JessieLopez@santa-ana.org
Office: (714) 647-6900
Cell: 714 822-0891
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From: Irene Myers <ir�_n_n(2kkntsnyderlaw.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 2:59 PM
To: Lopez, Jessie <J_nssinlLaspz(snt-neaarg>; Kent Snyder <knnt(knntsnydrlwecaarrr>
Cc: Cheryl Newton <ch_�_rylnewton2@cox. �rnyers32@gmail.com
in Floral Park between 2383 N. Flower and 2379 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA Emailing: Alley Signed
Petitions 2, Alley Signed Petitions 3, Alley Signed Petitions 4, Alley Signed Petitions 5, Alley Signed Petitions 1
Mr. Lopez:
I understand you will help in getting these signed letter petitions to the appropriate files/people. Thank you so much for
your help in this matter. I have attached 5 separate PDFs for your use.
There are more to come which I will forward to you accordingly.
Thank you so much.
Kent G. Snyder
Kent G. Snyder by Irene Myers
Law Offices of Kent G. Snyder
2301 Dupont Drive, Suite 430
Irvine, California 92612
Irene S. Myers
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Date: Augus42,2023
Re: City Council Hearing on August 1S, 2023
Objection to Apploatlon for Abandonment of certain easerrem/rlght of way located at 2363 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 202301); Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We are residents at the show: address. We have been residents at said address since
CI./ I . We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 23n and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicant's application for the
followingreamns:
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for mid alleyway, It is a dedicated roadway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of Santa is Intending on GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongsto
the People. We are of the opinion that gi@Ingof Public funds for free is Illegal. The valve of said
"gRr could possibly be worth hundreds of thousands ofdallars taken from our communhy.
2. We believe the glfting ofsaid lard Immasesthe Applicants' property by approximately 1,15D sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to The fact that our Community was not informed properly of the Applicants'
application to have the property, "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there is nothing to "revert. We, the People, are deservingof proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway m no one has
access to that public roadway. This is ourcommunhy; the location ofthls property is not for
individualuse. We rreveragreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
S. We also objec"othefact that our neighbors adjacentto said alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by mid down, of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they must acceas theugaages via the alleyway. Those nelghborshave legal rights tofull access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition In that People may have to back
up onto Heliotrope If a car Is coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly impacted if this'reverting" Is
approved. This is not an easement, it is a dedicated roadway, nothing to 'covert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been therefor 100yearsl The Applicants have awned their resideom at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as It Is, we do not need to dose
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to ourmmmunity.
& Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted".
This NEW language just appeared out of nowhere. The Cdymust review all ORIGINAL maps and
records W disprove this claim.
9. We aim believe that alley way Property was DEDICATED to the City of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
Property at 2363 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with n, further discussion. We prefer the latter
Thank you In advanceforyourconsidenatlon into this matte, WewishtobecontaReddirettlybythe
City with anydecislons made an this Application. Ourcontract information Is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforts In rejecting this Application.
By: n,a.
By-. I'peK
Name: JA ���� Imp4 Vi0.Y
Address
Phone:
Email:
Date: August2,2023
Re: Clty Council Hearing on Augunl5,2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement/right of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; IAbeadonment No. 202"1); Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We amresidentsat the above address. We have been residents at said address since
IT s % . We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street' Sand Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly am opposed to the reverting of sold property as stated on Applicant's application for the
followingrcasons
1. Host, we do not believe share was ever an easement for old alleyway, It Is a dedicated roadway.
We AM091Y believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of5and Is Intending an GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that gating of public hinds for free Is illegal. The valve of said
"gift" could possibly be worth hundreds of mouse cols of dollars taken from our community.
2. We believe the Sitting of said land increases the Applioaotd property by approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to the had that am community was not informed properly of the Applicants'
application W have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That Propertyls a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there Is nothing to-mwrt". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
d. We object that the Applicants intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
aaoem to that public madway. This Is our community; the luation of this property is not for
Individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This affeywaywlll he closed for
public use should you appmve this Application.
5. We also object to the fad that our neighbors adjacent scold alleyway on Hellormae will be
restricted and inconvenienced bymid closure of this alleyway. Theydo not have driveways, so
they mustaccentheir,wagesvia the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have to back
up onto Heliotrope H a car is mining down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted if this "revemrg" is
approved. This is rlotan easement, it Ise dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
ownerat 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been therefor 100 years) The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N.Flowerfor22months. Weloveourneighborhoodjustasitiywedonat dtodow
alleyways for Individuals who have notgiven thought Wow community.
S. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted".
This NEW Ianguagejust appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the City of Sand Are by prior
owners of said land/akeyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applir ms'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
1D. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Sand Ana ehher take the matter oN
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any Other departments needed to
establish Bald ownership ofthat property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
onthismamerarddrminatemld Application with no further discusson. Wepreferthelsdor.
Thank youln adva h urcanslderetion Into this matter. Wewishdbecominteddlrectlybytbe
Cary wkh any dells made this Application. Our trontradlnknnationisnotetl above. Thankyou
foryour time and you Oros) jetting this Application.
BY
Date: ApgUA 2, 2023
Re: City Council Hearing on August 15, 2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement/right of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-01(; Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina ca
Dear Mayor and City Council:
.We �are �`fs(de�nt�s �at the above address. We have been residents at said address since
We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicant's application for the
following reasons:
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for said alleyway, It is a dedicated roadway,
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of Santa Is Intending on GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that gifting of Public funds for free is illegal. The valve of said
"gift" could possibly be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars taken from ourcommunity.
2. We believe the gifting of said land Increases the Applicants' property by approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to the fad that our community was not informed property of the Applicants'
application to have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property Is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —Mere is nothing to "revert". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants intend onhaving a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public roadway. This Is our community; the location of this property is not for
individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
S. Wea150 object to the fact that our neighbors adjacent to said alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by said closure of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they must access their garages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. R also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have to back
up onto Heliotrope If a car is coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted if this "reverting" is
approved. This is not an easement, it is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been there for 100 years) The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as it Is, we do not need to close
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to our community.
8. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted'.
This NEW language Just appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the city of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with no further clutusslon. We prefer the latter.
Thank you in advance for your consideration into this matter. We wish to be contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our contract information Is noted above. Thank You
for your time and your efforts in rejecting this Application.
By: ` I
�•
Date: August2,2023
Re: City Coundl Hearing on A11914915,2023
Objection W Application for Abandonment cf certain eamment/riBht of way located at 2383 N.
Rawer Street, Saab Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-01(; Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayor and City Council:
Q W sld is at the above address We have been residents at said address since
^ . We understand that there has been an Application w Abandon the alleyway
1 Led between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed W the navemng of said pmpeny as=ad on Applicant's application for the
following reaso nc
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for mid alleyway, It Is a dedicated roadway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of Santo Is intending an GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to me Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that giftinoof Public funds for free Is illegal. The valve of said
"IlWe could possibly be worth hundreds of thousandsof dollanstaken from our community.
2. We believe the glfting Ofsaid told increasesthe Appliranne grope" approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime Properly in Santa Ana.
3. We objectto the fact that our community was not Informed properly ofthe Applicanthe
apphcatlan to have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property Is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there is nothing to"revert". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants Intend on having a wall bulk to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public roadway. This is our community; the location of this property is not for
individualuse. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleywaywill be closed for
public use should you appmve this Application.
S. We also oblact W the fact that our neighbors adjacenttosald alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by mid closure of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they must access theirgarages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to Lull aaess
W this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition In that People may have to back
Up onto Heliotrope if a car B coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flowerwllf also be greatly impacted N this"reverdng" is
approved. This is not an easement, it is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleywayhas been there for 300yearsl The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N.Fbwerfor22monms We love our neighborhood just as it is, we do not need lociose
alleyways for Individuals who have notgiven thought to our community.
8. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description ofApplicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted".
This NEW languagejust appeared out of nowhere. The City must molew all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was OBDICATED to the ❑tyof Sande Ana by prior
owners of said land alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
Property at 2383 N. Flower.
1D. We are adamentand herewith request that the City ofSento Me either take the matter off
calendar forfurther review by the City Attorneyandjorany other departments needed to
establish said ownership ofthat property or that the City Council abolish aA further disonsdon
on this matterand terminate Bald Application with no further dBcmoon. Wepreferthelatter.
Thank you In advance foryourcansideration into this matter. We with to he contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our COnhact Information Is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforts in acting this Application.
By: _
Name: ntV fit puslCY
Address: _ :
Email:
Date: August2,2O23
Re: City Council Hearing on August 15, 2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement/dght of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-011; Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayorand City Council:
Weareresidentsattheaboveaddress. We have been residentsatsaidaddresssince
Jv/S . We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicanrs app)lcatlun for the
following reasons:
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for said alleyway, it Is a dedicated Medway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY, Westronglyobjecttothefactthatthe
City of Santa is intending on GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs
the People. We are of the opinion that gifting of Public funds for free is Illegal. The valve of said
"Riff could Possibly be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars taken from our community.
2. We believe the gifting of said land increases We Applicants' property by approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime property In Santa Ana.
3. We object to the fact that our community was not Informed property of the Applicants'
application to have the property "reverted" ro 2383 North Flower. That property Is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there is nothing to "revert". We, the People, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants Intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public roadway. This is our communiity; the location ofthls property is not for
individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
5. We also object to the fad that our neighbors adjacent to said alleyway an Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by said closure of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they mum access their garages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have to back
up onto Heliotrope if a Our is coming down the alley.
6. The residence looted at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted if this "reverting" is
approved. This is not an easement, It is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been there for 100 yearsi The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as B is, we do not need to close
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to our community.
8. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants( application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted'.
This NEW language just appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the City of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or arty other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with no further discussion. We prefer the latter.
Thank you in advance for your consideration Into this matter. We wish to be contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our contract information is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforts in rejecting this Application.
BY:
By:
Name:
Address: .
Email:
.
Date: August 2, 2023
Re: City Council Hearing on August 15, 2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement(right of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-01); Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina to
Dear Mayorand City Council:
We are residents at the above address. We have been residents at said address since
. We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicant's application for the
following reasons:
I. First, we do not believe there was war an easement for said alleyway, It is a dedicated roadway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly objedto the fact that the
City of Santa Is intending an GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that gifting of Public funds for free Is illegal. The valve of said
"gifr could possibly be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars taken from our community,
2. We believe the gifting of said land increases the Applicants property by approximately1,150 sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to the fact that our community was not informed properly of the Applicants'
application to have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY- there is nothing to "revert". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public madway. This is our community; the location of this property is not for
individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
S. We aim object to the fad that our neighbors adjacent to said alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by said closure ofthis alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they mu t access their garages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have W back
up onto Heliotrope if a car is coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted If this -ravening" is
approved. This is not an easement, It is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "reverr. The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been there for 100 years) The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as R is, we do not need to close
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to our community.
S. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description ofAppllcants application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted..
This NEW language just appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the City of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement war the Applicants'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with no furtherdiscussion. We prefer the latter.
Thank you in advance for your consideration into this matter. We wish to be contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our contract Information is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforWnrT ec0 his Applicaton.
BY:
y-`
Hall, Jennifer
From: Flores, Gaston
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 5:49 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: Contact the City Council Submission
Gaston Flores I Management Analyst
City of Santa Ana I City Manager's Office 120 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-6945 (office) I (714) 614-3951 (mobile) I gflores@santa-ana.org
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To: Flores, Gaston <GFlores@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Contact the City Council Submission
Name
Christine Switzer
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Santa Ana, California 92706
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• Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
• Councilmember Thai Viet Phan
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• Councilmember Phil Bacerra
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• Ficus-Tree-at-the-Library.docx
August 16, 2023
Dear Santa Ana Council Members,
We have a situation that needs to be brought to the attention of our City Management and City Council.
Santa Ana has an historic tree at the main library that is the largest Ficus Drupace tree in North America.
Please look at the enclosed link that verifies and certified this is the largest Ficus Drupace in North America.
https://californiabigtrees.calpoly edu/bt-tree-detail/�48
Brian Sternberg, Executive Director of Library Services is rather new to Santa Ana and perhaps is not along -time
resident of Santa Ana that has the same passion for our historic trees as we do.
Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works, who said Santa Ana Public Works will manage the project and cut
down the tree, but they are definitely not the decision makers. The plan is to cut the tree down and replace with
five parking spaces.
The outside firm that the library has chosen to design the renovations, perhaps looks at this old treejust as that
"some old tree".
Please do not remove this landmark tree. It is shameful to remove this majestic and stately tree for 5 parking
spaces. Live trees in a city provide life in spite of all the concrete around the library and it contributes to the
historic value of our community.
Respectfully,
Christine Switzer
2462 N. Riverside Dr.
Santa Ana, CA
Hall, Jennifer
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Subject: FW: Contact the City Council Submission
�mGaston Flores I ManagementAnalyst
' City of Santa Ana I City Manager's Office 120 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
' (714) 647-6945 (office) I (714) 614-3951 (mobile) I gflores@santa-ana.org
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To: Flores, Gaston <GFlores@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Contact the City Council Submission
Name
Christihne Switzer
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Address
Santa Ana, California 92706
United States
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• Mayor Valerie Amezcua
• Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
• Councilmember Thai Viet Phan
• Councilmember David Penaloza
• Councilmember Phil Bacerra
• Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
• Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez
Comments or questions
Earlier this afternoon I sent out a letter to all of you requesting to save the ficus tree at the library. Brian Sternberg called me
immediately and shared with me why the tree needed to be removed. I believe I was misinformed and I understand why this tree
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needs to be removed. I really appreciate Brian calling me so quickly. Please ignore my first letter.
Thank you!
Hall, Jennifer
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To: Lopez, Jessie; Kent Snyder; sonia.carvalho@bbklaw.com
Cc: Montoya, Jose; irenemyers32@gmail. eComment; cherylnewton2@cox.
Subject: RE: Alley in Floral Park between 2383 N. Flower and 2379 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana,
CA
Attachments: Alley Signed Petitions 7.pdf, Neighborhood Objection Chart.pdf
Ms. Lopez:
Attached are a few more petitions/letters opposing the vacating of the alleyway as referenced above (sent
yesterday but I do not believe they were received). We are of the opinion that the 74 signatures/43 lots,
sends the message how the neighborhood feels about the request to vacate.
Do you feel this is sufficient evidence for the City Council that the neighborhood does not want this? If so, we
will stop collecting signatures, unless, of course, you advise otherwise.
Thank you very, very much for all your help in this matter.
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Date: Augus42,2023
Re: City Council Hearing on August 1S, 2023
Objection to Apploatlon for Abandonment of certain easerrem/rlght of way located at 2363 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 202301); Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We are residents at the show: address. We have been residents at said address since
CI./ I . We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 23n and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicant's application for the
followingreamns:
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for mid alleyway, It is a dedicated roadway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of Santa is Intending on GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongsto
the People. We are of the opinion that gi@Ingof Public funds for free is Illegal. The valve of said
"gRr could possibly be worth hundreds of thousands ofdallars taken from our communhy.
2. We believe the glfting ofsaid lard Immasesthe Applicants' property by approximately 1,15D sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to The fact that our Community was not informed properly of the Applicants'
application to have the property, "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there is nothing to "revert. We, the People, are deservingof proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway m no one has
access to that public roadway. This is ourcommunhy; the location ofthls property is not for
individualuse. We rreveragreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
S. We also objec"othefact that our neighbors adjacentto said alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by mid down, of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they must acceas theugaages via the alleyway. Those nelghborshave legal rights tofull access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition In that People may have to back
up onto Heliotrope If a car Is coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly impacted if this'reverting" Is
approved. This is not an easement, it is a dedicated roadway, nothing to 'covert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been therefor 100yearsl The Applicants have awned their resideom at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as It Is, we do not need to dose
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to ourmmmunity.
& Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted".
This NEW language just appeared out of nowhere. The Cdymust review all ORIGINAL maps and
records W disprove this claim.
9. We aim believe that alley way Property was DEDICATED to the City of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
Property at 2363 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with n, further discussion. We prefer the latter
Thank you In advanceforyourconsidenatlon into this matte, WewishtobecontaReddirettlybythe
City with anydecislons made an this Application. Ourcontract information Is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforts In rejecting this Application.
By: n,a.
By-. I'peK
Name: JA ���� Imp4 Vi0.Y
Address
Phone:
Email:
Re: Clty Council Hearing on Augunl5,2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement/right of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; IAbeadonment No. 202"1); Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We amresidentsat the above address. We have been residents at said address since
IT s % . We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street' Sand Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly am opposed to the reverting of sold property as stated on Applicant's application for the
followingrcasons
1. Host, we do not believe share was ever an easement for old alleyway, It Is a dedicated roadway.
We AM091Y believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of5and Is Intending an GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that gating of public hinds for free Is illegal. The valve of said
"gift" could possibly be worth hundreds of mouse cols of dollars taken from our community.
2. We believe the Sitting of said land increases the Applioaotd property by approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to the had that am community was not informed properly of the Applicants'
application W have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That Propertyls a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there Is nothing to-mwrt". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
d. We object that the Applicants intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
aaoem to that public madway. This Is our community; the luation of this property is not for
Individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This affeywaywlll he closed for
public use should you appmve this Application.
5. We also object to the fad that our neighbors adjacent scold alleyway on Hellormae will be
restricted and inconvenienced bymid closure of this alleyway. Theydo not have driveways, so
they mustaccentheir,wagesvia the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have to back
up onto Heliotrope H a car is mining down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted if this "revemrg" is
approved. This is rlotan easement, it Ise dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
ownerat 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been therefor 100 years) The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N.Flowerfor22months. Weloveourneighborhoodjustasitiywedonat dtodow
alleyways for Individuals who have notgiven thought Wow community.
S. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted".
This NEW Ianguagejust appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the City of Sand Are by prior
owners of said land/akeyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applir ms'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
1D. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Sand Ana ehher take the matter oN
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any Other departments needed to
establish Bald ownership ofthat property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
onthismamerarddrminatemld Application with no further discusson. Wepreferthelsdor.
Thank youln adva h urcanslderetion Into this matter. Wewishdbecominteddlrectlybytbe
Cary wkh any dells made this Application. Our trontradlnknnationisnotetl above. Thankyou
foryour time and you Oros) jetting this Application.
BY
Date: ApgUA 2, 2023
Re: City Council Hearing on August 15, 2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement/right of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-01(; Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina ca
Dear Mayor and City Council:
.We �are �`fs(de�nt�s �at the above address. We have been residents at said address since
We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicant's application for the
following reasons:
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for said alleyway, It is a dedicated roadway,
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of Santa Is Intending on GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that gifting of Public funds for free is illegal. The valve of said
"gift" could possibly be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars taken from ourcommunity.
2. We believe the gifting of said land Increases the Applicants' property by approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to the fad that our community was not informed property of the Applicants'
application to have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property Is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —Mere is nothing to "revert". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants intend onhaving a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public roadway. This Is our community; the location of this property is not for
individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
S. Wea150 object to the fact that our neighbors adjacent to said alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by said closure of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they must access their garages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. R also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have to back
up onto Heliotrope If a car is coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted if this "reverting" is
approved. This is not an easement, it is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been there for 100 years) The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as it Is, we do not need to close
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to our community.
8. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted'.
This NEW language Just appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the city of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with no further clutusslon. We prefer the latter.
Thank you in advance for your consideration into this matter. We wish to be contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our contract information Is noted above. Thank You
for your time and your efforts in rejecting this Application.
By: ` I
�•
Date: August2,2023
Re: City Coundl Hearing on A11914915,2023
Objection W Application for Abandonment cf certain eamment/riBht of way located at 2383 N.
Rawer Street, Saab Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-01(; Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayor and City Council:
Q W sld is at the above address We have been residents at said address since
^ . We understand that there has been an Application w Abandon the alleyway
1 Led between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed W the navemng of said pmpeny as=ad on Applicant's application for the
following reaso nc
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for mid alleyway, It Is a dedicated roadway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly object to the fact that the
City of Santo Is intending an GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to me Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that giftinoof Public funds for free Is illegal. The valve of said
"IlWe could possibly be worth hundreds of thousandsof dollanstaken from our community.
2. We believe the glfting Ofsaid told increasesthe Appliranne grope" approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime Properly in Santa Ana.
3. We objectto the fact that our community was not Informed properly ofthe Applicanthe
apphcatlan to have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property Is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there is nothing to"revert". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants Intend on having a wall bulk to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public roadway. This is our community; the location of this property is not for
individualuse. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleywaywill be closed for
public use should you appmve this Application.
S. We also oblact W the fact that our neighbors adjacenttosald alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by mid closure of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they must access theirgarages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to Lull aaess
W this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition In that People may have to back
Up onto Heliotrope if a car B coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flowerwllf also be greatly impacted N this"reverdng" is
approved. This is not an easement, it is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleywayhas been there for 300yearsl The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N.Fbwerfor22monms We love our neighborhood just as it is, we do not need lociose
alleyways for Individuals who have notgiven thought to our community.
8. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description ofApplicants' application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted".
This NEW languagejust appeared out of nowhere. The City must molew all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was OBDICATED to the ❑tyof Sande Ana by prior
owners of said land alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
Property at 2383 N. Flower.
1D. We are adamentand herewith request that the City ofSento Me either take the matter off
calendar forfurther review by the City Attorneyandjorany other departments needed to
establish said ownership ofthat property or that the City Council abolish aA further disonsdon
on this matterand terminate Bald Application with no further dBcmoon. Wepreferthelatter.
Thank you In advance foryourcansideration into this matter. We with to he contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our COnhact Information Is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforts in acting this Application.
By: _
Name: ntV fit puslCY
Address: _ :
Email:
Date: August2,2O23
Re: City Council Hearing on August 15, 2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement/dght of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-011; Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina La
Dear Mayorand City Council:
Weareresidentsattheaboveaddress. We have been residentsatsaidaddresssince
Jv/S . We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicanrs app)lcatlun for the
following reasons:
1. First, we do not believe there was ever an easement for said alleyway, it Is a dedicated Medway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY, Westronglyobjecttothefactthatthe
City of Santa is intending on GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs
the People. We are of the opinion that gifting of Public funds for free is Illegal. The valve of said
"Riff could Possibly be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars taken from our community.
2. We believe the gifting of said land increases We Applicants' property by approximately 1,150 sq.
ft of prime property In Santa Ana.
3. We object to the fact that our community was not Informed property of the Applicants'
application to have the property "reverted" ro 2383 North Flower. That property Is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY —there is nothing to "revert". We, the People, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants Intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public roadway. This is our communiity; the location ofthls property is not for
individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
5. We also object to the fad that our neighbors adjacent to said alleyway an Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by said closure of this alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they mum access their garages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have to back
up onto Heliotrope if a Our is coming down the alley.
6. The residence looted at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted if this "reverting" is
approved. This is not an easement, It is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "revert". The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been there for 100 yearsi The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as B is, we do not need to close
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to our community.
8. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description of Applicants( application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted'.
This NEW language just appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the City of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement over the Applicants'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or arty other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with no further discussion. We prefer the latter.
Thank you in advance for your consideration Into this matter. We wish to be contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our contract information is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforts in rejecting this Application.
BY:
By:
Name:
Address: .
Email:
.
Date: August 2, 2023
Re: City Council Hearing on August 15, 2023
Objection to Application for Abandonment of certain easement(right of way located at 2383 N.
Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA; (Abandonment No. 2023-01); Applicants Colin Donnelly and
Carolina to
Dear Mayorand City Council:
We are residents at the above address. We have been residents at said address since
. We understand that there has been an Application to Abandon the alleyway
located between 2379 and 2383 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, our neighborhood alleyway.
We strongly are opposed to the reverting of said property as stated on Applicant's application for the
following reasons:
I. First, we do not believe there was war an easement for said alleyway, It is a dedicated roadway.
We strongly believe that alley is a PUBLIC ROADWAY. We strongly objedto the fact that the
City of Santa Is intending an GIFTING PUBLIC FUNDS to the Applicants. The alleyway belongs to
the People. We are of the opinion that gifting of Public funds for free Is illegal. The valve of said
"gifr could possibly be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars taken from our community,
2. We believe the gifting of said land increases the Applicants property by approximately1,150 sq.
ft of prime property in Santa Ana.
3. We object to the fact that our community was not informed properly of the Applicants'
application to have the property "reverted" to 2383 North Flower. That property is a PUBLIC
ROADWAY- there is nothing to "revert". We, the people, are deserving of proper Notice.
4. We object that the Applicants intend on having a wall built to block the alleyway so no one has
access to that public madway. This is our community; the location of this property is not for
individual use. We never agreed to give the property to anyone. This alleyway will be closed for
public use should you approve this Application.
S. We aim object to the fad that our neighbors adjacent to said alleyway on Heliotrope will be
restricted and inconvenienced by said closure ofthis alleyway. They do not have driveways, so
they mu t access their garages via the alleyway. Those neighbors have legal rights to full access
to this alleyway. It also creates a dangerous driving condition in that people may have W back
up onto Heliotrope if a car is coming down the alley.
6. The residence located at 2379 North Flower will also be greatly Impacted If this -ravening" is
approved. This is not an easement, It is a dedicated roadway, nothing to "reverr. The property
owner at 2379 also has rights, as do we.
7. Said alleyway has been there for 100 years) The Applicants have owned their residence at 2383
N. Flower for 22 months. We love our neighborhood just as R is, we do not need to close
alleyways for individuals who have not given thought to our community.
S. Additional verbiage has been added to the legal description ofAppllcants application.
Applicants are claiming the alleyway belongs to them, and thus, want the alleyway "reverted..
This NEW language just appeared out of nowhere. The City must review all ORIGINAL maps and
records to disprove this claim.
9. We also believe that alley way property was DEDICATED to the City of Santa Ana by prior
owners of said land/alleyway in the year 1925, and not as an easement war the Applicants'
property at 2383 N. Flower.
10. We are adamant and herewith request that the City of Santa Ana either take the matter off
calendar for further review by the City Attorney and/or any other departments needed to
establish said ownership of that property or that the City Council abolish all further discussion
on this matter and terminate said Application with no furtherdiscussion. We prefer the latter.
Thank you in advance for your consideration into this matter. We wish to be contacted directly by the
City with any decisions made on this Application. Our contract Information is noted above. Thank you
for your time and your efforWnrT ec0 his Applicaton.
BY:
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NEIGHBORS/RESIDENTS OPPOSING VACATING OF ALLEYWAY BETWEEN 2379 AND 2383 NORTH FLOWER
17-Aug-23
RESIDENT/YEAR
NAMES
ADDRESS
LOT
SIGN #
N. FLOWER
Page 1
2013
Dan Lipton
NEIGHBORS/RESIDENTS OPPOSING VACATING OF ALLEYWAY BETWEEN 2379 AND 2383 NORTH FLOWER
17-Aug-23
RESIDENT EAR
NAMES
ADDRESS
LOT
SIGN #
N. HELIOTROPE
Page 2
2015
Jeff Wertheimer
1
NEIGHBORS/RESIDENTS OPPOSING VACATING OF ALLEYWAY BETWEEN 2379 AND 2383 NORTH FLOWER
17-Aug-23
RESIDENT/YEAR
NAMES
ADDRESS
LOT
J SIGN #
N. HELIOTROPE
CONTINUED
Page 3
2020
Peter and Evan Jackson
2
2023
Heidi Markowitz
17-Aug-23
RESIDENT/YEAR
NAMES
ADDRESS
LOT
SIGN #
NORTH PARK
2016
Dr. Frank Patti
1
TOTAL I
143/LOTS
74 SIGN
Hall, Jennifer
From: Irene Myers <irene@kentsnyderlaw.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 2:21 PM
To: Carvalho, Sonia R.
Cc: Penaloza, David; Hernandez, Johnathan; Bacerra, Phil; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin;
Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Cheryl Newton; irenemyers32@gmail. eComment
Subject: Vacation of Alley in Floral Park between 2383 N. Flower and 2379 N. Flower, Santa
Ana, CA
Attachments: KGS Itr to Carvalho 8 22 23.pdf
Ms. Scarvalho:
Please see attached letter from attorney Kent Snyder regarding the above -entitled matter. Thank you.
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Ms. Sonia R. Carvalho
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Re: Vacation of Allev in Floral Park between 2383 N. Flower and 2379 N. Flower
Street, Santa Ana, CA
Dear Ms. Carvalho:
As you know, I represent some of the property Owners on North Flower Street concerning a
proposed vacation of a city -owned alley, which runs between Flower Street and Heliotrope
Drive, in Ward 3 of the City of Santa Ana. I have now read the entire City file on this matter.
I would like to make the following comments and statements and ask that you review this
letter at the appropriate time with your client:
The Applicants caused the Title Report that the Applicants submitted to the City along
with their Application, to contain a false statement that the alley is an Easement. The
alley is not an Easement and never was an Easement. The alley was offered to the
City for Dedication for Public Use on the Tract Map which the City accepted, and
hence, the City owns the alley in fee simple absolute. California law recognizes the
Doctrine of Merger. If the Owner of the fee also owns an Easement, the Easement is
automatically extinguished by merger. Accordingly, there is not now and never was
an Easement in connection with this alley. Throughout the City documents I have
found repeated suggestions that this is an Easement, it is not an Easement, it is a fee
owned by the City dedicated for public use.
2. I would like you and your client to consider the fact that if this Application is
approved, it will create a dangerous traffic condition. This Application will not make
the area safer; it will make the area more prone to traffic collisions. The Donnellys
will have to back out of their driveway onto Flower Street. At the present time, the
Donnellys drive out of the alley going forward and exit on Heliotrope Drive. A much
safer driving maneuver than backing out onto heavily trafficked Flower Street.
Likewise, the people who are using the alley whose homes front on Heliotrope Drive
August 22, 2023
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will have to back out from the alley onto Heliotrope with the same dangerous traffic
effect.
3. There are five homes that abut the alley, four of them are owned in fee by the
Owners, and one Owner uses the alley via an easement over one of the fee Owner's
lot. Four of those Owners have signed a Petition asking the City Council to vote NO
on this Application. The only one in favor of the Application is the Applicants
themselves.
4. The residents of Floral Park have strongly voiced their disapproval of this Application
by signing a Petition circulated by my clients opposing the vacation of the alley or
any portion thereof. THEY HAVE RECEIVED AND DELIVERED TO THE CITY
74 SIGNATURES, REPRESENTING THE OWNERS AND/OR TENANTS OF 43
LOTS.
I declare under penalty of perjury and as a member of the State Bar of California that the
foregoing is true and correct.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
ientG. Snyder
cc: The Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Jessie Lopez
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Cheryl Newton
Irene Myers
Hall, Jennifer
From: Tom Lutz <
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 10:52 AM
To: Amezcua, Valerie; phil@philbacerra.com
Cc: eComment
Subject: Proclamation
Attachments: Eunice B-day Invitation.pdf
Good morning Valerie and Phil,
I would like to see if either of you would be so kind to do a city proclamation for my friend's mother who will be tuning 100
on Sept. 9th. Her name is Eunice Dexter and she is the daughter of Clarence Amling who, with his brother, started the
Amling Roses Greenhouses in the late 40's which were located on the SEC of Fairview Ave. and 5th St. where Eunice's
husband, Jack, later ran the business. These greenhouses went all the way from Fairview Ave. to the old PE rail tracks
until they closed somewhere in the late 60's or early 70's supplying fresh roses all over So. California. She was also the
longest and oldest serving volunteer at the Western Med Hospital on Tustin Ave. stepping down after she was in her 90's.
Her son Mike and I went all thru school together and I'm asking him to supply us more information on his mom for the
proclamation. Her birthday celebration will be on Sept. 9th at the Turnip Rose on Flower St. in Orange. See attached
invitation.
When you see her picture in the invitation you'll probably be like most people and say "No way is she 100!"
Eunice lives alone at Lake Park on Fairhaven Ave, still drives, and is sharp as a tack.
With Eunice's longevity here in Santa Ana, her contribution to Western Med, as well as her family's history with the
Ambling Roses, I feel it appropriate the city recognize her on her 100th Birthday.
Thank you,
Tom Lutz
5"&e Z)ezrh
,SeA&M&n 9, 1923
100 years of nurturing and caring represent a small
portion of what Eunice Dexter has given to her
community, church, family and friends. Her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren have all been
beneficiaries of her loving generosity and selfless acts
of kindness. The oldest of three sisters, she has
devoted her life doing for others. Ten years ago she
was recognized as the longest serving Western
Medical Center volunteer (including staff members)
Please come and celebrate
Eunice Dexter's 100th Birthday
with us
Saturday, September 9, 2023
for Lunch from 12:00 - 3:00
Velvet Rose
300 South Flower St.
Orange, Ca 92868
Please RSVP
by August 12, 2023
Chris or
crleblancl@gmail.
"We request no gifts, please."
Hall, Jennifer
From: Lopez, Jessie
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:20 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: The truth is right there
-----Original Message -----
From: Manny <
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2023 5:09 PM
To: Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>
Subject: The truth is right there
Chief David Valentin was appointed Chief of Santa Ana Police in 2017, Then Just 2 years in as Chief, January 2019, Chief
Valentin submitted a request to the Santa Ana City Council to give him (SAPD) permission to destroy eight boxes of
police records. These records fall directly under what SIB 1421 disclosed to the public.The records include use of force,
in -custody injuries, in -custody deaths, officer involved shootings and alleged employee misconduct. The public has a
right to know how police departments handle incidents with officer shootings, beatings, sexual assault and other forms
of misconduct and violence by police officers.
SAPID, one of the deadliest police departments in the county, has an excessive amount of controversial cases that need
answers. SAPID has the highest number of fatal shootings in Orange County, with twenty-seven shootings per 324,568
residents.It is time the public knows how the SAPID holds itself accountable behind closed doors. In the last election
year, Chispa highlighted the Santa Ana Police Officers Associations (POA) campaign fund through an independent
expenditure. The POA spent at least $450,000 in the 2018 midterm election, resulting in a pro -police union City Council.
When our council voted to delete these records, reveals to the people who the council is truly accountable to. Chief Paul
Walters had to wait until Chief Carlos Rojas was gone because Walters knew Chief Rojas would not go along with him, as
you know Rojas was pushed out because he was cracking down on officers misbehavior and disciplining police officers
who violated the law while at work, and he reported a number of alleged illegal activity by Mayor Miguel Pulido, which
the city nor Orange County Distric Attorney officals did anything about his complaints, Rojas claims Serrano met with city
council members and candidates before the November 2016 election and offered them political support in exchange for
signing an agreement that they would terminate the city then -city manager David Cavazos and Rojas.Rojas resigned in
April 2017, What a shame that the city of Santa Ana let Chief Rojas go, Now Chief David Valentin seems to be doing his
friend, Ex -Chief Paul Walters diry work, Why else would he be asking the City Council permission to destroy eight boxes
of police records of alleged illegal activities by Mayor Miguel Pulido, which the city nor Orange County District Attorney
officials did anything about his complaints, Rojas claims Serrano met with city council members and candidates before
the November 2016 election and offered them political support in exchange for signing an agreement that they would
terminate then -city manager David Cavazos and Rojas. Rojas resigned in April
2017 What a shame that the city of Santa Ana let Chief Rojas go, Now Chief David Valentin seems to be doing his friend,
Ex -Chief Paul Walters diry work, Why else would he be asking the City Council permission to destroy eight boxes of
police records of alleged employee misconduct.
Hall, Jennifer
From: Lopez, Jessie
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:21 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: Yale Navigation Center Report
From: Brian Alexis Mendoza <
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2023 4:41 PM
To: Vazquez, Benjamin <bvazquez@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Hernandez,
Johnathan <JRyanHernandez@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil
<pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Eggers, Terri <TEggers@santa-ana.org>; gracew@mercyhouse.net
Subject: Yale Navigation Center Report
Hi Council Members -
My name is Brian Alexis Mendoza. I am a 25 year old latino social worker and journalist living off the
streets of Santa Ana, Orange County, CA. I have worked in psych wards and homeless service
nonprofits in the area. As of 8/27/2023 I am currently homeless and staying at Yale Navigation Center.
I have experienced harassment and discrimination from both residents and staff. I have reported and
faced retaliation. I have called the Santa Ana Police Department who then turn the issue around in me
and try to point fingers at me. The shelter staff made up an "incident" about me and told me I wasn't
allowed to come back in until the next day. I told them I had to go to work and that they are unjustly
keeping my belongings. They would not explain what the "incident" was. As far as I know they made
this up as I did not speak to any staff or residents on the day they claimed there was an "incident". The
SAPD Officer Choi (Badge # 3631) told me it was a "civil" matter and told me to sue and hire a
lawyer.
Officer Choi proceeded to speak to the shelter security/staff. Officer Choi asked them "Was there an
incident involving Brian today?" The shelter staff falsely claimed "Yes." Officer Choi then said
"Alright have a good day. You can leave."
I attempted to speak with the shelter staff to find out what the "incident" was. They emotionally yelled
at me saying "Don't talk to me." And the Officer told me to leave.
I am not sure what's going on here but it seems that the shelter is making false claims. Every time I
come into the shelter they ask me to step out of my car and search my trunk. This is not the same for
every resident. I have only seen them search my trunk. They have also called me "miss" and "main".
For the record, I am male and go by the pronouns he/him. They are sadistic and easily irritable. I have
worked with Mercy House (another shelter in ORANGE COUNTY) as a case manager and this is no
way a shelter is run or how residents are treated.
They have been sued in the past for harassment and discrimination reason as well. I have had issues
with residents regarding harassment and racial tensions which they are ignoring.
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Again, they are having me miss work and keeping my belongings at this time. I know California has
anti -harassment and discrimination laws. They (Shelter and staff) are definitely breaking them.
https://fullertonobserver.com/2021/01/08/aclu-sues-orange-county-homeless-shelters-for-harassment-
violations-of-rights/
These shelters have been sued in the past before by the ACLU of Southern California so I am far from
the only individual who has experienced these sort of issues with them. If ANYTHING, they need
anger management. If any of you know how to civilly sue someone or a shelter or organization please
let me know !
Sincerely ,
- Brian Alexis Mendoza
Social Worker
Journalist @ Santa Ana Voices
Hall, Jennifer
From: Sheri Snyder <
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:21 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Republic - No trash pick-up since Friday, August 18th
To the Members of the City Council:
For the past year, our community (Windwood Forest Condominiums) has endured repeated missed
pick-ups from Republic Trash Services, the worst being when Republic first took over from Waste
Management in July 2022, but ongoing since. It's been more than a year and they still don't have
"their act together."
Over the past year, Republic has been deceptive telling our Property Management that they have
been on -site, when they have not. They have required that reports for failed pick-ups be reported by
our Property Management by 5:OOpm on the day of the missed pick-up. Why is it that Republic
doesn't know where their own trucks are and if pick-ups are occurring, especially for a large
community such as ours (144 units). In this day of GPS tracking, this should not difficult.
Republic continues to make excuses (labor shortages, broken down equipment). Now our community
is experiencing yet another round of missed pick-ups. Republic has not been on-sitei i ,
August t, though they erroneously ifon-
site.
We NEVER had these kinds of problems in the many years our community was serviced by Waste
Management.
Republic over -promised and has since under -performed, while charging more for their services than
WM.
I implore the City Council to provide resolution to this matter as quickly as possible.
As of this morning (Monday, August 28th), our community bins are overflowing!
Thank you,
Sheryl Snyder
Santa Ana, CA
Windwood Forest Condominiums
Hall, Jennifer
From: Michael Canning <mike.canning@seabreezemgmt.com>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:46 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Windwood Forest: No trash service last week
Hello, esteemed members of the City Council:
I manage Windwood Forest in Ward 1.
We had no trash service last week and now the bins are overflowing and creating a public health hazard. I am concerned
about the health, safety and welfare of your constituents.
Republic promised all week to send a truck but they ghosted us.
Can you please utilize your good offices to force the vendor to do their job?
Various residents have asked me to call an investigative news team so they can roll cameras on the overflowing bins, but
I wanted to reach out to you first.
Also, we would like a discount on our bill for lack of service, it is only fair.
Thanks, Mike Canning
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Hall, Jennifer
From:
Evelyn Gray <
Sent:
Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:17 PM
To:
Sternberg, Brian; Ridge, Kristine; eComment
Cc:
tours@esotouric.com
Subject:
Santa Ana -- save the Parrot Tree
Dear Santa Ana Government People,
The planet is boiling and the only thing that can save it are trees so what the flock would
motivate you to cut an old, established one down?
am requesting the City of r' r Ana r • all r g` make all possible effortsto
preserve the Parrot Tree, incorporate it into the Library's renovation plans, and protect and
provide proper care• # the renovation.
Evelyn Gray
Lake Balboa,
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Hall, Jennifer
From: Nate Callens < >
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:23 PM
To: Sternberg, Brian; Ridge, Kristine; eComment; tours@esotouric.com
Subject: Please DO NOT CHOP DOWN the Parrot Tree!!
It's rare, beautiful, and home to many parrots. That is all. Don't chop it down
https:Hesotouric. substack. comp/parrot-tree?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Thanks!
Nate Callens
Graphic Designer I Marketer I Podcaster
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Hall, Jennifer
From:
Paul Hill <
Thursday, August 31, 2023 4:32 PM
To:
Sternberg, Brian
Cc:
Ridge, Kristine; eComment; Kim Cooper
Subject:
The Parrot tree at the Main Library
Please don't destroy the Parrot tree at the library.
I'm sure there are ways to save it ... if you ask the right people. And the right people are out there.
Thank you for your consideration,
Paul Hill
Hall, Jennifer
From: Victoria Brandon <
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:44 PM
To: Sternberg, Brian
Cc: Ridge, Kristine; eComment; tours@esoteric.com
Subject: The Parrot Tree
Dear Mr. Sternberg:
I ask that you allow the Parrot Tree to be saved and protected at the Santa Ana Library. This tree has stood there for a
very long time, and has great meaning to all of us who have spent time beneath its branches. I would like to say that you
can be an example to others who find themselves in similar situations; by respecting this magnificent tree, you will teach
others by your example that such things have meaning and are valued in our society.
If your concern is merely one of logistics in the changes that are being made to the building, work around it to ensure its
safety. It will add a great dimension to the work that you are doing, and will integrate Santa Ana history into the present.
I am certain there are birds and other wildlife who depend on the tree for their sustenance, and I know that you would
consider being a steward of such an effort to support environmental issues. Trees are our allies in climate change,
offsetting carbon and generating oxygen.
Thank you for your consideration, I have faith that you will do the right thing.
Sincerely,
Victoria Brandon
Hall, Jennifer
From: Joan Renner <
Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 11:38 AM
To: Ridge, Kristine; eComment
Cc: Sternberg, Brian
Subject: Please save the Parrot Tree
I am writing in support of keeping the "Parrot Tree" intact. I grew up in Orange County,
and have used the library many times over the years. I will be 75 this month.
echo the opinion of Donald R. Hodel, Emeritus Environmental Horticulture Advisor,
University of California Cooperative EXtension.He said, "The tree's significant location
adjacent to the main center of learning and enlightenment in Santa Ana, make its
destruction all the more harmful and unnecessary. It could easily and less expensively be
incorporated into the City's plans for the library renovation. Removing the concrete
surrounding the tree and replacing it with one of a multitude of modern, technologically
advanced, permeable surfaces along with the amphitheater type seating would create an
instant, outdoor, cool, green, leafy, and unique educational and event meeting venue. To
destroy it is illogical and contrary to the best interests of the citizens of Santa Ana and
society as a whole."
Please reconsider this disastrous plan.
Thank you.
Joan Renner
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From: Bulmaro Vicente < boomer@chispaoc.org >
Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:28 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Urgent Action Needed: Release RFP and Convene Commission
Attachments: Chispa - Urgent Request for RFP Release and Police Oversight Commission
Convening.pdf
Good morning,
I am submitting this letter on behalf of Chispa to express our deep frustration and growing concern regarding
the significant delays in establishing the much -needed City's Police Oversight Commission. We urge the City to
release the Request for Proposal for the Independent Director of the Commission, and to convene the
Commission for their first meeting.
In Solidarity,
Boomer
Policy and Political Director I Chispa
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1505 E 17th Street Suite 117 Santa Ana, CA 92705
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September 7, 2023
Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers,
We are writing to express our deep frustration and growing concern regarding the significant
delays in establishing the much -needed City's Police Oversight Commission (Commission). We
urge the City to release the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Independent Director (Director)
of the Commission, and to convene the Commission for their first meeting. The City must fulfill
its obligation in effectively implementing this essential oversight body.
The Council made a vital commitment to improve the transparency and accountability of the
City's Police Department (Department) by creating this historic Commission. This marked a
commendable step towards addressing the longstanding community demand for police oversight
in the wake of ongoing incidents of police violence. Earlier this year, Staff introduced an
implementation timeline with the goal of fully staffing and setting meetings for the Commission
by July. This deadline has passed; the RFP for the Director has yet even to be released. This
delay, coupled with the fact that the Commission has not convened for its first meeting, despite
having quorum, is eroding the community's confidence in the City's commitment to implement
police oversight and ensure accountability.
This year the City's Department continues to make headlines over instances of misconduct,
including a delayed investigation of a Child Sexual Assault by an Off -Duty Officer', and the
satirical and insensitive "be on the lookout" (BOLO) bulletin' circulated by the police, which
made reference to the 2021 killing of Brandon Lopez, the cousin of City Councilmember
Jonathan Hernandez. The BOLO has been the subject of an internal affairs investigation for over
a year and a half, yet no one has been held accountable. The Department's ongoing, appalling
' Ben Camacho, Santa Ana Police Department Delays Investigation of a Child Sexual Assault by an Off -Duty
Officer for More Than Half a Year, Commander Alleges, Knock LA (Jun. 21,
2023),https: //knock -la. com/santa-ana-police-department-delays-investigation-of-a-child-sexual-assault-by-an-off-dut
y-officer-for-more-than-half-a-year/
2 Ben Camacho, Fake BOLO at SAPD Reveals Culture of Harassment, Knock LA (Apr. 4, 2023),
https:Hknock-la.com/fake-bolo-at-sapd-reveals-culture-of-harassment/
patterns of misconduct damage the City's reputation and integrity, and erode public trust. And
yet, the Commission responsible for addressing these incidents and making recommendations to
the Council has yet to materialize.
Given these concerns, we urge the City to promptly release the RFP for the Director.
Furthermore, the City must engage the community in the process of selecting the new Director,
as directed by Council earlier this year. The Council should call a public special meeting during
which they can conduct interviews with the top 3 candidates for the Director role, and provide an
opportunity for community members to offer public comments and questions.
Lastly, we demand that the Commission convene for its first meeting immediately, before the
Director's hiring, to initiate discussions on crucial matters, such as the recent incidents of
misconduct within the Department. Our community cannot wait any longer. The City must
uphold its commitments to the community and fulfill its promise to establish a robust and
effective Commission.
Sincerely,
Bulmaro Vicente
Policy and Political Director
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Hall, Jennifer
From: Carol <
Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2023 8:05 AM
To: Sternberg, Brian
Cc: Ridge, Kristine; eComment
Subject: Parrot Tree
Dear All,
After reading the article about the possible future demise of the Parrot Tree, I wanted to provide other options.
Instead of cutting down a designated large tree that is home to many birds, why not incorporate it into future plans? If
there is a parking lot planned then pave around it. If there is a patio planned then use the tree for free shade. No
awnings or expensive patio covers will be needed for that area. The paved patio could circle around the tree.
All one needs to do is go visit Santa Ana zoo and see how they have used large trees in both their parking lots and in
paved areas of the zoo.
Sincerely,
Carol Johnson
Santa Ana Resident
Hall, Jennifer
From:
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Subject:
Dec 11, 2021
Dear Mayor, City Council and Staff,
Sandra Pocha Pena <
Monday, September 11, 2023 3:22 PM
eComment
!City Clerk; Gomez, Daisy; Thai, Minh; mmccann@santa-ana.org; Sarmiento, Vicente;
Mendoza, Nelida; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; Ginelle Gmail Hardy;
Ridge, Kristine
Public Comment: General Plan - So Main Historical Survey
I am writing to urge you to wait until we can complete a Historical Survey on South Main before adopting the new
General Plan. Without a Historical Survey, we can't identify the antique structures which give South Main Street much of
its charm.
Way back this past Spring, in April or May, staff from Planning contacted myself and fellow neighborhood leader Ginelle
Hardey to ask that we stop plans on conducting a community -led historical survey because the City was going to
contract a consultant to research all the buildings on the South Main Corridor. We have the largest concentration of
Streamline Modern, Googie, Craftsman and other regional forms of architecture in the whole county right on South
Main Street dating back to it's time as a part of historic Route 101, a sister highway to Route 66.
At the November 4 Historical Resources Commission meeting, Ginelle and I asked the status of this Historical Survey and
staff could not provide an answer.
If no Consultant has been contracted or if the Survey can not be completed, I ask that the City partner with existing
South Main Neighborhood Alliance, a coalition of South Main residents, neighborhood leaders and businesses to
complete this important endeavor.
Approving a General Plan that does not protect our important historical structures will ensure their destruction as
development rushes forward on this important corridor.
As a guide to the kind of partnership that would be ideal, I ask you to review the City of San Antonio's proposed Historic
Buena Vista District which includes a video presentation and multi-lingual flyer campaign for local residents:
hit s: www.sananion!o. ov historic scouisa II i!sior!cD!sir!cis BuenaV!sta
Looking forward to working together to preserve our historic heritage!
Sincerely,
--- Sandra Pena Sarmiento
Pacific Park / Eastside Neighborhood Leader
cc Ginelle Hardey, Henninger Park Neighborhood Leader
Irma Jauregui, South Main Neighborhood Alliance
Sandra Pena Sarmiento
"Frontier Arts & Hybrid Culture"
www.pocharte.com
Hall, Jennifer
From: Irma Jauregui <
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 4:16 PM
To: Sandra Pocha Pena
Cc: eComment; !City Clerk; Gomez, Daisy; Thai, Minh; mmccann@santa-ana.org;
Sarmiento, Vicente; Mendoza, Nelida; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; Ginelle
Gmail Hardy; Ridge, Kristine
Subject: Re: Public Comment: General Plan - So Main Historical Survey
Dear MAyor, Council members, City manager and City leadership
I too concur with Sandra and Ginelle to wait, do studies/surveys and protect our historic South Main corridor so
we not lose our unique character that makes us so special and that the owners, businesses and residents of the
South Main corridor work together with the city for the benefit of all.
Most respectfully,
Irma P Jauregui
SAHNA Alliance
Wilshire Square resident
Sent from my iPad
On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:22 PM, Sandra Pocha Pena < wrote:
Dec 11, 2021
Dear Mayor, City Council and Staff,
I am writing to urge you to wait until we can complete a Historical Survey on South Main before
adopting the new General Plan. Without a Historical Survey, we can't identify the antique structures
which give South Main Street much of its charm.
Way back this past Spring, in April or May, staff from Planning contacted myself and fellow
neighborhood leader Ginelle Hardey to ask that we stop plans on conducting a community -led historical
survey because the City was going to contract a consultant to research all the buildings on the South
Main Corridor. We have the largest concentration of Streamline Modern, Googie, Craftsman and other
regional forms of architecture in the whole county right on South Main Street dating back to it's time as
a part of historic Route 101, a sister highway to Route 66.
At the November 4 Historical Resources Commission meeting, Ginelle and I asked the status of this
Historical Survey and staff could not provide an answer.
If no Consultant has been contracted or if the Survey can not be completed, I ask that the City partner
with existing South Main Neighborhood Alliance, a coalition of South Main residents, neighborhood
leaders and businesses to complete this important endeavor.
Approving a General Plan that does not protect our important historical structures will ensure their
destruction as development rushes forward on this important corridor.
As a guide to the kind of partnership that would be ideal, I ask you to review the City of San Antonio's
proposed Historic Buena Vista District which includes a video presentation and multi-lingual flyer
campaign for local residents:
hit s: www.sananion!o. ov historic scouisa II i!sior!cD!sir!cis BuenaV!sta
Looking forward to working together to preserve our historic heritage!
Sincerely,
--- Sandra Pena Sarmiento
Pacific Park / Eastside Neighborhood Leader
cc Ginelle Hardey, Henninger Park Neighborhood Leader
Irma Jauregui, South Main Neighborhood Alliance
Sandra Pena Sarmiento
"Frontier Arts & Hybrid Culture"
www.pocharte.com
Orozco, Norma
From: gomi bin <
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 8:56 PM
To: Sternberg, Brian; Ridge, Kristine; eComment
Cc: tours@esotouric.com
Subject: NURTURE & TAKE CARE OF SANTA ANA'S PARROT TREE
Dear Brian Sternberg, Santa Ana Exec Director of Library Services,
Kristine Ridge, Santa Ana City Manager,
Santa Ana City Council
I got word that the city is intending to cut down the tree at the Santa Ana Main Library. This tree is
called the "Parrot Tree". I STRONGLY OPPOSE this action. This is an incredible tree and is named
the 'State and National Champion Big Tree Brown Woolly Fig. The benefits of our having this tree is
great. It benefits our environment - providing oxygen, combats our increasing temperatures, provides
beauty and greenery to our city landscape of concrete & glass buildings. Having greenery and
nature is relaxing and soothes our daily stresses . Our Parrot Tree is a BIG & WONDROUS treasure
engulfing Mother Nature's beneficial attributes.
I was once told Santa Ana is the "Tree City". As the "Tree City", it MUST support, preserve and
promote this designation by caring for its iconic trees NOT cut them down. I am proud to have Santa
Ana be a Tree City. Nature beautifies the physical environment we live in and gives our human heart
& soul peace and good energy within ourselves and for others.
SAVE THE PARROT TREE,
Janice
KEVIN L, ANDERSON
Santa Ana CA 92704
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City of Santa Ana Officials
See attached mailing list
Re: Gridlock on Jaguar Way
Dear City of Santa Ana Officials:
The `Artisan' neighborhood consists of 42 homes on Picasso and Rembrandt, the sole vehicular and
pedestrian access to which is at and through the traffic intersection of Artisan Way and Jaguar Way.
During `drop off,' `pick up' and `special event' periods at Sergerstrom High, access to and from our
neighborhood becomes extremely congested because vehicles completely block the intersection
where our entrance road intersects Jaguar Way.
I am respectfully submitting the attached Petition for action to improve access to Artisan. The
Petition has been signed by 60 residents of the neighborhood and others. You can view the online
version here:
htti)s://cbng.it/XDWhvxio2zX
Please let me know how to proceed to obtain the actions desired.
1.v ANDERSON
Valerie Amezcua, Mayor
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Jessie Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Thai Viet Phan, Council Member
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Benjamin Vazquez, Council Member
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phil Bacerra, Council Member
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Council Member
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
David Penaloza, Council Member
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Jennifer L, Hall, City Clerk
20 Civic Center Plaza, M-30
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Kristine Ridge, City Manager
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Commander Marty, Traffic Division, SAPD
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Department of Public Works, Streets
20 Civic Center Plaza
Ross Annex, M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
PETITION TO CITY OF SANTA ANA
Whereas, the `Artisan' neighborhood consists of 42 homes on Picasso and Rembrandt, the sole
vehicular and pedestrian access to which is at and through the traffic intersection of Artisan Way and
Jaguar Way in Santa Ana; and,
Whereas, during normal `drop off,' `pick up' and `special event' hours at Sergerstrom High School,
traffic on Jaguar Way often completely blocks the traffic intersection at Artisan Way, preventing
residents living on Picasso and Rembrandt, vendors and delivery vehicles from entering or exiting
for periods of time exceeding 30 minutes; and,
Whereas, California Vehicle Code section 22526(a) (the Anti -Gridlock Act) provides:
"Notwithstanding any official traffic control signal indication to proceed, a driver of a vehicle shall
not enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the
intersection or marked crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle driven without obstructing the through
passage of vehicles from either side;" and,
Whereas, Santa Ana Code of Ordinances section 36-41(9) provides: "No person shall drive a vehicle
into an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the
intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he is operating without obstructing the passage
of other vehicles or pedestrians in such intersection or crosswalk, notwithstanding any official
traffic -control device or signal indication to proceed;" and,
Whereas, courtesy, expediency and commerce will be enhanced if the City of Santa Ana enforces
the Anti -Gridlock Act and its own Ordinance at the traffic intersection of Jaguar Way and Artisan
Way;
Now, therefore, the residents of Artisan living on Picasso and Rembrandt petition the City of Santa
Ana to enact an ordinance or pass a resolution as part of the City's Traffic Management Plan:
1. Designating the traffic intersection at Jaguar Way and Artisan Way as an `Anti -Gridlock'
area;
2. Providing for the posting of signs on Jaguar Way advising operators of motor vehicles of the
same;
3. Installing and maintaining pavement markings on Jaguar Way at the intersection with Artisan
Way reading `KEEP CLEAR' and/or `DO NOT BLOCK; and,
4. Enforce California's Anti -Gridlock law and the City's Ordinance on Jaguar Way at Artisan
Way.
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22526_(a). Notwitbstanding any official traffic control signal indication to proceed,
a driver of a vehicle shall not enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there
is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or marked crosswalk to
accommodate the vehicle driven without obstructing the through passage of vehicles
from either side.
(b) A driver of a vehicle which is making a turn at an intersection who is facing a
steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal shall not enter the intersection or marked
crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or
marked crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle driven without obstructing the through
passage of vehicles from either side.
(c) A driver of a vehicle shall not enter a railroad or rail transit crossing,
notwithstanding any official traffic control device or signal indication to proceed,
unless there is sufficient undercarriage clearance to cross the intersection without
obstructing the through passage of a railway vehicle, including, but not limited to, a
train, trolley, or city transit vehicle.
(d) A driver of a vehicle shall not enter a railroad or rail transit crossing,
notwithstanding any official traffic control device or signal indication to proceed,
unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the railroad or rail transit crossing
to accommodate the vehicle driven and any railway vehicle, including, but not limited
to, a train, trolley, or city transit vehicle.
(e) A local authority may post appropriate signs at the entrance to intersections
indicating the prohibition in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).
(f) A violation of this section is not a violation of a law relating to the safe operation
of vehicles and is the following:
(1) A stopping violation when a notice to appear has been issued by a peace officer
described in Section 830.1, 830.2, or 830.33 of the Penal Code.
(2) A parking violation when a notice of parking violation is issued by a person,
other than a peace officer described in paragraph (1), who is authorized to enforce
parking statutes and regulations.
(g) This section shall be known and maybe cited as the Anti -Gridlock Act of 1987.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 216, Sec. 11. (AB 2144) Effective January 1, 2011.)
cdcpA�dft°ardment while necessarily in use on construction or repair work on or in the public
right-of-way. The foregoing exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the
consequences of his wilful disregard of safety of others.
(Code 1952, § 3226; Ord. No. NS-560, § 1, 1-15-62)
Sec. 3 -41 Miscellaneous driving movements and acts prohibited.
No person shall•
(1) Drive between the vehicles comprising a funeral procession while it is in motion and when
such vehicles are identified as part of such procession by the display upon the outside of
each vehicle of a pennant or other identifying insignia or by such other method as may be
determined and designated by the chief of police. This provision shall not apply at
intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic -control signals or police officers.
(2) While riding any bicycle, motorcycle, coaster, skateboard, motorized skateboard, roller
skates, or any toy vehicle, attach the same or himself to any moving vehicle upon any
roadway, and no person driving any vehicle shall permit the same to be done.
(3) Drive any motor vehicle within or over any sidewalk area or any parkway except at a
driveway.
(4) Drive over or across any new pavement or freshly painted marking, when any street
barrier, sign or marking is in place, warning persons not to drive over or across the same,
or when a sign is in place stating that the street, or any portion thereof, is closed.
(5) Drive or operate a vehicle contrary to the directions or provisions of any barrier or sign
erected pursuant to the provisions of any ordinance of the city, or by any public utilities,
or by any department of the city, or by any other person pursuant to law or contract with
the city, and no unauthorized person shall move or after the position of any such barrier
or sign.
(6) Drive a vehicle onto or from any freeway except at such entrances and exits as are
established by public authority.
(7) Park any vehicle within three hundred (300) feet of any fire apparatus which is stopped in
answer to a fire alarm.
(8) Ride a bicycle or skateboard upon a sidewalk within a business district, as that term is
defined in California Vehicle Code, Section 235. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle or
skateboard upon a sidewalk other than in a business district, or in any other public place,
such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.
(9)
CONvyCJT'CMedntmer Intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other
side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he Is operating without obstructing
the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians in such intersection or crosswalk, notwithstanding any
official traffic -control device or signal indication to proceed.
(10) Drive any motor vehicle upon or over a median.
(11) Ride a bicycle, skateboard, motorized scooter, roller skates, or any other device or
conveyance with a riding surface of any design which is designed to be or can be
propelled by human power within the civic center. Any person convicted of violating this
subsection shall be punished by a fine which shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00)
and for any subsequent convictions within one year shall be punished with a fine which
does not exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
(Code 1952, § 3240; Ord. No. NS-560, § 1, 1.15-62; Ord. No. N5-1451, § 3,10-16-78; Ord, No. 2394, § 4, 8-
16-99; Ord. No. NS-2424, § 2, 5-1-00; Ord. No. NS-2634, § 2, 7-7-03)
Sec. 36-42. - Driving around railway barriers.
No person shall drive any vehicle around, or under, any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade
crossing while such a gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
(Code 1952, § 3290; Ord. No. NS-560, § 1, 1-15-62)
Sec. 36-43. - Amplification devices.
No driver of a vehicle shall operate or permit operation of any radio system, loudspeaker, or other
noise device Intended to make sound audible outside the vehicle when the vehicle is being operated
upon any street and the purpose of such sound is to advertise for commercial purposes.
(Ord. No. NS-1710, § 1, 1-3-84)
Sec. 36-44, - Buses may stop in front of driveway.
A bus engaged as a common carrier may stop to load or unload passengers in front of a driveway. At
no time shall the bus so stop for a period longer than is necessary to load or unload passengers.
(Code 1952, § 3241; Ord. No. NS-560, § 1, 1-15-62)
Sec. 36-45. - Obstructions to vision —Prohibited at corners.
On property on any corner formed by intersecting streets, it shall be unlawful to install, set out,
maintain or allow the installation, setting out or maintenance of any sign, fence, hedge, shrubbery,
natural growth or other obstruction to the eye, higher than two and one-half (2Y2) feet above the top of
the sidewalk, or, where no sidewalks exist, higher than three (3) feet above the level of the center of the
Orozco, Norma
From: turquoiseisle <
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2023 5:12 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Irvine police gives Racist commenter Top Fan badge on Facebook
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Date: On Monday, September 18th, 2023 at 4:09 AM
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badge" to someone who called Colombia a 3rd world sh#thole!
I live here and apologize for the IPD's racism. When looking at their page it does appear they feature a
disproportionate amount of Latinas and Latinos in addition to Black people and there's a special emphasis on
people from Santa Ana for some reason on the IPDy Facebook page.
Thank you for allowing me to share this and have a great evening.
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