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Flores, Dora
From:Nathaniel Greensides <mynci90@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February
To:eComment
Cc:Hernandez, Johnathan; Brown, Judson
Subject:Feb 20th City Council Meeting Agenda Item 28
Dear City Council,
I applaud the efforts to increase homeownership via the development of residential real estate to be sold at
affordable rates. I was aware of the RFP regarding the approximately $7.8m funds to be put toward home
ownership opportunities and even spread the word to some organizations who I believe would make a good fit
for the RFP. However, as noted in the staff report, it is not a surprise to me that the requirements of the RFP in
addition to the current state of economic affairs resulting in lower than expected submissions. In addition to the
proposed amendments from city staff, I also urge city staff and the Council to consider manners of making
funds available for conversions of rental units to non-rental housing units, especially where tenants have resided
in the same unit for a minimum period of time such as 15 years. There are a few organizations in California and
even two specifically in Santa Ana I can think of that are already uniquely poised to assist long-term tenants in
the process of buying the apartment where they have lived for decades.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Nate Greensides
Resident of Ward 5
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Flores, Dora
From:Brian Hendricks <bhendricks@magisrealty.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February
To:eComment
Subject:Item 28 - For your consideration
Hello Mayor Amezcua and members of City Council:
As it relates to Item 28, I would like to request that council consider giving priority to any project that involves
acquisition/rehabilitation over new construction - if this aligns and is consistent with City of Santa Ana goals related to
affordable housing. Preservation of affordable housing in the city can be just as important as developing new units. I
have been fortunate to be involved in a number of new construction affordable housing developments, so of course I
am overall very much in favor of them. However, perhaps City of Santa Ana leadership would like to prioritize rehab and
preservation of existing housing units rather than adding more new development of affordable housing projects.
I thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Brian Hendricks
Magis Realty, LLC
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