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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - Non Agenda Becerra, Alexis From: Victor D Mendez < Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 2:08 PM To: eComment Subject: Addendum to Comments made by Victor Mendez - Council Meeting of 3/3/26 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. During my public comments I forget to mention something very important. I am dissatisfied with the current status of the EAST First Street Upgrade Project, despite having funding and a 90% design, as well as a viable option that was identified during the Multi-modal study. This current state of dissatisfaction, which I find most unusual given the outstanding work I have experienced over the past several years, is not reflective of City's staff. Staff has done what has been asked. It is now up to the Council to act and do the job they are elected to do. Accordingly, a petition will be presented at the next Council meeting. I remain open to discussing this matter with any member of the City Council or a representative of the City Manager. VICTOR D MENDEZ 1 Becerra, Alexis From: Jackie Lamirande < Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2026 7:08 PM To: eComment Subject: Short Documentary on OC Animal Care Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Companion Animal Protection Society Releases Short Documentary Entitled A CAPS Investigation of OC Animal Care https://fuIlertonobserver.com/2026/03/05/com pan ion-an imal-protection-society-releases-short- documentary-entitled-a-caps-investigation-of-oc-animal-care/ Shelter mismanagement and failure by the county to conform to a strategic plan and audits have resulted in animal suffering. You can view the 15-minute video here: A CAPS Investigation of OC Animal Care Former OCAC Volunteer OC Resident Jackie Lamirande "Be the change you wont to see in the world"- Gandhi i Becerra, Alexis From: Gracefully Seasoned < Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 8:32 AM To: !City Clerk Subject: City Meeting Info March 2026 Attachments: 1000006106.png; 1000006103.png; 1000006111.png; 1000006107.png Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good Morning, I've experienced questionable encounters the last few weeks here in the city of Santa Ana.l know that this city is a great place and would like measures to be taken to keep it safe. I would like for these concerns to be addressed in the next city meeting. Backstory- Last month I was followed to the park with agitators giving scary d***th threats. I take this very seriously especially because my family didn't do anything to anyone &this behavior is unwarranted and concerning. 2/23/26 Past 10 Pm there were very loud cars at the Aldi + Burlington parking lot with some alarming screaming. 2/24/26- 2 different cars pulled up to the California Lodge and suites. One with an older man who appeared to be checking in and one car with white male/african couple in a faded blue SUV. The white male was watching a Hispanic lady walk out of the hotel with a laundry basket full of"paper rolls," I asked her where she got the rolls and she statee that they were from the hotel. She also said was going to her house. I ran to ask the manager if he new anything about this and he didn't know her or give her any paper rolls. I found it suspicion that she was making it seem like she was associated with the hotel but she was not. She hoped on the Bus on Bristol/Segerstrom going north at 10.45 am. I believe she could have been committing a crime of'potential laundering with that basket.' . Thank you for your time. Please see attached. Have a great week! T -T 1 w `o ` L r �f -1 vs • ,•`, ~ - � it lom .►-� �`� s A y � 4f r MR dw -40 F w - i z - - �+�'t •�a��• r Pow ■ ' � ; , On INSINS ■ us ■ �a 'WE Becerra, Alexis From: Karla Martinez < Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 4:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Request for stronger e-bike safety rules in Santa Ana Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Santa Ana City Council, I am writing as a concerned resident to ask the City of Santa Ana to take stronger action on e-bike safety. This issue feels urgent to me not only because of the accidents we continue to hear about, but because I was also involved in an accident yesterday, March 9, 2026. That experience made the danger feel very real and showed me how quickly unsafe riding and unsafe roadway conditions can put people at risk. Santa Ana has already seen serious incidents involving e-bikes and similar motorized bikes. In August 2024, a teenager riding an illegal minibike in Santa Ana was critically injured in a violent crash with a car. On a broader county level, Orange County prosecutors recently said traumatic e- bike injuries involving children increased from just 1 case in 2021 to over 200 in 2025. I respectfully ask the City Council to consider stronger local protections, including: banning e-bikes from sidewalks in busy pedestrian areas and near schools increasing enforcement against reckless riding, speeding, and illegal modified e-bikes creating clearer safety rules for minors expanding public awareness and safety education for riders and parents Pedestrians, drivers, students, and families all deserve to feel safe in Santa Ana. I hope the City will take this issue seriously before more people are badly injured. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Karla Martinez Sent from Yahoo Mail for Whone 1 Becerra, Alexis From: Karla A < Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 6:37 PM To: !City Clerk Subject: Re: Untitled document Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda as an urgency item under the Ralph M. Brown Act. Our community is experiencing a serious and escalating crisis. Residents are losing their housing stability,families with children are struggling to meet basic needs, and people are being pushed into homelessness. The impact is already severe. Many residents, including myself, have suffered extreme emotional and financial harm. This is no longer a routine issue. It has become a public health and safety emergency affecting vulnerable residents. Waiting days or weeks to address this is causing further harm. We respectfully request immediate action and coordination with county and state resources to prevent additional displacement and suffering in our community. On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM Karla A<kargar02.kg@gmail.com>wrote: 1 Becerra, Alexis From: Karla A < Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 11:43 AM To: !City Clerk Subject: Re: Untitled document Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Concerned residents at Coach Royal Mobile home park On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM Karla A<kargar02.kg@gmail.com>wrote: 1 Karla Alvarado March 9, 2026 To: City Clerk Subject: Request to Place Agenda Item — Mobilehome Residents Facing Homelessness and Retaliation Dear City Clerk I am submitting this request to have the following item placed on the agenda for the next City Council meeting: Agenda Item Title: Emergency Discussion — Mobilehome Residents Facing Homelessness, Harassment, and Retaliation Description and Background: Residents in our community, including vulnerable populations such as minor school-aged children, are being left homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness due to corporate interference with their legal rights to sell or transfer their mobilehomes. Residents who ask questions, report concerns, or assert their rights are now facing harassment, retaliation, and obstruction of their housing stability. This ongoing crisis is taking place under the City's oversight, and residents are not receiving sufficient updates or protections. We request the City Council discuss this issue publicly to: 1. Receive updates on current City actions or interventions regarding these corporate practices. 2. Ensure vulnerable residents are protected from eviction, harassment, and retaliation. 3. Explore emergency measures or coordination with housing agencies to prevent further displacement. 4. Ensure accountability for local, state, and corporate responsibilities in protecting residents' housing rights. Legal and Public Interest Basis: • California Civil Code §798.56— protects mobilehome residents from retaliation and interference with legal rights. • California Health & Safety Code §50820 et seq. —allows counties and cities to use resources to address imminent risk of homelessness. • Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §3601 et seq.) — prohibits interference with housing rights. We respectfully request that this item be placed on the agenda at the earliest possible City Council meeting so that residents can receive updates and the Council can take meaningful action to address this crisis. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. Sincerely, Karla Alvarado Becerra, Alexis From: Jorge Garcia < Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:32 PM To: !City Clerk;jryanhernamdez@santa-ana.org; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David; Vazquez, Benjamin; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Amezcua, Valerie Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Clerk, Mayor, Council Members&City Manager My name is Jorge Garcia, I am a resident of Santa Ana and a father who is deeply concerned for my family and our community, as should you! I strongly support placing this matter on the agenda as an urgency item under the Ralph M. Brown Act. I am watching my wife and children suffer as families in our community face the real threat of losing their homes. Residents are experiencing severe emotional,financial, and mental health distress. This crisis is happening under the city's watch, and yet no meaningful action has been taken. The city was put in place to protect us and enforce the law, and it is failing to do so. Immediate action is necessary to prevent further harm and protect vulnerable residents. Your sponsorship of this agenda item is critical to ensuring the Council addresses this crisis publicly,formally, and without delay. I am a concerned citizen of the United States and a member of our community. No one in our city should be experiencing this level of housing instability,threat to safety, or suffering,yet families and children continue to face these urgent risks. Thank you for your urgent attention and leadership on this matter. 1 Becerra, Alexis From: Guadalupe Barragan < Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 8:58 PM To: !City Clerk; Hernandez, Johnathan; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David; Vazquez, Benjamin; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Amezcua, Valerie Subject: urgente Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Mi nombre es Guadalupe Barragan soy madre, abuela,y residente de Santa Ana. Les escribo con profunda indignaci6n y preocupaci6n por la situaci6n que estan viviendo muchas familias incluyendo la nuestra en nuestra comunidad. Mientras ustedes ocupan cargos publicos con la responsabilidad de proteger a los residentes de esta ciudad, familias enteras incluyendo ninos estan enfrentando la posibilidad real de quedarse sin hogar. Esta situaci6n esta causando un dano emocional,financiero y psicol6gico severo a quienes solo buscan estabilidad y seguridad para sus familias. Es inaceptable que esta crisis continue ocurriendo bajo la supervisi6n de la ciudad sin que se tomen acciones claras y urgentes. Los residentes merecemos transparencia, responsabilidad y liderazgo, no silencio ni retrasos. Por esta raz6n, exijo que este asunto sea colocado en la agenda del Concejo Municipal como un tema urgente conforme a la Ley Ralph M. Brown. Este problema debe ser discutido publicamente y enfrentado con la seriedad que requiere. Las familias de Santa Ana no deberian vivir con miedo de perder sus hogares mientras las autoridades miran hacia otro lado. Ustedes fueron elegidos para servir y proteger a esta comunidad. Ahora es el momento de demostrarlo. Sinceramente, Su Vecina 1 Becerra, Alexis From: Michael Mavrovouniotis < Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:45 AM To: eComment Subject: public comment for city council - regarding OC animal shelter Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. See article below. The article refers to an OC Board of Supervisors meeting. You can watch the video here: http://ocgov.granicus.com/plaver/clip/5593?view id=8&redirect=true Click on item 4 in the agenda... or use the slider to get to 38:05 into the meeting. Voice of OC, March 11, 2026 Advocates Demand Reform at California Animal Shelters, Including Orange County https://voiceofoc.org/2026/03/california-animal-shelters-reform/ Excerpts: I...] One of the major concerns mentioned in the cease and desist letters is the concept of"reduced/managed intake" that minimizes the overall number of animals coming into the shelter in an attempt to reduce euthanasia. Managed intake often involves shelters turning away animals or encouraging members of the public to keep the animal themselves, put it back where it was found or contact a rescue organization. (...] OC Animal Care, the county-run animal shelter in Orange County, received a cease and desist letter dated Feb. 13. The county shelter— which has been the subject of numerous grand jury investigations and resident protests over the past several years—practices managed intake for stray cats. (Read: Grand Jury: OC Animal Shelter Needs Updated Policies to Stop Killing More Animalsl The shelter does not accept healthy stray cats. Instead, it only accepts sick, injured or underage cats. Virga said this could be a violation of the Hayden Act, a 1998 state law that outlines certain requirements for animal shelters like mandatory veterinary care and holding periods for stray animals. I...I To read the cease and desist letter sent to OC Animal Care, click here. Orange County Supervisors also weighed in on the shelter's conditions during their Feb. 24 meeting. Supervisor Janet Nguyen said the shelter has made improvements over the past year, but it's a work in progress. "Please know that we appreciate you, but there is still some work to be done,"she said at that meeting. Nguyen said animal shelter staff are working on a report regarding the 2018 strategic plan and asked for an update within the next 30 days. Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento thanked residents for pushing for improvements at the shelter and said staff should issue regular updates to make sure OC Animal Care is meeting goals laid out in the strategic plan. "I think we need to do something on a periodic basis, almost as a dashboard, and make sure we're able to see how we're doing on these different concerns that we have that are outlined in the strategic plan,"he said. (...] "Shelters should be learning from their mistakes and moving forward and adopting the more enlightened approaches that some of the other shelters in other areas are adopting,"Dales said. "We're not seeing that in California on the whole." i Zuniga, Diana From: Karla A < Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 5:06 PM To: !City Clerk Subject: Untitled document Attachments: Untitled document.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. I am submitting this correspondence to the City Clerk to ensure it is included in the official public record regarding public safety and housing concerns affecting the community i Subject: Confirmation of Discussion Regarding Agenda Placement Dear Council Phil Bacerra, Mayor and other council members Thank you for meeting with me today and taking the time to discuss the concerns affecting our families and community. I appreciate the opportunity to explain the circumstances and the serious issues involved. During our discussion, I was informed that the matter would not be placed on a City Council agenda, and that the City would not be able to address the issue at the municipal level. For clarity, I want to reiterate that while we understand any pending eviction proceedings are being addressed through the Superior Court of California, the concerns raised extend beyond private litigation and involve broader issues that affect public welfare, including: • documented housing and code compliance concerns • multiple households and families affected • children and vulnerable residents residing at the property • risk of displacement and potential homelessness • public safety and community stability considerations Because these issues impact residents and families within the community, they raise legitimate public safety and housing concerns that fall within the regulatory and enforcement responsibilities of the City. Additionally, statements indicating that the matter cannot be placed on a council agenda raise concerns regarding transparency and public participation under the Ralph M. Brown Act, which is intended to ensure that matters affecting the public may be raised and addressed in an open forum. This correspondence is not intended to request interference with judicial proceedings, but rather to respectfully request that the broader public safety and housing implications affecting families in the community be acknowledged and reviewed within the City's authority and consistent with applicable open meeting laws. Thank you again for taking the time to meet and discuss these concerns. Respectfully Karla Alvarado Zuniga, Diana From: Michelle Wright < Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2026 6:32 PM To: eComment; Zurita, Bianca Subject: [Request for Community Feedback] Draft - City of Santa Ana Public Art Policy Due Monday, March 16 by 8am Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. As a Resident Artist at the Santa Ana Arts Collective and a recipient of the 2023 Investing in the Artist Grant, I believe it would be beneficial for the City to consider establishing an unbiased Arts and Cultural Liaison to help bridge communication between artists and the City. I understand this idea was originally suggested by Skeith DeWine more than 25 years ago, and it still feels very relevant today. A liaison could help ensure artists are aware of ongoing and upcoming opportunities while also providing a consistent point of contact who understands both City processes and the needs of the artistic community. It may also be helpful for the policy to more clearly emphasize opportunities for public input and input from artists who work specifically in public art. Because the policy focuses on integrating art into public spaces, perspectives from both the community and experienced public artists could be valuable in areas such as site selection, design considerations, and long-term maintenance. From my own experience with the 2023 Investing in the Artist Grant, project-based insurance coverage could also be helpful. While insurance costs can be included in the project budget, coverage must already be in place before financial assistance is released. Offering an option for project-based insurance could remove a barrier and make these opportunities more accessible to artists. The section banning AI-generated artwork may also be broader than intended. Many artists use Al tools during brainstorming or concept development, even when the final work is entirely original. Clarifying that the final artwork must be created by the artist,while allowing digital tools during early design phases, could avoid unintentionally excluding artists. Lastly,the restriction on political or religious imagery may benefit from clarification. Public art often reflects cultural history, identity, or social issues,which can sometimes intersect with those themes. Clarifying that the intent is to avoid promotional or partisan messaging could help ensure meaningful cultural expression is not unintentionally limited. 1 Zuniga, Diana From: Karen Pulido < Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2026 7:38 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Vazquez, Benjamin; tvphan@santa-ana.org; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil;jhernandez@santa-ana.org; Penaloza, David; RSO; CityManager; eComment; manuel.escamilla@bos2.oc.gov; Brown, Judson; ochacontract@occr.ocgov.com; alexa.pratt@occr.gov.com;jaylonjoziah@gmail.com; oldtownorangeresident@yahoo.com; a.higareda.lopez.64@gmail.com; Fair Housing Council of Orange County Subject: Re: FORMAL COMPLAINT- Rent Stabilization &Tenant Harassment Concern (1002 Virginia Ave) Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good evening everyone. I hope this email finds you well. To begin, I'd like to supply links to what you will need so you have ALL the information you need before anything. 1- Our Tenant Petition against Mr. Constantino Venegas-Castorena: https://tinyurl.com/4ta4rwux 2- Our Supplemental Testimony in Addition To Our Tenant Petition: https://tinyurl.com/5dpzfk5z 3- Character reference letters written by our neighbors (we could get more): https://tinyurl.com/yc7dv6fx 4- Ms. Castellanos Tenant Petition Complaint Against Us: https:Htinvurl.com/5ar4vs3y 5- Our Response To Ms. Castellanos Supplemental Tenant Statement: https://tinyurl.com/2r34m4kz Ms. Jessie Lopez - Thank you for your prompt response. We have already scheduled the Zoom call with your associate and look forward to speaking with you soon. Ms. Elie Mendez - Thank you as well for your prompt response. We sincerely apologize for not reaching out sooner. We wanted to ensure that we gathered and organized all the relevant information before contacting your office so that we could provide a clear and complete account of the situation. We would also like to mention that our family previously attempted to bring concerns regarding Mr. Constantino Venegas-Castorena to the attention of the Housing Department in 2023. Unfortunately, we never received follow-up communication at that time, which left us feeling that our concerns were not being addressed. Maricela, we have carefully reviewed your email and considered how best to respond. I was present the day you called my father-in-law, Mr. Jose Higareda, and I also recorded the call. After listening to it several times, I noticed that your email contained more detailed information than what was conveyed during the phone conversation. Initially, I considered including the audio recording as part of this response. However, our intention is not to escalate matters unnecessarily, but rather to clarify several points that we believe are important. First, your email indicated that on February 12, RSD staff contacted Mr. Higareda to coordinate mediation. That did not occur. Instead, Mr. Higareda received a phone call from an individual 1 identified as Mark Flores (or Torres), who stated that he was calling on behalf of Mr. Venegas- Castorena. During that call, Mr. Higareda was told that he should stop harassing Ms. Brenda Castellanos because she was paying her rent. When Mr. Higareda asked for clarification regarding the details of the complaint that was allegedly submitted, he was told that the information was confidential, and the call was abruptly ended. Despite multiple attempts and voicemails to follow up, Mr. Higareda never received another call. At no time during that interaction was mediation offered. Based on how the call was presented, it felt less like a neutral outreach from the City and more like a message being delivered on behalf of Mr. Venegas-Castorena. Additionally, on February 24, Mr. Higareda attended an in-person appointment at your office. However, he was informed that you were unavailable and was instead directed to speak with an individual named Saul. During this interaction, Saul referred to Mr. Higareda as "Pepe," which is not a name my father-in-law uses nor how he identifies himself. Given the seriousness of the matter, this level of informality was unexpected. During that conversation, Mr. Higareda attempted to explain the situation and the concerns our family has experienced with Mr. Venegas-Castorena. Saul indicated that it would essentially be our word against the landlord's and stated that even if we submitted a tenant petition or testimony, it would be like "writing on ice"—implying that the matter would ultimately go nowhere. He further suggested that the best course of action would simply be for us to move out rather than attempt to pursue the issue if we were so "unhappy". Experiences like these have unfortunately caused our family to lose confidence in the process. Each time we have attempted to seek help, we have left feeling discouraged rather than supported. Our intention in reaching out has always been to understand our rights and seek guidance, not to create conflict. I would also like to advise everyone included in this email that there is a significant amount of additional information related to this matter that could not reasonably be included in our written testimony. Nevertheless, we are fully prepared to provide any documentation, evidence, or clarification that may assist your offices in understanding the full scope of what has occurred. Currently, Mr. Venegas Castorena is refusing to accept our rent. We sincerely hope that someone within the City will review this matter carefully. From our perspective, this situation involves a landlord who has repeatedly taken advantage of our rights as tenants and who may be attempting to operate outside the intent and protections established by the City of Santa Ana's housing ordinances. We remain willing to cooperate fully and provide any additional information that may be requested. On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 07:48:54 PM PDT, Fair Housing Council of Orange County <info@fairhousingoc.org> wrote: Good afternoon, Thank you for reaching out to our agency, Your information was forwarded to our HUD Housing Cert 2 Counselor. If this inquiry involves a property located in Orange County, California, please call 714-569- 0823, prompt #4, Monday to Thursday 9 am to 6 pm to speak with a counselor for assistance. Please be aware that we're mostly working remotely and only accepting visitors to our office by appointment, so we ask for your patience. It may take multiple attempts before you actually connect with us. For matters involving certain Orange County cities we may have to refer you to another agency. For matters outside of Orange County we may be able to refer you to local assistance. The City of Irvine has contracted with another agency for assistance with matters of this sort. Please contact the Fair Housing Foundation in Long Beach at 562-989-1206 or www.fairhousingfoundation.com to contact a counselor for assistance. That being said, see below. The following does not constitute, nor should it be construed to be, legal advice. You should contact a licensed attorney for such advice. The information provided is of a general nature, intended to help you preserve your rights and fulfill your obligations. Please contact a counselor for further details and assistance. Fair Housing Council of Orange County 2021 E. 4th Street, Ste. 122 Santa Ana, California 92705-3912 Follow us on X (formerly Twitter)@fairhousingoc https:Htwitter.com/fairhousingoc On Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00.05.10 +0000 (UTC), Karen Pulido < wrote: Dear Councilmembers and representatives, I need help. I really need help. I need someone to hear me. I need to help my family. I am writing on behalf of my family—Mr.Jose Higareda and my family regarding an urgent tenant protection matter occurring at the property located at 1002 Virginia Ave., Santa Ana, California. The circumstances described below raise serious concerns involving ongoing landlord harassment, potential retaliation, interference with a lawful eviction process,and possible failures in the application and enforcement of the City of Santa Ana's Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Mr. Higareda and my family have been residents of the property since 2019 and have made repeated attempts over the years to seek assistance from the City regarding escalating harassment and retaliatory actions by the property owner, Mr. Constantino Venegas Castorena. Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts to report these concerns,the family feels their situation has not been adequately addressed and, in some instances, their concerns have been dismissed entirely. 3 In recent months,the situation has intensified significantly. What began as helping Mr.Venegas from losing his home in foreclosure,this situation has escalated into a pattern of intimidation,surveillance, repeated complaints made to city authorities, and actions that the family believes may constitute retaliation under Santa Ana's tenant protection laws. Additionally,troubling interactions with individuals identifying themselves as representatives of the City have raised further questions about the handling of this matter. Because the City of Santa Ana has taken important steps to strengthen tenant protections through the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, Mr. Higareda and his family are respectfully seeking the oversight and assistance of the City Council to ensure that these protections are being applied fairly and consistently. The following information provides a detailed account of the events that have occurred. Tenant Issues+Inconsistent Rental Payments Made Tenant Jose Higareda had previously received verbal authorization from property owner Constantino Venegas Castorena allowing Mr. Higareda and my family to rent rooms within the property as they deemed appropriate at 1002 Virginia Ave, Santa Ana CA 92706. The reason Mr. Venegas allowed this arrangement was because, in or around 2019,he was at risk of losing the property to foreclosure and personally sought out Mr.Higareda to help him maintain the home by renting it. At that time, Mr. Venegas was quickly running out of time and needed someone willing to assume occupancy and responsibility for the property. When Mr.Higareda explained that the home contained more rooms than his family needed,Mr.Venegas persistently encouraged him to rent the home and eventually convinced him to move in under the understanding that he would be allowed to rent out the additional rooms. Relying on this verbal authorization and agreement, Mr. Higareda and my family moved into the home and began renting the other rooms in order to afford the monthly rent. Ms. Brenda Dyane Castellanos has been residing at 1002 Virginia Ave, Santa Ana CA 92706 since November 2025, renting a room from Mr. Jose Higareda and my family. At the time she moved in, she presented herself as a young single mother with two small children — approximately four years old and seven months old —who had recently been displaced and had nowhere to go. Out of compassion and good faith, Mr. Higareda and my family agreed to rent her a room for$1,200 per month. Given the circumstances she described,we did not require a security deposit. Ms. Castellanos initially stated she would pay her first month's rent on November 16, 2025, and although payment was ultimately made in full on November 18, subsequent payments quickly became inconsistent. For December 2025,she paid$300 on December 3 and the remaining$900 on December 5. However,for January 2026,no payment was made at all. When approached regarding the unpaid rent, Ms. Castellanos responded by stating, "I am not going to pay you the rent," "I am not going to give you the money," and "If you want to,you can file this legally." She further stated that Mr. Higareda should speak with"Tino," referring to property owner Constantino Venegas Castorena, and indicated that he was fully informed about the situation. Ms. Castellanos also stated that she no longer needed to speak with Mr.Higareda or his family regarding her decision not to pay rent. There is video evidence of this interaction available upon request. Mr. Higareda and his family were taken aback by Ms. Castellanos' instruction to contact Mr. Venegas, as they are unaware of any agreement or arrangement between Mr. Venegas and Ms. Castellanos regarding the verbal rental terms established solely between Mr. Higareda and Ms. Castellanos. This situation has created significant confusion and economic hardship for my family, who acted in good faith and are now left without January's rent and without clarity on how to proceed. As of February 27, 2026, Ms. Castellanos remained delinquent on rent in the agreed amount of$1,200 for both January and February. 4 Eviction Process Ms. Castellanos' refusal to pay the rent owed for January and February has gravely impacted Mr. Higareda and my family financially,to the point where they themselves have fallen behind on their own bills and financial obligations. As a result, Mr. Higareda issued Ms. Castellanos a Three-Day Notice to Pay or Quit.After Ms. Castellanos ignored the notice entirely, Mr.Higareda had no other option but to pursue a lawful and standard eviction process. Once Mr. Higareda initiated this process,property owner Constantino Venegas Castorena contacted him and asked to meet with him and my family at a local McDonald's restaurant to discuss Ms. Castellanos and how he could allegedly help remove her from the home. Due to the ongoing harassment and intimidation Mr. Higareda and my family had already experienced from Mr. Venegas over the years, Mr. Higareda declined the meeting. Following this refusal, Mr. Venegas escalated his harassment toward Mr.Higareda and my family. Mr. Higareda and his family have strong suspicions that Mr. Venegas may be utilizing individuals connected to the City of Santa Ana to continue or facilitate this harassment. Constantino's Harassment Mr.Higareda and my family have endured ongoing harassment from Mr.Constantino Venegas Castorena since 2019 —a period now spanning approximately seven years. These actions have included,but are not limited to,appearing at the property and attempting to enter the premises without proper notice, utilizing surrounding neighbors to surveil and harass the family by recording or photographing them — including minor children — failing to repair or maintain necessary items within the home, repeatedly filing complaints with the City of Santa Ana and contacting the Santa Ana Police Department without cause, continuing harassment through phone calls and text messages,and approaching Mr. Higareda's wife and son in an intimidating manner when Mr.Higareda was not present. On multiple occasions, Mr. Venegas' actions resulted in police being called to the property so frequently that one responding officer informed Mr. Higareda that the conduct by the owner and surrounding neighbors constituted harassment. The officer left my family a card identifying himself as Officer Mondragon,Badge#3893. Additionally, city officials have visited Mr. Higareda's residence numerous times due to complaints that had been filed against him. These reports and inspections ultimately resulted in more than $1,700 in penalties being issued against Mr.Higareda. One of the most severe retaliatory actions taken by Mr.Venegas occurred when he abruptly increased my family's rent by $500 from one month to the next. When notified of this increase, Mr. Higareda sought assistance directly from the City of Santa Ana under the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Unfortunately, Mr. Higareda felt that his attempts to seek help and protection under the city's tenant protection policies were ultimately ignored. February 12, 2026 On this date,between approximately 5:00 and 5:30 p.m., Mr. Higareda received a phone call from an individual who identified himself as Mark Flores,claiming to be a representative of the City of Santa Ana. 5 During the call, Mr. Flores referred to Mr. Higareda by the nickname "Pepe" and stated he was calling on behalf of Constantino Venegas.As the conversation progressed,Mr.Flores informed Mr.Higareda that he and my family were not to bother Brenda Castellanos because she was paying rent and had a verbal contract with"Pepe." Mr. Higareda clarified that Ms. Castellanos had in fact not been paying rent.A family member then intervened in the call and asked Mr. Flores why he was referring to Mr. Higareda as "Pepe," and also asked what complaint Ms. Castellanos had made against my family. Mr. Flores stated that the details of the complaint were confidential and refused to provide further clarification. Mr. Higareda and my family were left confused as to why such a call would be made in an accusatory tone without providing any information regarding the complaint. Mr. Flores then declined to answer additional questions and abruptly ended the call. It should also be noted that the only person who commonly refers to Mr.Higareda as"Pepe,"aside from close friends and family,is Mr.Venegas himself. Mr. Higareda has never introduced himself to any City of Santa Ana official using that nickname. February 27, 2026 After attempting to report these matters to the City of Santa Ana on numerous occasions, Mr. Higareda was eventually granted an in-person appointment to speak with Maricela Marquez. When Mr. Higareda arrived for the appointment, he was greeted by an individual identified as "Saul," who immediately addressed him as"Pepe."Mr.Higareda again became confused as to how city staff had obtained or were using this nickname,as he had never used that name when signing in or communicating with city officials. Despite this confusion, Mr. Higareda remained at the appointment in hopes of receiving assistance. However,one of the first questions Saul asked Mr. Higareda was,"Are you Mexican?" Perplexed, Mr. Higareda questioned what relevance that had to the situation. As he attempted to explain the circumstances he and his family were facing, Saul interrupted him and told him that if he was not satisfied with the situation at the home,he could simply move out. Mr. Higareda left the City of Santa Ana that day feeling discouraged and defeated. Current Situation As of March 7, 2026, Ms. Castellanos remains delinquent on the agreed monthly rent of$1,200 for the months of January, February, and March. Because Mr. Higareda and my family relied on Ms. Castellanos' rent contribution in order to meet the full rental payment owed to Mr.Venegas,they were unable to pay the entire amount owed to the property owner. In good faith,Mr.Higareda and my family provided Mr.Venegas with the rent amount minus Ms.Castellanos'portion and explained the situation,including that Ms.Castellanos had informed them she had a separate agreement directly with Mr.Venegas and that any questions should be directed to him. Only a few days later,today March 7,2026,Mr.Venegas served Mr.Higareda and my family with a Three-Day Notice served by himself directly saying"THE CITY WANTED ME TO GIVE THIS TO YOU". Conclusion and Request for Assistance 6 Mr.Higareda and my family respectfully request that the City of Santa Ana review and investigate the circumstances described above under the protections provided by the City's Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. The ordinance was enacted specifically to protect tenants from harassment,retaliation,and unlawful displacement. Based on the conduct described, Mr. Higareda and my family believe they may have been subjected to retaliatory actions,intimidation,and interference that undermine the intent and protections of the ordinance. Additionally, the property owner, Mr. Constantino Venegas Castorena, owns multiple residential properties within the City of Santa Ana. Under the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, rental units are required to be properly registered with the City. Mr. Higareda and my family respectfully request confirmation as to whether Mr. Venegas has properly registered all of his rental properties, including the property located at 1002 Virginia Ave. The properties he owns are the following: - 2118 Candis Ave,Santa Ana CA 92705 - 926 Virginia Ave,Santa Ana CA 92706 - 1002 Virginia Ave,Santa Ana CA 92706 (Tenant Occupied by Mr.Higareda) It is also important to note that the home Mr. Higareda currently occupies is located immediately next to another property that Mr. Venegas recently purchased. Mr. Higareda and my family believe that the escalating harassment and pressure they are experiencing may be motivated by Mr.Venegas'desire to remove them from the property so that both homes can be converted into higher-priced room rentals or used for other purposes,including suspected illegal dog breeding activity. What makes this situation particularly troubling is that Mr.Venegas was the individual who initially approached Mr. Higareda years ago and asked him to move into the property to help prevent it from being lost to foreclosure. Mr. Higareda and my family acted in good faith and helped stabilize the home during that time. Today, after years of tenancy, they are instead facing escalating harassment, surveillance by neighbors acting on behalf of the owner, repeated reports to city officials,police calls,and now the threat of eviction. Mr. Higareda and my family are simply asking the City of Santa Ana to review this situation carefully, enforce the tenant protections established under the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, and ensure that the law is applied fairly and without bias. We are seeking transparency, accountability, and protection from ongoing harassment so that my family—including tthe children—can live in peace and stability within their home. Furthermore,the circumstances described above illustrate a broader concern regarding the imbalance that can occur when landlord misconduct goes unchecked. Abuse of tenants by property owners is not always a single isolated event; rather,it is often ongoing and can escalate over time when there is no meaningful intervention or accountability. Situations such as this demonstrate how vulnerable families can become when the protections established by law are not actively enforced. The City of Santa Ana has taken important steps by adopting the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance with the clear intent of protecting tenants from harassment,retaliation,and unjust displacement. However,laws designed to protect residents must be supported by consistent enforcement.Without enforcement,the protections intended by the ordinance risk becoming ineffective for the very residents they were meant to protect. Just as there are responsible and ethical landlords who follow the law,there are also landlords who may attempt to circumvent or abuse the system; possibly in the way Mr.Venegas may not have disclosed all the property he owns in the city to the city. Similarly,while there are tenants who may violate their obligations,there are also tenants who act responsibly and in good faith. Mr. Higareda and my family fall into the latter category. They have lived at the property for several years,have attempted to resolve conflicts through lawful means,and have made every effort to comply with their obligations as tenants. Letters of reference attesting to their character and reliability as tenants are available upon request. For this reason, Mr. Higareda and my family respectfully ask the City of Santa Ana to review this matter carefully and to ensure that the protections established under the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance are applied and enforced as intended. We are simply seeking fairness,accountability,and the ability to live in their home without fear of ongoing harassment or retaliation. Ms.Jessie Lopez,you are the representative of our ward. Please help us. We sincerely hope the City will take these concerns seriously and provide the guidance, oversight, and protection that the ordinance was designed to provide. a Zuniga, Diana From: Grace Arzola < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Respectfully, Grace Arzola 1 Zuniga, Diana From: Erika Armenta < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! i Zuniga, Diana From: Alyssa Pinon < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this,they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID!Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! i Zuniga, Diana From: Christine Ediss < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - accountability Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! We need accountability! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPD! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPD and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPD! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence.There must be some accountability! Christine Ediss Sent from my iPhone i Zuniga, Diana From: Jessica Arredondo < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:47 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! -Jessica Arredondo i Zuniga, Diana From: J < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:52 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! i Zuniga, Diana From: Matthew N < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Sent from my iPhone i Becerra, Alexis From: Ivann Muniz < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 4:10 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Sent from my iPhone i Becerra, Alexis From: Carina Munoz < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 4:22 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Sent from my iPhone i Becerra, Alexis From: Judith Arredondo < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 4:25 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID!Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Hold them people accountable; cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! 1 Becerra, Alexis From: Jeanette Cookmeyer < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 5:48 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! i Becerra, Alexis From: Pearl Arzola < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 6:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Sent from my iPhone i Becerra, Alexis From: Madeline Andrean < Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 10:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this, they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID! Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! i Becerra, Alexis From: Victoria H < Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:51 AM To: eComment Subject: Justice for Noe Rodriguez - Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to support the family of Noe Rodriguez and their demands for justice! Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra from Santa Ana PD! On December 1st 2024, Noe was suffering a mental health crisis in downtown Santa Ana while holding a toy weapon. Despite the fact that he was unarmed and not moving,the officers did not attempt to understand or deescalate the situation. In less than 30 seconds after arriving,the officers gave 3 identical commands "Drop it or we will shoot," leaving no room for Noe to ask for help or seek another solution to the situation.They then opened fire and shot him almost 30 times, most of them hitting his back and 3 of which as he was falling to the ground. Noe was not provided medical attention for over 10 minutes and was left lying face down outside of the Casa Linda furniture store.These officers grossly violated Noe's civil right to due process and used excessive lethal force against an unarmed civilian, and we demand that they be fired from SAPID! It has been over one year since Noe's murder and the officers have continued to be involved in other deaths and misconduct. Ibarra took part in the beating of 15 year old Mario Diaz,who surrendered to police in a video dated June 9th 2025. Diaz had to be taken to a hospital for multiple injuries from this incident, including broken ribs, a fractured eye socket, and a collapsed lung. Casillas shot and killed Henry Gonzalez Jr, another victim of mental illness, on January 1st 2025. Despite this,they still work for SAPID and have faced no punishment. A public record request made by CSO revealed that Casillas has been moved to "Crimes Against Persons"while Ibarra serves in North Area Command. Both of these officers are a threat to public safety and must be fired from SAPID!Justice delayed is justice denied, and no mental health crisis should be a death sentence. Fire killer cops Luis Casillas and Isaac Ibarra! i Becerra, Alexis From: Dale Helvig < Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:10 PM To: eComment; Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David Cc: Carvalho, Sonia R.; Nunez, Alvaro; Thai, Minh; Vazquez, Sylvia; Hall, Jennifer Subject: 2026-03-17 Letter to City Council - Special Event Sponsorship Policy Attachments: 2026-03-17 Letter to City Council-Special Event Sponsorship Policy.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Attached file for March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting General Comments Dale Helvig Resident, Santa Ana i Dale Helvig Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706 March 17, 2026 Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Councilmembers City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, 81h Floor Santa Ana CA 92702 Subject: General Comment- Special Event Sponsorship Policy On October 7th I spoke at the City Council meeting regarding the distribution of discretionary funds approved by City Councilmembers, with a particular concern related to an approved request from the Anaheim-based Latino Muslim Unity organization for an event location outside of Santa Ana. At that time, I committed to request related information from the City and provide Council with an analysis of the data received and the policy itself. On October 8, 2025, 1 submitted a Public Records Request (25-2503) to obtain a breakdown of the distribution of the $10,000 discretionary funds of each councilmember and the mayor, going back 4 years. I would like to thank the city for the prompt response. I compiled this information into a compact, easy to read listing of all transactions, including whether or not my research showed that the organization operated within Santa Ana or held the event within Santa Ana. On November 9, 2025, 1 separately sent an individual list to each member of the council, because in some cases the information provided was not entirely clear. I stated, "No response required if you agree with the information." Some responded with clarifications and I made the appropriate corrections. On January 14, 2026, 1 sent the completed list to all members of the council and asked that it be included in the January 20, 2026 City Council meeting. On January 20, 2026 1 spoke for the second time on this issue, still believing there was an issue regarding the disbursement of$3000 to the Latino Muslim Unity organization for the event held on June 7, 2025. On February 6, 2026, 1 submitted a second Public Records Request (26-342) for the completed Donation Request Form submitted by Councilmember Jessie Lopez for the $3000 for the Latino Muslim Unity EID Fair held on June 7, 2025. On March 10, 2026, 1 received my response. It identified the date of the event, the organization name (Latino Muslim Unity) and the event (EID Fair). What was also included was a flyer that identified the event was held at 1610 E. First Street, Santa Ana. Until that time the only information available was the event was organized by a group from Anaheim. Had Councilmember Lopez responded to my initial email clarifying that the event was located in Santa Ana, this issue could have been resolved months ago. A lot of my time and City resources were needlessly used. Moving forward I think we can all do better. Page 1 of 2 2026-03-17 Letter to City Council-Special Event Sponsorship Policy Dale Helvig Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706 First, I think the initial form that I received could be enhanced. The information provided should include the event location and whether or not the Organization name is a 501{c)(3). This is already provided on the Donation Request Form so it shouldn't be that difficult to change. Date Vendor# Organization 7/22/2024 999007383 Ctial Los Hips AVsentes(Casa Morelos) Cam-1 Moraleme 9/31/2024 5 Amount1,000.00 LOP84 7,22/2024 999008418 CC Habitats Park Clean ups n 5 2,800.00 LOPBG 7123/2021 55222 Charitable Ventures Riverview Holiday Celeba— TBDm 5 250.00 LOP84 7/23/2024 61103 United Across Borders Batkbatk give away 8/2/2024 5 500.00 LOPM 10/e/20z4 58581 Fride cinema chuck,Fest 11/16/2024 5 450.00 LOP86 2/21/2025 9990074341 Grupo V—sige Organization 2025 Miner del An, 3/25/2025 5 500.00 LOPS: 2/27/202S 58581 The Friday Cinema Various Film Series 3/17/2025 5 1,000.00 LOPES 3/12/2025 55000 Charitable Velwms SAAS Bike Fund Raise 6/21/2025 5 500.00 LOPES 6/25/202S 63643 Latino Muslim Unity EID Fair 6/7/2025 5 3,000.00 LOP91 Second, in my discussion with City staff and those that were around when this policy was adopted, the purpose of this policy is "To establish a City Council Special Event Sponsorship Policy and guidelines for disbursement of discretionary funds approved by City Councilmembers to sponsor city programs, services, and special events produced by qualified nonprofit organizations and/or City recognized neighborhood associations." It seems clear to me that it should apply to neighborhood organizations or a 501{c)(3) organization that is based in Santa Ana or is running an event within Santa Ana. However, there are those that believe if a member of the council wants to support a group that has zero direct connection to Santa Ana, that is OK. I disagree. I am asking that the members of the Santa Ana City Council agendize a discussion on the City Council Special Event Sponsorship Policy. The money should be limited to "city programs, services, and special events produced by qualified nonprofit organizations that are based in Santa Ana or are holding an even within Santa Ana, and/or City recognized neighborhood associations". No exceptions. In conclusion, all monies were distributed as expected but there are many misinterpretations and opinions that can be cleaned up. Respectfully, Dale A Helvig Resident, Santa Ana cc: Alvaro Nunez, Minh Thai, City Manager, Santa Ana Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana Sonia Carvalho, Sylvia Vazquez, City Attorney, Santa Ana Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana Page 2 of 2 2026-03-17 Letter to City Council-Special Event Sponsorship Policy Becerra, Alexis From: Dorian Romero < Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:35 PM To: eComment Subject: Non-agenda item: Ward 5, One Broadway Plaza Project Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello Mayor and City Council Members, My name is Dorian, and I am a resident of Ward 5. 1 am writing to oppose any upcoming amendments to the One Broadway Plaza project. I ask that you put the community's concerns and needs above outside interests. The Sunshine meeting in January 2026 terrified myself and my family as we immediately shared concerns over severe impacts to our neighborhood and Santa Ana as whole. This project is not in the interests of Santa Ana long-time residents. This project will create environmental and health impacts to residents such as noise, light, and diesel pollution affecting our health and livelihoods. A project like this would increase vehicle traffic and pose a risk to pedestrians and local commuters and can impact local air quality. My neighborhood of Willard, adjacent to this project, will be directly impacted because we have a dense community of multigenerational households that are majority pedestrians and/or public transit users. This project will create an infrastructure strain, where the local power grid and water supply is already at capacity. We are counting on you to hear our concerns against a project like OBP that is not for our community. This project instead is catered to an outside community who can afford luxury living. Please oppose any upcoming amendments to the One Broadway Plaza project and I ask that you put the community's concerns and needs above outside interests. Thank you, Dorian Romero i