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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - Item 10 Becerra, Alexis From: Wendy Haase-Roberts <wendy@travelsantaana.com> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 12:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, On behalf of Travel Santa Ana, I am writing in support of Agenda Items #10 and #29. Establishing a Public Art & Preservation Policy is an important step in safeguarding and elevating Santa Ana's cultural assets. Public art reflects the community's histories and identities while also serving as a key part of the city's brand. Its murals, sculptures, and installations help position Santa Ana as a vibrant cultural destination, drawing visitors from across the region and beyond. We also support the identification and historic designation of artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez. Their work is integral to the city's cultural narrative, offering meaningful connections for both residents and visitors while ensuring these stories endure for generations. Public art plays a significant role in driving tourism and local economic activity. It activates public spaces, supports Santa Ana businesses, and encourages exploration, all of which enhance the visitor experience. To build on this momentum, we encourage the City to establish a Public Art Trust Fund dedicated to ongoing conservation, maintenance, and equitable investment. Together, these efforts position Santa Ana as a true open-air museum—one that celebrates its artists, preserves its stories, and reinforces its identity as a leading arts and cultural destination. Sincerely, WENDY HAASE-ROBERTS, CDME T R AV E Lh f President&CEt? wendy@travelsantaana.com•914.242.4434 www.t rave lsa n taa n a.co m 0 0 0 0 •Rt T '[� DOWNLOAD OUR U1UQQ11ORS GUIDE 7 ENTHUSIAST t 1 Zuniga, Diana From: Yenny Bernal <upliftingsoulart@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2026 3:45 PM To: eComment Subject: Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, As a migrant latina small art business owner in this city,we are all eager to see the progress of so many years of hard work as the creative force that make Santa Ana a true champion of the arts. This is how you prove that our efforts are recognized and will be protected and upheld for our past and future generations of Santanero creatives. Please vote YES on items#10&#23. Thank you for your time and support Best Wishes, Yenny Wilson-Bernal Uplifting Soul Art Events 657/549-1122 "Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe." Oprah Winfrey 1 Alcala, Abigail From:Wendy Youngs <wendyful.designs@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, May 1, 2026 9:49 PM To:eComment Subject:Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, I am writing in strong support of Agenda Items #10 and #29. The development of a Public Art & Preservation Policy is a critical step toward ensuring that Santa Ana’s cultural assets are protected, maintained, and accessible to the community. Public art reflects our histories, identities, and collective memory. I also strongly support the identification and historic designation of artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez. These works are foundational to Santa Ana’s cultural landscape and deserve formal recognition and protection. I encourage the City to build on this momentum by establishing a Public Art Trust Fund with a minimum starting allocation of $50,000 to support long-term conservation, maintenance, and equitable investment in public art. Public art contributes to economic development by activating spaces, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. Together, these efforts move Santa Ana closer to becoming a true open-air museum—one that honors its artists, preserves its stories, and invests in future generations. I urge you to support both items. Sincerely, Wendy R Youngs DTSA Artwalk Coordinator www.dtsaartwalk.com 1 Alcala, Abigail From:Mire Molnar <mire.chantal.molnar@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, May To:eComment Subject:Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, I am writing in strong support of Agenda Items #10 and #29. The development of a Public Art & Preservation Policy is a critical step toward ensuring that Santa Ana’s cultural assets are protected, maintained, and accessible to the community. Public art reflects our histories, identities, and collective memory. I also strongly support the identification and historic designation of artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez. These works are foundational to Santa Ana’s cultural landscape and deserve formal recognition and protection. I encourage the City to build on this momentum by establishing a Public Art Trust Fund with a minimum starting allocation of $50,000 to support long-term conservation, maintenance, and equitable investment in public art. Public art contributes to economic development by activating spaces, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. Together, these efforts move Santa Ana closer to becoming a true open-air museum—one that honors its artists, preserves its stories, and invests in future generations. I urge you to support both items. Sincerely, Miré Molnar Santa Ana artist and resident (92704) 1 Alcala, Abigail From:Annabella Pritchard <tinzar2004@hotmail.com> Sent:Sunday, May 3, 2026 To:eComment Subject:Re: Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Mayor and City Council ~ I am writing to express fierce support of Agenda Items #10 and #29. The development of a Public Art & Preservation Policy is a critical step toward ensuring that Santa Ana’s cultural assets are protected, maintained, and accessible to the community. Public art reflects our histories, identities, and collective memory. I also strongly support the identification and historic designation of artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez. These works are foundational to Santa Ana’s cultural landscape and deserve formal recognition and protection. I encourage the City to build on this momentum by establishing a Public Art Trust Fund with a minimum starting allocation of $50,000 to support long-term conservation, maintenance, and equitable investment in public art. Public art contributes to economic development by activating spaces, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. Together, these efforts move Santa Ana closer to becoming a true open-air museum—one that honors its artists, preserves its stories, and invests in future generations. I urge you to please support both items! Most sincerely, Annabella Pritchard Freelance curator & art administrator DTSA 1 Alcala, Abigail From:diana markessinis <dianamarkessinis@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, May 4, To:eComment Subject:Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, I am writing in strong support of Agenda Items #10 and #29. The development of a Public Art & Preservation Policy is a critical step toward ensuring that Santa Ana’s cultural assets are protected, maintained, and accessible to the community. Public art reflects our histories, identities, collective memory, pride of place and can serve as helpful destination markers -- meet me by the Chiarini fountain! I also strongly support the identification and historic designation of artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez. These works are foundational to Santa Ana’s cultural landscape and deserve formal recognition and protection. I encourage the City to build on this momentum by establishing a Public Art Trust Fund with a minimum starting allocation of $50,000 to support long-term conservation, maintenance, and equitable investment in public art. Public art contributes to economic development by activating spaces, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. Together, these efforts move Santa Ana closer to becoming a true open-air museum—one that honors its artists, preserves its stories, and invests in future generations. Investing in maintenance is cost effective and insures safety for the public. I hope you see the value in public art and can allocate funds to support, maintain and repair the art in place now. I urge you to support both items. Sincerely, Diana Markessinis Artist in your collection, Untitled Tree #2 located within the outdoor amphitheatre by the Nature Center in Park Santiago. -- @markessinis www.markessinis.com 1 Alcala, Abigail From:Adriana Yazmin Martinez <a.yazmin.m@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, May 4, 2026 2:41 PM To:eComment Subject:Public Comment: Agenda items #10 #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, I am writing in strong support of Agenda Items #10 and #29. As someone who has been involved with creating and protecting the murals in Santa Ana. This Public Art & Preservation Policy is a critical step toward ensuring that Santa Ana’s cultural assets are protected, maintained, and accessible to the community. Public art reflects our histories, identities, and collective memory. I also strongly support the identification and historic designation of artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez. These works are foundational to Santa Ana’s cultural landscape and deserve formal recognition and protection. They have been influential to the city's history and very much connected to the sentiment of restoring and perserving these murals. It's critical that the Public Art Trust Fund starting allocation of $50,000 to support long-term conservation, maintenance, and equitable investment in public art. Public art contributes to economic development by activating spaces, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. Together, these efforts move Santa Ana closer to becoming a true open-air museum—one that honors its artists, preserves its stories, and invests in future generations. I urge you to support both items. Sincerely, -- Adriana Martinez Artist, muralist, educator. 1 Becerra, Alexis From: Debra Russell < Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10:34 AM To: eComment; Lopez, Jessie; Magdaleno, Valerie Subject: Subject: Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, I write in strong support of Items #10 and #29 on the agenda for the May 5th City Council meeting. The passage of this Public Art & Preservation Policy is a long-overdue step toward fulfilling the vision set forth in our 2016 Arts & Culture Master Plan. It will ensure that our city-funded artistic treasures are protected and maintained for future generations— including the historic artworks by Sergio O'Cadiz and Emigdio Vasquez that grace Santa Ana's own City Hall Complex, Memorial Park, and multiple elementary school campuses. Without official historic designation, we know all too well how vulnerable these artworks are. Vasquez murals have been lost to city remodels multiple times over the decades. A 1987 piece at the El Salvador Center is gone. Vasquez's "Visions of Orange County" mural at the Bowers Museum was destroyed when the museum expanded. As recently as last year, his "Chicano Gothic" mural at Memorial Park pool faced the same fate, saved only after outcry from our local arts leaders. This policy exists so that community outcry is never again the only thing standing between a masterwork and a paint roller. The case for city investment in the arts is a compelling economic one. Travel Santa Ana recently commissioned an impact study and found that arts tourism alone generated $81 million in visitor spending in our city just last year. Santa Ana possesses something no other municipality in Orange County can claim: a dynamic, authentic arts community rooted in decades of organic creativity, immense local pride in our shared history and stories, that has generated a cultural scene increasingly attracting visitors from across the SoCal region and beyond. Our 2016 Arts Master Plan documented that Santa Ana has a higher concentration of arts-related businesses than the average of the 100 largest American cities. This is not a coincidence. It is the return on decades of cultural investment, and it is an identity our neighboring cities can only envy. I also urge the Council to build on this important momentum by establishing a Public Art Trust Fund, starting with an initial $50,000 commitment to support long-term conservation and equitable investment in our public art treasures. Santa Ana is a special place. With your support, it can continue to thrive as a destination for creatives and visitors alike who seek out the artistic energy that makes this city unlike any other in our region. Sincerely, Debra Russell Resident, Ward 6 Commissioner, Arts & Culture i "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world and you have to do it all the time." — Angela Davis z Becerra, Alexis From: RAY DIAZ <rcdiaz@g.ucla.edu> Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 11:12 AM To: eComment Cc: artistacoalition@gmail.com Subject: Public eComment— Item #10: Public Art and Preservation Policy & Item #29: Designation of Artworks by Cadiz Moctezuma and Vasquez Attachments: Letter of Support for Items #10 &#29.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Clerk, Please find attached my letter of support for Item#10: The Public Art and Preservation Policy and Item#29:The Designation of the Artworks of Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez as Historic Properties. I respectfully request that this letter be distributed to the City Council and included in the official record for the upcoming meeting. Thank you for your time and for your essential work facilitating public participation. Sincerely, Ray Diaz OC Parks Commissioner, District 2 Educator, Santa Ana &South Central LA With Gratitude, Ray Christopher Diaz M.Ed. Candidate I University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Politics I University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Ana, CA 192701 t UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES 5�TY Op t,4 C BERKELEY DAVIS IR NE LOS ANGELES 41ERGED RNERSIDE SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO SANTA WBAFA * S.ANTA CRUZ k•4 '/868' SCHOOL OF EDUCATION &INFORMATION STUDIES 1320 PORTOLA PLAZA LOS ANGELES,CA-90095 CENTER X MOORE HALL Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers, I write today in strong support of Item 910: The Public Art and Preservation Policy and Item 929: The Designation of the Artworks of Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez as Historic Properties. As an educator who has dedicated my career to students in South Central Los Angeles and here in Santa Ana, I see public art as a living, breathing historical record. In my classroom, culturally-responsive curriculum is a necessity. My students connect deeply with content that validates their lived experiences. The murals of our city, particularly those by Cadiz and Vasquez, are powerful primary sources. They tell the stories of working-class immigrant perseverance and the tenacity that built this community, allowing my students to see their own family histories reflected in the public square. I do not come to this perspective solely as a teacher. I write to you as someone who has physically participated in preserving this legacy. As a Youth Artist Intern, I took part in the restoration of the VIVA Santa Ana mural in Downtown Santa Ana. That experience taught me that preservation is an act of love and labor. It is why I am proud to serve as your OC Parks Commissioner representing District 2, where I advocate tirelessly for preserving art across all our local and county park systems. We must ensure that the beauty and history housed in our public spaces are maintained for the next generation of dreamers and learners. The proposed Public Art and Preservation Policy (Item #10) provides the necessary framework to ensure that the murals and sculptures we save today are maintained with consistent standards, safety, and artistic integrity tomorrow. Furthermore, the urgency of designating the works of Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez (Item #29) cannot be overstated. Historic designation is the legal shield that ensures we never lose another irreplaceable chapter of our collective past. We owe it to the artists who came before us, and the students who will inherit this city, to act decisively. I urge you to vote YES on both items. Sincerely, Ray Diaz, B.A. Politics I M.Ed. Candidate OC Parks Commissioner, District 2 Educator, Santa Ana& South Central LA Alcala, Abigail From:Cynthia Rebolledo <cynrebolledo@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, May 5, 2026 To:eComment Subject:Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, I am writing in strong support of Agenda Items #10 and #29. The development of a Public Art & Preservation Policy is a critical step toward ensuring that Santa Ana’s cultural assets are protected, maintained, and accessible to the community. Public art reflects our histories, identities, and collective memory. I also strongly support the identification and historic designation of artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez. These works are foundational to Santa Ana’s cultural landscape and deserve formal recognition and protection. I encourage the City to build on this momentum by establishing a Public Art Trust Fund with a minimum starting allocation of $50,000 to support long-term conservation, maintenance, and equitable investment in public art. Public art contributes to economic development by activating spaces, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. Together, these efforts move Santa Ana closer to becoming a true open-air museum—one that honors its artists, preserves its stories, and invests in future generations. I urge you to support both items. Sincerely, Cynthia Rebolledo Ward 2 1 Alcala, Abigail From:Harley Harley <bandbpro@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, May To:eComment Subject:Support for agenda items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Our communities need arts more than ever. Please invest in a public art trust fund. Support items #10 and #29 1 Alcala, Abigail From:Mr John Spiak <j_spiak@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, May 5, To:eComment Subject:Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 (May 5 City Council Meeting) Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. May 5, 2026 Mayor Valerie Amezcua and Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 (May 5 City Council Meeting) Dear Mayor Amezcua and Members of the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to express my strong support for Agenda Item #10 (Public Art & Preservation Policy) and Agenda Item #29 (Historic Designation of Public Artworks by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez). These two items represent a historic and long-overdue step forward in how Santa Ana creates, protects, and honors public art as part of our shared civic identity. As a resident of Santa Ana and an individual working daily in the city—I have witnessed firsthand how public art strengthens community pride, supports cultural understanding, and contributes to the vitality of our city. Public art is not only a cultural asset; it is also economic infrastructure. It drives foot traffic, supports small businesses, attracts visitors, and helps define Santa Ana as a creative destination. Agenda Item #10 is essential because a Public Art & Preservation Policy provides the structure needed to ensure that public artworks are not only commissioned, but also maintained, conserved, and protected over time. Without clear policy, even the most meaningful works remain vulnerable to neglect, damage, or loss. Agenda Item #29 is equally urgent and important. The historic designation of works by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez recognizes the cultural and historical significance of artists whose contributions have shaped Santa Ana’s identity. This action affirms that these works are part of our living history and deserve formal recognition, visibility, and protection. Finally, I encourage the City to build on this momentum by establishing a Public Art Trust Fund to support ongoing maintenance, conservation, and future public art investments. A dedicated fund is a practical and necessary tool to ensure that Santa Ana’s public art is sustained responsibly and equitably for future generations. Together, Agenda Items #10 and #29 move Santa Ana closer to becoming what many of us have long envisioned: an open-air museum, where public art is not only created, but protected, maintained, and honored as a core part of the city’s cultural life. Thank you for your leadership and consideration. I respectfully urge you to support both items. 1 Sincerely, John D. Spiak Santa Ana Resident 2 Alcala, Abigail From:Rachel Lopez <lopez.rachelc@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, May To:eComment Subject:Support for agenda items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. My name is Rachel Lopez, and I had the honor of being part of the restoration of the Viva Santa Ana mural. What we worked on is more than paint on a wall—it’s storytelling, identity, and history made visible. These murals carry the voices of a community. They reflect who we are, where we come from, and what we value. Preserving them is not optional; it’s essential. That’s why we must establish a public trust fund dedicated to maintaining and restoring these works, while also investing in future public art. This isn’t just about preservation—it’s about continuity, opportunity, and cultural pride. As much as we value the community we must also value the art. 1 Alcala, Abigail From:Roger Eyes R. <rxeyes@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, May 5, To:eComment Subject:Support for Agenda Items #10 and #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council, I support Agenda Items #10 and #29. Establishing a Public Art & Preservation Policy is essential to protect and maintain Santa Ana’s cultural assets and ensure public access. I also support the historic designation of works by Sergio O. Cadiz Moctezuma and Emigdio Vasquez, which are integral to the city’s cultural identity. I encourage the City to create a Public Art Trust Fund with an initial allocation of $50,000 to support long-term conservation and equitable investment. Public art strengthens economic development by activating spaces, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. These actions advance Santa Ana as an open-air museum that preserves its history and invests in its future. I urge your support for both agenda items, Roger Reyes Artist in Residence - Grand Central Art Center (CSUF) Art Director of the Santa Ana Community Artista Coalition (SACAC) 714-247-9353 mailto:R.eyes.R@icloud.com http://RogerEyesR.com “Color is my daylong obsession, joy, and torment” -Claude Monet 1