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From:
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:25 AM
To: !City Clerk
Cc: Amezcua, Valerie
Subject: Request for a Ban on Residential Fireworks in Santa Ana
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Dear Mayor Valerie Amezcua and Members of the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to respectfully urge the City of Santa Ana to enact a complete ban on the use and sale of consumer
fireworks within city limits,year-round.
Santa Ana currently permits "safe and sane" fireworks only around Independence Day. Unfortunately,this policy is
difficult to enforce in practice. Fireworks are regularly lit during the days and weeks leading up to and following July 4th,
as well as at other times of the year, posing real risks to residents,wildlife, and the environment.
I'd also like you to know this isn't an isolated request-- I'm sending this same letter to the Orange County Board of
Supervisors and to each of the other nine OC cities that currently permit residential fireworks sales, urging a
coordinated, county-wide approach. A single city banning fireworks while its neighbors still allow them simply pushes
the problem across the city line; a regionally consistent rule would be far easier for residents and law enforcement to
understand and enforce than the current patchwork of differing local ordinances.
WHY A FULL,YEAR-ROUND BAN -- NOT A PARTIAL OR SEASONAL ONE
The current approach,where only certain "safe and sane"fireworks are allowed during a narrow window, creates
confusion that undermines enforcement:
Residents often can't easily tell which fireworks are legal "safe and sane"versus illegal, since both are sold and used in
the same neighborhoods during the same week.
Fireworks are routinely set off for weeks before and after the official window, and on other holidays, using product
stockpiled during the legal sales period.
Illegal, high-powered fireworks are used alongside legal ones and are difficult to distinguish or cite in the moment,
especially at night and from multiple locations-- making the "safe and sane" policy largely unenforceable in practice.
SUPPORTING REASONS FOR A FULL BAN
1. Safety risk. Even "safe and sane"fireworks cause serious injuries and fires every year. On July 2, 2025, a fireworks
warehouse explosion in California left multiple people missing and ignited a wildfire--a stark reminder of the risks
involved even with legally manufactured and stored product.
2. Public cost. Fireworks season drives a spike in fire, police, and emergency medical calls, all funded by taxpayers--
costs that are largely avoidable.
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3. Insurance and risk exposure. Elevated regional fire risk from fireworks use can be reflected in homeowners' insurance
costs.
4. Wildfire risk. Fireworks were identified as a contributing factor in the Lachman Fire,which preceded the larger
Palisades Fire in Los Angeles--a cautionary example of how localized fireworks use can cascade into major disaster,
especially during dry,windy conditions increasingly common across Southern California.
5. Environmental and wildlife harm. Fireworks are documented to disturb and kill migratory birds, and they leave behind
heavy metals, microplastics, and toxic residue that wash into storm drains and waterways.
6. Air quality. Fireworks smoke contributes to elevated PM2.5 and toxic particulate levels for hours and even days
afterward, disproportionately affecting children,the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions.
7. Noise and quality of life. Unpredictable, late-night fireworks noise disrupts sleep for weeks at a stretch,with
disproportionate impact on veterans with PTSD, infants, and pets -- made worse in summer when residents must keep
windows open to cope with heat.
LEGAL AND LIABILITY EXPOSURE FOR THE CITY
Beyond the public-safety case, continuing to permit residential fireworks sales carries real legal and financial exposure
for the City itself, separate from any liability borne by individual residents:
Permitting is an affirmative act, not passive inaction. California public entities generally have broad immunity for simply
failing to ban or enforce against a hazard (Gov. Code Sections 818.2, 821). But by actively licensing fireworks stands,
setting designated sales and discharge windows, and running a lottery for vendor permits,the City is taking affirmative
regulatory action --which is a meaningfully different legal posture than doing nothing. Affirmative permitting schemes
are more exposed to "dangerous condition of public property"theories (Gov. Code Section 835)than a city that has
simply never addressed the issue.
Inverse condemnation is a live and active doctrine in California fire litigation right now. Following the 2025 Los Angeles-
area fires,government entities-- not just utilities--are being named as defendants under California's inverse
condemnation framework,which can hold public entities liable for property damage connected to their actions or
infrastructure decisions even without a showing of ordinary negligence. A municipality that knowingly continues a
permitting scheme tied to a foreseeable ignition source, after being placed on notice of that risk, is in a different position
than one that never licensed the activity in the first place.
Litigation and defense costs are real even when the City ultimately prevails. Immunity defenses typically have to be
litigated, not assumed -- meaning the City can face significant legal costs, staff time, and reputational exposure
responding to claims even in cases it's likely to win on governmental immunity grounds.
Insurance and risk-pool costs. Many California cities pool liability and property coverage through joint powers
authorities, and insurers and risk pools increasingly price in wildfire-urban-interface exposure when setting premiums
for member cities. A documented pattern of fireworks-related fire incidents tied to a City-permitted activity is the kind
of claims history that can affect future premium costs for the City itself, not just residents' homeowner's insurance.
Heightened scrutiny after a major incident. If a fireworks-sparked fire causes significant property loss or loss of life in
Santa Ana --something that has already happened elsewhere in the County and state --the City's permitting decisions,
enforcement history, and any prior notice of risk(including resident correspondence like this letter) become part of the
public record and a focal point for any resulting litigation or state/legislative inquiry.
None of this means the City is presently liable for fire damage caused by residents'fireworks--California's governmental
immunity framework is real and substantial. But it does mean that continuing an affirmative, City-run permitting and
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sales scheme carries a different(and arguably growing) risk profile than transitioning to a fully City-managed,
professionally run display model,which removes the City from the permitting chain for residential use altogether.
MODELS THAT ALREADY WORK
A number of Orange County cities show this can be done without losing the celebration:
Cypress hosts a free, professionally managed "Salute to America"fireworks display,with no residential sales or use
permitted at all.
Irvine bans all personal/residential fireworks citywide,while still offering a large public Independence Day show with
fireworks at Great Park--drawing bigger, safer crowds to a single well-managed event rather than scattering risk across
neighborhoods.
Mission Viejo bans residential fireworks but hosts a free, city-run July 4th Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular,
complete with shuttle service,that residents can attend without anyone needing to set off their own.
Laguna Beach and Newport Beach likewise prohibit all personal fireworks while still supporting public Independence Day
events.
These cities prove that a full ban doesn't mean the end of Fourth of July fireworks in the community--it just means
moving them from front yards and driveways to a single, professionally run, much safer show that everyone can enjoy
together.
MY REQUEST
That the Santa Ana City Council adopt a full,year-round ban on residential fireworks sales and use, redirecting
Independence Day celebrations toward a professionally managed, city-sponsored display similar to those in Cypress,
Irvine, and Mission Viejo.
I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this further or assist in any way I can.Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Roark
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Zuniga, Diana
From: Lopez, Jessie
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 6:47 PM
To:
Cc: Magdaleno, Valerie; Soto, Daniel; Bustos, Laurangel; eComment
Subject: Re: PLEASE VOTE NO on CHAPTER 26 July 7th
Received. Thank you.
Councilwoman Lopez
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On Jul 1, 2026, at 5:38 PM, Cathy Morehead < wrote:
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links.
Dear Mayor and City Council members,
Please vote No on Chapter 26 this coming July 7th. Chapter 26 only benefits
the cart vendors, not the residents. The vendors are getting free rent for their
businesses in the parks, selling questionable and unhealthy foods, and creating
trash and food mess in the parks.
No longer would a person or a family be able to go to a Santa Ana park for a
peaceful, relaxing day of nature and sunshine. No, that will be punctuated by cart
horns and bells, and wandering vendors.
Also, these types of carts could become drug outlets. Santa Ana lacks the staff to
monitor the safety of these carts. It is an expense the city does not need.
Best regards,
Cathy
Cathy Morehead + Associates
www.CathyMorehead.com
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Timothy Rush <
Sent: Friday, July 3, 2026 10:48 AM
To: eComment
Subject: America 250 Celebration???
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DEAR HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS;
On behalf of our G7 Neighborhood Leaders Alliance we wish to share our profound disappointment in how lacking our
city is especially our downtown with regard to any kind of decoration or ornamentation to recognize the 250th
anniversary of the founding of our country. With the exception of a modest amount of bunting that surrounds both
federal buildings there isn't a stitch of red white and blue/stars and stripes celebratory material to be found in our
downtown or around the city that in anyway would call attention to this incredible anniversary.
We are all dumbstruck that somehow our city can find plenty of money to honor Fiestas Patrias and Cinco de Mayo but
we can't find a Nickel when it comes to independence Day and this one in particular honoring the 250th anniversary of
the founding of our republic.This is shameful. And here we are not just the 11th largest city in the state but the county
seat for Orange County. We used to be proud of the fact that we set the standard for the rest of the county.
In today's Wall Street Journal,there is a color photograph on the front page showing a group of 250 citizens, dressed in
red white and blue forming the shape of the Liberty Bell on independence mall in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Somehow
this incredible day has been relegated to just another day on the calendar. It is a sad day for the Golden city.
We hope that you will reflect on this and Pledge to do better next year.
Sincerely,
Tim Rush
Chairman
G7 Neighborhood Leaders Alliance
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Alan Hess <
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2026 5:24 PM
To: eComment
Cc: Pezeshkpour, Ali
Subject: Re: amendments to Chapter 30, Hollywood Driveways
Attachments: Hollywood driveways.pdf
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Alan Hess
Chair, Board of Directors
Preserve Orange County
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g] PRESERVE
ORANGE COUNTY
July 3, 2026
Mayor Amezcua and City Council
Santa Ana City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
re: amendments to Chapter 30, Hollywood Driveways
To Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council:
Preserve Orange County supports the proposed amendments to Chapter 30 that
specifically describe and identify "Ribbon and Hollywood Driveways." These
features are character-defining features of many historic neighborhoods in Santa
Ana.
As much as the architectural style of houses, the landscape and hardscape
features in these neighborhoods are integral to their historic character to be
preserved. These amendments will provide a consistent approach.
Hollywood Driveways originally helped to define the suburban ideal of these
neighborhoods. With the increased presence of automobiles, garages, and
driveways as Californians purchased cars from the 1910s on, these features
served the purpose of reducing the amount of concrete hardscape and
increasing the amount of grass, landscape, or decorative paving such as brick.
They are an important detail which, repeated over the neighborhood, still
enhance the intended visual and historic character of Santa Ana neighborhoods.
Preserve Orange county is a county-wide organization promoting conservation of
our county's architectural and cultural heritage. Santa Ana's history is an
important component of our County's character that underpins our economic
vitality as well as livability.
Thank you.
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Preserve Orange County 615 N. Bush Street, #145 Santa Ana, California 92702
www.preserveorangecounty.org infoCa_preserveoc.org
Sincerely.
Alan Hess
Chair, Board of Directors
Preserve Orange County
cc: Ali Pezeshkpour
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Preserve Orange County 615 N. Bush Street, #145 Santa Ana, California 92702
www.preserveorangecounty.orq infoCo_preserveoc.orq
Becerra, Alexis
From: Michael Mavrovouniotis <
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2026 4:08 PM
To: eComment
Subject: General Public Comment to the City Council
Attachments: EXE APP - 2021 - 0931610000078.pdf, Residential Homestead.pdf
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Dear members of the City Council:
You have a contract with OC Animal Care. Citizens have repeatedly informed you that, under its director Monica Schmidt, OC
Animal Care habitually engages in gross misrepresentations. Yet your city has continued to blindly rely on the word of OCAC
management.
Because others care about honesty and credibility, I received information suggesting that the OC Animal Care director has,for
many years, maintained Texas residency,despite working full-time for OC Animal Care in a leadership role.
I submitted a public records request to Harris County,Texas, and obtained the attached 2022 Homestead Exemption
application (redactions were done by Harris County). The form specifies that the homestead exemption applies to the
"residence owned and occupied as owner's principal residence". On the form, Monica Schmidt (who was at the time
Assistant Director of OC Animal Care)states: "**I had a residential exemption in 2017-2020.Suddenly it disappeared in
2021. Please reinstate and back date." The application includes a Texas driver's license.
Let me emphasize that this document is not private.The homestead exemption application was provided by a Texas
government agency and may be obtained by anyone via an email inquiry to the Texas agency,
at openrecords@hcad.org. The competent government authority,then, has already made a determination of what to redact
and what to make public. These are Texas documents that Texas freely discloses on request.
As of today, a PDF of the property record continues to show"Exemption Type:Residential Homestead" (just below the
middle of the page). This can be obtained from.https://hcad.org/property-search/property-search by entering the street
address from the homestead application, 503 OLDCASTLE.)
I received additional information. I submitted it by email to the county on Agenda Item 26 of the June 23 meeting of
the Board of Supervisors. The clerk of the Board and I communicated by email regarding my submission on June 26. You can
make a Public Records request to the county and receive copies of my submission and the subsequent emails between me the
clerk.
There is a broader context of false claims made by OC Animal Care and OC Community Resources leadership on shelter-
related matters,which has received public attention before —and has been brought to your attention before.
Your residents expect you to uphold high standards. Will you?
Sincerely,
Michael Mavrovouniotis
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Residence Homestead Exemption Application
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° Harris County Appraisal District
2 Information &Assistance Division % d Account Number: 0931610000078
° P.O. Box 922012 y
o Houston TX 77292-2012 r �'� Tax Year: 2021
° Form 11.13(01120)
Do you own and live in the property for which you are seeking this residence
homestead exemption? Yes ❑No
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Return the completed form to the address above. For questions,call
713-957-7800. This application is for use in claiming residence homestead exemptions pursuant
to Tax Code Sections 11.13, 11.131, 11.132, 11.133, 11.134 and 11.432.The exemptions apply
only to property that you own and occupy as your principal place of residence.You must file the
completed application with all required documentation beginning Jan. 1 and no later than April 30
of the year for which you are requesting an exemption. If you qualify for the age 65 or older or
disabled persons exemption,or the exemption for donated homesteads of partially disabled
veterans,you must apply for the exemption no later than the first anniversary of the date you qualify for the exemption. Pursuant to Tax Code Section 11.431,you
may file a late application for a residence homestead exemption after the deadline for filing has passed.The late application must be filed within two years after the
delinquency date for the taxes on the homestead.
DUTY TO NOTIFY: If the chief appraiser grants the exemption(s),you do not need to reapply annually.You must reapply if the chief appraiser requires you to do
so. You must notify the chief appraiser in writing before May 1 of the year after your right to this exemption ends.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After considering this application and all relevant information,the chief appraiser may request additional information from you,pursuant to Tax Code Section
11.45.You must provide the additional information within 30 days of the request or the application is denied. For good cause shown,the chief appraiser may extend
the deadline for furnishing the additional information by written order for a single period not to exceed 15 days.
SECTION 1: Exemption(s) Requested
® General Residence Homestead Exemption ❑ Disabled Person ❑Person Age 65 or Older(or Surviving Spouse)
❑ 100 Percent Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse) Is the disability a permanent total disability
as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 C.F.R. Section 4.15? .................. ❑Yes❑ No
❑ Surviving Spouse of an Armed Services Member Killed in Action ❑ Surviving Spouse of a First Responder Killed in the Line of Duty
❑ Donated Residence of Partially Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse)
Percent Disability Rating
Surviving Spouse:
Name of Deceased Spouse Date of Death
Cooperative Housing: Do you have an exclusive right to occupy this
property because you own stock in a cooperative housing corporation? ...................................................... ❑Yes ❑ No
If yes,state name of cooperative housing corporation:
Were you receiving a homestead exemption on your previous residence? ................................................. ❑Yes❑ No
Are you transferring an exemption from a previous residence? .................................................................... ❑Yes❑ No
Are you transferring a tax limitation?.............................................................................................................. ❑Yes❑ No
Previous Residence Address, City, State,Zip Code Previous County
SECTION 2: Property Owner/Applicant(Provide information for additional property owners in Section 5.)
Single Adult ❑ Married Couple ❑ Other(e.g., individual who owns the property with others)
Monica M. Schmidt
Name of Property Owner 1 Birth Date*(mm/dd/yyyy) Driver's License,Personal ID Certificate or
Social Security Number-
100
Primary Phone Number(area code and number) Email Address*** Percent Ownership Interest
Name of Property Owner 2(e.g.,Spouse,Co-Owner/Individual) Birth Date*(mm/dd/yyyy) Driver's License,Personal ID Certificate or
Social Security Number—
Primary Phone Number(area code and number) Email Address*** Percent Ownership Interest
Applicant mailing address(if different from the physical address)
Residence Homestead Exemption Application
SECTION 3: Property Information
12/17/2017 1985
Date you acquired this property Date you began occupying this property as your principal residence
Physical Address(i.e.street address,not P.O. Box),City, County,ZIP Code
Legal Description(if known)
Is the applicant identified on deed or other recorded instrument?
0 Yes
Court record/filing number on recorded deed or other recorded instrument
❑ No If no,required documentation must be provided. (see Important Information)
Is the property for which this application is submitted an heir property(see Important Information)? ❑Yes W] No
Do other heir property owners occupy the property? ❑Yes(affidavits required)❑ No
Manufactured Home Make Model ID Number
Is any portion of the property for which you are claiming a residence homestead exemption income producing?..................................... ❑Yes 0 No
If yes,indicate the percentage of the property that is income producing: percent
Number of acres(or fraction of an acre, not to exceed 20 acres)you own and occupy as your principal residence: acres
SECTION 4: Waiver of Required Documentation
Indicate if you are exempt from the requirement to provide a copy of your driver's license or state-issued personal identification certificate.
❑ I am a resident of a facility that provides services related to health, infirmity or aging.
Facility Name and Address
❑ I am certified for participation in the address confidentiality program administered by the Office of the Texas Attorney General under Code of
Criminal Procedure Chapter 58, Subchapter C.
Indicate if you request that the chief appraiser waive the requirement that the property address for exemption corresponds to your driver's license or
state-issued personal identification certificate address:
❑ I am an active duty U.S.armed services member or the spouse of an active duty member.
❑ I hold a driver's license issued under Transportation Code Section 521.121(c)or 521.1211.Attached is a copy of the application for that license.
SECTION 5: Provide Additional Information Here (if any)
If you own other residential property in Texas, please list the county(ies)of location.
**I had a residential exemption in 2017-2020. Suddenly it disappeared in 2021. Please reinstate and back date.
SECTION 6: Affirmation and Signature
I understand if I make a false statement on this form, I could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under
Penal Code Section 37.10.
Monica M. Schmidt swear or affirm the following:
Property Owner/Authorized Representative Name Title/Authorization
1. that each fact contained in this application is true and correct;
2. that I/the property owner meet(s)the qualifications under Texas law for the residence homestead exemption for which I am applying;and
3. that I/the property owner do(es)not claim an exemption on another residence homestead or claim a residence homestead exemption on a
residence homestead outside Texas.
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Signature of Property Owner/Applicant or Authorized Representative Date
May be used by appraisal district to determine eligibility for persons age 65 or older exemption or surviving spouse exemptions(Tax Code
§11.43(m))
* Social security number disclosure may be required for tax administration and identification.(42 U.S.C.§405(c)(2)(C)(i); Tax Code§11.43(f)).A
driver's license number,personal identification number or social security number disclosed in an exemption application is confidential and not
open to public inspection,except as authorized by Tax Code§11.48(b).
May be confidential under Government Code§552.137; however,by including the email address on this form,you are affirmatively consenting to
its release under the Public Information Act.
Residence Homestead Exemption Application
Important Information
APPLICATION DEADLINES EXEMPTION QUALIFICATIONS
Generally,the completed application and required documentation is due no General Residence Homestead Exemption(Tax Code Section 11.13(a)
later than April 30 of the year for which the exemption is requested. and(b))
Property was owned and occupied as owner's principal residence on Jan. 1.
The due date for persons age 65 or older,disabled,or partially disabled No residence homestead exemption can be claimed by the property owner
veterans with donated homesteads to apply for the exemption is no later on any other property.
than the first anniversary of the qualification date.
Disabled Person Exemption(Tax Code Section 11.13(c)and(d))Persons
A late application for a residence homestead exemption may be filed up to under a disability for purposes of payment of disability insurance benefits
two years after the deadline for filing has passed. (Tax Code Section under Federal Old-Age, Survivors,and Disability Insurance. Documentation
11.431) must be provided. Property owners not identified on a deed or other
instrument recorded in the applicable real property records as an owner of
If the chief appraiser grants the exemption(s), property owner does not need the residence homestead must provide an affidavit or other compelling
to reapply annually,but must reapply if the chief appraiser requires it,unless evidence establishing the applicant's ownership interest in the homestead.
seeking to apply the exemption to property not listed in this application. An eligible disabled person age 65 or older may receive both exemptions in
the same year, but not from the same taxing units.
Property owners already receiving a general residence homestead
exemption who turn age 65 in that next year are not required to apply for Age 65 or Older Exemption(Tax Code Section 11.13(c)and(d))
age 65 or older exemption if accurate birthdate information is included in the This exemption is effective Jan. 1 of the tax year in which the property
appraisal district records or in the information the Texas Department of owner becomes age 65. Property owners not identified on a deed or other
Public Safety provided to the appraisal district under Transportation Code instrument recorded in the applicable real property records as an owner of
Section 521.049.(Tax Code Section 11.43(m)) the residence homestead must provide an affidavit or other compelling
evidence establishing the applicant's ownership interest in the homestead.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION An eligible disabled person age 65 or older may receive both exemptions in
Attach a copy of property owner's driver's license or state-issued personal the same year, but not from the same taxing units.
identification certificate. The address listed on the driver's license or
state-issued personal identification certificate must correspond to the Surviving Spouse of an Individual Who Qualified for Age 65 or Older
property address for which the exemption is requested. Property Exemption(Tax Code Section 11.13(q)):
owners who reside in certain facilities or participate in a certain address Surviving spouse of person who qualified for the age 65 or older exemption
confidentiality program may be exempt from this requirement.The chief may receive this exemption if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or
appraiser may waive the requirements for certain active duty U.S.armed older when the qualifying spouse died.The property must have been the
services members or their spouses or holders of certain driver's licenses. surviving spouse's residence homestead at the time of death and remain
the surviving spouse's residence homestead.This exemption cannot be
Heir Property is property owned by one or more individuals,where at least combined with an exemption under 11.13(d).
one owner claims the property as a residence homestead,and the property
was acquired by will,transfer on death deed,or intestacy. An heir property 100 Percent Disabled Veterans Exemption(Tax Code Section 11.131(b))
owner not specifically identified as the residence homestead owner on a Property owner who receives a 100 percent disability compensation due to
deed or other recorded instrument in the county where the property is a service-connected disability and a rating of 100 percent disabled or
located must provide: individual unemployability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or
•an affidavit establishing ownership of interest in the property its successor. Documentation from the Veterans Administration must be
•a copy of the prior property owner's death certificate; provided to support this exemption request.
•a copy of the property's most recent utility bill;and
•a citation of any court record relating to the applicant's ownership of the Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran Who Qualified or Would Have
property,if available. Qualified for the 100 Percent Disabled Veteran's Exemption(Tax Code
Section 11.131(c)and(d))
Each heir property owner who occupies the property as a principal Surviving spouse of a disabled veteran(who qualified for an exemption
residence,other than the applicant,must provide and affidavit that under Tax Code Section 11.131(b)at the time of his or her death or would
authorizes the submission of this application. have qualified for the exemption if the exemption had been in effect on the
date the disabled veteran died)who has not remarried since the death of
Manufactured homeowners must provide: the veteran.The property must have been the surviving spouse's residence
•a copy of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs homestead at the time of the veteran's death and remain the surviving
statement of ownership showing that the applicant is the owner of the spouse's residence homestead.
manufactured home; Donated Residence Homestead of Partially Disabled Veteran(Tax Code
•a copy of the sales purchase agreement,other applicable contract or Section 11.132(b))
agreement or payment receipt showing that the applicant is the A disabled veteran with a disability rating of less than 100 percent with a
purchaser of the manufactured home;or residence homestead donated by a charitable organization at no cost or at
•a sworn affidavit by the applicant indicating that: some cost that is not more than 50 percent of the good faith estimate of the
1. the applicant is the owner of the manufactured home; market value of the residence homestead as of the date the donation is
2. the seller of the manufactured home did not provide the made. Documentation must be provided to support this exemption request.
applicant with the applicable contract or agreement;and
3. the applicant could not locate the seller after making a good Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran Who Qualified for the Donated
faith effort. Residence Homestead Exemption(Tax Code Section 11.132(c)and(d)):
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST Surviving Spouse of a disabled veteran(who qualified for an exemption
under Tax Code Section 11.132(b)at the time of his or her death)who has
The chief appraiser may request additional information to evaluate this not remarried since the death of the disabled veteran and maintains the
application. Property owner must comply within 30 days of the request or property as his or her residence homestead.
the application will be denied.The chief appraiser may extend this deadline
for a single period not to exceed 15 days for good cause shown.(Tax Code Surviving Spouse of a Member of Armed Services Killed in Action(Tax
Section 11.45) Code Section 11.133(b)and(c))
DUTY TO NOTIFY Surviving spouse of a U.S.armed services member who is killed in action
who has not remarried since the death of the service member.
Property owner must notify the chief appraiser in writing before May 1 of the Documentation must be provided to support this exemption request.
year after his or her right to this exemption ends.
Surviving Spouse of a First Responder Killed in the Line of Duty(Tax
Code Section 11.134)
Surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the
line of duty who has not remarried since the death of the first responder.
Documentation must be provided to support this exemption request.
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001 HOUSTON ISD 139,396 0.878300 0.000000 Land 7,150 SF
040 HARRIS COUNTY 27,879 0.380960 0.000000 Living Area 2,487 SF
041 HARRIS CO FLOOD CNTRL 27,879 0.049660 0.000000
042 PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHY 27,879 0.005900 0.000000 ® Fiduciary
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043 HARRIS CO HOSP DIST 27,879 0.187610 0.000000
044 HARRIS CO EDUC DEPT 27,879 0.004798 0.000000 ® Status
048 HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE 23,697 0.098802 0.000000 Value Notice Date:Apr 17,2026
Deadline to file a protest:May 18,2026
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ARB Status:Not Certified-Mar 13,2026
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From: Victor Payan <vpayan@alumni.stanford.edu>
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2026 4:55 PM
To: Nunez, Alvaro
Cc: !City Clerk; Carvalho, Sonia R.
Subject: Fwd: Santa Ana Public Arts Policy ecomment and potential corruption
Attachments: E-Comment - COMPILATION-2.pdf
Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Hello, City Manager Nunez,
I am writing to you at the suggestion of City Councilmember Vazquez to bring some important matters to your
attention regarding allegations of corruption and fraud.
Please see an email below which was sent to Sue Mills on Thursday,July 2, commemorating the issues that
were discussed in our recent meeting with Councilmember Vazquez, at which she was also present.
The public comment packet for the March 19, 2026 Arts Commission includes an email from Carlos Garcia
dated March 19 that alleges corruption, conflicts of interest by Commissioners, quid pro quo, use and
distribution of cocaine and heroin and sexual misconduct. The body of the July 2 email to Ms. Mills includes
the text of Mr. Garcia's public comment submitted to the City. (See below)
The individuals named in Mr. Garcia's letter are Alicia Rojas, Arts Commissioner Joese Hernandez, Arts
Commissioner Debra Russell, artist Roger Reyes and an associate named Lenny.
Additionally, in January 2026 1 learned that Ms. Rojas received a $50,000 contract in November 2024 to create
a public art plan, despite demonstrating little or no real experience in creating public arts plans. It has since
come to my attention that this was a no-bid contract and that it may have been pushed through by her friends
on the Parks and Recreation and Arts Commissions.
Releasing a competitive bid for such an important civic plan would have attracted the interest of qualified and
experienced arts professionals with a deep and broad understanding of public art, resulting in a visionary and
robust policy. As presented to the public in March, the policy favors muralists almost exclusively, at the
exclusion of other forms of public art.
I was shocked to learn about this 2024 contract, because as an active member of the Santa Ana arts
community, it was disturbing to first hear about this project at the conclusion of its one-year term. I
subsequently spoke with several Santa Ana public artists, and they were not aware of this project either.
I then conducted searches to look for evidence of public input sessions, and could find none, which leads me
to believe that either public input was not gathered for this plan, or it was limited to Ms. Rojas' small circle of
personal friends at the exclusion of the general public and the larger Santa Ana arts community.
As such, I am writing to request that:
1. The City investigate the allegations made in Carlos Garcia's March 19 public comment
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2. The City investigate possible fraud in the awarding and administration of Ms. Rojas' public art
contract
3. The City investigate possible fraud concerning the absence or manipulation of public input
regarding Ms. Rojas public art plan.
4. The City investigate whether the larger Santa Ana arts community was purposefully excluded from
participating in or providing input into Ms. Rojas contract activities for the public art plan.
I would also like to request a meeting to discuss these issues at your earliest convenience, and to receive
answers regarding these concerns.
Thank You,
- Victor Payan
Santa Ana Resident and Arts Leader
---------- Forwarded message---------
From: Sandra Pocha Pena <pocha@pocharte.com>
Date:Thu,Jul 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Subject: Santa Ana Public Arts Policy ecomment and potential corruption
To: <smills@santa-ana.org>
Cc: <tle5@santa-ana.org>, <vpayan@alumni.stanford.edu>, <marlene.penamarin@ocsarts.net>
Dear Ms Mills,
The issue of a Public Comment was raised at our meeting with Councilman Vazquez this past
Monday, June 29, 1 am forwarding you the following link and attachments so that you and City
Manager Nunez may be informed.
This past March, a Public Comment was submitted to the Arts and Culture Commission alleging
some very troubling behavior on the part of Arts Commissioners and raising questions about a no-bid
contract for $50,000 which was awarded to an individual who is a close personal friend of Councilman
Vazquez.
This Public Comment is a part of the Public Record and can be found at the following link, under
"attachments" in "compilation 2":
https://santa-ana.primegov.com/portal/item?id=56923
For your convenience, I have attached "compilation 2" to this email and am including the text of the
document below:
From: (Email is blacked out) Carlos Garcia
To: Zurita, Blanca
Subject: Santa Ana Public Arts Policy ecomment
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 8:49:41am
Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening
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attachments or links.
"I am writing to express serious concerns regarding the integrity of our city's cultural and arts
programs. A deeply disturbing revelation has come to light. Credible evidence now exists, including
publicly available social media videos, that certain individuals receiving city support, among them
Alicia Rojas, Roger Reyes, and their associate Lenny, are actively engaged in the distribution and
personal use of illicit narcotics, including cocaine and, in Ms. Rojas's case, heroin.
These aren't rumors or isolated incidents. One of the individuals in question appear visibly impaired in
recordings from city council sessions and art commission meetings. It is troubling that these people
continue to be awarded taxpayer dollars for subpar artistic projects. Ms. Rojas was awarded $50,000
to develop a public art policy document that looks like it was made by ChatGPT. It has the markings
of being Al generated. More importantly, no public bidding process was followed before awarding
these funds. Was this fair? How did she get this contract? Was this a transparent process? This
needs to be investigated.
There are also conflicts of interest with the oversight commission. Commissioner Debra Russell's
well-documented advocacy for Ms. Rojas raises serious concerns about impartiality. Commissioner
Joese Hernandez's close associations with the same circle, along with allegations of sexual
misconduct, only adds to the appearance of favoritism and quid pro quo.
It is time for the Commissioners to confront these backroom deals and preferential treatment. A small
but loud group of "artists"is using aggressive tactics to betray the public trust and degrade our
community's future.
I urge you to act and resolve this unethical behavior. Suspend all further contracts with these
individuals pending a full, independent investigation. Restore ethics, transparency, and true merit-
based selection to every grant and contract. The City does many things well, but this is a black mark
on it, especially if this continues.
Santa Ana deserves better."
As the former Chair and Vice Chair of the Santa Ana Arts Commission, I want to add some context to
the betrayal of the public trust (the $50,000 no bid award to an unqualified individual) referenced in
the above listed Public Comment. While I served on the Arts Commission, we contracted Cultural
Planning Group - https://www.cuIturalplanning.com/ - who provided us with a team of four seasoned
arts professionals; Jerry Allen, Linda Tara Flynn, Victoria Plettner-Saunders, and Tomas Benitez
(former ED of Self Help Graphics, currently consulting for Plaza de La Raza and the Plaza de Artes in
Los Angeles). This team drafted our Arts Master Plan.
Here is a link to the City of Santa Ana's Arts Master Plan - https://www.santa-
ana.org/documents/arts-and-culture-master-plan/
The creation of a Public Art Plan is discussed on pages 39-40, of the Arts Master Plan. In addition to
detailing the need for "Item/Goal 8. Public Art - Create visible and interactive arts opportunities for
engagement through public art," Santa Ana's Art Master Plan recommends that a future art plan
engages the following staff and partners:
Implementation Lead: Department of Planning and Building; City Council
Implementation Partners: Arts Commission; Planning Department; Budget Department; private
developers;
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Timeline: Short-Term (Years 13)
Resources: Staff time and possible consultant fees (if not completed with City staff)
Metrics: Completed Public Art Master Plan and future increases in resources for public art
I recall Cultural Planning Group quoting us $30,000 as an additional consultant fee to draft
Santa Ana's Public Art Plan with their 4 person team along with staff assistance. Santa Ana's
Arts Staffer Tram Le is aware of all this, and could have informed the City Manager about the
true cost and public engagement needed in the drafting a Public Art Plan.
Why were Arts and Culture Commission staffers and commissioners left out of the loop regarding the
$50,000 no bid Public Arts Plan contract?
Why would an individual who has never drafted a strategic plan or municipal plan of any kind be
selected for a NO BID contract?
Why would this unqualified individual be paid $20,000 MORE than the going rate for a plan of this
kind?
I agree with Carlos Garcia, who submitted the public comment, that this award reeks of corruption
and unethical behavior.
Worse yet, as you witnessed yourself, Councilman Vazquez refuses to investigate or question this
$50,000 contract because it was awarded to his personal friend, Ms. Rojas, who has now been
accused of use and distribution of narcotics.
It is shocking that as an educator, Councilman Vazquez is bringing this individual into contact with
youth at Villa High School. The repercussions of this situation could be devastating for our resident
youth and the reputation of the City of Santa Ana, not to mention the potential legal liability.
I strongly urge City Manager Nunez to launch an independent and comprehensive investigation on
the issues raised by Carlos Garcia's Public Comment. He claims to have credible evidence and video
footage to back up his claims.
To dismiss these serious allegations is a betrayal of the public trust, supports the mismanagement of
public funds, and enables our school age children to be put at risk.
Please keep me posted on what course of action our city leadership chooses to follow. I will circle
back with you in two weeks.
Sincerely,
-- Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento
former Chair and Vice-Chair of Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commission
Sandra Pena "Pocha" Sarmiento
"Frontier Arts & Hybrid Culture"
www.sanartesa.com
714.417.0073
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To: Le Tram,2urita_Bianca;eConnment
Subject: Public Comment—Supporting Amendments to Strengthen the Public Art Poky
Date: Wednesday,March 18,2026 11:26:24 AM
Attention: This email originated froth outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution%ben opennig atlachments or
links.
Dear Arts&Cultilre Commission,
Thank you so much for all of your Bard work to develop a Public Art Policy for Santa Ana. As
a resident and artist I truly value our community's murals and public artworks.
I am writing today to share my support of the following proposed amendments, and the goals
of Santa Ana's Arts and Culture Master plan..
• Clear public notification standards when artworks may be removed,relocated, or altered
• Strong artist consultation procedures aligued with VARA and CAPA protections
• Community representation in artist selection panels
• Meauiughil community engagement in public art projects
• Creation of a Public Art Trust Fund to support long-term maintenance and preservation
Thank you for your time and consideration,
All Coyle
Ali Coyle
Singer,Songwriter,Instrumentalist
Calico'klemusic!
"A first generation Irish-American artist, A4 Coyle creates poetic and moody music that speaks to your soul." -
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From: Sae Guerrero
To: LeTram;Adta 0ia—e('nmment
Cc: breathotfirelatinatheater,
SabjxC Publk Comment-Recommen ndments to Strengthen the Public Art Policy
Date: Monday,March 16,2026 4:M:45 PM
Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Dear Arts&Culture Commission,
I appreciate the City's work to develop a comprehensive Public An Policy for Santa Ana.Public art plays an important role in our city's cultural identity,and this policy will shape how murals,sculptures,and other artworks are
created,maintained,and protected in the future.
As the Commission reviews the draft policy,I respectfully encourage consideration of several amendments that would strengthen transparency,artist protections,and community participation.
Public notification when artworks may be altered or removed
The current draft policy notes the City may gather public feedback as appropriate.The policy could be strengthened by establishing a clear public notification process when artworks may be removed,relocated,or significantly
altered,including:
um 30-day public comment period
•public notice through the City website,on-site signage,and community outreach
a summary ofpubfic input and front decision rationale
Recent discussions about the future ofthe Chicano Gothic mural at Memorial Park demonstrate why clear communication and public input are important when artworks with cultural and historical significance may be affected.
Artist consultation and notice
The draft policy states the City will make a good-faith effort to notify artists and provide a reasonable opportunity to respond.This section could be strengthened by establishing clearer consultation standards,including:
written notice to the artist at least 90 days in advance when feasible
meaningful consultation with the artist or estate
emergency exceptions only for public safety or structural concerns
These procedures should align with the principles of the Visual Artists Rights Act(VARA)and the California Art Preservation Act(CAPA),particularly i£the City may request artist waivers as part of public art agreements.
Community representation in artist selection
Artist selection panels should include representatives from the Arts&Culture Commission and community members connected to the project site or neighborhood to ensure public an reflects Santa Ana's cultural identity and
local context.
Community engagement in public art projects
Major public art projects should incorporate community engagement whenever feasible,including listening sessions,artist workshops,or partnerships with local organizations.
Public An Trust Fund
Finally,the policy should strengthen support f establishing a Public Art Trust Ford to provide long-term funding for installation,maintenance,and preservation of Santa Ana's public art collection.
These amendments would help ensure the Public Art Policy fully supports the goals of Santa Ana's Arts&Culture Master Plan while protecting the city's vibrant public art legacy.
Thank you for considering these recommendations.
Sincerely,
Sara Gueuer
Santa Ana resident,artist,educator and commumity member
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From:
To: Le,Tram:Zurita, Bianca:eComment
Subject: Public Comment—Recommended Amendments to Strengthen the Public Art Policy
Date: Monday,March 16,2026 5:31:16 PM
Attention: This email orimnated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or
links.
Dear Arts & Culture Commission,
I appreciate the City's work to develop a comprehensive Public Art Policy for Santa Ana. Public
art plays an important role in our city's cultural identity, and this policy will shape how murals,
sculptures, and other artworks are created, maintained, and protected in the future.
As the Commission reviews the draft policy, I respectfully encourage consideration of several
amendments that would strengthen transparency, artist protections, and community
participation.
Public notification when artworks may be altered or removed
The current draft policy notes the City may gather public feedback as appropriate. The policy
could be strengthened by establishing a clear public notification process when artworks may be
removed, relocated, or significantly altered, including:
• a minimum 30-day public comment period
• public notice through the City website, on--site signage, and community outreach
• a summary of public input and final decision rationale
Recent discussions about the future of the Chicano Gothic mural at Memorial
Park demonstrate why clear communication and public input are important when artworks with
cultural and historical significance may be affected.
Artist consultation and notice
The draft policy states the City will make a good-faith effort to notify artists and provide a
reasonable opportunity to respond. This section could be strengthened by establishing clearer
consultation standards, including:
• written notice to the artist at least 90 days in advance when feasible
• meaningful consultation with the artist or estate
• emergency exceptions only for public safety or structural concerns
These procedures should align with the principles of the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and
the California Art Preservation Act (CAPA), particularly if the City may request artist waivers as
part of public art agreements.
Community representation in artist selection
Artist selection panels should include representatives from the Arts & Culture Commission and
community members connected to the project site or neighborhood to ensure public art reflects
Santa Ana's cultural identity and local context.
Community engagement in public art projects
Major public art projects should incorporate community engagement whenever feasible,
including listening sessions, artist workshops, or partnerships with local organizations.
Public Art Trust Fund
Finally, the policy should strengthen support for establishing a Public Art Trust Fund to provide
long-term funding for installation, maintenance, and preservation of Santa Ana's public art
collection.
These amendments would help ensure the Public Art Policy fully supports the goals of Santa
Ana's Arts & Culture Master Plan while protecting the city's vibrant public art legacy.
Thank you for considering these recommendations.
Sincerely,
Matthew Williams
[Santa Ana resident]
From:
To: Le,Tram:Zur ta, ianca:eComment
Subject: Public Comment—Recommended Amendments to Strengthen the Public Art Policy
Date: Thursday,March 19,2026 12:49:25 PM
Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or
links.
Dear Arts& Culture Commission,
I appreciate the City's work to develop a comprehensive Public Art Policy for Santa Ana.
Public all plays an important role in our city's cultural identity, and this policy will shape how
murals, sculptures,and other artworks are created, maintained, and protected in the fiuture.
As the Commission reviews the draft policy, I respectfidly encourage consideration of several
amendments that would strengthen transparency, artist protections, and community
participation.
Public notification when artworks may he altered or removed
The current draft policy notes the City may gather public feedback as appropriate. The policy
could be strengthened by establishing a clear public notification process when artworks may
be removed, relocated, or significantly altered, including:
• a minimum 30-day public comment period
•public notice through the City website, on-site signage, and community outreach
• a summary of public input and final decision rationale
Recent discussions about the firtrre of the Chicano Gothic mural at Memorial
Park demonstrate why clear communication and public input are important when artworks
with cultural and historical significance may be affected.
Artist consultation and notice
The draft policy states the City will make a good-faith effort to notify artists and provide a
reasonable opportunity to respond. This section could be strengthened by establishing clearer
consultation standards, including:
•written notice to the artist at least 90 days in advance when feasible
•meaningfid consultation with the artist or estate
• emergency exceptions only for public safety or structural concerns
These procedures should align with the principles of the Visual Artists Rights Act
(VARA) and the California Art Preservation Act (CAPA),particularly if the City may
request artist waivers as part of public all agreements.
Community representation in artist selection
Artist selection panels should include representatives from the Arts & Culture Commission
and community members connected to the project site or neighborhood to ensure public art
reflects Santa Ana's cultural identity and local context.
Community engagement in public art projects
Major public art projects should incorporate community engagement whenever feasible,
including listening sessions, artist workshops, or partnerships with local organizations.
Public Art Trust Fund
Finally, the policy should strengthen support for establishing a Public Art Trust Fund to
provide long-term funding for installation, maintenance, and preservation of Santa Ana's
public art collection.
These amendments would help ensure the Public Art Policy fully supports the goals of Santa
Ana's Arts & Culture Master Plan while protecting the city's vibrant public art legacy.
Thank you for considering these recommendations.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Rebolledo
Santa Ana resident/parent/community member
From:To: eComment; Le,Tram;Zurita,Bianca
Subject: Santa Ana Public Art Plan e-comment
Date: Thursday,March 19,2026 8:02:56 AM
Attachments: ee0720ab.ona
Attention: This entail originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or
links.
Hello, Arts Commission and City Officials,
Having read the draft Public Art Policy, my first reaction is that it almost exclusively deals
with murals and ignores other forms of public art, including digital artworks, sculptures or
installations, sidewalk art, augmented reality, or light or sound-based pieces requiring
electricity, solar power, etc.
This reveals a significant bias toward muralism, which has dominated Santa Ana's notion of
public art and public space for decades, that not only misses a major opportunity to
innovate Santa Ana's public art offerings, but also skews to the dominance of the discussion
by muralists and their advocates at the expense of artists working in other disciplines.
We know that some of these mural advocates are aggressive and consistently rally their
friends to parrot their interests to the City, and this is exactly why we need a public art
policy that addresses and serves the needs of public artists working in diverse disciplines
and visions. While Santa Ana has a fine history of muralism, it would be a mistake to move
forward on a Public Art Policy that deals almost exclusively with murals.
This results in a proposed public art policy that looks backwards and not forward regarding
what could be an exciting and innovative public art future for Santa Ana that can inspire its
residents, future artists and visitors. To be effective, Santa Ana's Public Arts Policy needs to
safeguard equity in the distribution of opportunities and resources to a diverse community
of artists working in multiple disciplines.
Also, there was a major conflict that arose over 10 years ago when an artist was promised
the parking garage wall at Plaza Calle Cuatro, and the Arts Commission rightly observed
that there needs to be a public process for the use of public property. The City paused that
artist's project, and to this day, she viciously decries the Arts Commission and others who
prevented her from being granted that wall in a backroom deal.
The result was that the wall was not utilized until 2025, when it became the site, through a
public proposal process, of the beautiful Sahuayo Sister City mural that now serves as a
binational ambassador for Santa Ana's arts and culture community. If the Arts Commission
did not defend that wall, it would have served as a testament to that artists ego.
This current plan removes the requirement for Request for Proposals and Requests for
Qualifications for projects on public property with budgets under $50,000, and this is a
mistake. I strongly advise you to make public proposals, at least via Requests for Proposals,
for ALL public art projects on public property.
As such, I recommend that there be additional community meetings to gather public input
on the proposed plan and offer Media Arts Santa Ana's TVGB Digital Maker Space as a host
location for such a meeting. Public input is critical to the creation of a valid Public Art Plan,
and requesting input via one email opportunity to a plan that is referred to as "final" does
not fulfill the requirement for public input. As arts advocate Tomas Benitez said to me: "You
can't have a public art plan without the public...It's in the name!"
I urge you to consider additional public input sessions, and I request that you reach out to
me at victor(amasamedia.ora to discuss this opportunity further.
Below are some specific notes on some of the sections thru item 2.4. I will submit a second
list of recommendations as a follow up.
Please review the additional recommendations below.
Thank You,
Victor Payan
Founding Director, Media Arts Santa Ana
Founding Member, United Artists of Santa Ana
California Arts Council Creative Corps Fellow
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SANTA ANA PUBLIC ART PLAN
DEFINITION
• In the paragraph explaining the establishment of the public art policy on Page 1, a
sixth point should be added: 6) Ensure the equitable distribution of public art
opportunities and resources to diverse artists and protect against monopolization by
predatory or unscrupulous artists or groups.
• The definitions of public art should include Sculpture and Installations as separate
from Monuments. Public art is often developed in conjunction with a community,
proposed by an artist or commissioned, while monuments are primarily donated and
promote the agendas and narratives of the donor, not the public.
• FUNDING AND BUDGETING
• The City should create funding for programs for the creation of new public art works
as well as restoration of existing ones.
• Funding should be equitably distributed to ensure the creation of public art in all six of
Santa Ana's wards.
• Funding and resources should be equitably distributed to prevent monopolization and
ensure the maximum number of artists and creative visions receive opportunities to
contribute to Santa Ana's public art landscape.
2.2.1 OVERALL SELECTION PROCESS
• Requests for Proposals (RFP's) should be required for ALL public art projects on public
property, regardless of cost. Projects over $20,000 should have more rigorous
requirements, including an RFQ, but requiring an RFP for all public art opportunities
will ensure equitable an equitable process, opportunity, and awareness are provided
to Santa Ana's artistic community.
2.2.2 RFQ PROCESS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
• The goals for RFQs process to promote equitable access to opportunities should apply
to ALL public art opportunities, not just projects budgeted over $50,000. It is critical
that all public art opportunities are protected by this process. RFPs for all public art
opportunities would ensure these protections for all opportunities, regardless of
budget size.
2.2.4 ARTIST QUALIFICATION EVALUATION
• The artist review process should strictly adhere to conflict of interest policy and
protect against lobbying by artists to prevent compromising the selection process.
2.2.6 RFP PROCESS: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
• A Request for Proposals should be required for ALL public art projects on public
property to ensure equitable access to opportunities and a public review process. Not
requiring a proposal process for public art projects is a recipe for conflict, community
discord and strife among artists.
2.2.7 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
• Artists SHOULD be required to participate in community engagement activities, not
"may".
• The submission timeline for RFQs should be no less than 60 days from the public
announcement to allow for appropriate awareness raising in the community and RFQ
preparation.
2.2.8 DESIGN GUIDELINES
• The design guidelines are almost exclusively for painted murals, and do not account
for digital artworks, sculptures or installations, including augmented reality, light or
sound-based pieces requiring electricity, solar power, etc. The design guidelines also
should include parameters for digitally created and printed murals and artworks.
2.2.10 PROPOSAL EVALUATION
• The panelists should be strictly required to disclose conflicts of interests and instances
of lobbying efforts by applicants.
• Attempts by applicants to contact, lobby or influence the panelists, directly or through
proxies, must be disclosed and result in the disqualification of their proposals.
2.4 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
• The City should be wary of influence campaigns by artists that manipulate public
input, discussion and review by stacking dialogues with their advocated to create a
fabricated sense of public support.
From: caries garraa
To: Zurfta,Bianca
Subject: Santa Ana Public Arts'Poky e-corrment
Date: Thursday,March 19,2026 8:49:41 AM
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I am writing to express serious concerns regarding the integrity of our city's cultural and arts
programs.A deeply disturbing revelation has come to light. Credible evidence now exists,
including publicly available social media videos,that certain individuals receiving city
support,among them Alicia Rojas, Roger Reyes, and their associate Lenny,are actively
engaged in the distribution and personal use of illicit narcotics, including cocaine and,in Ms.
Rojas's case,heroin.
These aren't rumors or isolated incidents. One of the individuals in question appear visibly
impaired in recordings from city council sessions and art commission meetings.It is troubling
that these people continue to be awarded taxpayer dollars for subpar artistic projects.Ms.
Rojas was awarded S50,000 to develop a public art policy document that looks like it was
made by ChatGPT. It has the markings of being Al generated. More importantly, no public
bidding process was followed before awarding these fiends. Was this fair? How did she get this
contract?Was this a transparent process?This needs to be investigated.
There are also conflicts of interest with the oversight commission. Commissioner Debra
Russell's well-documented advocacy for Ms.Rojas raises serious concerns about impartiality.
Commissioner Joese Hernandez's close associations with the same circle, along with
allegations of sexual misconduct,only adds to the appearance of favoritism and quid pro quo.
It is time for the Commissioners to confront these backroom deals and preferential treatment.
A small but loud group of"artiste'is using aggressive tactics to betray the public trust and
degrade our community's future.
I urge you to act and resolve this unethical behavior. Suspend all fiurther contracts with these
individuals pending a full, independent investigation. Restore ethics,transparency, and true
merit-based selection to every grant and contract. The City does many things well, but this is a
black mark on it, especially if this continues.
Santa Ana deserves better.
From:
To: eComment
Cc: Zurita.Bianca:Le.Tram
subject: PUBUC ART PLAN CDMMENTS
Date: Thursday,March 19,2626 3:35:27 PM
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Dear Cultural Leaders and City Staff,
am writing to give my feedback on the City of Santa Ana art policy.As the former head of the
Arts and Culture Commission, I recall the consultants of our City Arts Master Plan proposing to
do a Public Art Plan as an addendum for an additional $30,000. If the City ever chooses to go
with, I suggest it be the result of a robust RFP so that a team of seasoned professionals can be
engaged to strategiae best practices and document public participation. The Public, as the
name suggests, should be actively engaged in Public Art.
NEED FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF & PUBLIC ART BOARD
Many of the items cited -- maintaining a public art directory, coordinating public art selection,
fundraising/development, notifying artists of changes, tracking artists work, ensuring
compliance with city standards, and more-- merit dedicated personnel. Ideally, Santa Ana's
Public Art Team would be administrated via the same branch as the Arts and Culture
Commission -- instead of spread out over so many agencies (City Manager, Parks & Rec, Econ
Dev with Arts &Culture Commission). In the interests of increased Tourism, enhanced Quality
of Life, and stimulating Property Values, the City of Santa Ana may want to consider
transitioning all arts activities to a revenue-generating Art &Culture Department at City Hall.
This department could include events and film permits.
Below are links to the City of San Antonio's Art and Public Art Division, which has all its Art
Endeavors- including Art Venues, Creative Workforce Development, Public Art, Events and
Filmming into a collaborative Department at City Hall:
---City of San Antonio Arts Dept
httl2s://www.sa.aov/Directory/Departments/Arts
---City of San Antonio Public Art
httl2s://www.sa.Lyov/Directory/Del2artments/Arts/Public-Art
---SA Department of Arts &Culture -Staff and FY2025 Annual Report
https�//www.sa.gov/Directory Departments/Arts/About
ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINES FOR BEST PRESERVATION PRACTICES
Numerous times, "best preservation" practices and preservation activities are referenced in
the plan, especially in section 3.0 Maintenance, Preservation, Modification, Relocation, and
Demolition. I don't see anywhere what the specific practices are. To remedy the confusion and
make clear what best restoration practices are, I suggest purchasing the "Mural Restoration
Technical Manual" published by the Chicano Park Steering Committee in San Diego and
contracting a training session by its mural masters for City Staff.
--- Book Info
https://sandi ego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C125378
---The staff at the Chicano Park Museum - Board Chair Josephine Talamantes and ED Monica
Hernandez - can help you get clearances for reproducing parts of the book and/or use it as a
training manual. Say "Pocha Pena" sent you.
https://chicanoparkmuseum.org/staff-board/
Full Disclosure - I contributed to the writing of this book, was a member of the Chicano Park
Steering Committee and was also on the grant-writing team that enabled the Chicano Park 2.1
million dollar mural restoration.
--- https://www.chicano-park.com/cpmap.html
CLARIFICATION - CITY- ISSUED GRANTS
On the first page at the end of the second paragraph, it says "city-issued grants" are excluded
from being governed under "this policy". What does that mean?
CONSIDER PROVIDING ANTI-GRAFFITI COAT
At the top of the 3rd to last paragraph on page 5 (section 2.2.8) this policy mentions requiring
an "approved anti-graffiti" coating. I suggest the City standardize anti-graffiti efforts by buying
this coating in bulk and providing it free of charge to muralists or for a nominal fee. There is an
excellent encapsulation method that enables aerosol tagging to simply wash off. Tram should
have the details as the vendor wanted to demo it on the "Among Heroes" mural in Barrio
Logan.
Sincerely,
-- Sandra "Pocha" Pena Sarmiento
Sandra Tocha" Pena Sarmiento
"Frontier Arts & Hybrid Culture"
www.pocharte.com
www.sanartesa.com
714.417.0073
Becerra, Alexis
From: Dale Helvig <
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 10:00 AM
To: eComment; Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra,
Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David
Cc: Nunez, Alvaro; Carvalho, Sonia R.; Thai, Minh; Vazquez, Sylvia; Hall, Jennifer
Subject: 2026-07-07 Letter to City Council
Attachments: 2026-07-07 Letter to City Council - Several Items.pdf
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Dale Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706
July 7, 2026
Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Councilmembers
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor
Santa Ana CA 92702
Subject: Items 19 and 20
Items 13,14,15: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Leases
Always good to see the office spaces being leased out at Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
Item 17: Mabury Park Permit Parking District
Santa Ana has the distinction of being known as Tree City USA. This resolution looks like it is Phase 1 of
making the City known as Parking Permit City USA. This should be another wakeup call that shows we have
overdeveloped the area.
Item 18: Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-03—Watermarke Sandpointe Mixed-Use Development. The
City of Santa Ana continues to approve mixed-use developments that allow density bonus agreements. This is
a trend that is unsustainable. Some questions the city needs to consider: 1) As we continue to exceed RHNA
goals, is someone at the city looking at the long-term effect? Why do we continue to placate every developer's
desire to build the maximum size project for any given piece of land? We continue to hear the American
dream is to own you own residence. This project does nothing to make that a reality. It also removes much
needed parking for adjacent offices. Approving this Density Bonus is a mistake. Why is the City Council even
looking at this? At a minimum this project should be placed on hold until the next RHNA cycle. Projects such
as this only pad the pockets of developers while contributing to the long-term decline of the quality of the
residents.
DO NOT approve this item.
GENERAL COMMENT
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It appears the City of Santa Ana does not have have the manpower, will or support needed to stop the multi-
event use of fireworks. I urge you to consider this: As an interim measure, impose an environmental justice
fee on the sale of all fireworks. This fee would be used to compensate the city for expenses associated with
fireworks, i.e., cleanup and policing. Attach the fee to the issuance of permits to sell.
Respectfully,
Dale A Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana
cc:
Alvaro Nunez,
City Manager, Santa Ana
Sonia Carvalho,
City Attorney, Santa Ana
Minh Thai,
Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana
Sylvia Vazquez,
Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana
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Dale Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706
July 7, 2026
Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Councilmembers
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, 81" Floor
Santa Ana CA 92702
Subject: Items 19 and 20
Items 13,14,15: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Leases
Always good to see the office spaces being leased out at Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
Item 17: Mabury Park Permit Parking District
Santa Ana has the distinction of being known as Tree City USA. This resolution looks like it is Phase 1 of
making the City known as Parking Permit City USA. This should be another wakeup call that shows we
have overdeveloped the area.
Item 18: Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-03—Watermarke Sandpointe Mixed-Use Development.
The City of Santa Ana continues to approve mixed-use developments that allow density bonus
agreements. This is a trend that is unsustainable. Some questions the city needs to consider: 1) As we
continue to exceed RHNA goals, is someone at the city looking at the long-term effect? Why do we
continue to placate every developer's desire to build the maximum size project for any given piece of
land? We continue to hear the American dream is to own you own residence. This project does nothing
to make that a reality. It also removes much needed parking for adjacent offices. Approving this
Density Bonus is a mistake. Why is the City Council even looking at this? At a minimum this project
should be placed on hold until the next RHNA cycle. Projects such as this only pad the pockets of
developers while contributing to the long-term decline of the quality of the residents.
DO NOT approve this item.
GENERAL COMMENT
It appears the City of Santa Ana does not have have the manpower, will or support needed to stop the
multi-event use of fireworks. I urge you to consider this: As a interim measure, impose a environmental
justice fee on the sale of all fireworks This fee would be used to compensate the city for expenses
associated with fireworks, i.e., cleanup and policing. Attache the fee to the issuance of permits to sell.
Respectfully,
Dale A Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana
Page 1 of 2
2026-07-07 Letter to City Council-Several Items
Dale Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706
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
2026-07-07 Letter to City Council-Several Items
Becerra, Alexis
From: Tom Lutz <
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 10:21 AM
To: !City Clerk; eComment
Subject: Thank You.
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To: Mayor and Council and City Manager,
Dear City Leaders,
I was just made aware last week that the two stolen brass plaques that were stolen from the Grand
Central Arts Center were replaced and want to thank all those involved in the replacement of said
plaques in such a timely manner.
Having led the development of the Artists Village while sitting on the council during the 1990's and
assisting with my Alma Mater Cal State Fullerton's Arts Graduate Program, locating to the Grand
Central Arts Center, means much to my efforts and my fellow council members by having those two
plaques replaced.
Sincerely,
Tom Lutz
City Council, Mayor Pro Tem, 1992 - 2000.
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Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 11:03 AM
To: Tom Lutz; !City Clerk; eComment
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Dear Tom,
Thank you for your kind message—and for the continued support you and Nancy provide. It truly means a great
deal to all of us at Grand Central Art Center. We were grateful to see the plaques replaced so quickly, and we
appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge the City team and everyone involved.
Your leadership in helping develop the Artists Village, and your long-standing commitment to the arts in Santa
Ana—including your support of Cal State Fullerton's Arts Graduate Program at GCAC—helped lay the foundation for
what this place continues to be today. We're also sincerely thankful that you and Nancy regularlyjoin us for GCAC
programs, including our First Saturday openings; your presence and encouragement make a real difference.
I've also attached an image of the new plaques now in place,just in case you haven't had a chance to see them yet.
All the very best,
John D. Spiak
Director/Chief Curator
Hear what GCAC artists-in-residence
have to say about their transformative
experiences with our program!
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From: Tom Lutz <luterlutz@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:21 AM
To: cityclerk@santa-ana.org <cityclerk@santa-ana.org>; ecomments@santa-ana.org <ecomments@santa-
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Dear City Leaders,
I was just made aware last week that the two stolen brass plaques that were stolen from the Grand
Central Arts Center were replaced and want to thank all those involved in the replacement of said
plaques in such a timely manner.
Having led the development of the Artists Village while sitting on the council during the 1990's and
assisting with my Alma Mater Cal State Fullerton's Arts Graduate Program, locating to the Grand
Central Arts Center, means much to my efforts and my fellow council members by having those two
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Sincerely,
Tom Lutz
City Council, Mayor Pro Tem, 1992 - 2000.
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