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* Matter agenized at the
request of City Council;
May 17, 2016
March 15, 2015 by a vote
of 7-0.
City Council Meeting
Correspondence
65B - MATER DEI APPENDIX ANALYSIS AND UPDATE
Date of
Sender/Representative Agency
Corresp.
1.
3/14/2016
Patrick Murphy, President Mater Dei High School
Additional Correspondence: In Opposition
2,
5/14/2016
Terra Brett
3,
5/14/2016
Daniel Ortega
4,
5/14/2016
M Ashley
5.
5/14/2016
Yana Minchaca
6,
5/14/2016
Omar Dominguez
7,
5/14/2016
Oralia Gomez
g,
5/15/2016
Carolyn Hoerling
9,
5/15/2016
Jacinta Garcia
10.
5/16/2016
Saida Lopez
11.
5/16/2016
Elizabeth Connolly
12.
5/16/2016
Connie Hamilton
13.
5/16/2016
Bobi Keenan
Additional Correspondence: In Favor
14.
5/15/2016
Lydia Picasso
15.
5/27/2016
Rev Edward Poengen Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
I.IAgendas12016AgendaslExhibits2016-Current Meeing12016-05-17-Exhiblis Correspondence_ 658_MaterDel.doc
Alcala, Abigail
From: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:49 PM
To: Alcala, Abigail
Subject: FW: ECOMMENTS - Mater Dei Correspondence
Attachments: Mater Dei Parking Issue; FW: Mater Dei; Matter Dei High School - $2.5 million dollar
request; NO to $2.5M to Mater Dei; Mater Dei Expansion; Mater Dei; Mater Dei
Expansion- make the right choice; No Funds For Mater Dei; MD Funding; Mater Dei;
Dont give in giving $$; Mater Dei to get city funding
From: Huizar, Maria
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 2:38 PM
Cc: Cavazos, David; Carvalho, Sonia R.; Haghani, Hassan
Subject: ECOMMENTS - Mater Dei Correspondence
Mayor and City Council,
We have received 12 emails regarding Mater Dei, with 11 being opposed to funding.
They have been entered into the record. Thank you.
Maria Fluizar
Clerk of the Council
Alcala, Abigail
From: Terra Brett <
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:42 AM
To: !City Council
Subject: Mater Dei to get city funding
I just wanted to drop a line to tell you I am a homeowner in Santa Ana and I do not support the city giving any
money to Mater Dei. We have much more important things to spend our scarce city funds on.
I would be happy to contribute ideas I'd needed.
Serve the city, not a private school.
Terra Brett
Alcala, Abigail
From: daniel ortega <
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:45 AM
To: !City Council
Subject: Dont give in giving $$
To mater dei , no respect
Alcala, Abigail
From:
Sent:
Saturday, May 14, 2016 1:15 PM
To:
!City Council
Subject:
Mater Dei
Hopefully you guys don't do as Mater Dei wants and fund for an expansion because that will not be fair to our
community. As the article says, many don't even live in Santa Ana and taking away Santa Ana's property for them would
be absurd.
Alcala, Abigail
From: Yana Minchaca <
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 1:37 PM
To: !City Council
Subject: MD Funding
No! The public funding is for the PUBLIC. Not a private school. I'm sorry but if they move out then so be it.
Most of the kids are from out of the city. No way in hell we should give them our money. Use it on school
programs in Santa ana to keep the kids from joining gangs. We need It more than a parking lot. Think about it.
Alcala, Abigail
From: cafeta630 <
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 5:58 PM
To: !City Council
Subject: No Funds For Mater Dei
My Dearest City Council,
As a lifelong resident of Santa Ana, I feel that as representatives of our city you have gone too far. How can you
even think of giving Mater Dei 2.5 million dollars!!! Our own public schools can use that money! Mater Dei
can afford to pay for it themselves. As MY representatives, I ask that you DO NOT give Mater Dei any
money! ! ! !
Sincerely and extremely aggravated,
Omar Dominguez
Sent on a Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note® 3
Alcala, Abigail
From: Oralia Gomez <
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 7:16 PM
To: !City Council
Subject: Mater Dei Expansion- make the right choice
I feel saddened to know that there is even a city counsel meeting being held to address this expansion for Mater Dei.
Being a Santa Ana resident, and being one of the student whom completed my education in the public schools, it angers
me to know that a private, very profitable school has even asked the city to pay for it. Our public SAUSD are the ones
who really need this money, and there should not be a reason as to why the city should even fund this project. I'm sure
if you rounded up a small group of parents of the children that have attended and currently attend Mater Dei, they
would complete the millions being asked. I hope the city council thinks of this the right way and makes the CORRECT
decision, and give the money to the people who REALLY DO need it.
Thanks.
Alcala, Abigail
From:
Sent:
Sunday, May 15, 2016 7:39 PM
To:
!City Council
Subject:
Mater Dei
I am voting "NO" on funding Mater Dei as this is a private school and they should fund the expenditures, not the
taxpayers/citizens of Santa Ana.
Thankyou!
Sent from my iPhone
Alcala, Abigail
From: Jacinta Garcia <
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 11:15 PM
To: !City Council
Subject: NO to $2.SM to Mater Dei
Strongly oppose Santa Ana to pay for their parking structure! That's the most ridiculous idea.
Sent from my iPhone
Alcala, Abigail
From: Lopez, Saida <
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 11:01 AM
To: !City Council
Subject: Matter Dei High School - $2.5 million dollar request
Importance: High
Hello,
I strongly disagree with spending the city of Santa Ana to pay for the cost of this private high school. Most of their
students do NOT reside in Santa Ana; therefore it should be funded by their cities.
If they decide to move, Santa Ana can definitely benefit from having a charger school and another fundamental school in
this same location.
Thank you
Saida Lopez
Santa Ana Parent
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Alcala, Abigail
From: Elizabeth Connolly <
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 1:17 PM
To: !City Council
Subject: Mater Dei Parking Issue
Why should taxpayers pay for a parking structure on a private school? Don't they get enough tax breaks? This does
not benefit every community tax payer in Santa Ana nor any household that does not send their child to that school.
Alcala, Abigail
From: Cavazos, David
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 11:52 AM
To: Garcia, Jorge (CMO); City Council; EMT; Huizar, Maria
Cc: Connie Hamilton (connect-to-council@earthlinl(.net)
Subject: FW: Mater Dei
Attachments: Connect2CouncilLogo.gif
Jorge, please call Connie and answer her questions, would be happy to talk to her. The City council report has a lot of
information. Thank you. david
David Cavazos / City Manager
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, M31 / Santa Ana, CA 92701
From: Huizar, Maria
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 10:37 AM
To: Cavazos, David
Subject: Fwd: Mater Dei
David, not sure who you want to assign this too to send Ms. Hamilton information on Mater Dei matter.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Connie Hamilton <connect-to-councilgearthlink.net>
Date: May 16, 2016 at 9:35:58 AM PDT
To: "Huizar, Maria" <MHuizargsanta-ana.org>
Subject: Mater Dei
Maria,
I saw this and I am trying to get the straight information:
https://m.facebook.coiistory.php?story fbid=10153685562103391&id=126268383390&co=e
nt id=10153685953903391¬if t=like¬if_id=1463259822579850&ref=m_notif
Who knows the real story regarding what Mater Dei is asking, or is this dollar amount request
indeed true?
Thanks,
Combe
714-745-1692
m
Alcala, Abigail
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
This is the last one so far.
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:49 PM
Alcala, Abigail
FW: ECOMMENT - Council Agenda Item #65 B
2016 May 16 Re Mater Dei Funding.docx
From: Huizar, Maria
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 5:59 PM
Cc: Cavazos, David; eComment
Subject: ECOMMENT - Council Agenda Item #65 B
Mayor and City Council,
Letter of opposition received on Mater Dei item, for your review and consideration.
From: bobi keenan [
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 5:53 PM
To: Huizar, Maria <MHuizar@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Council Agenda Item #65 B
Hello Maria,
I am not able to attend the Council Meeting tomorrow night. Please share my attached opinion with
the Council Members and City Manager.
Thank you so much.
bobi keenan
1
919 Louise Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
16 May 2016
Re: 17 May 2016 Council Agenda Item #65B
Dear Council Members and City Manager Cavazos,
I am Catholic. I am American. I believe in the principle of separation of Church
and State. But, I do not think it is inappropriate for a community to appropriate
funds to private schools so long as that money does not support the religious,
ideological or academic mission of the institution.
Mater Dei High School has always contributed and continues to contribute to our
City in tangible ways of public service. It also contributes in intangible ways. As
an institution known for academic excellence, it is an asset to Santa Ana. Mater
Dei graduates almost all of its students -our local public high schools do not
compare favorably in this regard.
Mater Dei graduates are very likely to become productive members of their local
communities and many of them come from families who have deep roots in
Santa Ana, so they have good reasons to return here after pursuing higher
education, where they continue to provide a positive financial and social
presence to Santa Ana.
All that being said, I DO NOT THINK THIS PROPOSAL IS IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF SANTA ANA. It is just too much money and it
looks to me like the bulk of their, admittedly desirable and probably needed,
plans for expansion would be placed on the backs of Santa Ana taxpayers.
I don't believe this expenditure is proportional to the benefit that tax payers
would receive. I CAN support some City funding, for the reasons I have cited
above, but not at this magnitude.
Sincerely,
Bobi Keenan
Alcala, Abigail
From: Lydia Picasso <
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 10:48 PM
To: !City Council
Subject: Mater Dei Expansion
I completely support the expansion and contribution to Mater Dei by the City of Santa Ana. I was born and
raised in Santa Ana. I attended Mater Dei. I came from low income family and 1 Imow ALOT of students who
also went to Mater Dei on scholarships based on needbase. IF 1 would have not been given the opportunity and
scholarships there is absolutely NO WAY 1 would have obtained the level of education 1 did at Mater Dei, nor
would 1 have become the attorney 1 am today.
Yes, some will argue that only a select few go there but that is because they or their parents do not reach out and
apply. Theres always been the argument that money should go to other schools in Santa Ana but who? OSHA -
who is heavily funded by the Samuelie Foundation? Santa Ana High who recently received a HUGE donation
from Olmos? Segerstrom, Century High School do not need the funding.
Why not give it to the high school that will generate the most prestige, income, and opportunities for the City?
1) Bringing consumers to local SA business that would not otherwise come here to consume;
2) Allow for the City of Santa ana to receive nationwide recognition via the school i.e. sports, media, etc
3) Give Santa Ana residents the opportunity to choose where they want to be educated;
4) Continue to give Santa Ana residents the opportunity to receive ahigh calibur education that they would not
otherwise be able to obtain if it wasn't for low income scholarships for SA residents,
5) Maintain the tradition in the City,
6) And lastly, allow Mater Dei to educate SA residents that will be tomorrows SA leaders!!!
Alcala, Abigail
From: Huizar, Maria
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2016 12:47 PM
Cc: Cavazos, David; Carvalho, Sonia R.; Mousavipour, Fred
Subject: ECOMMENT - Mater Dei High School Agreement Appendix
Mayor and City Council,
We are in receipt of the following communication on the matter scheduled for June 7t". The letter will be included in the
Agenda packet as part of the record.
Thank you.
From: Cavazos, David
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2016 12:39 PM
To: 'Edward Poettgen' <ed ooettaen@msn.com>; Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Huizar, Maria <MHuizar@santa-ana.org>
Subject: RE: Mater Dei High School Agreement Appendix
Thank you Pastor Poettgen, I have copied our City Clerk Huizar who will make this email below part of the official record
and make sure all the City Council members receive a copy of your thoughts and recommendations regarding Mater Dei
High School. david
David Cavazos / City Manager
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, M31 / Santa Ana, CA 92701
From: Edward Poettgen [
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 12:15 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel
Cc: Cavazos, David
Subject: Mater Dei High School Agreement Appendix
Dear Miguel A. Pulido,
I was present at the last City Council Meeting and joined in applauding the Escalante family in
their 50 years as a business in Santa Ana. And I applaud you as Mayor in dealing with all the
issues found on your full Agenda. I may not make it to the next City Council Meeting where an
issue 65B regarding Mater Dei High School was continued but wanted to share my thoughts
and recommendation.
Founded in 1950, 1 am a proud graduate (Class of 1972) and applauded Mater Dei's decision to
stay in Santa Ana back when many voices were encouraging them to leave.
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I applaud Mater Dei's continued efforts to invest in the development of a high quality Center
of Education whose notoriety nationwide reflects back on our City of Santa Ana and the
commitment to excellence.
I applaud Mater Dei's commitment to ensure that our families from our schools and
neighborhoods in Santa Ana have a chance to send their children to Mater Dei through its
robust Tuition Assistance Program. As Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on
McFadden & Center St. I can testify for many of our families.
I applaud the City of Santa Ana for its work with Mater Dei in the cooperation around the
widening of Bristol St., the addressing of neighborhood parking issues and the new
construction of facilities and playing fields that has transformed the M.D. Campus into
something that we can all take pride.
As we continue towards future projects together I encourage our City of Santa Ana to
guarantee the funding of the Agreement Appendix that has been previously set. I am
confident that you and your colleagues will determine how best to fulfill the City of Santa
Ana's commitment and assign which year's City Budget timeframe best fits our common good
in this City of Santa Ana.
With best regards,
Rev Edward Poettgen
Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
(Established in 1958 and named in 1960)
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