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HomeMy WebLinkAbout AGENDA_2018-03-30_SPECIAL (2)CITY OF SANTA ANA AGENDA SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AND OPEN SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 9:00 a.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 CALL TO ORDER MAYOR PULIDO COUNCILMEMBERS BENAVIDES, MARTINEZ, SARMIENTO, SOLORIO, TINAJERO AND VILLEGAS PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda, closed session portion. CLOSED SESSION MEETING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One Case. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange County, City of Santa Ana, et al.; United States District Court, Central District Case No. 8:18-cv-00155-DOC JDE. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Meeting which will begin immediately following the Closed Session Meeting. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENE TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1 MARCH 30, 2018 OPEN SESSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER MAYOR PULIDO COUNCILMEMBERS BENAVIDES, MARTINEZ, SARMIENTO, SOLORIO, TINAJERO AND VILLEGAS PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda, open session portion. CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney will report any action from the Closed Session, if any. 85A. CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE SHORT-TERM HOMELESS PLAN AND PROVIDE INPUT AND DIRECTION AND ACTION ON CITY-WIDE PLAN — MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 MARCH 30, 2018 Date of Name Representative of In Favor of In apposition Correspondence RA*, of RA*. 14 3/29/2018 Rebecca Clifford 15 3/29/2018 Todd Oconner 16 3129/2018 Claudia Amezquulta 17 3/29/2018 Abigail Aleman 18 3/2912018 Daniel Schaefer 19 3/30/2018 Lisa Tran and Susana Homeless Issues on South Main Street Board Sandoval 20 3/30/2018 Elizabeth Weber 21 3/30/2018 Various Santa Aria College Santa Ana College Students Students *RA - Recommended Action Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: karina lagace < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 10:31 AM To: eComment Subject: Homeless I find it very interesting people from other cities come to Santa Ana city council meeting to advocate for the homeless, calling Santa Ana heartless for not taking care of them and the homeless are supposed to be displaced from here to their cities, they heavily protest. Because our city doesn't have a population that is educated and active, we end up carrying the burden that belongs to the county, not our residents. We have children that would like to enjoy parks without having to smell urine, see drug deals happening, play on their front yards m. We have properties we want to add value. We deserve these things as much as the next city. I'm considering moving from this city because there's a lack of leadership to address what hurts the residents. Stand up for our rights. That's your job. We pay taxes and we deserve clean, safe cities. And why are we spending so much money on a handful of people (homeless) when the city desperately needs upgrades, more cops, etc. Why isn't the ACLU suing Irvine? They have a place designated to the homeless yet will not use it because they have active residents. This is unfair and it should be illegal. Basically power and money will always win. Not people's needs. Signed, Ashamed resident of Santa Ana Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Erika < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 1128 AM To: eComment Subject: Homeless shelter not in my city. To whom my concern, As a Santa Ana resident hearing about all this other cities denied to shelter the homeless we Santa Ana residents opposed as well! Is not safe for our children or families to have all this homeless on the streets and bus stops. We are tired of being the the city where everyone dumps their trash! No More!! Sincerely, Erika Sent from my !Phone Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Angie Blas < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:32 AM To: eComment Subject: 85A. CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE SHORT-TERM HOMELESS PLAN AND PROVIDE INPUT AND DIRECTION AND ACTION ON CITY-WIDE PLAN - MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ Enough with the help. The City has been infected by more crime and stench. We live close to precious Floral Park and the homeless are getting closer to that area. We do not want crime or drugs around our homes. We pay taxes and follow the laws, and they should too. Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Barbara Russell < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 1:25 PM To: eComment Subject: Homeless Dear Mayor and City Council: Other cities in the county are fighting against sharing the responsibility for dealing with the homeless situation. Shame on them! Santa Ana must take the lead and tackle what others will not. Sincerely, Barbara Russell Santa Ana resident Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Diana Espinoza < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 2:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Homeless issue City Council, We are looking to you, OUR elected officials, to dig your heels in deep and say "No More!" Irvine has set the precedent and now other cities are following suit. NO ONE wants the homeless population we have been forced to deal with for DECADES. PLEASE stop other cities from being able to come to our civic center to give hand outs and ESPECIALLY needles. I understand the rationale for a "needle exchange program" however let's call it what it is. You have to look no further than the riverbed clean up to see just HOW BAD of a program it is. An exchange program -if allowed to continue- should be just that, an exchange. We are all residents of SA. I don't need to tell you about the things we all see on a daily basis and what's worse is what our kids see and experience. The last time I dared to go to the Library I was confronted by a homeless woman yelling at my 2 and 7 year old children and they were terrified!. I now go a town over to use what should be public facilities. We are paying for them in our taxes, but they are unusable. When you discuss the "dumping" that occurs from other cities, please keep in mind it isn't literally bringing them either. Homeless are given bus passes or fare and pointed in the direction of our Civic Center. It's happening on a daily basis and is no wonder why the homeless population has exploded in recent years. An entire city is tired. But unlike many of our neighboring cities, many family providers need to go to work- sometimes 2 or 3 jobs- to provide the essentials, and can't make meetings. YOU can make the difference. NO MORE! Thank you for fighting! Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Bonnie Schmidt < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 2:41 PM To: eComment Subject: Hornless. We have had every city dumping their homeless on us for years. Time for us to share. Send them back to where they came from. We have a terrible reputation as a city. Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Raquel Leyva < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 4:12 PM To: eComment Subject: Homeless in our city of Santa Ana Please star representing our city and stop caving into what other cities want or don't want! Why should the city of SA be the dumping grounds for most of the homeless on Orange County!?? Our city already has a bad reputation and we don't any more reasons to make it worse! The residents of SA deserve better! Our kids deserve better just like Irvine and LH, CM and HB! Our children can't even visit our own public library due to the mess that the homeless have created in that area. It's shameful and an embarrassment to our community! Enough] We want our city representatives to do theirjob and start taking care of our city! The residents of SA are not second class citizens! Most of us are hard working/decent people and we deserve batter! Sent from my iPhone Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Jan < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 4:13 PM To: eComment Subject: Homeless Hello, By giving the homeless temporary shelter with no plan for them after that is pointless. Most homeless have mental or addiction issues. There needs to be a clear plan for those with these issues. Those on hard times because of job loss can be helped to the path of getting back on their feet financially. It's a real dilemma that's gotten out of control. Now is the time to bring back our neighborhoods to what they used to be. Safe and free of so many homeless. I feel for them but something needs to be done to clean up this issue. Thankyou Sally Weisberg Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Bill Fabiano < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:31 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana Dear, City of Santa Ana my name is William Fabiano I'm a resident of Santa Ana California I've lived around this area all my life I think it's very unfair that the city of Santa Ana and Anaheim and parts of ®range have to put up with all the burden on this population problem with the homeless. I also have kids as much as I hate to say it I don't want my kids to be around them either most of them are Mentally ill or are drug attic's and I'm sure some just down on there luck. Why should we the city of Santa Ana part of ®range County have to be the only ones. Irvine's land by the great part is there just for this reason, if it's not used for that what else will it be used for. And the cowardly city planners back down from that plan. There are approximately 30+ cities in orange county I don't know the exact number of homeless but on these 1000 for a number that's only 33 people per city. I beg of you please help the city of Santa Ana we've been dealing with this problem for way too long where all the other cities get to slip by and look the other way. William Fabiano Thanks, Bill Fabiano CNC Techs 714-914-2884 i Sent from my Whone Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Ana Gomez < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:46 PM To: eComment Subject: Homelessness I am truly astonished at both what was said and done this past Tuesday during the Board of Supervisors meeting. The homelessness issues is not a Santa Ana, Anaheim, Orange and Fullerton issue. It is a county issue that involves all cities not just the four mentioned above. And though Anaheim, Orange and Fullerton have the same issues as Santa Ana, Santa Ana has taken the brunt of this. It is in our backyard, it is in our parks, it is in our schools and it is in our Civic Centers! Enough of passing the buck by the county and other cities. Santa Ana City Council must stand up and fight back. We have done our fair share and more. Our schools, our parks and our children deserve better! The county and every city in the county must participate in doing their fair share in helping provide both emergency shelter (short term solution) and permanent housing (long term solution) for the homeless. Sign, A. Gomez 20 yr Santa Ana Resident Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android March 29, 2018 Mayor Miguel Pulido Santa Ana City Council Members 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 www.kenn0ywmmission ong 17701 Cowan Ave„ Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 949 250 0909 Fax 949 263 0647 85A. CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE SHORT-TERM HOMELESS PLAN AND PROVIDE INPUT AND DIRECTION AND ACTION ON CITY-WIDE PLAN Dear Mayor Pulido and Council Members, We commend the City of Santa Ana for being proactive in addressing homelessness and affordable housing needs, As the issue of homelessness and affordable housing has reached a crisis point in our County, we believe that every city and the County of Orange need to do their part to address this crisis. As you are aware the County Board of Supervisors is attempting to take steps to address the issue of homelessness in Orange County with short-term solutions (motel vouchers, proposed emergency shelter sites, MHSA funds, etc.). The biggest challenge to this strategy is the lack of available temporary or permanent housing options. With the Board of Supervisors now at a significant cross-roads, the time is now for a long- term, multifaceted solution. We believe that the best solution to address this crisis is the investment in quality Permanent Supportive Housing and Affordable Housing with dedicated services that keep people stable and housed. To achieve this goal we would request that the City of Santa Ana include a County Housing Bond as part of the regional tools to address this crisis. The time is right now for the Orange County Board of supervisors to place an Orange County Affordable Housing and Homiessness Bond on the November PT1111.1F.1f[.T� A Housing Bond will provide the County with an unprecedented opportunity to partner with cities, residents and the affordable and supportive housing community to significantly address the housing needs of the community's most vulnerable residents. Housing special needs populations and extremely low income families must be a priority in our County. Therefore, our County should take an active role in developing, financing and supporting various types of affordable housing for the populations served. This general obligation bond would support the much needed development of Permanent Supportive Housing and Affordable Housing. This bond would be similar to Measure HHH in Los Angeles and Measure A in Santa Clara County, which have been successful in providing funds for permanent supportive housing, emergency shelters, and affordable housing. With the passage of this local bond, the cities and County would have additional dedicated resources to reduce homelessness in Orange County. More importantly, with local funds the County of Orange will be in a position to leverage significant federal and state resources to help address our current housing and homeless crisis. With the 2017 Housing Package, the State of California is making a significant investment to address homelessness and provide affordable housing. But these state funds will only be available to counties that make similar investments to help leverage funding. Funds would be used to develop affordable housing and facilities for the homeless and affordable housing for those at risk of homelessness. We urge the City to incorporate this recommendation into its regional homeless efforts and to include it in the City's Homeless Plan and City Wide Plan. Sincerely, r Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director The Kennedy Commission Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Tim Johnson < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 6:22 PM To: DOC Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, first.district@ocgov.com; Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com; Michelle.Steel@ocgov.com; audra.adams@ocgov.com; Lisa.Bartlett@ocgov.com; Todd.Spitzer@ocgov.com; eComment; City Council; Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Martinez, Michele; Villegas, Juan; Benavides, David; Solorio, Jose; Tinajero, Sal Subject: Urgent: Homeless Issues in Orange County Attachments: T Johnson OC Homeless Comments dtd 3.29.18.pdf Honorable Judge Carter, Orange County Board of Supervisors, and Santa Ana City Council, Please find attached a letter from an everyday citizen (that's me) regarding the homeless in our communities. I pray for relief for those experiencing homelessness. I pray for guidance and leadership for you and the other city leaders. I pray for compassion and acceptance among residents. If you would like to have a reasonable discussion regarding this topic, please reach out to me on my cell phone at 714-743-1065 (texting is fine too) or via email. This is relevant to both the Santa Ana council meeting on Friday and also the meeting on Tuesday and as such I hope that each of you can review this information prior to those meetings. Thank you to each of you for your past service and also future leadership with regards to this topic. Sincerely, Tim Johnson Tim M.Johnson March 30, 2018 United States District Court Via Fed Ex(Mo"=k"t� ( JJ v h� Honorable David 0. Carter ci Ronald Reagan Federal Building United States Courthouse 9th Floor, Courtroom 9D 411 West Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Copy via email through Courtroom Deputy: DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov Orange County Board of Supervisors Mr. Andrew Do Mr. Shawn Nelson first.district@ocgov.com Mr. Todd Spitzer Todd.Spitzer@ocgov.com Santa Ana City Council citycouncil@santa-ana.org eComment@santa-ana.org Mayor Miguel Pulido mpulido@santa-ana.org Mr. Jose Solorio JSolorio@santa-ana.org Mr. Sal Tinajero stinajero@santa-ana.org Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com audra.adams@ocgov.com Ms. Lisa Bartlett Lisa. Bartlett@ocgov.com Mr. Vicente Sarmiento Ms. Michelle Steel Michelle.Steel@ocgov.com Ms: Michele Martinez vsarmiento@santa-ana.org mimartinez@santa-ana.org Mr. David Benavides Mr. Juan Villegas dbenavides@santa-ana.org jvillegas@santa-ana.org Re: Urgent Plea on the Homeless in Orange County To the Honorable Judge David 0. Carter and Other Orange County Leaders, My name is Tim Johnson and I have lived in both Santa Ana and Irvine for approximately 19 years and have lived at my current residence on 20th Street in Santa Ana for the past 13 years. I love my neighborhood and the city of Santa Ana. I am married and have three children ages 11,10, and 8. am a Certified Public Accountant in the middle of tax season as I write this which should tell you how Important I believe this matter is to not only my family but everyone in the county. I believe 11Page that with proper leadership the future is bright for both the County and Santa Ana. I also believe that the County's homeless population should be treated with compassion and respect and they should reciprocate the same back towards others. I would like to help in some manner with the homeless situation in Orange County and Santa Ana. I am concerned that it is very possible that normal Santa Ana residents' voices, such as my own and my neighbors, are not being heard in the discussions that our officials are having and feel that my point of view is shared by many in our community. I applaud the recent leadership we have seen from everyone involved and although there has been frustration in the past, I am optimistic that we can find both a short term patch and a long term solution. I work in Irvine and commute through downtown Santa Ana on a daily basis. My eyes have been opened and my heart softened over the years for those who are in need of shelter partly because of where I live and my daily commute. As a resident of Santa Ana, I have encounters on a daily basis with those who are having challenges of shelter, finances, and addiction. I do not livein an ivory tower although my neighborhood may be more shelted than other parts of the community. I urge anyone that feels that an immediate solution is not needed to the homeless situation that is being felt in Santa Ana and Anaheim to volunteer to take all of those who are camping out at the Plaza of the Flags in downtown Santa Ana as well as those who are strolling our streets on a daily basis into their own neighborhood. This is a dire situation that needs immediate leadership by all those involved and as such I thank you in advance for tackling this topic. The Current Situation The current homeless situation is unacceptable. It requires both immediate action as well as long term strategic planning. I feel that everyone will be focusing on the long term solutions, which will take months and years in order to accomplish. This is partly because no one wants to step up to the plate and deal with the current homeless population and also because a longer term solution has an opportunity to allow the status quo to remain and pass the problem along to the next set of elected officials. There are a few notable exceptions with select cities such as Anaheim, Santa Ana and partly the City of Orange who deal with the homeless population on a daily basis and therefore do not have the luxury of only focusing on the long term. Regardless, immediate and swift action is needed. The concentration of homeless population in make shift housing has created an unsafe environment at the Plaza of the Flags. As you know, this area is overcrowded, unsafe, unclean, possibly a public health and safety hazard and is depriving my family and others in the City and County of the opportunity to utilize the Civic Center for its intended and multiple purposes. Again, it is not that there are one or two homeless individuals but instead it is the concentration of so many in a tight space. As we know, the downtown area also has the Courtyard homeless shelter. This is a better environment than the crowd at the Plaza of the Flags due to the services and shelter provided. However, with both of these in such close proximity it is a concern for all involved. 21Page It is not that Santa Ana should not have homeless folks. As long as other do, Santa Ana should and we need to have some financial, social, and shelter skin in the game. The problem is the concentration of the homeless population. The concentration is creating problems. Other cities are transporting their homeless to Santa Ana not only to remove them from their own city, but also because that is where the services are available and there may be an available bed. We need to spread the concentration out and each community in Orange County can share in the load. Maybe a story can help understand the concentration issues. There are 2 people each with one gallon of water. One has 18 parts per billion of lead concentrate. If you drink that water, it will be poisonous. The other person's gallon of water is pristine and only has 2 parts per billion of lead in it. You drink that water and you have some of the best water around. If you combine the two, you will have 2 gallons of water each with 10 parts per billion of lead concentrate- below the 15 parts per billion acceptable level. It is only right, humane, and ethical for the person with the clean gallon to dilute their water with the other so that both parties have clean drinking water. if the person who has the clean water refuses to allow for the dilution, leadership has to step In and make it safe for everyone. There are alternatives throughout the county but no one is going to like them. The easy thing to do is to keep this a Santa Ana issue. The right thing to do is for everyone to share the load, Irvine 300-acre Site Community Response As we know, the three sites that were previously identified as shelter areas is now on hold. We are all accutely aware of the show of power that the residents of Irvine expressed. The Irvine folks did e great job of showing that a solid force is one that can yield great results. There main concerns were safety, proximity to schools, location next to a park, and distance to residential as well as no services at the location, inappropriateness of a tent city, and possible contamination of the land as well as others. I Intend to address each of these as I would expect that each of you would do also especially with an eye towards the current situation in Santa Ana as it relates to decisions that have been made with the Couryard and the Plaza of the Flags area. Fortunately, I feel that based on what I have heard from the Irvine group, that given facts and communication that they want to help. However, their help cannot be limited to providing food, clothing, toys and other niceties. They must also shoulder part of the emergency shelter that the homeless so urgently need. By providing the emergency housing, it will allow us to transition them into temporary housing with supportive services which will lead to permanent supportive housing. Safety Issues If housing the homeless population in Irvine, Laguna Niguel or any other city is deemed to be a safety concern, what are we saying about the Courtyard and the Plaza of the Flags area? If the Courtyard and Plaza of the Flags homeless areas are safe for the families of Santa Ana, then housing them in Irvine, Laguna Niguel, or other parts of the county should be similarly safe. If however, we are saying that the homeless population is not safe, we are then indicating that it is acceptable to leadership that we put the people of Santa Ana at a safety risk- one that they are not willing to have in other areas. 3 1 P a g e We absolutely need to provide safety measures at all locations. This should be a given and anyone who thinks that there would not be safety measures is not being truthful, The safety measures should be the same as we have at the Courtyard and the Plaza of the Flags area. If the safety measures need to be increased, then they safety measures in Santa Ana should be adjusted also. I am all in favor of having safety measures implemented as I am sure you are also. Again, if it is appropriate for Santa Ana, it can be appropriate for other cities also. The residents of Santa Ana matter just the same as other area residents even if we do not protest. Proximity to Schools I have heard a tremendous amount of pushback on the Irvine 100-acre site citing safety concerns with the proximity to schools. The nearest school to the Irvine site, Beacon Park School, I believe is approximately 1,6 miles away. The second closest is Portola High School at approximately 3.3 miles away. If you believe that locating a housing shelter at the 100-acre site is too close to schools, then you absolutely must address the proximity of schools to the Courtyard and the Plaza of the Flags. Consider that Santa Ana has at least 5 schools within a 0.75 mile radius of the area. They are as follows: • Nova Academy- literally across Ross from the Courtyard • Martin R. Henninger Elementary- Approximately 400 yards down Ross from the Courtyard • Santa Ana High School- Approximately 600 yards away from the Courtyard • Orange County Educational Arts Academy- Approximately 0.3 miles from the Courtyard • El Sol Academy- Approximately 0.4 miles away from the Courtyard • Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)- Approximately 0.5 miles from the Courtyard Ironically, there are numerous families that live in Irvine and other parts of the county that send their children to OCSA which is approximately a half mile away from the Courtyard shelter. They are obviously OK to send their children to a school that is very closer to a shelter in Santa Ana than they are willing to have in their own community. If it is appropriate to have a shelter within 100 yards of the Courtyard in Santa Ana, it certainly would not seem appropriate to disqualify the Irvine site, which its schools are further away from the proposed 100 acre site, based on its proximity to schools, Proximity to Parks I also heard a lot of fear from the public on the proximity of the 100-acre site in Irvine to the Great Park. Again, a tremendous number of Irvine residents are citing safety concerns for their children, The Irvine site is across Marine Way and then the parking lot areas prior to entering the green fields of the Great Park. It certainly is close but no closer than the parks and fields in Santa Ana to the Courtyard. Birch Park, Sasscer Park, the fields at Henninger Elementary, the park facilities at Flower Street Park, Angels Community Park and others all have a very close proximity to the Courtyard shelter. In fact, the users of those parks are often not driving there but instead are walking to their local parks evidenced by the lack of parking at the parks. In addition to the parks, we also have Santa Ana Stadium a very short distance away as well as the E-Sports Arena. E-Sports is a booming industry and one that may bring more and more young people to our downtown area. 41Page If you believe that the location of the Irvine 100-acre site, and others throughout the County, is too close to parks where young people gather, then you are also saying that the location of the Courtyard is not properly situated because Santa Ana parks are as close if not closer than those of Irvine and other locations throughout the County. Proximity to the Library I have not heard other communities issue complaints about the proximity of proposed homeless shelters to public libraries. However, it will come if a site is close to one. The Santa Ana Library is a very short walk from the Courtyard, approximately 150 yards, and shares outdoor space with the Plaza of the Flags. 1 believe, as I am sure you do too, that all kids should be able to go to their local library and read and enjoy the programs that the library puts on. The current situation of our Santa Ana library means that families who have the ability to, will go to another city's library. My kids do that and I know that others do too. By having such a concentration of homeless individuals in the area, it is making the library a great site on paper and on the website but one that children and families do not want to go to. Please at a minimum clean up the encampment at the Plaza of the Flags and make it so the Civic Center area, including parking areas and garages, is clean throughout the day and night. The kids of Santa Ana deserve to be able to utilize our great library and the city deserves to be proud of the great library. Proximity to Residential Housing A lot of people have expressed concern over the proximity of the Irvine 100-acre site to residential housing. They feel it is too close and will create unsafe conditions for their children and families. However, just like schools and fields, the Courtyard shelter is as close if not closer to residential housing. In fact, on a density basis, far more people live close to the Courtyard than they would in most any other part of the county, This is because of the density in the downtown area. Additionally, far more families and children in downtown Santa Ana rely upon walking, biking and public transportation instead of private automobile usage. This means that not only are Santa Ana residents as close, if not closer a homeless shelter, Santa Ana will have more residents in close proximity and the likelihood of walking by the homeless shelter or the encampment at the Plaza of the Flags is that much greater in Santa Ana as compared to other locations. If it is appropriate to have the Santa Ana Courtyard shelter as close as it is to residential housing in Santa Ana, then it certainly should be acceptable in other parts of the county also. If it is deemed not to be acceptable in other parts of the County, I am not sure how one can justify it in Santa Ana unless one is valuing certain populations over others. Dilution Effect I am not necessarily calling to abolish or remove the homeless shelter in Santa Ana. I certainly do think that it would be able to operate more effectively and safely if it were not so crowded though. I am calling on leadership to spread the homeless out across the county. Not only in permanent housing which should be the long term goal, but also providing temporary short term emergency housing until permanent supportive housing can be accommodated. We must spread out the homeless population so that one area is not taking on an extra share of the load. A shared load is 51Page one that everyone can handle. It will also allow more personalized services to be provided because each location will be better equipped to serve its residents. Zoning in Irvine Something that has not really been spoken too much about in public hearings is the fact that the 100-acre site is currently zoned for a homeless shelter. It seems appropriate for someone who is opposed to having the site as a homeless to neglect this inconvenient fact. However, it is still true. The current zoning is in place which means that an emergency shelter can be quickly erected on the site. The city of Irvine should not be able to utilize its power to indicate that the location is not acceptable because of the proximity to houses, the Great Park, and schools. The city knew that the zoning when it was planning the surrounding areas and the residents who purchased homes in the area either knew or should have known that the site was zoned for a homeless shelter. Now that the time has come for the land to take on its intended purpose, Irvine wants to change the rules of the game. That is not fair to the County and it is not fair to the residents. Additionally, this is county owned land. The county should be able to do with it what it feels is appropriate under the current plan. Since it is already zoned appropriately and there is a tremendous and identified need, I do not see a reason to not utilize it outside of having quite a few better alternatives which I do not believe exist for emergency shelters. Simply because residents of Irvine never thought that the county would actually follow through and build a shelter on land that was zoned for a shelter does not mean that the site is no longer viable. This county owned land needs to serve the county. It should not sit vacant and idle when there are so many who could use the land for the betterment of the entire county. If the city of Irvine really wants to say to the community that there are options and the city is serious about it, the city will step forward with not only the Alton site which will be part of the longer term solution but with the immediate need and allow the 100-acre site to proceed. Low Income Housing Temporary emergency shelter is needed immediately and each city in the county should be stepping up to shoulder their fair share of the responsibility. In addition though, we need to continue to expand our low income housing stock. I applaud Irvine for making improvements on its low income housing availability. In other parts of the county, such as Irvine, we have a lot of non - qualified low income housing. That is a term you are not familiar with I am sure because 1 just made it up. It would essentially be where you take a rental unit and make it affordable housing by putting a large number of occupants in a dwelling thereby making each occupants share of the rent affordable. We need to be willing to increase our affordable housing availability across the county. This will allow those in temporary emergency shelters to be able to get training, clean up, get a job, save a few dollars and then transition into affordable housing whereby they hopefully will continue on a direction of success. 6lPage Myth of the Tent City The majority of Irvine opponents to their proposed site are trying to make us imagine a tent city that would likely resemble the Santa Ana River tent cities. While even if that were the case, we all know that is not the vision for any proposed emergency shelter. The shelters would be semi- permanent large tents and not individual camping tents. While Santa Ana still has a true tent city at the Plaza of the Flags, that will not be the case for a County sponsored site and even if it was, does that mean that Irvine and other areas of the county deserve better than Santa Ana. I trust that you will communicate the infrastructure to be implemented appropriately to the community at large. I also trust that you will provide in short order grading, temporary facilities, proper sanitation, recreation areas, and space for supportive services for the residents of the shelters. This is only right to do. We are very fortunate that the county has the funding already to provide for the infrastructure for the emergency shelters and I urge you to utilize the funds across the county. Available Homeless Services People are indicating that the Irvine location is not acceptable because there are not services available there. There were not services at one point where every homeless shelter is located. Every site begins with a plan and then the services and the shelter are provided. The 100-acre site can certainly have localized supportive services for mental health, medical needs, occupational training, and other necessary services. The sanitary system including toilets and showers can be provided on a temporary basis while more permanent facilities are established. The lack of established services at any site certainly should not be a deterrent to providing emergency shelter. With a plan, and just a little time, services can be established. Fortunately, the county has the available funds to properly provide these services to those in need. Contamination of the 100-acre Irvine Site The mayor of Irvine and others indicated that the 100-acre Irvine site was not fit for the homeless because of the contamination. This site is 100-acres large. This is not a small site. If 41 acres of the site is not yet habitable, then that leaves another 59 acres of clean land. That is still a very large plot of land to work with. In fact, I would imagine that any site plan for temporary housing would likely be at most 25 acres large. A much smaller footprint certainly can be helpful also. The Courtyard is certainly not 100, 59, or even 25-acres large. It does not need to be 100 acres large. If it is determined that the 100-acre site is not entirely clean, then I would urge you to consider that the remaining 59 acres is available. Further, I would urge you to not even utilize the full 59 acres of clean land but instead to provide a buffer so that only approximately 25 acres is utilized. This will also provide ample space for supportive services, utilities, job training offices, and hygiene and recreational type areas at the Irvine location. Alternative Irvine Site An alternative site in Irvine at Alton and Irvine Center Drive has been proposed. I applaud that another site has been identified. This should not be an alternative to the 100-acre site but instead part of the next step in the long term solution. The site has been proposed to be a permanent structure for housing of certain homeless individuals. First, it should not only be limited to veterans . 71Fage and women but should also include men who also want help. Secondly, there is still a tremendous need for immediate emergency housing which this will not do anything to alleviate. The Alton site may be appropriate for permanent supportive housing but in the meantime, a temporary emergency shelter should be established at the appropriately zoned 100-acre site in Irvine as well as other sites throughout the county. The Alton project will take 2 to 3 years to come on line I believe. It is not solving the immediate problem. It is part of the next step. This site may be a great addition, but does not mean that Irvine cannot participate in the Fairview Developmental Center The residents of Costa Mesa saw the effectiveness of the Irvine residents in throwing their power around and Costa Mesa will likely follow the same plan. Costa Mesa will, and already has, come up with all types of reasons that the Fairview Developmental Center is not appropriate. Costa Mesa has a homeless problem also. Fairview can be part of the solution not only for the local Costa Mesa homeless but other homeless throughout the county. However, given the zoning and other barriers, which in time can be overcome, Fairview is likely more valuable as part of the longer term solution. In the meantime, we still have to address the more immediate need of immediate housing and shelter. There obviously is a fair amount of open space at that facility also which should be considered for temporary shelter also. I urge you to work with the State of California with the necessary requirements in allowing the center to be used for homeless housing. We need to explore multiple options but we should not allow one seemingly potential option, Fairview, to derail another immediately available option in the 100-acre Irvine site. We need to proceed with both options, the newly proposed Alton site in Irvine, and also the other sites that hopefully other cities will come to the table with. Conclusion The residents of Santa Ana have been more than generous in not only providing for the homeless but also in our compassion towards them. Santa Ana has supported the Courtyard Shelter, Mercy House and other housing for those who are most vulnerable. Santa Ana has been thrust into caring for the unhoused for far too long and the residents of Santa Ana deserve as much respect as those who live in other parts of the County. By spreading emergency shelter housing throughout the county, we will see that no one area is carrying an extraordinary burden but a manageable one. In turn, it will allow leadership to provide for a strategy that can be implemented to not only provide housing but also to transition the homeless back into jobs. It is not appropriate to expect that Santa Ana, Anaheim and a few select other cities to carry the load that we have been carrying for many years now. The residents of Santa Ana should be provided the same consideration as to location of shelters as any other city in the County. If the location of the Santa Ana shelter is appropriate for its residents, it certainly can be acceptable in almost any other location throughout the county if the land is available. If the residents are going to be treated differently than residents in other parts of the community, then there will be legal issues. 81Fage I urge you first to vote to place an emergency shelter at the county owned and already zoned property in Irvine, explore the Fairview site, and also require each city in the county to provide for emergency shelter in their own communities with provided guidelines and funding. With multiple cities working towards a common goal, I believe that we can find some immediate and also longer term successes. It is time to lead and lead with compassion for others. I pray that not only does everyone on this letter provide the leadership that our community so clearly needs and desires, but also that all of my neighbors throughout Orange County can see and compassionately provide for the needs of those who are less fortunate while providing support for those who are charged with making very difficult decisions. I am willing to speak to any of you with regards to this topic at any time of the day or night. If you are so inclined to have a productive conversation, please contact me via email at tjohnsoncpa65@gmail.com. I do plan on attending the Santa Ana City Council meeting on Friday March 30th as well as the hearing on Tuesday the 31d if all goes as planned. I am optimistic that more than one of you will reach out to me to understand the concerns of an every day resident of Santa Ana. Sincerely, Tim M.Johnson 91Page Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Todd Creager < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 8:38 PM To: eComment Subject: Tern 85 A Homeless My name is Todd Creager, I've lived in Santa Ana for almost 20 years. We bought a home here after we received support from Santa Ana's First Time Home Buyer's Program. Thank you for that. Please understand my anger and frustration is not with the homeless -they are not responsible. You are, you allowed this to happen. They've done exactly what you've allowed. 1 am all for my tax dollars being used to help and aid those who can't help themselves -but I will not allow my tax dollars to be used in a manner that they currently are now where my mother-in-law literally fears for her life going to work in the library 100 yards from where we speak today. Where a child all but got kidnapped right in front of their school in broad daylight by somebody who clearly does not belong anywhere near a school let alone out on the streets. You have embarrassed this city, you have embarrassed the people who have bought homes here, established businesses, shop and dine in this City. Do any of you ever stop to read the comments left about santa ana in any public forum like facebook forum regarding the homeless situation? They hate us ... they think we deserve the homeless and they should be allowed to dump their "trash" in your yard. You have allowed this. Where is your ego? Where is your pride? How do you sleep at night and work in this environment right outside this room?! Stop spending our time energy and money on trying to protect your job and do something about this.... now! No more allowing ANYBODY to be dropped anywhere in our City. No more allowing anybody to live, loiter or sleep or dump belongings and trash in a park, a bus bench, a library, a riverbed, or any public structure whether owned by the city, county or state. ENOUGH. We want our parks clean and needle free, we want our bus stops used by people who actually use the Bus. We want the Bus Stops CLEANED on a regular basis. We want our parking lots clean and safe day and night. You've allowed this City to become a dump for the County. We want change NOW. Not tomorrow, not in 2 months not in a year. We want our streets, parks and libraries back NOW. Our expectations are for you to stand up and fight on Tuesday. Fight against allowing this to continue any further. We expect you to demand that the other cities start pulling their own weight. We demand a plan of action, we demand a website or facebook page be set up with weekly updates where we can hold you accountable. We left this in your hands -as we elected you. You all have completely let down the people who put you in that chair you sit in today. Nothing else you do matters -everything else can wait. This is your opportunity to earn the position you sit in and attempt to regain our trust. Needless to say, if things don't change immediately, whether it matters to you or not, I promise you, none of you will have my vote -no matter how many times you attempt to re -draw the district lines to keep your positions. This is on your watch and will be your legacy. Control it while you still can. Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Todd Creager < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 8:47 PM To: eComment Subject: Re: ITem 85 A Homeless Attachments: homeless a.jpg; homeless b.jpg; homeless c.jpg; homeless d.jpg; homeless a .jpg; homeless fjpg; homeless g.jpg; homless 2.jpg What your City looks like today On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 8:37 PM, Todd Creager <tereagerQgmai1.eom> wrote: My name is Todd Creager, I've lived in Santa Ana for almost 20 years. We bought a home here after we received support from Santa Ana's First Time Home Buyer's Program. Thank you for that. Please understand my anger and frustration is not with the homeless -they are not responsible. You are, you allowed this to happen. They've done exactly what you've allowed. I am all for my tax dollars being used to help and aid those j who can't help themselves -but I will not allow my tax dollars to be used in a manner that they currently are now where my mother-in-law literally fears for her life going to work in the library 100 yards from where we speak today. Where a child all but got kidnapped right in front of their school in broad daylight by somebody who clearly does not belong anywhere near a school let alone out on the streets. You have embarrassed this city, you have embarrassed the people who have bought homes here, established businesses, shop and dine in this City. Do any of you ever stop to read the comments left about santa ana in any public forum like facebook forum regarding the homeless situation? They hate us ... they think we deserve the homeless and they should be allowed to dump their "trash" in your yard. You have allowed this. Where is your ego? Where is your pride? How do you sleep at night and work in this environment right outside this room?! Stop spending our time energy and money on trying to protect your job and do something about this .... now! No more allowing ANYBODY to be dropped anywhere in our City. No more allowing anybody to live, loiter or sleep or dump belongings and trash in a park, a bus bench, a library, a riverbed, or any public structure whether owned by the city, county or state. ENOUGH. We want our parks clean and needle free, we want our bus stops used by people who actually use the Bus. We want the Bus Stops CLEANED on a regular basis. We want our parking lots clean and safe day and night. You've allowed this City to become a dump for the County. We want change NOW. Not tomorrow, not in 2 months not in a year. We want our streets, parks and libraries back NOW. Our expectations are for you to stand up and fight on Tuesday. Fight against allowing this to continue any further. We expect you to demand that the other cities start pulling their own weight. We demand a plan of action, we demand a website or facebook page be set up with weekly updates where we can hold you accountable. We left this in your hands -as we elected you. You all have completely let down the people who put you in that chair you sit in today. Nothing else you do matters -everything else can wait. This is your opportunity to earn the position you sit in and attempt to regain our trust. Needless to say, if things don't change immediately, whether it matters to you or not, I promise you, none of you will have my vote -no matter how many times you attempt to re -draw the district lines to keep your positions. 1 This is on your watch and will be your legacy. Control it while you still can. a . . t © \: w:\\\\/� � � /� \.� � �� � . \\�� �� : v.. a �� m\� . yy\« 2�»« x� .E© ��° � w: � ..�,� � � : � �� . � \ �^ < 2 � � . ©'���d � < ,���© � � «� ��. \� \ ������� . � � � � � v: ���/���</»m2�..:. Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: rebecca clifford < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:21 PM To: eComment; Martinez, Michele; Solorio, Jose; Tinajero, Sal; Benavides, David; Villegas, Juan; Sarmiento, Vicente Subject: Furious over other cities refusing to do their part to help the homeless. Dear City Counsel Members, I have lived in Santa Ana for 31 years and have been a homeowner here for 6 years. I know full well the challenges that our city deals with. But I also know and love the many wonderful neighbors I have of all walks and races. I love how close and convenient it is to everything in the OC, and I love how close it is to my husband's work and my kids' school. But the issue with the homeless has gone too far. We live near the riverbed, and before it was cleared, we were being suffocated with the issues that go along with having so many homeless literally in our backyard. No wholesome parks to play, needles in bathrooms and along the road, getting shouted at and chased down the road by panhandlers who did not get money from me (we have none to spare), people digging in our dumpsters constantly and sleeping in our bushes, people clearly high on something making crazy gestures and doing things that are alarming to me and my children, and trash, feces and filth left everywhere- INCLUDING the child abduction that a homeless person attempted just down the street from my house. Our city has ENOUGH to deal with- the crime, stabbing, and shooting that seem to happen multiple times a day, and whatever the burdens may be supporting individuals who may be living here illegally (I get that these people are in a difficult situation and wish that there was a path to citizenship for those who have no criminal record), but clearly, we have trouble enough as it is. We must first take care of those who are here legally, using ALL resources to make it loud and clear that we will not provide one more temporary shelter bed. Other cities must step up. They must take responsibility for all those years of saying "go to jail, or go to Santa Ana." There have to be police records for other cities of homeless being dropped off that can be subpoenaed, if necessary. The many people being released from the motels must go somewhere, and without direction or options, they will simply trickle into the streets/neighborhoods that are closest, which are ours... destroying and endangering all things in their wake. If you do not press, your votes will all be in danger, coming next voting season. The OC Board of Supervisors are fully aware of what happens to liars who do not do what they were called upon to do, managing our city well and keeping it as safe as possible. I hope that the decisions you make on this very serious matter, reflect the force of voters expressing concern here in Santa Ana. Thank you for your time. Rebecca Clifford 2163 North Fairview St. Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Todd OConner < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:30 PM To: eComment; Solorio, Jose Subject: Homeless My wife and I have lived at 1429 Franzen Ave for 22 years and raised our three kids here. In the last few years we have seen the area going down hill and becoming increasingly unsafe because of the homeless hanging out in the area and wondering the neighborhoods at night. It has definitely increased since clearing out the Riverbed. It is unfair to taxpayers in Santa Ana to take on all the responsibility of the homeless and become a dumping ground for the surrounding Cities like Irvine and Huntington Beach. We are hoping you can come up with something fair for all taxpayers county wide. The last thing we wanted to do was move now that we are in our retirement years. Thank you for your consideration. Todd & Donna O'Conner Sent from my iPhone Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Claudia Amezquita < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Homeless population We have had enough! They climb our fences, steal our things, my Dad was attacked by a homeless hyped lady. I don't go to the library anymore! Until all this is ironed out, cities that negate to help should be REQUIRED to assist Santa Ana Police Dept with some of their cities police officers & police cars at that cities expense. We have many Calls that don't get responded to because their is not enough officers. On Sunday a homeless lady went up & down my street trying to open cars. I called dispatch & told their was others calls pending & I had to wait! Other Cities got to pay since they are the ones who have been dumping their homeless here. When I lived in Downtown SA I saw a City of Dana Point vehicle drop off homeless on broadway & Third WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH ... these other cities & homeless are very similar,..they are all a big inconvenience to Us the residents of Santa Ana 6 * Sent from my iPhone-MA.irl! Q Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Abigail Aleman < Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:41 PM To: eComment; Martinez, Michele; Solorio, Jose; Tinajero, Sal; Benavides, David; Villegas, Juan; Sarmiento, Vicente Subject: Special Meeting on 3/30 Good evening my name is Abigail Aleman and I am a Santa Ana resident. I have been working with the Santa Ana community for ten years and fell in love with this city so much that I moved here. I attended the 3/27 meeting and represented my community, but we were outnumbered by the Irvine people. I left with such anger and sadness at the same time. I could not believe that in 2018 we still have to live with so many injustices. We have endured so much. Our children keep enduring this on a daily basis. Where was our apology from the District Supervisors? They apologized for jeopardizing the city of Irvine and nothing had even happened to their city. Our children deserve better. Our city deserves better. We have come a long way from Mendez, et al v. Westminster, let us not move backwards. I will be present at tomorrow's meeting and would like to add my input on this issue. Abigail Aleman Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: To whom it may concern, daniel schaefer < Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:56 PM eComment Santa Ana Homelessness I am writing as an concerned lifelong Santa Ana resident, professional firefighter and father of two. I live in Floral Park where the visible uptick in homelessness can no longer be ignored. The homeless are using our city and our neighborhoods, parks, bus stops and anywhere they can squat, for public indecency, urination, deification and drug use. I cannot take my children to any local parks for fear that they may become infected with a contaminated needle or exposed to human waste. The situation in our city is dire and is completely unacceptable. Our city and elected officials have kowtowed to other Orange County communities for too long, making us the doormat for all of the counties problems. Our hard working community deserves better. Do your job. Daniel Schaefer Sent from my Whone to eComment, Pulido, Benavides, Vince, Sal, Jose, Martinez, Juan, Maria, Valerie, rigo.1 odriguez, alfonso.alvarez, cecilia.iglesi., wearesausd2017, antonette.robe., betty.tamara ri., gina.zyburt, kevin.tonai, jose.montano, herminio.bauti., Lisa, julie.infante, david.casp er, matthew.cruz, edward.bustama. March 30, 2018 TO: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Michele Martinez, and Council Members: Mr. Sarmiento, Mr. Villegas, Mr. Benavides, Mr. Solorio, Mr.Tinajero RE: Agenda 85 A, Special Council Meeting March 30, 2018 We are horrified by the living conditions of the homeless population on South Main Street and the devastation in our neighborhoods, and the horrific impact on businesses, and daily public health risks, growing trash and needles found on our streets and the detrimental impact on children. We fear for the safety of all. Just take a look at the attached photos, we have to deal with this mess daily. These pictures demonstrate a typical day on South Main Street. We have been talking about this crisis for a few years now and asking for the City's help to solve. A first step is to move the MHA (Mental Health Association) to a more appropriate location. It is our understanding that the MHA is out of compliance with city code standards for their permit to operate. We plead with you to move the MHA out of our neighborhoods and away from our businesses and schools. This crisis is a health and safety hazards to the children who attend the following schools: Monroe, Edison, Esqueda, Washington, Taft, Madison -G1Gmeffta4 choels. Lathrop and MacArthur and Chavez, Saddleback, Century and Segerstrom high.. scheefs. Montessori International Academy, Ricca Children's Learning Center, Delhi Head Start Program, and all schools in Santa Ana. We understand that as of Monday, April 2,, no overnight camping will be permitted within the Civic Center Campus. We request that the city also enforce the no camping municipal code over the entire city, not just the Civic Center. Elected officials the time is now to do something about this. Protect all of us. We are all in jeopardy of a major catastrophe. Come up with an action plan now. At the OC Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, hundreds of people from Irvine and south county cities had posters, "protect our children ". Do the Supervisors not see that Santa Ana residents, businesses and parents deal with this crisis every day, 24/7? We all know that Santa Ana has done more than its fair share on housing and services for the homeless. We support you in pushing back at the OC Supervisor's decision this past Tuesday not to establish the 3 housing sites in South County. Thirty years have now passed since this homeless crisis appeared, it has now exploded. Put an action plan together now. Lisa Tran, Chair of Homeless Issue on South Main Street Board Member, Santa Ana Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance Susana C. Sandoval, Co -Chair of Homeless Issue on South Main Street Board Member, Santa Ana Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, My name is Elizabeth Weber. We've never formally met, but I'm sure in my thirty plus years in Santa Ana we many have crossed paths. I was born and raised in Santa Ana. Just about 2 miles away from your chambers. The issue of homelessness has been one near to my heart since I was a child. My family made it an annual tradition to come every Christmas morning to give out tamales to the homeless. I remember driving around looking for homeless to feed the first years. Those days are unfortunately far behind us. Now well into my thirties, I just have to drive across town and I see people in need all around me. I read your comments and I hope you consider the following. From what I know, if you want to help a person, you get them as far away from the negative environment they have been in and into a positive new environment. In all my time here in Orange County I have long heard of how Irvine is the safest place to live. I'd have to agree, as I call it home today. I believe that Irvine has the capacity and resources to spearhead this and help serve as a model nationwide of what can be done if done right. They have a plethora of resources and connections throughout many industries. Being home to UCI and with that the research and interns at their disposal, would and could be vital in helping these people live more fulfilling lives with a higher success rate. I believe that the money that has been allocated to this effort will be better managed there and that Irvine can and will be able to provide these people with the best possible care. I'm looking at this from a, "what"makes the most sense for success" viewpoint. That is what we ultimately need here. There are children amongst this population. Our county needs to comply with a full-time shelter. It is what is right. I can understand why Laguna and Huntington Beach would not be the most ideal. When you see informercials for rehabilitation centers in Orange County, it is typically one of these "nice" beach cities. Irvine has the land. Irvine has the design power and flexibility to add this into its city planning. With Intention great things can come of this breaking ground in Irvine. With accountability this shelter can thrive and so can so many lives from it. We are no stronger than our weakest. Yes, there are going to be people who do not want to be a part of our society and reject the help. There always has been throughout history. Those are not the individuals this help is planned for. We can only hope those well. But we have a chance to help those who need and want it. Who are we to turn our backs on them? They are taking nothing from anyone. Fear is what is keeping those able from helping. What I heard outside of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday was very mis-informed fear driven remarks. We have been divided by fear for far too long. Its time we come together for the good of all. Sincerely, March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Student of Santa Ana C olegae City/ Zip: f l U 0 March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and Ibelieve that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirna Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Student of Santa Ana College U City/ Zip: SO4 to 2 March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, 0 Student of Santa Ana College City/ zip( .��l� March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, h-vine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, S ident of Santa Ana College City/ Zip: sa h°kA m 6 zu - March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, seared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, v Student of Santa Ana ollege City/ Zip: (/ March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent } supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration.. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. rmer City/ Zip: Cos-6�9e5e'd �� March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can.. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, IV NG�/O�J Stude�tn . an Ana College City/Zip: 2 7()6 March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Student of Santa Ana College e---- — ----- City/ Zip: 'A hct 0 M l "l t��o Z March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Student of Santa Ana College City/ Zip: L Q z March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Stude t of Santa Ana College City/ Zip: March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely Student of Santa Ana College City/ Zip:�� March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, S ent of Santa Ana City/ Zip: ! 44z� o � / Z �0 March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located $70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, n Jp';o G-V1 �of S nta lalCollege City/Zip: fahlc, 4e �Z7e7 March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Cartier, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Student of Santa Ana College city/zip: SWO AVID U 10L) March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Stu n f Santa Ana College city/ zip: 6(xn /�-A &-)�I C9-76 March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yeti another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Student of Santa Ana College City/ Zip: . / y Cub& March 29, 2018 Dear Judge Carter, I live in Orange County and I believe that Irvine is well positioned to help end homelessness in the OC. The cutting edge, bold, and collaborative leadership that exemplifies Irvine (e.g. OC Great Park, Irvine Community Land Trust) though appears to be absent now. Instead, scared homeowners, many relatively new to Irvine and probably unaware of the long shameful years of OC cities and the OC Board of Supervisors kicking the problem around, have gained the upper hand. Less than a handful of folks are aware that what's driving people to experience homelessness in the OC is economic uncertainty coupled with a housing crisis. All the experts, those who work with them and offer them services, agree that solving homelessness requires working together across sectors and with society. County alone cannot solve it although county now has located —$70 to 700 million (?) and proposes using it to expand permanent supportive housing (housing with mental health services). Few are willing to step up to lead such long-term collaboration. The city of Irvine can. We can. Friends, do we want our beautiful city in the heart of OC to thrive? Yet another decision by the City to litigate against the County is not the answer. Come my friends, help me. Share this message. Get involved. Write the City and the Board. Affirm Judge Carter. Encourage the Board and City to stop wasting resources litigating, and begin to identify solutions that will work. Sincerely, Stude t�of Santa Ana College City/ Zip: ��w 2?&2 &,