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---------- Forwarded message --------- <br />From: Victor D Mendez < <br />Date: Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 11:27 AM <br />Subject: Support of the Proposed Related Bristol Mixed -use Project <br />To: Amezcua, Valerie <Vamezcua@santa-ana.org>, Phil Becerra City Of Santa Ana Council <br /><pbacerra@santa-ana.org>, Lopez, Jessie <iessielopez@santa-ana.org>, <dpenaloza@santa-ana.org>, <br />Vazquez, Benjamin <bvazquez@santa-ana.org>, Hernandez, Johnathan <JRvanHernandez@santa- <br />ana.org>, Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>, <eComment@santa-ana.org> <br />I am in support of the proposed Related Bristol mixed -use project because of the significant <br />economic benefits, community benefits and additional housing it will provide for the City of <br />Santa Ana for decades to come. <br />More importantly, having met the Project Lead for Related Bristol, Mr Steven Oh, I <br />believe he brings the integrity, ethics, professionalism and personal demeanor needed <br />for a project of this size and complexity. <br />Mayor Amezcua raised the concern over falling revenues at the November 7th <br />Council. Her concerns were validated in the Staff budget report presented on <br />November 21st indicating declining revenues in key industries in the City. <br />Furthermore, MainPlace Mall is losing its vitality and is not a competitive venue for <br />consumers. <br />Finally, the residents have expressed little appetite for extending Measure X taxes. <br />It should be patently obvious it can no longer be business as usual in Santa Ana, if we <br />are to maintain our quality of life and services for our residents. <br />Redeveloping the aging, auto -centric suburban shopping center on South Bristol Street into a <br />walkable, people -first community of residences, shops, restaurants and programmed open <br />green space will be a major economic boost to the City. <br />Approximately 7,500 jobs will be created, along with an estimated $10.7 million in annual tax <br />revenue, which will help fill the forthcoming Measure X Gap. <br />Moreover, Santa Ana is central to many major employers and the City needs more housing to <br />retain and attract skilled workers. Related Bristol will offer a diverse mix of housing and lifestyle <br />options that will meet this critical regional need. <br />I believe Related Bristol is the type of mixed -use development that City officials envisioned and <br />advocated in the General Plan for the South Bristol Street Corridor. <br />I support Related Bristol and urge you to approve this visionary development. <br />Thank you, <br />VICTOR D MENDEZ <br /> <br />