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2.) Economic Stability: These businesses contribute significantly to the local economy through <br />employment, services and tax revenues. The potential displacement of these businesses could <br />lead to job losses and create a ripple effect in other industrial zones across Santa Ana, which <br />harms the overall economic health of the area, especially for those who rely on these <br />businesses for employment and services. <br />3.) Lack of Transition or Support: The City's proposed rezoning lacks a clear plan for <br />providing support or transition for enterprises affected by the removal of the industrial <br />overlays. Businesses in the Logan and Lacy neighborhoods should be given a reasonable <br />period to adjust, or be offered incentives or exemptions that would allow them to continue <br />operating in the neighborhood. <br />4.) Community Character: The Logan and Lacy neighborhoods have a unique character that is <br />shaped, in part, by businesses that have been operating for several decades. The proposed <br />rezoning, if enacted without proper consideration, will erode the existing community fabric <br />and replace long-standing enterprises with multifamily or mixed -use residential development, <br />which is already prevalent in both neighborhoods. <br />On behalf of the Santa Ana Chamber, I urge you and City Councilmembers to reconsider the <br />removal of the two industrial overlays and engage in a more thoughtful and collaborative process <br />that includes the voices of industrial property owners, enterprise owner/operators and employees <br />who will be directly affected. Amore balanced approach that considers both the goals of transit - <br />oriented development and the preservation of local businesses is essential for the long-term well- <br />being of the Logan and Lacy neighborhoods. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope you will take our concerns into account and <br />work towards a solution that supports both the development goals of the City and the interests of <br />its residents and business owner/operators. <br />Sincerely, <br />David Elliott <br />President & CEO <br />Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce <br />CC: Mayor Pro Tem, Thai Phan - tphan@santa-ana.org <br />Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez - bvazquez@santa-ana.org <br />Councilmember Jessie Lopez - jlopez@santa-ana.org <br />Councilmember Phil Bacerra - pbacerra@santa-ana.org <br />Councilmember Johnathan Hernandez - jryanhernandez@santa-ana.org <br />Councilmember David Penaloza - dpenaloza@santa-ana.org <br />City Manager Alvaro Nunez - ANunez@santa-ana.org <br />City Clerk - cityclerk@santa-ana.org <br />