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CITY ATTORNEY <br />Sonia R. Carvalho <br />CITY MANAGER <br />Alvaro Nuñez <br />CITY CLERK <br />Jennifer L. Hall <br />20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 <br />TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org <br />Issues & Rationale <br /> The Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) Center on McFadden Avenue <br />serves as a safe space where young people build positive relationships with law <br />enforcement while engaging in recreational, educational, and leadership activities. <br />Naming the PAAL Center after Jose Vargas will: <br />•Honor his pioneering role in community policing and service to Santa Ana’s <br />residents. <br />•Recognize his dedication to building trust between police and immigrant <br />communities. <br />•Inspire youth to follow his example of perseverance, public service, and <br />compassion. <br />Proposed Action <br /> Direct staff to prepare a resolution naming the PAAL Center on McFadden Avenue as <br />the Jose Vargas PAAL Center and to plan an appropriate community dedication <br />ceremony. <br />SUBMITTED BY <br />Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />https://www.ocregister.com/2013/04/30/jose-vargas-who-gave-voice-to-latinos-as- <br />police-officer-dies-at-77/ <br />https://behindthebadge.com/vargas-fathers-musings-police-work-meant-american/