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Mitre - Ramirez, Norma From: Huizar, Maria Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 2:07 PM To: Cavazos, David, Carvalho, Sonia R.; Haluza, Karen Cc: Fregoso, Vince, Mitre - Ramirez, Norma; Orozco, Norma; Trujillo, Rose Ann Subject: FW: Sexlinger Orchard Matter 3/4/14 Categories: DONE, Important Letter from Mr. Rush for your review and consideration. From: Tim Rush Imailtoaimrush abhhscaproos.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 2:05 PM To: Huizar, Maria Subject: Sexlinger Orchard Matter 3/4/14 3/4/14 The Honorable Miguel Pulido, Mayor City of Santa Ana RE; Sexlinger Orchard Hearing for 3/4/14 Dear Mayor & Council Members; While I had long ago hoped that the City would have purchased this parcel for parkland which we are sorely in need of, and I advocated for that to then City Manager Dave Ream years ago. At this point I think the resolution you have before you this evening is a reasonable compromise and should be approved by the City. A great deal of work and effort has gone into getting the agreement to this stage. We cannot reasonably withhold further approval to the purchaser of the property as they have made a good faith effort to honor the Sexlinger family legacy. This would be a good time for the Council to focus some energy on identifying the few remaining parcels in the City that would make good parkland and begin a dialogue with property owners for some long term acquisition. Too many times we find out at the last minute and have no time or resources to take any action. The citizenry is ultimate loser in having so little park space. The quality of life suffers for us all. As an Associate Board Member for the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society it is my understanding that they support this settlement as well. Thank you all for your consideration. 1 3/5/2014 12:21 PM 75A -339 12:21 PM