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Home My WebLink AboutCORRESPONDENCE - #1Orozco, Norma From: Lawrence A. Klein <larry@laklein.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:38 PM To: eComment Subject: Redistricting I am writing this email to let you know of my support for redistricting Map F. It keeps in place the historic north and the southern neighborhoods of the City. I have been working with other residents of the north end to devise a map that is fair to all residents of Santa Ana. Map F does this. Please support and vote to adopt Map F. Thank you. Sincerely, Lawrence A. Klein, Ph.D. 2714 N. Lowell Lane Santa Ana, CA 92706-1157 714.356.2275 Mobile Resident of Morrison Park Orozco, Norma From: Karen Alvarado <karen@occcopico.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:33 AM To: eComment Cc: Sarmiento, Vicente; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Mendoza, Nelida; Ana Charco; Kayla Asato; Vincent Tran; Tracy La; Miguel Hernandez Subject: Revised SARC Maps Attachments: SARC Map 1-Block Eqv.xlsx; SARC Map 2_13lock Eqv.xlsx Dear City Clerk, Mayor Sarmiento, and Council Members, On behalf of the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition, please consider the attached revised versions of SARCI and SARC2 maps and their respective shape equivalency files. The revisions reflect deeper community engagement in the recent weeks. Best regards, Karen Alvarado, Lead Organizer Orange County Congregation Community Organization Pronouns: she, her, hers, ella C:323-237-3100 www.occcopico.org Z� ONM211. Ol 1 4 Mltb Squ#fir#Celt . 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As one of Santa Ana's few remaining affordable housing options, mobile home parks provide an indispensable service to the city's low-income families. In order to support these communities and ensure their housing needs are met, the voices of mobile home park households must be heard and prioritized. Adopting these maps will be a step forward in that direction. Orozco, Norma From: niko le <niko.lesw@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:23 PM To: eComment Subject: Maps for SARC 1 AND SARC 2 My name is Niko Le and I support the maps SARC 1 & SARC 2 as a resident of Santa Ana's Ward 1. These maps are crucial to the fair representation of the city's mobile home park residents. As one of Santa Ana's few remaining affordable housing options, mobile home parks provide an indispensable service to the city's low- income families. In order to support these communities and ensure their housing needs are met, the voices of mobile home park households must be heard and prioritized. Adopting these maps will be a step forward in that direction. Orozco, Norma From: Jenn Au <ibreatheoxyjenn@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Redistricting Map Hello, I'm Jenn Au, a resident of Santa Ana's Ward 1, and I am advocating for maps SARC 1 & SARC 2 proposed by the Santa Ana Redistricting Committee. These maps are crucial to the fair representation of the city's mobile home park residents. As one of Santa Ana's few remaining affordable housing options, mobile home parks provide an indispensable service to the city's low-income families. Moreover, mobile home parks house many of Santa Ana's elderly Vietnamese population. Given the historical context of Little Saigon and the city's Vietnamese diaspora, protecting the seniors who founded these communities is instrumental to the preservation of Vietnamese culture in Santa Ana. Best, Jenn Au Dear Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, and Mayor: My name is Patricia De Santos and I live in the southern part of Santa Ana. I am a relatively recent resident as I have only lived here for the past 10 years. I would like to share my experience with the residents in my neighborhood. I had a chance to meet many of my neighbors during the pandemic and the lock down. The only thing there was to do was take walks in the neighborhoods. I found that there was a wide variety of diversity of cultures in my neighborhood, from many different backgrounds. I found many of my neighbors are Spanish as their primary language and I had to use my rusty Spanish to communicate with them. I also found many of my neighbors were 2111 and Yd generations in the same home. My neighbors, like me, care about the city and the safety of our neighborhoods. We worked together on neighborhood issues and shared fruit from our backyards. I believe the residents of the south part of the city can do many good things for the city if allowed to have a consolidated Ward that will allow us to address all our similar concerns and interests. I would ask the councilmembers and Mayor Sarmiento vote to consolidate the southern neighborhoods and adopt Map F in the Redistricting. Thank you Dear City Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tom Bacerra, and Mayor Sarimento: I, Susan Grasse, give permission for this individual to speak on not only on my behalf but also on behalf of Thornton Park Neighborhood Association (TPNA) I, Susan Grasse, as the leader of TPNA, a neighborhood of approximately 800 homes, and more than 1200 individual residents, support Proposed Map F as the best option for TPNA. Proposed Map F keeps our southern neighborhoods intact and consolidated and prevents the neighborhood associations from having more than one city council representative in this area of the city. Having one city council representative is efficient and will expedite addressing neighborhood similar community interests along the major traffic corridors of MacArthur Blvd, the southern parts of Grand Ave., Main St., Flower Ave., Bristol, and Fairway, in addition to the Bristol and MacArthur reatail shopping areas. Contacting one councilmeniber who is familiar with the neighborhood and their concerns supports the development of a true community. As the leader of the residents of the Thornton Park Association, we support Proposed Map F as the best means of representation for south Santa Ana. Sincerely, y Susan Grasse, PhD Retired educator Good Evening Mayor Sarmiento & Esteemed Council Members....... The Sandpointe Neighborhood Association which consists of approximately 800 residences stands united with all the South Coast Metro area neighborhood associations on the Southern end of Santa Ana. We agree that the South end of Santa Ana should be kept together in one ward. It just makes the most sense, as we all share the same community interest & issues in that area of the city. Therefore, we are requesting YOU VOTE in favor of Map "F" which will keep us all united together in one ward, & help us more effectively address issues & concerns that afflict our communities in the Southern region of Santa Ana. Thank -you for your time & for YOUR VOTE for Map "F". Best Regards, Tammy Frias - President of the Sandpointe Neighborhood Association 2/12/22, 9:12 AM Gmail - Ward F 'tit Gmall Ward F 1 message Ralph Mendoza <rmendoza72@gmail.com> To: southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com I vote to be part of Ward F. Patty De <realestatepatty@gmall,com> Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 9:16 AM littps:/imail.google.com/mail/u/O/'?ik=47899ld3i 6&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1724487849673452987&simpl=msg-f%3A1724487849... 1/1 2112/22, 8:38 AM Gmail - Redistricting Redistricting 1 message Lisa Ruvalcava <Iruvalcava@yahoo.com> To: southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com I support map F. A united area with similar demographics will allow a cohesive population. Lisa Ruvalcava Thornton Park Neighborhood Association Patty De <realestatepatty@gnr il.com> Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 6:04 AM littps:llmail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=478991 d316&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f % 3A1724475781094098548&simpl=msg-f°/ 3A1724475781... 1/1 2/12122, 9:40 AM Gmail - Map F! Map F! 1 message Danial Jackson <danial.jackson@gmail.com> To: southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com I support Map F! I sure hope it becomes a reality. South Coast Metro Neighbors <southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com> Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 10:28 PM https://mail.google,com/mail/u/6/?ik=b7df770837&view=pl&search=all&permlhid=thread-f°/ 3A1724447097147851357&simpl=msg-f°/ 3A17244470971... 111 2112/22, 9:40 AM Gmail - In Favor of Map F mail In Favor of Map F 1 message South Coast Metro Neighbors asouthcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com> Virginia Richards <jimandvirg@roadrunner.com> To: southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 10:00 PM As long time (48 years) residents of the southern region of Santa Ana, we wholeheartedly support Map F. This redistricting plan will bring the southern portion of the City into one cohesive Ward, which would allow us to work together more effectively on issues that impact our neighborhoods. We encourage all Council members to vote in favor of this long overdue change in the Wards. Regards, Jim and Virginia Richards 1829 W Nall Ave Santa Ana, CA 92704 hops //mairgoogle.com/mail/u/6/7ik=b7df770837&view=pl&search=all&permlhid=thread-f/3A1724445325862818374&simpl=msg-f%3A17244453258... 1/1 2/12/22, 9:40 AM Gmail - MapF MapF 1 message Pat Malacca <mamamaiocco@sbcglobal.net> To: southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com Please keep our Ward in Map F! South Coast Metro Neighbors <southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail,com> Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 7:46 AM httpsllmail.google.com/mail/u/6/?ik=b7df770837&view=pt&search=all&permthld=thread-f / 3A1724391638371333914&simpl-meg-f°/ 3A17243916383... 1 /1 2/15/22, 2:35 PM Gmail - Redistricting Redistricting 1 message Chas R Bobroff <cacbsb@pacbell.net> To: southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com Here is my support for Map "F" Charles Bobroff 930 W. Alpine Avenue Santa Ana 92707 South Coast Metro Neighbors <southcoastmetroneighbors@gmail.com> Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 2:12 PM https:llmail.google.comlmaillul6l?ll<=b7df770837&view=pl&search=all&permthid=thread-f % 3A1724868912043365193&simpl=msg-f°/ 3Al7248689120... 1/1 2/15/22, 4:58 PM Gmail- Redistricting Effort Redistricting Effort 1 message Patty De <realestatepatty@gmail.com> Tim O'Brien <TOBrien@legacypartners.com> Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 4:17 PM To: "vsarmiento@santa-ana.org" <vsarmiento@santa-ana.org>, "Phil Bacerra (pbacerra@santa-ana.org)" <pbacerra@santa- ana.org>, "TPhan@santa-ana.org" <TPhan@santa-ana.org>, "dpenaloza@santa-ana.org" <dpenaloza@santa-ana.org>, "JessieLopez@santa-ana.org" <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>, "JRyanHernandez@santa-ana.org" <JRyan Hernandez@santa-ana.org>, "nmendoza@santa-ana.org" <nmendoza@santa-ana.org> Cc: "pattystation714@gmail.com" <pattystation714@gmail.com> Dear Mayor Sarmiento and Council Members, Legacy Partners is proud to be a part of Santa Ana and in support with in South Coast Metro area neighborhood associations in the Southern end of Santa Ana. We believe that the South end of Santa Ana should be kept together in one ward since all share the same community interests, We ask that you vote in favor of Map F. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Timothy O'Brien Senior Managing Director; pryer VIA PARTNERS. tobrien@Iegacypanners.corn 5141 California Avenue, Ste. 100 Irvine, California 92617 949.241.7988 Cell 949,930.7700 Office https:llmail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=47899ld3l6&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f"/3A1724878730147930207&simpl=msg-f°/ 3A1724876730... 1/1 Good evening Council members, Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, Mayor Sarmiento. Thank you for the time and effort you all have put into this and thank you for hearing our concerns and opinions today. My name is Evangelina Visconti. I have been a resident of Santa Ana for 59 years and I currently reside in ward 4. I would like to speak on the important decision you will soon be making on behalf of our city and communities. This past year I have had the opportunity of meeting and speak with many of my neighbors regarding the issues and concerns of our neighborhood. We are united in supporting our continued improvement of our community and the life and safety of our residents. Therefore, we request that you will agree and vote for the map that provides the most cohesive groups, neighborhoods, and neighborhood associations, ensuring that each will be empowered to address their concerns effectively. After reviewing the redistricting maps that are being considered by our City Council, I am here to voice my support for Proposed MAP F. Proposed MAP F gives the residents the best connection with their neighbors and meets all required criteria. It maintains consolidated neighborhood associations whereas, Proposed Maps A, A2, and SARC 1, dismantle it by placing sections of our neighborhood Associations, located along MacArthur Blvd., into a separate ward. In essence our neighborhood Associations would be represented by multiple councilmembers. This is disjointed and makes no sense. We ask that the City Council and Mayor Sarmiento vote for Proposed Map F. We feel it is the best choice for the next ten years for the City of Santa Ana. Thank you for your attention and continuous work toward making Santa Ana a great place to live. Sincerely `-Enalina Visconti Hello and Good Evening to the City Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tem, Bacerra, and, Mayor, Sarmiento: My name is Maddy Meza, and I a resident in the southern part of the City of Santa Ana. I grew up in the city and my mom has lived in the city for 35 years. Our family is concerned about many of the issues in the south end of the city including the traffic along MacArthur Blvd., and the south part of Flower Ave. Our family believes we need a Ward that unites ours and other neighborhoods impacted by these issues and many other issues along these major streets. We believe Map F, keeps our neighborhoods along MacArthur Blvd., united so we can work together to make our neighborhoods safe. In reviewing the proposed maps and the video of the previous council meeting, it is our family's belief that Maps A and SARC1, considered by Councilmember Lopez, and Mayor Sarmiento, and Maps Al and A2, considered by Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Sarmiento, split- up our neighborhoods in the southern part of the city into 3 or 4 different Wards. We are completely opposed to the breaking up of the neighborhoods along MacArthur Blvd., and we believe this would be detrimental to our ability to effectively address issues along MacArthur Blvd., with 3 or 4 different council representatives. Our family believes the best interest of the neighbors along MacArthur Blvd, is to have one united Ward. Therefore, our family asks the City Council to vote for Map F. Yours truly, Js a • Meza City of Santa Ana longtime resident February 16, 2022 Good Evening Everyone, and Good Evening City Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra and Mayor Sarmiento: My name is Nancy Murphy. My family and 1 have lived in our home on Ramona Drive for the past 33 years. Both my husband and I were born and raised in Santa Ana, and as such, we have lived in the city for over 58 years. We have many family members who also have lived in the city for over 90 years. / am currently a resident in the south end of town along MacArthur Blvd. Many of our family members are concerned about the Redistricting of the Wards. We are concerned because we are aware that Councilmembers Lopez and Hernandez, and Mayor Sarmiento are advocating that the neighborhoods in the south end of the city be broken up into multiple Wards. We watched the prior council meeting during which the maps ofA1, A2, and SARC 1 were proposed by these Councilmembers and the Mayor, for the redistricting. As longtime residents we are very aware of the community issues that arise along the MacArthur Blvd., corridor and the southern parts of Grand, Main, Flower, Bristol and Fairview. We travel along these major corridors every day. We are also very aware of the community issues that arise at the Bristol and MacArthur shopping centers, because we shop there every day. To break up the neighborhoods along these major geographic landmarks into multiple Wards would impede our ability to effectively pursue remedies that will promote safety in our neighborhoods. The neighborhoods at the south end of town are comprised of hardworking families of diverse cultures and incomes. We have personally seen the south end of town grow and change, some for the good and some for the not so good. We want to promote a safer Santa Ana, a more beautiful Santa Ana, and most importantly have a robust engagement with City Council. We believe this is best served by having 1 Ward for the southern neighborhoods. 1 am here today, despite difficulty and risk, to speak on behalf of our entire extended family to oppose the breaking up of the neighborhoods in the south end of town into multiple Wards. We believe that Map F, is appropriate, legal, and serves the best interest of our family as well as the many families that live in this area. Therefore, our family asks the City Council to vote for Map F. Very truly yours, 14 UU - Pat and Nancy Murphy Residents City of Santa Ana February 14, 2022 Dear City Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tern Becerra, and Mayor Sarimento: We, Judy Bryant, Mary Ann Manifold and Robin MacDonald, as the Executive Board of the Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association comprised of approximately 600 homes, support Proposed Map F with a revision to include Morning Sunwood Association in Ward 4 as the best option for our Association. The Revision of Map F keeps our southern neighborhoods intact and consolidated and prevents the Neighborhood Associations from having more than one city council representative in this area of the city. We believe Map F with revision would evenly divide the population of the city into 6 wards and meets the guidelines established by the City. Having one city council representative is efficient and will expedite addressing our neighborhood's similar community interests along the major traffic corridors of MacArthur Blvd, Bristol, Segerstrom and Greenville, Flower Ave, and Fairway. One council member who is familiar with the neighborhood and their concerns supports the development of the true community. As the Executive Board leaders of residents of the Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association, we support Proposed Map F with revision to include Morning Sunwood as the best means of representation for southern neighborhoods of Santa Ana. This allows northern and southern neighborhoods to each be represented by one council member. Thank You, heat .-yy�.0 Mary Ann Manifold February 16, 2022 Dear City Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tem, Bacerra, and, Mayor, Sarimento: My name is Kathleen Kuilanoff, and I am the acting President of the South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association, located in the southern end of the City of Santa Ana. I am speaking on behalf of myself, and on behalf of the residents of the South Coast Metro neighborhood. The South Coast Metro neighborhood is comprised of 700 homes and approximately 1500 plus residents. We have done an extensive survey of our residents and we are in a consensus that we believe the Proposed Map F, is in our best interest. Map F, keeps our neighborhood consolidated with the other southern neighborhoods, all of which share the same community interests. Map F, also prevents the southern neighborhoods from having more than one city council representative in this area of the city. This will provide efficiency in managing similar community issues in our part of the City. One city council representative will bring our neighborhoods together when addressing the many similar community interests along a geographically delineated area along the major traffic corridors of MacArthur Blvd, the southern parts of Grand Ave., Main St., Flower Ave., Bristol, and Fairway, in addition to the Bristol and MacArthur retail shopping areas. These areas geographically connect our neighborhoods. Contacting one council member who is familiar with the southern neighborhoods and their concerns, will support meaningful community involvement. Additionally, Map F, does not split up our southern neighborhoods which is what happens in Proposed Maps A, A2, and Map SARC 1. Our southern neighborhoods want to be consolidated into one Ward. I — We believe Map F, complies with the requirements of a valid map, by law, including the required Asian Ward pursuant to the City of Santa Ana Settlement with the Asian community. As the leader of the residents of the South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association, I am here to relay that our 700 households and over 1500 residents support Proposed Map F, as the best means of representation for our neighborhood. Therefore, we respectfully request that the City of Santa Ana City Council vote for Proposed Map F. Since--y, "7 „? Kathleen Kuilanoff President, South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association