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From: Leon Raya <
Sent: Monday,July 31, 2023 10:59 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Support for item 25 August 1, 2023
Dear Mayor and City Council,
I am writing to express my support for item 425 which is asking the City Manager and staff to reconsider the fees charged to neighborhood
associations,community groups and Santa Ana based non-profits for use of City facilities. I think the fees can and should be re-visted in
light of the negative impact they can have.
I agree that a fee of some sort should be charged and I understand the desire to have a transparent process for use of City resources. I don't
think trying to recover cost at the expense of organizations who build involvement and pride in our community is a good idea_ The amount of
revenue generated by these fees is miniscule in view of the entire budget.It also pales in comparison to some of the approved expenditures.
The City needs to build their collaborative relationships with groups who provide positive services and activities to our residents. It also
needs to make use of City facilities as affordable and accessible as possible to these groups.
In prior years City agencies and City staff worked in partnership with such groups. Recently it seems as if things have become very
transactional.
Additionally,just as Council stresses the need to make doing private business in this City more convenient,it should stress the same approach
towards community organizations. It should be a win win approach rather than finding ways to say no.
I don't think anyone is in favor of wholesale free and unregulated use of these resources. Perhaps a policy limiting the size,number and types
of reduced fee events/activities can be implemented.
Understanding the history of organizations and their past work is important. There has been a turn over in staff that has resulted in loss of
instructional knowledge. Success for improving the the livability of our City depends on strong,honest and positive relationships that work
together to serve residents. This requires policies that enable this to happen rather than policies and attitudes that stymie community
collaboration.
Thank you.
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Orozco, Norma
From: Orozco, Norma
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2023 12:31 PM
To: eComment
Subject: RE: Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Re-consider Fees for
Registering Events and Reserving Facilities to Create a Community numero 25
Translation:
To Whom It May Concern: TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023
Good afternoon to all the authorities present, my name is Alejandro Cuautle Hernandez, president of the organization EL
PODER DE LA CULTURA MORELENSE.
On behalf of the members of the organization and community of Santa Ana, we want to ask for support to be able to
continue holding events on Calle 4 in Santa Ana, since every time it becomes impossible for us to carry them out, since
the costs of permits and administrative costs are very high, last year we held 2 events, one the unveiling of the Chilean
mural on Busch St between 4th and 3rd streets on February 5 with total success supporting local businesses, and our
second event on November 5 2022 on 4th and Sycamore street where 20 thousand people attended every day with
significant traffic, which had an important economic impact for the city, this year we plan to hold the same event for the
chinelos Day of the Dead on 4th street. We hope you consider being able to support us since our mission is to spread
culture, unify family and make the city of Santa Ana known to others and states and communities, our event is being
planned on November 4, 2023
Without further ado,for the moment, I appreciate your time and collaboration, let's make a happy united community.
THE POWER OF MORELENSE CULTURE
Norma Orozco,CPMC,CIVIC I Senior Deputy City Clerk
�1 City Clerk's Office 1 20 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-647-6520 1 norozco@santa-ana.org
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From:Alejandro Hernandez<
Sent:Tuesday,August 01, 2023 12:20 PM
To: eComment<ecomment@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Re-consider Fees for Registering Events and Reserving
Facilities to Create a Community numero 25
A quien corresponda: MARTES P DE AGOSTO 2023
Muy buenas tardes a todas las outoridades presentee, mi nombres es Alejandro Cuautle Hernandez presidente de
la organizacion EL PODER DE LA CULTURA MORELENSE
A nombre de los miembros de la organizacion y comunidad de santa ana queremos pedir apoyo para poder
continuar haciendo eventos en la calle 4 en santa ana, ya que cada ves se nos hace imposible realisarlos, ya que
los costos de permisos y costos admistrativos son muy altos, el ano pasado realizamos 2 eventos uno la
revelacion de el mural de los chilenos en la calle Busch st entre la calle 4th y 3rd el dia 5 de febrero con un
exito total apoyando a los comercios locales, y nuestro segundo evento el dia 5 de noviembre del 2022 en la
calle 4 th y sycamore en donde asistieron 20 mil personas en todos el dia aviendo un trafico importante to cual
la derrama economica para la ciudad fue importante, este ano pensamos hacer el mismo evento de los
chinelos dia de muertos en la calle 4 th. Esperamos consideren poder apoyarnos ya que nuestra mission es
difundir la cultura, unificar familia y dar a conocer la ciudad de santa ana en otros y estados y comunidades,
nuestro evento se esta planeando hacer el dia 4 de noviembre del 2023
Sin mas por el momento agradezco su tiempo y colaboracion, hagamos una comunidad feliz unidos.
EL PODER DE LA CULTURA MORELENSE
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Orozco, Norma
From: Timothy Rush <
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2023 1:27 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Item 25 on this evenings City Council Agenda
Honorable Mayor & Council;
On behalf of the G-7 Neighborhood Leaders Alliance I wish to communicate to you for your consideration that
we are unanimous in our opposition to this proposal. The group is quite happy with the current policy and
price structure that the Parks Department has, giving a discount to Santa Ana groups that are in fact SA
based. Our parks are just now beginning to look good and we don't wish to see them return to the era of being
poorly maintained due to lack of funds.
We appreciate your thoughtful deliberation of this issue and the good intentions of Mr. Hernandez who has
brought forth the proposal.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Tim Rush
Chairman
The G-7 Neighborhood Leaders Alliance
"Leaders Leading The Way to a Better Santa Ana"
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From:lucy Solorzano <lucinda.solorzano@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, August
To:eComment
Subject:Agenda Item for August 1, 2023 -not called on Zoom
Hello,
I was on hold on zoom for today's meeting, August 1, 2023. My hand was raised, and I was not called on to
speak. Not sure what happened. Here is my statement of what I was going to read.
The reason for my call is to support Councilman Hernandez request to reconsider fees for registering events and
reserving facilities.
My name is Lucinda Solorzano, I’m a board member of Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association.
We are one of 62 neighborhood associations. We are all 100 percent volunteers, driven by the desire to
improve our community, not by monetary gain.
As volunteers, we are the heart and soul of these neighborhood associations. Our dedication and commitment
have created a vibrant and caring community that we are all proud to call home. Our organization does not have
a formal operational budget. We don’t charge dues and all our events have been free and open to all Santa Ana
residents.
For the past decade Artesia Pilar association is supported by the City of Santa Ana’s Neighborhood Initiatives
and Environmental Services. Without the help of Margarita, Alyssa, Frank and formerly Scott Kutner Artesia Pilar
would not be as active as it has been.
Increasing fees would have a detrimental impact on our beloved association in several ways:
1. Exclusion of residents: Our diverse community is what makes us strong, but higher fees might alienate
some of our members, preventing them from participating and sharing their valuable insights. We risk
losing the perspectives and voices that enrich our discussions and decision making.
2. Volunteer Retention: The spirit of volunteerism flourishes when individuals feel appreciated and
empowered. Higher fees might put an undue burden on our volunteers, leading to fatigue and
possible resignation. Losing dedicated volunteers will weaken our capacity to carry out essential
projects and events.
3. Reduced Community Engagement: Our association thrives on inclusivity and participation. By raising
fees, we could inadvertently discourage residents from attending meetings, workshops and
events. This reduced engagement will hinder and diminish the sense of community that we've worked
so hard to foster.
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4. Decreased Sense of Belonging: We pride ourselves on creating a neighborhood where everyone feels
welcome and supported. Raising fees could create divisions and foster a sense of inequality among
residents.
Instead of raising fees, let us explore alternative ways to support our association's activities. In
conclusion, I implore each one of you to consider the negative implications of raising fees on our 100
percent volunteer-driven neighborhood association. Let us uphold the spirit of unity and
collaboration that has made us strong. Together, we can find fair solutions to preserve our sense of
community and ensure that our association remains the beacon of support, compassion and
volunteerism for all.
Thanks you,
Lucinda Solorzano
Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association
Board Member
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