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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - Non AgendaBecerra, Alexis From: Victor D Mendez < Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 12:24 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Bacerra, Phil Subject: CalTrans Funded Program for fencing and other improvements Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. I read about the recent program that will enable the City to construct fencing, along freeways and riverbeds, as a means to address some of the issues brought forth by encampments. Can a new fence be constructed for the Metro East Residents under this program, funded with CalTrans' money? At Metro East Senior Apartments, the senior citizens are very vulnerable. The 5 South runs along the east side of the development. There have been encampments reported under the underpass. The fencing that is in place belongs to Caltrans, but that was used for construction as a means to physically define the CalTrans easement line. I have made several efforts to have this address and each time CalTrans has refused to respond. First they said they were not responsible, then they made a repair, then they said they are not responsible. The last response I received via AM Valencia is that CalTrans does not have the budget. Our elected AM has issues helping seniors as it means he will have to " pick winners and losers" (his words in writing). Thanks, VICTOR D MENDEZ 1 From: Jackie Angel Investor To: eComment Cc: Ramirez. Frida; Vazauez. Benjamin Subject: Santa Ana parents protest David Penaloza (again) Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 5:29:32 PM Attachments: 1000006499. ong 1000003462.ona Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. It's always the kickbacks @CityofSantaAna "Santa Ana parents protest as city considers granting exclusive field access to a private youth soccer club But residents expressed concerns the negotiations have taken place in private and are driven by a personal relationship between La Academia leadership and City Councilmember David Penaloza. In a city where green space is in short supply, they worry restricting field access to a private group would come at the expense of opportunities for the rest of the city's youth. City Manager Alvaro Nunez did not respond to requests for comment but said during Tuesday night's Council meeting that no deal is set in stone. Advocates are concerned that the deal may never reach a public meeting since the city manager is authorized to sign contracts of up to $50,000 without the need for Council approval." https://Iaist.com/news/santa-ana-soccer-club-private-access "We Challenged Councilman David Penaloza to Defend his Vote for the $25M Police Contract David Penaloza, Jose Solorio, and Miguel Pulido, Vince Sarmiento approved an unfunded $25,000,000 contract for the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) https://www.chisaaoc.ora/2019/03/we-challenaed-councilman-david-Denaloza-to- defend-h is-vote-for-the-25m-pol ice -contract/ "In Santa Ana the local police union's campaign finance disclosures show it's spent nearly $1 million, for certain candidates: Council members Phil Bacerra, David Penaloza, Nelida Mendoza, Valerie Amezcua https://voiceofoc.ora/2022/11 /will-law-enforcement-aolitical-saendina-Dav-off-in- orange-count ry "Attorneys Allege Political Corruption, Innappropriate Behavior in Santa Ana Pot Raids lawsuits against City of Santa Ana, which also named Miguel Pulido, claiming the city accepted bribes in exchange for guaranteeing licenses to distribute marijuana. https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/political-corruption-innappropriate- behavior-santa-ana-pot-raids/1980927/ "Legal pot spawned a wave of corruption, threats and secret financial deals for politicians @CityofSantaAna Kickbacks Miguel Pulido has come under fire for his support of the cannabis industry. A former police chief alleging Pulido had accepted $25,000 https://www.yahoo.com/news/legal-pot-spawned-wave-corruption-1 20054765. html r MML 5:20 N 'WA 9 56% Santa Ana parents protest as city considers granting exclusive field access to a private youth soccer club By Destiny Torres Published Aug 21, 2025 0:24 P MPI 'W z" 169 , Youth soccer league parents, coaches, and players showed up to the Santa Ana City Council meeting Tuesday to urge the council to stop a deal that would give exclusive access to public parks to a private club called La Academia. (Destiny Torres/ LAIst) Becerra, Alexis From: notify=proudcity.com@getproudcity.com on behalf of Donna Kenefick <notify@proudcity.com> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2025 4:20 AM To: !City Clerk Subject: New submission from City Clerk's Office Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Name Donna Kenefick Email Message Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Harassment, Retaliation, and Request for Official Record Dear City Clerk Hall, I am submitting this formal complaint to bring to your attention ongoing harassment, retaliation, and unsafe living conditions at Fairhaven Apartments, managed by Essex Property Trust. Despite repeated attempts to resolve these issues with property management and city staff, the problems continue. The issues include: Persistent noise harassment and intimidation from neighboring units. Unauthorized entries and inconsistent communication from management. Longstanding structural damage and electrical hazards that have not been properly addressed. City responses that appear dismissive or incomplete, leaving me without meaningful protection. I have already reached out to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager Alvaro Nunez, Santa Ana City Hall, Code Enforcement, and the City Attorney's Office. I am now submitting this message to the City Clerk's Office so it may be formally logged into the City of Santa Ana's official records. I respectfully request that this complaint be documented and acknowledged in the public record. Please also confirm receipt so I know it has been officially recorded. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Donna Kenefick Becerra, Alexis From: Donna Kenefick < Sent: Monday, September 1, 2025 1:47 PM To: rflores@santa-ana.org; amorris@santa-ana.org; Soto, Ricardo Cc: Portugal, Yvette; Amezcua, Valerie; Vazquez, Benjamin; Phan, Thai; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David; eComment Subject: Subject: Request for Administrative Review — Incomplete/Contradictory Code Enforcement Record (CP25-02191 / AC 252521 a — 2601 N. Grand Ave, Apt 229) Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Leadership, I am submitting the following request for administrative review regarding Case CP25-02191 and Citation AC 252521a for 2601 N. Grand Ave, Apt 229 (Fairhaven Apartments). The letter below explains multiple inconsistencies and concerns about the integrity of the record. Please confirm receipt and advise on next steps for review. I am requesting an administrative review of Code Enforcement Case CP25-02191 and Citation AC 252521a for Fairhaven Apartments (1300 Fairhaven Ave / 2601 N. Grand Ave, Apt 229). Specific problems: • Two pages of the citation are hand -marked "6/21/25 VOID," yet the City database logs multiple violations and inspections. • The Addendum lists only SAMC 41-1304(c) (lighting shields), while the City's own case description also lists "ceiling separation and structural damage." Those items are omitted from the citation packet. • The case shows "Date Closed: 06/02/2025," which is before the listed compliance date of 06/16/2025. • On 05/29/2025 the officer states an administrative citation for exterior lighting was issued; on 05/30/2025 (night) another note states there is "no indication of excessive/hazardous lighting." There is no written reconciliation explaining the change. • The packet contains duplicate forms, blank signature lines, and standard "pay/appeal" language even though no fine was assessed —suggesting the packet was never properly completed. Condition of the record: The 11-page packet I received is physically torn and folded in several corners and appears incomplete, with duplicate boilerplate pages. The handwritten "VOID" markings raise further concern that the record was not preserved or maintained with the integrity required for an official enforcement action. Requested actions: 1. A written explanation of why the citation was marked "VOID," who approved that action, and why the case was closed before the compliance deadline. 2. Confirmation whether the lighting violation remains a violation, whether shielding was required/installed, and the results of any follow-up night inspections. 3. Clarification of the handling of the "ceiling separation/structural damage" allegations —why they appear in the case description but not in the citation packet. 4. A corrected and complete record, or a formal statement acknowledging the deficiencies and steps the City will take to remedy them. 5. Preservation of all related records (litigation hold). I am prepared to provide the 11-page packet and database screenshots I received, which reflect the issues above. Sincerely, Donna Kenefick Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer Becerra, Alexis From: Jackie Angel Investor < Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:09 AM To: eComment Cc: Vazquez, Benjamin Subject: Santa Ana officials returned a $7M state grant for youth programs without telling the City Council -Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. The city of Santa Ana gave up a $7 million grant from the state of California that would have created after - school programming and child care facilities — all outside the public eye and without consulting or informing the City Council. The move now is raising questions on why the city gave up on the much -needed funding for its youth. "Furthermore, with the potential for a reduction in the city's sales tax revenue, the financial outlook does not indicate sufficient capacity to make the necessary physical improvements and sustain the program if restricted funding is reduced or eliminated," Nunez wrote to the council. City Councilmember David Penaloza said he supports the city's decision to give up on the money. https://Iaist.com/news/politics/santa-ana-officials-returned-state-grant-youth-programs-city-council Becerra, Alexis From: Jackie Angel Investor < Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 10:58 AM To: eComment Cc: Vazquez, Benjamin; Ryberg, Erinn Subject: FYI David Penaloza for Assembly 2026 $10,300 From 2 Transactions: Attachments: 1000006865.png; 1000006867.png; 1000006868.png; 1000006866.png; 1000006871.png Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Blood Money candidates NEW F497 @CityofSantaAna David Pena loza for Assembly 2026 $10,300 From 2 Transactions: Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA 92701 https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/PDFGen/pdfgen.prg?filingid=3077142 Avelino Valencia Gerry's girls stuck in their deal with the devil, they cannot get out of @CityofSantaAna - Santa Ana California #Anaheim 0 0 C�J C�J Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA 92701 Committee ID: 782021 $2,000.00 https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/PDFGen/pdfgen.prg?filingid=3070445 ❑AVID PENALOZA (D) AD68 1/2025 FILING ID=3077142 COMMITTEE ID:1477969 FILER PHONE#t (714)540-2295 DAvlD PENALOZA FOR ASSEMBLY RIBUTIONS RECEIVED $4400.00 from Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA ENTITY I D: 78202'0 $5900.00 from Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA ENTITY ID: 78202 IIS CYCLE SPENT THIS CYCLE LAST CASH ON HAND 1797 $17,964 $133,831 10:37 N 7' d 11860/. <- Po St 0 Santa Ana Saint City @SaintCity714 It's always the kickbacks (i�CityofSantaAna i "Santa Ana parents protest, residents expressed concerns the negotiations have taken place in private and are driven by a personal relationship between La Academia leadership and Councilmember David Penaloza." 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Post your reply A W /AVELINO VALENCIA �[ SD34 ILED: 08/26/2025 FILING ID=3077003 COMMITTEE ID:1477383 FILER PHONE# (916)285-5733 AVELINO VALENCIA FOR SEP CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED from Anheuser Busch Companies Saint Louis, MO from First American Title Insurance Company Scottsdale, AZ ISED THIS CYCLE SPENT THIS CYCLE LAST CASH ON HA $515,066 $91,426 $443,189 From: Jackie Anael Investor To: eComment; Penaloza. David Cc: Vazauez, Beniamin; Rvbera, Erinn Subject: WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 11:28:38 AM Attachments: 1000006113.nna Screenshot 20250725-215756-2.ona Screenshot 20250902-103233.ona 1000006871.ona Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA $7 MILLION for starters Shame on Santa Ana officials returned a $7 million state grant for youth programs @CityofSantaAna all outside the public eye The move now is raising questions on why the city gave up on the much -needed funding for its youth. httas://laist.com/news/politics/santa-ana-officials-returned-state-arant-vouth- rograms-city-council 0 (D chrome-native:Hpdfll nk' + D Commercial Cannabis Revenue FY 024- 5 Cannabis • Adult -Use ■+ Revenue 5 • s d 10,286,409 Cultivation 71,434 Distribution 1pO9512.58 Manufacturing 243PO13 Medical 5,pO52 Shared Manufacturing 2,327 Testing Total Revenue: $ 5,847 121F 9. WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA ALL CANNABIS INCOME AND HOLDING ACCOUNTS IMMEDIATELY TO THE YOUTH WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA David Penaloza for Assembly 2026 $10,300 From 2 Transactions: Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana (:A 997n1 DAVID PENALOZA (D) AD68 7/2025 FILING IO=3077142 COMMITTEE IQ;1477969 FILER RiDNE# (714)540-7295 DAvlD PENALOZA FOR ASSEMBLY RIBUTI NS RECEIVED $4400.00 from Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA ENTITY ID. 78202, $59X00 from Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA ENTITY ID: 78202, IIS CYCLE SPENT THIS CYCLE LAST CASH ON HAND V797 $17,964 $133�831 t-I Q 11.1 466 P 4 Post your reply 10:56 4 11 ATar etBot0001 CATargetBot0001 N Vdlil84% Fol I over r' ELINO VALENCIA SD34 ILED: 08/26/2025 FILING ID=30770133 COMMITTEE ID:1477383 FILER PHONE# (916)285-5733 AVELINO VALENCIA FOR SEl' CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED $5900.00 from Anheuser Busch Companies Saint Louis, MO $5900.00 from First American Title Insurance Company Scottsdale, AZ $100.00 from First American Title Insurance Company Scottsdale, AZ ISED THIS CYCLE SPENT THIS CYCLE LAST CASH ON HA 515,0 917426 $443,189 SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA From: Jackie Angel Investor <jcordova4@msn.com> Sent: Monday, August 4, 2025 11:55:21 AM To: eComment <ecomment@santa-ana.org> Cc: Vazquez, Benjamin <bvazquez@santa-ana.org>; Ryberg, Erinn <erinn.ryberg(cr�,asm.ca.gov> Subject: WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND FIONA MA WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND #FionaMa Fiona Ma The state of California has agreed to pay a former employee $350,000 to settle her claims that Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma sexually 11:15 <— Po St N 5rucA a g$% 9 . 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His only job is to head the city's police union. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma received campaign cash in Serrano's bid to get his pension spiked https://anaheim investigator.com/2022/06/13/six-state-legislators-signed-letters- backina-santa-ana-police-union-presidents-bid-to-increase-pension/ Six State Legislators Signed Letters Backing Santa Ana Police Union President's Bid to Increase Pension https://anaheim investigator.com/2022/06/13/six-state-legislators-signed-letters- backing-santa-ana-police-union-presidents-bid-to-increase-pension/ Fiona Ma sexual harasser lawsuit https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-settles-sexual-harassment- claims-against-state-treasurer-fiona-ma/ From: Jackie Anael Investor To: eComment; Durham. Daniel Cc: Vazauez, Beniamin; Rvbera, Erinn Subject: This is an employee complaint lodged against Alvaro Nunez, city manager and politician David Penaloza Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 12:32:46 PM Attachments: 1000006113.nna Screenshot 20250725-215756-2.ona Screenshot 20250902-103233.ona 1000006871.ona Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City of Santa Ana, This is an employee complaint lodged against Alvaro Nunez, city manager and politician David Penaloza. • For the loss of a $7 million youth grant • For not informing the city about the loss of a $7 million youth grant • For withholding cannabis funds • For taking politicians whose political PAC money is from Santa Ana Police and Orange County Sheriff • For behind the back dealings • For bearing false witness • For siccing your police on us in riot gear and tanks and bombs and guns multiple times do you harm us Alvaro Nunez • For not protecting us against masked ICE kidnappers We are not safe with Lou Correa and Alvaro Nunez. David Penaloza cannot get the job done. Santa Ana California From: Jackie Angel Investor <jcordova4(a�msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 11:28:30 AM To: eComment <ecomment(a Santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <dpenaloza@santa-ana.org> Cc: Vazquez Benjamin <bvazquez@santa-ana.org>; Ryberg, Erinn <erinn.ryberg(&,asm.ca.gov> Subject: WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA $7 MILLION for starters Shame on Santa Ana officials returned a $7 million state grant for youth programs @CityofSantaAna all outside the public eye The move now is raising questions on why the city gave up on the much -needed funding for its youth. httas://laist.com/news/politics/santa-ana-officials-returned-state-arant-vouth- ro g ra m s-city-co u n c i I 0 (D chrome-native:Hpdfll nk' + D Commercial Cannabis Revenue FY 024- 5 Cannabis • Adult -Use ■+ Revenue 5 • s d 10,286,409 Cultivation 71,434 Distribution 1pO9512.58 Manufacturing 243PO13 Medical 5,pO52 Shared Manufacturing 2,327 Testing Total Revenue: $ 5,847 121F 9. WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA ALL CANNABIS INCOME AND HOLDING ACCOUNTS IMMEDIATELY TO THE YOUTH WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND DAVID PENALOZA David Penaloza for Assembly 2026 $10,300 From 2 Transactions: Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana (:A 997n1 DAVID PENALOZA (D) AD68 7/2025 FILING IO=3077142 COMMITTEE IQ;1477969 FILER RiDNE# (714)540-7295 DAvlD PENALOZA FOR ASSEMBLY RIBUTI NS RECEIVED $4400.00 from Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA ENTITY ID. 78202, $59X00 from Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC Santa Ana, CA ENTITY ID: 78202, IIS CYCLE SPENT THIS CYCLE LAST CASH ON HAND V797 $17,964 $133�831 t-I Q 11.1 466 P 4 Post your reply 10:56 4 11 ATar etBot0001 CATargetBot0001 N Vdlil84% Fol I over r' ELINO VALENCIA SD34 ILED: 08/26/2025 FILING ID=30770133 COMMITTEE ID:1477383 FILER PHONE# (916)285-5733 AVELINO VALENCIA FOR SEl' CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED $5900.00 from Anheuser Busch Companies Saint Louis, MO $5900.00 from First American Title Insurance Company Scottsdale, AZ $100.00 from First American Title Insurance Company Scottsdale, AZ ISED THIS CYCLE SPENT THIS CYCLE LAST CASH ON HA 515,0 917426 $443,189 SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA From: Jackie Angel Investor <jcordova4@msn.com> Sent: Monday, August 4, 2025 11:55:21 AM To: eComment <ecomment@santa-ana.org> Cc: Vazquez, Benjamin <bvazquez@santa-ana.org>; Ryberg, Erinn <erinn.ryberg(cr�,asm.ca.gov> Subject: WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND FIONA MA WE DEMAND A FULL REFUND #FionaMa Fiona Ma The state of California has agreed to pay a former employee $350,000 to settle her claims that Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma sexually 11:15 <— Po St N 5rucA a g$% 9 . 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EcmMim San'fa90 11:31AM•01Aug 25.161Views 2 Reposts 1 Quote 4 Likes 1 Bookmark Q Ul Q P 4 Most relevant replies %e Santa Ana Saint City SaintCit... • 2h Replying to @f ion ama We demand a full refund #FionaMa The state of California has agreed to pay a former employee $350,000 to settle her Post your reply Blood Money Fiona Ma got rich off of us -Santa Ana California Fiona Ma got her hand in every pot cash -on -hand @fionama $4.5 million NEW FPPC F460 #CALTG Fiona Ma (D) Blood Money Fiona Ma Top Contributors Open Secret Santa Ana Police Officers Association lec$7,800 https://www.oaensecrets.ora/officeholders/fiona-ma/contributors? cycle=2020&id=1403023&recs=20 California State Treasurer Backed Two New Laws to Help Santa Ana Police Union President Increase His Pension https://anaheim investigator.com/2022/02/03/california-state-treasurer-backed-two- new-laws-to-help-santa-ana-police-union-president-increase-his-pension/ LOSER Union leader's police perks can't count toward pension @CityofSantaAna Gerry's girl Fiona Ma 4th District Court of Appeal held that Serrano can't count toward his pension perks for work he didn't do while on leave as a labor representative https://calmatters.ora/justice/2025/03/calpers-police-pension/ Santa Ana police union President Gerry Serrano made nearly $500,000 per year, He does no police work. His only job is to head the city's police union. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma received campaign cash in Serrano's bid to get his pension spiked https://anaheim investigator.com/2022/06/13/six-state-legislators-signed-letters- backina-santa-ana-police-union-presidents-bid-to-increase-pension/ Six State Legislators Signed Letters Backing Santa Ana Police Union President's Bid to Increase Pension https://anaheim investigator.com/2022/06/13/six-state-legislators-signed-letters- backing-santa-ana-police-union-presidents-bid-to-increase-pension/ Fiona Ma sexual harasser lawsuit https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-settles-sexual-harassment- claims-against-state-treasurer-fiona-ma/ Becerra, Alexis From: Jackie Angel Investor < Sent: Monday, September 15, 2025 3:21 PM To: Nunez, Alvaro; eComment Cc: Vazquez, Benjamin; Ryberg, Erinn Subject: ICE kidnap 2 resident workers Bristol Car Wash Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. My name is Jackie Cordova. I am a resident of Santa Ana I am calling to register an employee complaint. Yesterday morning ICE once again raided Bristol Car Wash and kidnapped 2 workers there. Santa Ana PD never showed up. But the residents did. All they could do is watch armed terrorists kidnap family members. A 13-year-old boy was killed and several other teens were hospitalzed after a mass shooting in a Santa Ana neighborhood. The young boy killed in a shooting in Orange County earlier this week has been identified by family members as a "loving, protective and bright" teen. The youngest of the group, a 13-year-old, was shot in the upper torso and pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, While officials did not provide the decedent's name, he was identified in a GoFundMe as Adrian Torres. On September 2nd I did file an employee complaint with Daniel Durham City of Santa Ana human resources department. I never heard back from him. Dear City of Santa Ana, This is an employee complaint lodged against Alvaro Nunez, city manager and politician David Penaloza. For the loss of a $7 million youth grant For not informing the city about the loss of a $7 million youth grant For withholding cannabis funds For taking politicians whose political PAC money is from Santa Ana Police and Orange County Sheriff For behind the back dealings For bearing false witness For siccing your police on us in riot gear and tanks and bombs and guns multiple times do you harm us Alvaro Nunez For not protecting us against masked ICE kidnappers We are not safe with Lou Correa and Alvaro Nunez. David Penaloza cannot get the job done. Santa Ana California "They arrived and surrounded us all, and they took away two boys from here," said car wash manager Jose Morales. "One is from Puebla and one is from Nicaragua, and we feel very sorry for them because they are our workers." Sunday 9:30 am 9/15/25 https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/two-detained-in-immigration-enforcement-operation-at-santa- ana-car-wash/3778281 ,� .1.5'25l"'i`1a7�'-4 SANTA ANA CITY CLERK ]�S�I'F1N S�L'�l'��5REGIONAL (�OUNCIL Old ARPPNr1�I� RSf��RNSrgrr� 1 Frank Hawk I" �'�-- Sean Hartranft y = Executive Secretary -Treasurer President i 59 Spokane, WA 82 Great Falls, MT September 9, 2025 96 NW Millwrights 196 Pile Drivers, WA City of Santa Ana 206 sea:tie, WA 20 Civic Center Way Santa Ana, CA 213 Los Angeles, CA Re: Support for Affordable Home Ownership Development at 621 West Alton Avenue 323 So. I.osAngeles,CA 360 so. Puget sound, WA To whom it may concern, 425 No. Page! 5atind, WA As a committed partner and supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, we are writing to 503 Portland, OR express our strong support for increasing affordable homeownership opportunities for working 541. Eugene., OR families in the City of Santa Ana, specifically through the development of 40 affordable ownership 555 Colorado units at 621 West Alton Avenue. 562 619 Long Desch, CA San Diego, CA Too often, essential members of our workforce —construction workers, teachers, healthcare workers, service providers, and other vital contributors —are priced out of the very communities they serve. 63, Bolsa, ID Many are forced to commute long distances, sacrificing time with their families and straining already 661 Sy€mar, CA limited resources. This disconnect between where people work and where they can afford to live 714 Buena Park, CA weakens the fabric of our communities. 721 Whittier, CA We urge decision -makers to prioritize investments and policies that expand access to affordable 743 Bakersfield, CA homeownership, especially for first-time homebuyers and moderate -income households who have 801 Utah demonstrated their readiness and commitment. Creating realistic pathways to ownership is not just 805 Camarillo, CA good housing policy. It is how we build inclusive, resilient, and thriving communities. 808 Idaho Falls, ID The West Alton project represents p J p opportunities for more employment and economic growth for the 909 Ontario, CA Carpenters Union and our members. We stand with Habitat OC in advocating for more resources, 951 Riverside, CA more opportunities, and more homes that working families can afford to own. We commend the City 971 Reno NV for its efforts to address housing affordability and encourage you to expand your investment in 1136 Kettle Falls, WA ownership opportunities that help families stay and thrive in Santa Ana. 1243 Fairbanks, AK Sincerely, 1281 Anchorage, AK 1319 New Mexico Jacob Lopez Regional Manager 112 Western States Regional Council of Carpenters 1912 Arizona ;zona 1977 Las Vegas, NV CC: Jimmy Elrod 2520 Pile Drivers & Divers, AK 2761 McCleary, WA 2851 La Grande, OR 2949 Roseburg, OR Representing Carpcilters in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Now Mexico, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Oregon WESTERN STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS 533 S. Vrentont Ave., 1 Oth A. Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 385-1457 1 Max: (213) 385-3759 1 www.wscarpenters,org Becerra, Alexis From: Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 7:35 AM To: eComment Subject: City Council Public Comments Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Post my public comment as a request for the city to provide the following. 1)City Nepotism policy for conflict of chief supervising his spouse 2) Officer number totals and vacancies since 1/24 to 8/25 3) Side letter agreements regarding any/all salary and benefits provided by the City to the Chief effective 1/24 to 8/25 4) City approved outside work employment document for Chief Robert Rodriguez for 1/24 to 8/25 Becerra, Alexis From: Michael Mavrovouniotis < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:36 AM To: eComment Subject: General Public Comment for City Council: OC Animal Care abandonment of cats. Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Voice of OC, September 16, 2025 What's Going On With the Cat Colonies at Cypress College? https://voiceofoc.orq/2025/09/whats-going-on-with-the-cat-colonies-at-cypress-college/ Excerpts (from the last section of the article): Still No Catch & Release Program for Orange County's Cats These programs — known as trap, neuter and return (TNR) — release unowned cats back where they were found after a spay or neuter to prevent the community cats from having more litters. While it's commonly offered across the state and nation, Orange County's animal shelter continues to refuse to offer this kind of service. Activists have spent years calling for the shelter to reinstate TNR in order to help reduce the increasing number of kittens and feral cats on the streets. A recent San Diego Superior Court ruling found the San Diego Humane Society's catch and release program is legal as long as it remains only for community cats with no signs of ownership — since releasing lost or abandoned pets is still considered animal abandonment. OC Animal Care also does not accept healthy stray cats into the shelter and directs people who have trapped a healthy stray cat to return it where it was found. To the Voice of OC article, I personally want to add this: This shows exactly what happens without TNR: You get conflict. In one corner, the people who are troubled by cat colonies and want them to "go away'. In the other corner, people who don't want cats to suffer and want to continue to give them food and water. TNR is the solution compatible with both concerns and the humane treatment of the cats. TNR stops the proliferation of cats in a humane way. No cat is killed, but the population goes down overtime. OC has the audacity to use "abandonment" as the excuse, when what it's doing is abandonment by proxy: By telling people to put cats back where they found them, OCAC is contributing exactly to the problem we see in Cypress College. Are you going to continue tolerating the inhumane conditions of cats in your city? Or are you going to ask OCAC to do its job? Why should you renew the contract (which runs out next year), if OCAC is failing? Flores, Dora From: Jackie Angel Investor < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:48 AM To: eComment Cc: Vazquez, Benjamin; Ryberg, Erinn Subject: Massive Election Fraud Here Orange County Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. #FYI Massive Election Fraud Here Orange County Orange County: removed 177,000 ineligible voters Justice Department rejects Orange County proposal to avoid lawsuit over sensitive voter information https://www.latimes. com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2025-06-26/justice-department-rejects-orang_e- county-proposal-to-avoid-lawsuit-over-sensitive-voter-information OC's standoff with federal government over voter data gets a trial date U.S. District Judge David O. Carter set a trial date of March 31, 2026, although it's unclear whether the case will get to that point. https://Iaist. com/news/politics/the-battle-over-orange-coimtys-voter-data-is-now-set-to-be-decided-at-trial OC Supervisors Reject Idea to Settle Voting Records Lawsuit with DOJ46' Orange County Supervisors narrowly shot down calls from their colleagues https://voiceofoc.org/2025/08/voter-data-lawsuit-orange-co4qty/ Orange County woman who registered dog to vote said she did so to "expose flaws" in voting system The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on htt-Ds://www.cbsnews. com/losanseles/news/orange-countv-dos-registered-to-vote-flaws-in-califomia-votins- s sy tem/ Misusing campaign funds on personal expenses k Santa Ana Jose Solorio Fined $3,500 for Using Campaign Money on Apartment Rent ni modo, they just pay the fines w/ donor money and he STILL got to fill the city council chair. Nothing ever happened to him https://voiceofoc.org/2016/11/jose-solorio-fined-3500-for-illegal-use-of-campaign-mone/ 4/ 11 /24 County of Orange Frank Kim, CEO Bob Page, Registrar of Voters Board of Supervisors You are hereby put on notice. This letter serves as the formal complaint from We the People of Orange County. County of Orange has the ultimate oversight and responsibility over all entities within the county. Frank Kim, you are being held personally liable for every stolen penny, every crime that you have allowed to perpetuate on your watch, for overseeing the theft of our county funds. For lack of oversight. You have not done your job. You turn a blind eye and let major crimes slide right by you. You say nothing. Your silence is complicity, going along with the program. It's a scandal, it's scandalous. Major crimes have gone unpunished for decades here. 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Marie Alvarado -Gil, suddenly switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in August 2024, Al (lode Google marie alvarado gil Israel All News Images Fa ebook . Marie Alvarado -Gil 1 reaction - 14 hours ago Videos Short video! Marie Alvarado -Gil added a new photo. I arm traveling to Israel this week as part of the 50 States One Israel delegation. i look forward to doing ray part to strengthen the ... Fao+ebook . Marie Alvarado -Gil . K+ follower Marie Alvarado -Gil I am traveling to Israel this week as part of the 50 States One Israel delegation. I look forward to doing ray part to strengthen the partnership Becerra, Alexis From: EDER ARREOLA < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:10 AM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES- LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and Council members, My name is Eder Arreola. I am originally from Chino Hills, and I was fortunate to play soccer at UCLA, in Major League Soccer, Liga MX, and with the U.S. National Team. Soccer has given me opportunities that changed the course of my life, and I know firsthand how powerful the game can be when youth are given the right environment and support. I am writing in support of La Academia, a nonprofit organization that is doing incredible work for the young people of Santa Ana. I have seen up close the challenges this community faces — many of the city's most talented players have historically been forced to leave Santa Ana in search of better opportunities elsewhere. La Academia is addressing that gap directly, building a pathway right here at home so kids can stay in their community and still dream big. What concerns me is that their work is being jeopardized by limited access to fields. This is not just a La Academia issue — it's a challenge that impacts all user groups. But La Academia's approach, their mission, and their results show that they are truly trying to uplift the entire community, not just their own program. I believe this is a pivotal moment for Santa Ana. By ensuring that organizations like La Academia have fair and consistent access to fields, the City will be investing in something far greater than soccer. You will be investing in keeping kids engaged, motivated, and on a pathway that can lead to college, professional opportunities, and most importantly, positive growth as individuals. La Academia is not asking for exclusivity or to shut others out. They are asking for a fair chance to continue their mission. I urge you to support them and to work toward a system that allows all organizations to thrive while putting the needs of Santa Ana's youth first. Thank you for your time and for your dedication to the community. Sincerely, Eder Arreola Former UCLA, MILS, Liga MX, and U.S. National Team Player Becerra, Alexis From: victor munoz martianez < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:15 AM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and Council members, My name is Victor Munoz. I grew up in the Real Madrid academy system, represented Spain at the youth national team level, played collegiately at UCLA, and went on to a professional career in Major League Soccer. Today, I work as a FIFA agent representing players around the world. I am writing to you in strong support of La Academia, a nonprofit soccer program in Santa Ana that is creating life - changing opportunities for local youth. Their work is deeply important because, for too long, talented players from Santa Ana have had to leave their community in search of opportunities elsewhere. La Academia is changing that by building a pathway right at home. I can personally attest to the caliber and seriousness of their program. This November, I will be hosting La Academia's U19 team in Spain for an exclusive soccer and cultural experience. Their players will compete against top youth academies in Madrid and Valencia, while also learning from tours of stadiums (Real Madrid and Valencia), cities, and cultural landmarks. This type of experience is rare, and it demonstrates La Academia's commitment to developing not only elite soccer players but also well-rounded young men and women. However, I am aware that La Academia's efforts are being challenged by limited field access in Santa Ana. This is not a problem unique to them, but their mission and the doors they are opening for local youth make them an organization worth supporting. With fair and consistent access to fields, La Academia can continue providing life -changing opportunities for kids who otherwise might not have access to this level of development. Santa Ana has the talent. What is needed is the support and infrastructure to keep that talent here and to help it flourish. By working with La Academia and ensuring they can continue their work, the City will be investing in its youth and setting an example for what is possible when sport is used as a bridge for education, culture, and growth. Thank you for your time and for your commitment to the young people of Santa Ana. Sincerely, Victor Munoz Martianez Former Real Madrid Academy, Spanish National Team, UCLA & MILS Player, FIFA Licensed Agent Sent from my iPhone Becerra, Alexis From: gerardo lopez < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:43 AM To: eComment Subject: Soccer Field Access Issues La Academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. After being in Albion my son has improved in different ways academic and skills it's been a better environment for him he played with santa leagues and to me here it's been better santa leagues feel like they don't do anything about people encouraging violence with kids Becerra, Alexis From: Chris Park < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:14 PM To: eComment Subject: Parking Increase Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Council, Santa Ana businesses and employees have been struggling in DTSA. Nearly doubling the monthly parking cost will put more pressure on the people who make the city great. I implore you to reconsider the increase. Thank you, Chris DTSA Worker and Customer Flores, Dora From: Edgar Torres < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:37 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUE - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. My name is Edgar Torres, I've been living In Santa Ana my whole life. My son grew up here and played on all the local Leagues, He wanted to take it a step further so we decided to do club Soccer. He played in Newport. Our last season was a bad experience. We ended up at Albion Santa Ana, Our experience and opportunity have been nothing short of great. The coaches are very professional, attentive and help the players grow on and off the field. I've seen a tremendous leap in my son's soccer skills and over all work ethic as a result. La Academia Has provided a platform for our local players to take it to the next level. Something rare in team sports. They have helped us out in multiple ways that has given my son great opportunities. In My opinion, they should be a staple in our community. The quality of coaching, training and leadership is something that our city is very fortunate to have. Any slander on the name is just false. As a community, we should be better than that and understand we can talk to one another without having to resolve to such low level behavior. I've had some bad experiences with the local leagues as well and nobody's perfect. We can all communicate and work together. That's what community is. Flores, Dora From: Edgar Reveles < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer Field Access Issues - La Academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello City Council, My name is Edgar Reveles and here next to me is my wife Lourdes Reveles, we are the parents of Royce Reveles 9 year old boy playing soccer for Albion SC Santa Ana Academy B2016. We joined Albion 1 year ago in July 2024 and ever since then we have had a positive impact on our sons soccer journey. He has developed not only as a soccer player but most importantly as a young person. Hes more confident in himslef, his self esteem is higher and so on. Our son, Royce has had the priveledge to be taught by a wonderful coach, Noel Arvizu. Coach Noel goes above and beyond for all the kids, he develops players, he challenges them to be the best version of themselves and he always does it with a smile. For our Albion family, losing access to train in these great fields would be detrimental. It would be very disheartening to our organization and Santa Ana soccer community would suffer as a whole. For me, Royce's father, growing up as a kid we didnt have much opportunities or programs like La Academia or Albion to pursue our dreams. The programs that did exist were too expensive and in my case my father was the only breadwinner, sometimes working two jobs to give us the basic necessities; like shelter, food, clothes etc. while mom stayed home and took care of me and my siblings and the household chores. And im sure most of us hispanic/latino families grew up in a similar way. There was plenty of talent back in the day but not enough money to pursue this dream. For me, this program that the city of Santa Ana has like La Academia or Albion its a gateway to better your chances to become if not a professional athlete, at least a full ride scholarship to a university where your education is payed for. I mean, what parent wouldnt want that? This is the foundation that would lay the tracks to get you there as a scholar athlete. Soccer was not that big 30 years ago like it is now. Soccer has evolved, its global now. With the World Cup next year being hosted here in USA soccer is going to blow up even more. I feel that MLS league in the next few years is going to take off like a rocket and get at the European Level of play, there is so much talent here, especially in Santa Ana! I feel that coaches that are dedicated like La Academia and Albion that have played the sport themselves in the past, they will pave a way for our kids as long as we 'the city' give them the tools to craft these young ballers! Very respectfully, Edgar Reveles Lourdes Reveles On behalf of La Academia & Albion SC Santa Ana Academy Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, n�ize, Conquer Flores, Dora From: Jenn B < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:44 PM To: eComment Subject: Increase in parking fees for Downtown Lots Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good afternoon, I am writing in regards to the sharp increase in parking fees for monthly parkers in the Downtown public lots. I understand that the city let free parking for construction and covid go on quite a long time (which was helpful for many). However, I kept my monthly parking pass and paid through that entire period so to have the parking rates almost doubled was a shock. I believe $90 to be a bit out of line for for an increase when something like $75 seems more gradual. Especially when all lots now cost the same amount where before they were staggered. Thank you, Jennifer Burtness Flores, Dora From: Raneen Akliq < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:50 PM To: eComment Subject: Parking increase cons Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. I'm an employee at the 4th street market. I already face heavy strain on payments outside of parking and the increase would only cause more stress. It's absurd and unfair to be raising the prices without any thought or concern for those already struggling to make it work while trying to making ends meet. The increase isn't at all logical especially with the economy making things expensive while keeping wages low. No one would be able to maintain this while also losing customers with the increase and a decline in revenue. Employee at Jarbecue in the 4th street market Raneen. Flores, Dora From: Martin Zambrano < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:59 PM To: eComment Subject: Thank You La Academia SA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City of Santa Ana Team, I'm writing as a lifelong Santa Ana resident and former youth soccer player to express my appreciation for La Academia and the difference it's making for our community. I often say I wish La Academia had existed when I was growing up. I learned about the program through my younger brother, who played with the club for years and is now attending the University of La Verne on a full -ride scholarship ---an opportunity made possible by La Academia's connections, training quality, and caring mentorship. Since La Academia was founded, I've seen that same story unfold for many players: doors to college and careers opening through a program that pairs high-level soccer with genuine support for families. What stands out most is the culture —they hold students to high standards on the field and in the classroom, communicate constantly with families, and build character, discipline, and leadership. It's not just player development; it's people development. Because of that impact, I'm reaching out to commend the City for the support provided so far and to ask that we consider ways to deepen the partnership so that even more Santa Ana youth can benefit. Thank you! Martin Zambrano Samueli Academy Alumni Relations and Success Manager Head Coach Varsity Boys Golf JV Boys Soccer Coach Flores, Dora From: George Mendoza < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:01 PM To: eComment Subject: Park STRUCTURE! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hi, my name is George Mendoza owner of American Barbershop in downtown Santa Ana . I opened my barbershop in 2010 and I have been there a total of 15 years. I'm going to be quite frank, I am sick and tired of the parking structure issues and the parking meter enforcement issues. It has been extremely abusive and excessive the entire time I have been here in DTSA . I have lost hundreds of clients because of aggressive parking enforcement agents and even worse because of getting their cars broken into in the parking structure. I don't understand why there is no surveillance cameras in the parking structure just like so many parking structures and other malls or downtowns . I am extremely upset to find out that you are hiking up the parking rates in the parking structure . Like how dare you guys do this and I still have a chain -link fence sitting in front of my business blocking the view to my Barbershop. We have sat patiently for years now, dealing with this horrible train construction while our businesses have been slowly drowning. I am down 40 to 50% on sales since the train construction started. Most of the days when I stand out in front of my barbershop I look down fourth Street as far as I could possibly look, and I don't see a single soul walking on the sidewalk. Not joking and not exaggerating. I have 12 barbers that work for me and they are struggling and they can easily go work at another barbershop. And now you want to charge them $100 a month membership just to park ? Most of my guys have been with me for years and they have contributed so much to this Downtown. And every single one of my barbers have had their car broken into in that parking structure over the past years. I am demanding that you continue to give people at least 2-3 hours free parking during the day ! And that is bare minimal . It's like you guys are doing everything you can to completely bankrupt your downtown businesses. Last I checked people don't have to pay for parking at Irvine Spectrum or South Coast Plaza, and they are at a much higher Caliber than our Downtown. Like why would customers even want to come to Downtown? They're either gonna get a parking meter ticket or they're going to park in the parking structure and get their car broken into . These are facts and you guys could come into my barbershop and talk to every single one of my barbers that have had their cars vandalized or broken into. I was literally sitting in my car once taking a phone call and a druggie crackhead opened my back door not realizing I was in my car ! I demand that if you are giving out parking passes for people that work in downtown, they should be $40-$50 and you can even make us park on the roof for all we care . It is always completely empty up there on the top two levels. I am seriously exhausted with this train construction, and everything this Downtown has put us through these last few years . I have lost hundreds of clients to other barbershops just because of parking alone. As you can tell in the tone of this email, I am extremely upset and exhausted. I was talking to one of the head contractors that is on the OCTA project and he told me there's still no end in sight of a finished project and that we probably won't see a train running down fourth Street till summer / winter of next year " if we are lucky " Take down that chain -link fence in front of my shop , and show us a functioning and complete train , And most importantly, get better surveillance, and better security for the parking structure ! Until then , how could you possibly even think about charging more for the parking structure? Like serious question here. I seriously couldn't believe it when I saw that notice. Like wtf ? I apologize for the tone of this text, but we have all reached our boiling point ! George Mendoza Flores, Dora From: Shawn Makhani < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:08 PM To: eComment Subject: Downtown, 4th street! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good afternoon, this is Shawn Makhani . As you are all aware unfortunately downtown santa and has become completely a ghost town and there is absolutely no business or trade going on , we have all lost our businesses due so many events that recently has happened to downtown and you are aware of them , unfortunately one of those reasons is lack of interest in city of santa ana to help its merchants and wrong policies that was adopted by city . Instead of attracting consumers to downtown unfortunately you are scaring them away ( parking fees and parking thickets is one way of that) . We as the merchants in downtown are in need of immediate and urgent assistance from our city to bring back foot traffic to downtown and boost our business and local economy. I appreciate your urgent attention in this matter. Thank you, Shawn Makhani! Sent from my iPhone 10 Flores, Dora From: Justin Vandercook < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:12 PM To: eComment; ecomment@santaana.org Subject: "Soccer Field Access Issues - La Academia" Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Santa Ana Council Members, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep appreciation for the role that youth sports — particularly the Albion Santa Ana Soccer Program —play in our community, and to share how profoundly the game has impacted my son, William's, development. Soccer has become more than just a sport for my son; it is a cornerstone of his growth. Through practices, games, and team interactions, he has learned discipline, resilience, and the value of hard work. He has developed friendships that have taught him empathy and teamwork, and he has gained confidence that extends far beyond the field. In a world where screens and distractions are everywhere, soccer has given him a healthy outlet for energy and emotion. It has helped him stay active, focused, and engaged. I have seen firsthand how the structure and camaraderie of the sport have shaped his character in ways that school alone cannot. His Coach, Evi Serrano, has been more than a teacher of the game. He has been a mentor, a motivator, and a steady presence in my son's life. Through every practice and match, he has instilled values like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. He has helped my son navigate challenges both on and off the field, encouraging him to believe in himself and to push through setbacks with resilience. It is rare to find someone who can connect with kids in such a meaningful way. The coach's guidance has helped my son grow more confident, more respectful, and more determined —not just as an athlete, but as a young person finding his place in the world. We are fortunate to have passionate individuals like Coach Evi, and all the coaches at Albion, in our community, but they need the city's support. I hope you will continue to invest in youth sports infrastructure —especially soccer —so that more children can benefit from the kind of mentorship and structure my son has received. I urge you to continue supporting and investing in youth soccer programs, fields, and facilities for our kids. These resources are not just recreational —they are developmental. They provide a safe space for children to grow, learn, and thrive. For my son and many others, soccer is a lifeline to a brighter, more balanced future. Thank you for your time and for all you do to support families in our city. Warm regards, Justin Vandercook Proud parent of an Albion Santa Ana Soccer Player! 11 Flores, Dora From: Andres Sebastian Bustamante < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:16 PM To: eComment Subject: Expressing support for La Academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. To whom it may concern, I'm writing to express my strong support and share my experience collaborating with La Academia soccer club in Santa Ana. I am a Professor in the School of Education at UC Irvine where I conduct research on positive youth development and learning. I am also a Santa Ana resident and all of my work is in partnership with Santa Ana schools, community organizations, and families. In 2023, I met La Academia's Founder and Director Oscar Reyes and had the opportunity to visit several practices, community meetings, and engage in conversation with their coaches and leadership team. I was immediately struck by the passion that Oscar and the team had for their mission of creating opportunities and promoting positive development in soccer and in life for their players. At UCI, we use a term inclusive excellence to describe how we strive to be excellent in all that we do, and maintain an intentional focus on brokering opportunities for individuals and communities who do not historically have access to higher education. I believe that La Academia perfectly exemplifies the idea of inclusive excellence. They compete at the highest levels of youth soccer, creating chances for children from Santa Ana to benefit from all opportunities that sports bring including college scholarships and career pathways. La Academia also has a strong culture of teamwork, persistence, positivity, and personal development which are skills that help children succeed beyond sports. I am now engaged in a formal partnership with La Academia where we are developing a new model for youth sports that emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive development. The work we are doing will have far reaching implications for youth sports at the national and international levels through our partnership with Los Tigres de Monterey (the soccer club where Santa Ana's own Maricarmen Reyes is a star player) and will offer major visibility to the Santa Ana community as a leader in innovative efforts around youth development. I am proud to collaborate with La Academia because of the impact they make on Santa Ana children and families and on youth sports broadly. And I offer my strongest endorsement of the quality of their academy for developing the next generation of superstar soccer players and citizens from our great city. Best, Andres 12 7EAUniversity Andres 5. Bustamante, Ph.D. Associate Professor of California Irvine School of Education L E A R N I N G L A B Twitter: @BustamanteAS social- -Engaged - Meaningful Website: https://sites.uci.edu/ucisternlearninglab/ U I Orange County Educational Advancement Network Faculty Director Research Practice Partnerships & Community Engagement 13 American Barbershop Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:30 PM To: eComment Subject: Dsta parking issue Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello my name is Jonathan, I work in the downtown area. The parking structure is effecting me and clients to the point some may not return. These prices are ridiculous especially in these hard times we are going through. Please help me and our community, thank you 15 Flores, Dora From: Michael Wauschek < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:28 PM To: !City Clerk Subject: Public commit against violence Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello my name is Michael wauschek I am a concerned citizen the assassination of Charlie Kirk isn't the is never the way then the ones that crying all over are the sameone that promo or themselves doing the violence to those that aren't crying like them or just not even crying. The time is know not to protect the people against these revenge violence free Palestine Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer Flores, Dora From: Bruce FC < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:55 PM To: eComment; gnewsom@ca.gov; Support@officialgavinnewsom.com; BeAwesome@correla.com Cc: Shawn Makhani Subject: Vice Matters! Fire All.. DOGE..PLZ..! fix SA City has Lost Control! Attachments: Letter to the City of Santa Ana.pdf ;Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. The City that its residents, small businesses & customers lost hope. " No local Voice is allowed or heard". Actions will always speak louder than words.! "City with zero funds to its community yet finds an employee a raise of only $50,000+- yearly. What? A 15 Day jack up parking increase with zero community vote. What justified increase as business decreases upto 85%. Zero Transparaceny & Communication City is known FOR! 1 Letter to the City of Santa Ana To the Officials of the City of Santa Ana, As citizens, small business owners, and customers who make up the very fabric of this city, we write to you with one clear reminder: you work for us. We are the taxpayers who cover your wages and salaries. We are the people whose daily lives are shaped by the decisions you make. And we are the true bosses you are accountable to. Overtime, many in government have seemed to forget this. Decisions are being made in closed rooms, policies are rolled out witnout consent, ana transparency is spoken of but not practiced. That is not the way a healthy government serves its people. If you are honest about J accountability, t hen every major decision affecting the lives, businesses, and freedoms of Santa Ana residents should first go to a public poll. This is not just about courtesy —it is about restoring trust and giving rightful power back to those who pay the bills: the citizens. We demand that no decision of consequence be made without the just "stakeholde voice and approval of the community it impacts. Anything less undermines th of public service. The people of Santa Ana are not rs." We are not ouisiaers -co ine process. We are your employers, and it's time this government remembers who it works for. e very principle Respectfully, The Small Businesses, Residents, and Customers of Santa Ana Flores, Dora From: Lizbeth Mondragon < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:55 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Council Members, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible impact that La Academia has on my now 4-year-old son, both as an athlete and as a young individual. I would also like to highlight how the program significantly contributes to the development of his passion for soccer, instilling important values such as discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. These are values that will benefit him for years to come. My son joined La Academia shortly after he turned 3 years old, and from the moment he became part of the program, I could see his love for the sport grow. While he was initially just learning the basics of soccer, the coaches at La Academia quickly identified his strengths and helped him build a solid foundation. It has been incredibly rewarding to witness his improvement, not only in his skills but also in his self-confidence and his ability to work well with other children. Beyond soccer skills, he has made lasting friendships with his teammates, and it's been amazing to see how confident and comfortable he has become in interacting with other children. Initially, he was shy about approaching his peers and joining the game on the field, but thanks to the inclusive and supportive environment La Academia fosters, he now looks forward to games and is excited to interact and collaborate with his teammates. It's been heartwarming to watch him grow from someone who was a bit reserved to a young boy who confidently communicates with and encourages others on his team. This sense of belonging and camaraderie is a gift that will stay with him throughout his life. What truly sets La Academia apart, though, is the unique opportunities it provides to its young athletes. For example, my son has had the chance to play in iconic stadiums such as SoFi, which is an experience that many children his age can only dream of. In addition, La Academia offers free training camps with top coaches and professional athletes, giving my son and the team the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry. These experiences have undoubtedly expanded his horizons and inspired him to keep working hard both on and off the field. Not only is the quality of the program superior, but it is also affordable. As a parent, one of the most challenging aspects of enrolling my child in sports programs has been the cost. La Academia, however, has provided my son with great training, exposure to world -class opportunities, and invaluable experiences at a fraction of the cost of other teams we've been a part of in the past. The financial accessibility of the program has been a significant factor in our decision to continue our involvement, and I am grateful that such an opportunity is available to families like mine without breaking the bank. While I don't currently live in Santa Ana, my roots run deep in this community. I grew up in Santa Ana, attending elementary, middle, and some high school here. Even though I now reside elsewhere in Orange County, my family still spends a great deal of time in Santa Ana visiting relatives and staying connected with the place I once called home. The ability to provide my son with the same sense of community that I experienced growing up, while also offering him the chance to participate in such an exceptional program, fills me with pride. La Academia has not only positively impacted my son but has also played a role in strengthening the broader Santa Ana community by providing young people with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. The skills my son is learning through the program, both in terms of soccer and life, are invaluable. I have no doubt that they will set him up for success in all his future endeavors. I wanted to take a moment to thank the City Council for supporting programs like La Academia, which truly make a difference in the lives of so many young people. These programs provide children with the opportunity to grow as athletes, leaders, and individuals, and I am so grateful for the positive influence La Academia has had and will continue to have on my son. Thank you once again for your time and attention to this matter. Best, Lizbeth M. Flores, Dora From: Lupita Chavez < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:59 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, My name is Lupita Rodriguez and my son currently plays for La Academia recreational team. He is currently 6 years old and at his young age has already had so many amazing experiences and opportunities with La Academia. We are Santa Ana residents and have been with La Academia since 2024 I thank them tremendously for all they have done and will continue to do for him. Becerra, Alexis From: Marisol Cardenas < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:35 PM To: eComment Subject: Public comment on non -agenda item Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. To the Honorable City of Santa Ana Council Members, As active members of the Centennial Neighborhood Association in conjunction with Valley Adams NA, Laurel Hurst and Shadow Run NA, we are in agreement with the recommended action by the city of Santa Ana Planning Commission to deny the appeal of applicant No. 2025-01, thereby revocation of the Land Use Certificate No. 2003-03 for Money for Cans at 2610 W. Edinger Avenue. We speak for our community members to advocate for student's safety, wellbeing and quality of life preservation. The city of Santa Ana could serve all of us tremendously by denying the appeal of business "Money for Cans" which was not supposed to have been granted approval for such practice in the first place. Our community has endured enough for years!!! This business has countless violations. In addition, it attracts homelessness, filth, multitudes of waste, crime, noise pollution, obnoxious odors, dangerous pedestrian blockages, and it poses dangerous electrical hazards in addition to all the violations listed below. WE SAY NO MORE!! The basis for revocation stems from the facility's documented violations of municipal codes and operational standards, including non-compliance with size limitations, setback requirements, and proximity to residential areas. Additionally, observed violations related to waste storage, property maintenance, and electrical hazards pose significant risks to public health and safety. The evidence clearly demonstrates that the business operation violates the terms outlined for small collection facilities, justifying revocation. These violations show a persistent failure to adhere to regulations essential for maintaining community well-being and orderly development. The facility's continued operation in its current state poses ongoing risks to public health, welfare, and safety, and necessitates immediate action to protect the community's well-being. For your review. The city's Revocation Analysis proves the consistent failures by "Money for Cans: As the planning commission stave report stated, the facility consistently failed to adhere to the standards for small collection facilities outlined in SAMC Section 41-1253. The violations contradict the terms under which the LUC was originally granted, demonstrating a disregard for applicable regulations. Following the December 12, 2024, hearing regarding the Notice of Revocation, the PBA Director made the following findings upon reviewing Code Enforcement Division's Compliance Inspection reports: 1. SAMC Section 41-1253 (1) — Commercial Compliance: The facility was not "established in conjunction with an existing commercial use which is in compliance with all applicable zoning, building and fire code requirements." SAMC Section 41-1253 (2) - Size Limitation: The facility exceeds the allowable 500 square feet by using the east side yard for trash bin storage and relying on an electrical wire crossing from a neighboring residence. 3. SAMC Section 41-1253 (3) - Setback: The facility is located within 50 feet of the terminus of Stanford and King Streets, violating setback standards. 4. SAMC Section 41-1253 (6) - Container Standards: Trash bins on the east side of the property are not covered when the attendant is absent, failing to meet container standards. 5. SAMC Section 41-1253 (7) - Storage of Recyclable Material: Trash bins used for recyclable material storage are left uncovered when unattended, violating storage standards. 6. SAMC Section 41-1253 (8) — Maintenance Standards: The exterior property, parking areas, and premises are not maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, requiring pressure washing and cleaning. 7. SAMC Section 41-1253 (11) — Proximity to Residential: The facility abuts residential property within five feet and is also located within 100 feet of residentially zoned or occupied property. The PBA Director dismissed the citation for operating beyond allowed hours, as the Business Owner provided evidence of updated, compliant business hours. 8. SAMC Section 41-1253 (12) - Signage: Signs are located inside container doors and are not visible when closed. The facility lacks signage stating that materials cannot be left outside the recycling enclosure or containers. In conclusion, we demand the complete revocation of this business once and for all and reparation of the area!!! We have suffered enough and need justice in our community NOW! Respectfully, Centennial Neighborhood Association Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association Shadow Run Neighborhood Association Flores, Dora From: ROSIBELDA GONZALEZ < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:06 PM To: eComment Subject: La Zapater a Mexico Downtown 4th street Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good Afternoon this is Rosi Gonzalez. As you are all aware unfortunately downtown 4th street has become completely a ghost town and there is absolutely no business or trade going on, we have all lost our businesses due to so many events that recently have happened to downtown and you are aware of them, unfortunately one of those reasons is lack of interest in city of Santa Ana to help its merchants and wrong policies that was adopted by city. Instead of attracting costumers to downtown unfortunately you are scaring them away with parking fees and parking tickets. We as the merchants in downtown are in need of immediate and urgent assistance from our city to bring back foot of traffic people to 4th street and boost our business and local economy. I appreciate your urgent attention in this matter thank you, La Zapateria Mexico. Flores, Dora From: Adrian Velasco < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:11 PM To: eComment Subject: DOWNTOWN PARKING Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. More needs to be done about parking in the downtown area. There is not enough parking and what is available is ridiculously overpriced. So much so that it hinders people from actually supporting the businesses in the area. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Tania Vasquez < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:11 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good afternoon Mayor Amezcua and Council Members. I am writing in support of La Academia. My husband and I are Santa Ana residents. We met going to school in Santa Ana, we got married at the Old Courthouse in Santa Ana and are now raising our daughter here in Santa Ana in the same house I grew up in. We joined La Academia in the Spring 2024 and have had a great experience with the organization. My daughter is not only improving in her soccer ability, she has had amazing experiences in the form of excursions to stadiums, like Sofi and the Rose Bowl, as well as soccer clinics hosted by La Academia. She was in awe to be playing on the field where professionals play and it fueled her desire to play soccer. We spoke with Jorge Reyes Sr during one of our practices and he spoke about their plans to make La Academia a place for all kids from Santa Ana to be able to play. For the new partnership with Albion to provide a path to kids from Santa Ana to play higher level soccer that could give them the opportunity, a chance, to get a college scholarship and help them get a solid start in life. A club team in Santa Ana that is affordable for Santa Ana athletes. We had no plans to have our daughter join a club team but after speaking with him and seeing his excitement, we changed our minds. We have since then joined the club team, Albion SC Santa Ana. The friendships and bonds our daughter has formed with the girls on her team is incredible. They are family! We are proud to wear the name of Santa Ana on our uniform. We are thankful to La Academia for all the support and care they have provided! Sincerely, Tania Chavez Flores, Dora From: krazystrez < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:14 PM To: eComment Subject: Parking price Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Parking is to expensive. Would love for us to get a discount. I barely have money for myself Flores, Dora From: Michael Lay < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:16 PM To: eComment Subject: Updated Parking Concern Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hi, I am emailing to voice my concern and frustrations about the new parking increase. The original price was still somewhat understanding, but the new prices (doubling the cost) is upsetting and frustrating. I work on 4th Street and am usually there in the evenings as well as all day on weekends, so this new price increase is definitely impacting me, not to mention the other workers/staff who also work there. I am one of the workers there who do not have a permit and would always be paying the regular price even though I work there. In order to save money I have resorted to other forms of getting to work such as walking because these costs throughout the days, weeks, and months do add up. I hope my voice, thoughts, and concerns allow you to see just the one of many people it may impact and shift the decision to revert back to the old cost for parking. Thank you, Michael Lay Sent from Yahoo Mail for Whone Flores, Dora From: Mariah Hernandez < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Message to Santa Ana Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. I'm a resident in Santa Ana this has affective not just me but everyone else that lives and also works in Santa Ana as employee has made me and others upset that we have to pay just to park so we can work and to also shut the streets for theses events and affecting all of the businesses around downtown is totally unacceptable causing theses businesses to shut down!! Flores, Dora From: Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Parking and Street Closures and Low Sales, oh my!!! Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. City Council, What is happening in DTSA is a disgrace. Parking costs are through the roof. Guests and employees alike are outraged. And for what? A new coat of paint? The parking structure don't need a coat of paint, they need to be well lit and safe for guests and employees. Street closures barricade our businesses from paying customers. Letting event organizers bring in their own food vendors is a slap in the face of the existing restauranteurs. The events should SUPPORT the existing businesses, and we should all work together! How does the city justify the Fiestas Patrias cost of $500K, especially during this tumultuous political climate we are all suffering from? My work lost almost 75% of our regular weekend business because of Patrias! When will the city actually support the businesses that are currently here? Sheila When we no longer have good cooking in the world, we will have no literature, no high and sharp intelligence, nor friendly gathering, nor social harmony. -Marie-Antoine Careme Flores, Dora From: Regina Fermin < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Re: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, My name is Regina. My son is 12, and we have just moved to Santa Ana from Ventura County. Coming here as a single mom, with no family in the area, I worried about how my son would cope - new student, starting middle school. Soccer is would say is the family we needed to support both of us - emotionally. Albion has amazing coaches that not only day by day teaches my son characteristics that sports (mainly in our situation) can teach. Albion (I would like to believe) has good intentions, far from a money grab that other clubs are - my main reason IN THE BEGINNING for choosing Albion was because they are the most affordable in the area. And despite them being cheaper, we were never short changed when it came to where we practiced, the frequency, and the quality of coaching. No club is perfect, and we have tried 3, so im equipped to say that Albion is a good club and the owner is approachable and personalble. He assisted our team personally for the smallest reason. That why I believe sending in my 2 cents through here is important. Flores, Dora From: Lauren Sieven < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:31 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer Field Access Issues - La Academia (9/16 CC meeting) Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Santa Ana City Council, Thank you for the opportunity to share this comment. I have a 12-year-old son who plays soccer for La Academia under Albion SC Santa Ana. My son has played with other clubs, but none share the same level of commitment to player development that La Academia offers. By focusing on athletic training and college preparation, La Academia prioritizes the long-term success and growth of each individual player on its roster. Additionally, through the support of excellent coaches, La Academia has taught him the value of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. We are grateful for the supportive environment and community made possible by La Academia and appreciate the city of Santa Ana for enabling access to fields that support the goals and ambitions of hundreds of young soccer players. Being part of La Academia has truly enriched his life, and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow and succeed both on and off the field through our continued membership with La Academia. Best regards, Lauren Sieven Flores, Dora From: Julia Cortes < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Comment on Parking Fees Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Members of the City Council, I am writing to express concern about the high parking fees that employees, like myself, are required to pay when commuting to work in the city. These fees are becoming a significant Financial burden, particularly as public transportation options are limited in my area. For many of us, driving and paying for parking is not optional, and the current fees make it increasingly difficult to manage our daily expenses. As an employee in downtown Santa Ana, the cost of parking adds a considerable strain on my finances, which was not something I anticipated when accepting my position. High parking fees also affect many of my colleagues, and we feel that employees are being disproportionately impacted by these costs. I respectfully request the City Council consider lowering parking fees for employees or implementing discounted parking options to ease this burden. This would help make the city more affordable for workers and ensure it remains a viable place to live and work. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Javier Ildefonso 10 Flores, Dora From: danny ruiz < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:42 PM To: eComment Subject: parking n street closures Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. i been a downtown business owner for 47 years never have i seen such a challenge to do business downtown santa ana parking , street closures for people to come from out of the city to do business , while the downtown merchants struggle... 11 Flores, Dora From: Daniel Estrada < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:43 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer Field Access issues -La Academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. I just wanted to say that La Academia has been very helpful and great for the development of my son's soccer proficiency. They also have done a great job with providing information about what it takes to play in College as well as how important academics are. Thank you, Luis Estrada Santa Ana resident 12 Flores, Dora From: paulino fuentes < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:43 PM To: eComment Subject: Parking Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Incrementar el precio del parking no es el momento por la crisis k se esta teniendo actualmente pk solo va acabar de per udicar mas a los negocios k van en picada libre .y si eso es to k quiere la cuidad de Santa Ana adelante es to unico k saben hacer k es la desintrificacion de latinos pero k se olviden de k volvamos a votar por la mayor Valery Amezcua o los consejales k hasta el momento no nos an apoyado . 13 Flores, Dora From: Michelle Peuchot < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:48 PM To: eComment Subject: Monthly Parking Increase Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. To whom this may concern, I have a small business in downtown Santa Ana. I've had this business for about 13 years and work by myself and struggle to make sure I pay my office bills such as rent, internet, phone, supplies, and now a hefty $90 parking fee. There should be a subsidy for business owners in this district to help fund their own parking. Like I said, I work by myself and my income isn't as good anymore because of the city and political developments. As for events, these events that have been held in the downtown don't bring any future customers, they take up the parking and cause interference with businesses. I hope Santa Ana will be empathetic towards the workers of Santa Ana and provide some relief to an additional fee of parking in the city. All the workers, including myself, are trying to bring business to this area and keep it vibrant. Without the workers, there would be empty streets. Thank you, Michelle Peuchot 14 Flores, Dora From: Andrea Valdivia < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:50 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer field access issue -la academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. My name is Andrea Valdivia, and I am team manager for the Ea2 07-08 boys. My son, Irvin Rosas Who was born and raised in Santa ana. He has been practicing on these fields For more than five years. Since my son has been in la academia it has changed our lives in many different ways, and it is also kept him the off streets and drug free. La academia has a positive impact on all these boys. There are more Than Thirty fields in Santa Ana. There are enough fields for everybody! and there's enough talent for everybody! La academia. Has given all these boys, a sense of purpose, and Something to look forward to. giving everybody a chance to fulfill their dream. Sent from Yahoo Mail for Whone 15 Flores, Dora From: Brian Reznick < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Parking in Downtown Santa Ana Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Please stop closing parking all of the time for events. I am a regular downtown customer at multiple businesses and the regular parking closures and changes are horribly inconvenient and completely unnecessary. Thank you for your time and consideration. Brian Sent from my iPhone 16 Flores, Dora From: Israel Rivas < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer field access issues la academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. 1._ los parques son de la comunidad, pero las canchas No.Esas son de las ligas. 2._ esas ligas, no hacen nada para Ilevar el futbol a otro nivel. 3._ Dese6bamos tener un club aqui. Que nos Ilevara a torneos grandes, . Que particip6ramos donde nuestros ninos son evaluados por profesionales . Que fueran entrenados por Coaches profesionales .4._ se ha yegado el tiempo Hay que apoyar al club que nos representa en otros estados, . 5._Tendremosjugadores profesionales en un futuro.. 6._ las ligas, ya tuvieron su oportunidad por 40 anos, . No tengamos miedo al cambio . Es to cl6sico, cuando alguien va triunfando, alguien m6s quiere impedirlofrom my iPhone 17 Flores, Dora From: Ale Astoquilca < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Urgent Concerns Regarding Street Closures and Parking Increases Importance: High Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Council, I am reaching out to express serious concerns regarding the recent challenges that are directly impacting my business and the 26 vendors I house and represent. To be 100% honest, YES we absolutely lose business from street closures, as they cut off customer access and visibility, directly reducing our sales. Parking continues to be a major problem for both staff and customers, making it unnecessarily difficult for people to come and go. On top of that, the monthly parking rate has nearly doubled, creating an unreasonable financial burden. These issues do not only affect me as a business owner, they also affect the 26 vendors whose livelihoods depend on this location. I have a responsibility to be their voice, and the reality is that these combined challenges are harming us all in a significant and unsustainable way. Additionally, we urgently need better and LARGER signage to clearly direct people to available parking and to provide proper guidance during street closures or events. Without clear visibility and direction, customers become frustrated and often choose not to return, which only worsens the losses we already face. I strongly urge you to take these concerns into account and consider solutions that support small businesses and the many people who rely on them. Thank you, Ale Astoquilca 219 E. 4th St Santa Ana, CA 92701 Cell: (714) 475-2065 ale@collective2one9.com Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender and destroy and delete any copies you may have received. 18 Flores, Dora From: Alta Baja Market <altabajamarket@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:56 PM To: eComment Subject: public comment regarding events and parking in downtown Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Wity of Santa Ana, Mayor Amezcua and City Council Members - My name is Delilah Snell. I am the owner of Alta Baja Market and have had a professional event business in downtown for several years. I love and care for my customers, my community and of course, this city. I love events for this city. I love Fiestas Patrias and as a business owner and resident, I want the best for this city. However, the way last weekend's event and events in general have been mismanaged, poorly executed and created further harm for downtown businesses. On top of that, the parking situation is worse than ever. It has been literally heartbreaking to see and my employees and customers feel the same way (and MANY business owners) This is not how I would like our downtown to be perceived, yet this continues to happen. Let me start with parking. This city wants to help and be business friendly to downtown??? Then WHY on earth would you DOUBLE monthly parking??? This impacts business owners and their employees. They are already hurting so why hurt them more? They need to thrive, not be burdened by expenses that do not reflect a downtown that still is quite frankly dead. If you have to increase the parking fee, be fair and just and do an amount that will reflect the business that is coming into the district -- which you all know is slow. There are places in downtown LA where it's cheaper to park than downtown Santa Ana -- and downtown LA attracts people from around the world. Santa Ana is nowhere near that level of fame, yet we think we can charge LA prices? It's ridiculous. By the way, the structures still look like 04t. I am so exhausted of ABM in charge of parking in downtown with little to no care and now we get to pay more for it -- it is an embarrassment and you all should be ashamed of how much it is costing this city and how little we receive in return. Raise the fees monthly, but we still get the same urine smelling, ill -looking, poorly managed structures... what does this say? Your clean and safe program cleans downtown streets so much better and consistently -- maybe they should manage the structures because this company should be removed NOW. Now, Fiestas Patrias. This past weekend was another reflection of poor management from the city: - closing the streets for 4 days for a 2 day event. How can Noche de Altares -- which draws way more people - - open and close the streets for a major event in a single day but this city cannot do the same? - why can't business owners use impacted use streets to do business (deliveries, pickups, employee needs)? I was turned away from a delivery on Monday when there wasn't a SINGLE car on the street. - what happened to no events allowed without 80% approval for impacted businesses?? Many of us have not approved of street closures so why did this happen without our approval? Are you going to pay for our business loss?? impacted businesses need to approve if they will be impacted. - better layout: this past event was so poorly laid out. Most of 3rd street was empty and there were several areas that could have been used for activity but were just empty. Also booths blocked the businesses that support the city all year. And very few brick -and -mortar shops, if any, saw an increase in sales. If anything, most LOST sales because of the bad planning. 20 I could go on - but just TRULY listen to how your downtown is hurting and how you can help it while helping the budget. I appreciate your time. - Delilah i Salud! Alta Baja Market Market + cafe celebrating the flavors above and below the US//MX border Order our book: Beginner's Guide to Preserving 201 E. 4th St, ste 101 Santa Ana, CA 92701 714.783.2252 (BAJA) @altabaj amarket 21 Flores, Dora From: paulino fuentes < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Parking Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. De por si no hay clientes y ese aumento tan elevado solo va a ahuyentar a los pocos clientes k hay.y luego ni hay garantias siempre hay robos a mi en to personal 3 veces me an roto la chapa de las puertas ahora ya traen la Have maestra hace poco me robaron la gasolina y el tapon 22 Flores, Dora From: Liz Yim <Iiz@mloveweII.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:56 PM To: eComment Subject: DTSA Events/Parking Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, I own a business on 4th Street and we wanted to express our concerns about the events and the parking. This past weekend during Fiestas Patrias an entire structure was dedicated to vendors and dignitaries. Many of our customers were frustrated with the lack of parking and the flat $10 rate that they left without visiting us. We are also aware of the changes to the parking fees. We've had customers come in saying it is hard to support small businesses in DTSA when they have to pay for parking. We hope that you would reconsider the increase in parking fees during regular days and event days. Thank you, Liz Liz Yim Co -Founder & Curator M.Lovewell I mlovewell.com 23 Flores, Dora From: juan manuel granados < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer field Access Issues. La academia a tenido Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Un impacto muy grande en nuestras vidas con nuestros hijos con la esperanza de tener un mejor futuro academico alejado de las calles. Gracias la academia Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer 24 Flores, Dora From: david ardentquest.com < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:00 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES -LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Council Members, My name is David Phelps, a resident of Costa Mesa and an avid supporter of LA ACADEMIA. My son is 12 years old now and has been playing soccer for 7 years. He's been playing for LA ACADEMIA/ALBION since September 2024, which has been the best soccer experience of my child's life; he loves his teammates, coaches, and always speaks highly of everyone. The organization, coaches, and everyone involved have been absolutely top-notch. The care, love of the game, their experience, and expertise shows without question how dedicated they are to the players and families. The kindness they share is what brings a community together, to enjoy, to experience, a friendly competition shared around the world. As long as they're around they will continue to elevate their communities and look after the children of today and the children of tomorrow whom soccer is their passion. Best wishes, David Phelps 25 Flores, Dora From: Jasmine Silva < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:01 PM To: eComment Subject: Monthly parking increase Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Council, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the recent increase in parking fees at the parking structure. The doubling of parking prices is excessive and unjustifiable. It is particularly concerning for the staff who are compensated at minimum wage. I urge you to consider this issue when making future changes to the parking structure. Jasmine Silva 26 Flores, Dora From: H M < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:03 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Board Member, I am writing in support of La Academia and Albion and to urge the City to prioritize fair access to soccer fields in Santa Ana for these programs. La Academia and Albion provide more than just soccer training, they create mentorship, community, and opportunity for children and families. These programs give kids a safe, positive environment where they can learn teamwork, discipline, and confidence, while also being guided by coaches who care deeply about their development both on and off the field. My son played and continues to play in the OYSL league and now continues his journey with Albion, where he is able to take advantage of the additional opportunities the club provides to our community. The children at Albion are the same kids who play in our recreational leagues, but they are also seeking higher levels of competition close to home. Ensuring consistent access to fields will allow these programs to continue making a real impact in the lives of Santa Ana youth. I respectfully ask that you take this into account as you make decisions that directly affect our community's children and families. Thank you for your time and for your commitment to serving our community. Hector Melara 27 Flores, Dora From: Ceci Cornejo < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:29 PM To: eComment Subject: Albion Santa Ana Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Albion and his coaches has changed my son for good. We live in Downey and the diving don't matter to us when the training and coached are a great example. They are not only coaches, they are like family. They don't only help them to get better in soccer but in life as well. Thank you Santa Albion for all that you do for my son Adan Cornejo. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Bryan Wallace <bryan.wallace@albionscsantaana.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:31 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES -LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. My name is Bryan Wallace, I am thrilled and honored that ALBION Santa Ana and LA Academia has chosen me to be part of their organization, I am the clubs Technical Director and I have coached youth players in Southern California since 2002, I have also had the privilege of coaching professionally at the highest level, I was also a staff coach at UC Irvine and Cal Poly Pomona for a total of 9 years. In taking over the boys program we are entering a new horizon as I seek to build on what my predecessors have built, the support and backing I have received so far from the club and the community has so far has been incredible and I have no doubt that this program will become one of the best soccer program here in Orange and beyond. I am excited to take city youth soccer players to greater heights and I'm honored that I get to be a part of that with them. In the past surrounding clubs, including the ones I have worked for in the past would come to Santa Ana to recruit the talent and as such the talent pool in Santa Ana became diluted, what we are currently building here in this city will ensure that our youth players will receive the same opportunities as the clubs outside this great city have offered, a streamlined college program to help our players be seen and received authentic opportunities to be recruited by college coaches, national team selection opportunities, by having a nationally recognized soccer program here in Santa Ana we can create countless opportunities right here for our families. Professionally yours, Bryan Wallace College Placement 8t Technical Director ALBION SC Santa Ana mobile 949.750.6576 email bryan.wallaceCalbionscsantaana.org website www.albionscsantaana.orp- Flores, Dora From: Sandra Tenorio < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:52 PM To: eComment Subject: Albion's Santa Ana Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express why I believe soccer is a wonderful opportunity for my daughter and how it can positively impact her future. Soccer offers much more than just physical activity it teaches important life skills that will benefit her in every area of her life. Through the sport, she is learning discipline, perseverance, time management, and teamwork. She is developing leadership qualities on and off the field, as well as learning how to work respectfully with others toward a common goal. These are qualities that will help her succeed not only in sports but also in school, college, and her future career. Being part of a soccer team also gives her a sense of belonging and community. It encourages healthy competition while promoting resilience in the face of challenges. The friendships and connections she builds through soccer can open doors to future opportunities, including scholarships, college programs, and professional networking. Most importantly, soccer is building her confidence and self -belief. It gives her a safe and positive space to challenge herself, set goals, and see what she is capable of achieving. I believe this experience will shape her into a strong, motivated, and well-rounded young woman who can achieve anything she sets her mind to. For these reasons, I strongly support her and participation in Albion's and believe it is an incredible investment in her personal growth and future. Sincerely, Sandra and Ivan Sanchez Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Julian Jamison < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:12 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES- la academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hi, my name is Julian Flores, and I'm I I years old. I live here in Santa Ana. I play soccer with La Academia, and I'm really proud to wear my jersey and represent my city. Soccer is my favorite thing to do it makes me happy and I've learned how to work hard and be a good teammate. I like that my club is here in Santa Ana because I don't have to travel far to get good training. I get to practice close to home and it helps me chase my dream of becoming a better player. What matters most to me is having a reliable Field where my team can practice and play. That means I always know I'll have a safe place to keep learning and improving. Thank you for reading. Flores, Dora From: Erika Zepeda Realtor < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:33 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer Field Access Issues -LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Santa Ana Council Members, My son Danilo Zepeda has been playing with La Academia / Albion Santa Ana for the past two years, and it has truly been a great experience. Coach Oscar Reyes and his team have been working diligently to improve the club every day. Their commitment goes beyond just developing players on the field they are creating clear pathways for young athletes to potentially play professionally, while also emphasizing the importance of education and pursuing college opportunities. It is an honor to have a soccer club representing Santa Ana with such pride and purpose. Attending tournaments and being recognized as the Santa Ana Albion team is a proud moment for us as parents and for the community. We're grateful to be part of this journey. Having soccer fields closer to home, within our own community, would be a tremendous benefit not only for us as parents, but especially for single moms and, most importantly, for the children who play. Currently, we have to drive all the way to Long Beach for home games, which can be incredibly challenging when we don't have someone available to take the kids. For my 17-year-old son, having a local field would mean he could ride his bike, take the bus, get an Uber (which is much more affordable than a trip to Long Beach), or even walk to the park. Bringing these fields to Santa Ana would make soccer more accessible and equitable for all families in our community. Taking away the fields would have a significant impact on these children and their families. Many of them along with their parents make real sacrifices just to show up for practice and games. They dedicate their time, energy, and limited resources in order to grow as athletes and individuals. These fields are more than just a place to play they are a space where discipline, teamwork, and dreams take root. Losing access to them would mean taking away an opportunity for kids to stay active, stay out of trouble, and work toward a brighter future. Respectfully, Erika Zepeda Realtor Excellence RE Real Estate DRE# 02079001 5207 Rosemead Blvd Pico Rivera, Ca 90660 714-222-3311 www.erika-zepeda.com Flores, Dora From: Ruby Villanueva < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer Field access issues- La Academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Ruby Villanueva Anaheim CA 92804 09-16-2025 City Council 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear members of the City Council, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Ruby and I'm a parent to a soccer player in La Academia. It is an honor to be in La Academia and on top of that to have Oscar Reyes as the CEO of La Academia. I highly hope Oscar gets granted access to the fields through the city of Santa Ana. He has been dedicating himself to La Academia- a nonprofit youth soccer program. I see his vision. Not only is he helping our young kids but also wants to see them secure their future academically. As you can see he is selfless. A man with great goals, which I know he will achieve. So please grant us because our kids are our tomorrow. Our future. They deserve the opportunity to expand their potential and the only way for that it starts in the fields. The kids already come with passion and the willingness to learn. Therefore, all they need is consistence access in the fields. Thank you so much for your help. Sincerely, Ruby Villanueva Flores, Dora From: Michael Hartridge < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 5:15 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, My son is member of the LA Academia youth soccer club and I feel the need to chime in on this matter. The City of Santa Ana has an incredible opportunity to continue creating a lasting impact by granting filed access to the academy who's dedicated to serving the city's young people. By securing this space for youth soccer, the city ensures a safe, consistent, and structured environment where kids and teens can learn, grow, and connect through their love for soccer. Besides churning out the next big star, the club provides mentorship, educational support, life skills training, and recreational activities that not only enrich lives but also can help reduce risks tied to crime, school truancy, and disengagement. Granting this access is critical to maintain program continuity, build trust with families, and maximize participation, ensuring the facility becomes a true cornerstone for youth development in Santa Ana. By allowing this space to the academy, Santa Ana invests in outcomes that are both measurable and meaningful, higher graduation rates, increased job readiness, and stronger community engagement. Together, this collaboration represents more than access to a facility, it's a commitment to building the next generation of soccer players or even potential leaders for the city of Santa Ana. Best regards, Michael. Flores, Dora From: Edgar H < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 5:55 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES- LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. To whom it may concern, Hello my name is Edgar Hernandez, SAUSD alumni , college graduate and current La academia soccer coach. I wanted to share that being part of La academia has been very impactful in my life and in many young kids. Growing up in Santa Ana and playing club soccer in different cities, allowed me the opportunity to be recruited to a four year university. Looking back, my parents and I would of preferred playing club/competitive soccer in Santa Ana, but there was no soccer program that offered these resources and opportunities. Until now, with La Academia! I share this because for many years our local talent has been commuting to other cities for an opportunity to play soccer at the next level. Now we have it in our city and the proof is there. La Academia brings opportunity to our youth to strive for a college education and better our community. Thank you for your time. Edgar Hernandez Flores, Dora From: Stacey Aviles < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6:12 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES -LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good evening, City council members my name is Stacey Aviles and I hope this message finds you well. I am writing this in support of La Academia. I have been a part of La academia for over 2 years now and I am proud of this organization. I have three children in La Academia and am very thankful for the opportunities it has shown them. My children have been able to experience playing in professional fields that one can only dream of. I feel pride wearing Santa Ana on our jerseys. It is a blessing that I am able to have them all together in this team and that it is even affordable. What made us be apart of this team is the way Oscar and his family spoke of the future for our kids and a pathway to present them and as well as other kids from Santa Ana and help guide them to better opportunities. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. Flores, Dora From: Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6:30 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer field access issues La academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear city council, My name is Elizabeth Mendoza, and I am a parent in Santa Ana who strongly believes Albion Soccer Club and La Academia is an essential addition to our community. For years, AYSO provided Santa Ana families with a safe, structured, and affordable environment where children could learn soccer. Since its departure, families have been left with only small recreational leagues that, while valuable, do not offer the consistency, organization, and developmental pathway that many players need. Albion Soccer Club and La academia fills this critical gap. My own son plays as a goalkeeper for Albion, and I have seen firsthand the quality of coaching, structure, and player development they provide. He has thrived in an environment that challenges him to grow while keeping the game fun, safe, and positive. Here are a few reasons why Albion's presence in Santa Ana is so important: I . Safe and Structured Environment — Albion requires background checks for all coaches, ensuring children are in safe hands. They also provide standardized fees, clear communication, and professional coaching unlike some leagues where costs and rules vary widely. 2. Pathway for Growth — Many families in Santa Ana must travel to Irvine, Tustin, Huntington Beach, or even San Diego for higher -level opportunities. Albion offers a local pathway for players who want to pursue competitive soccer, college scholarships, or simply develop at a higher level without leaving our city. 3. Equal Opportunity for Girls — Historically, girls in Santa Ana have had fewer opportunities for structured, competitive soccer. Albion ensures girls have the same access to high -quality coaching and pathways as boys, fostering confidence, leadership, and athletic growth. 4. Community Pride and Accessibility — Keeping Albion in Santa Ana means our children can represent their own city with pride. It also reduces the burden on families who currently spend hours commuting to other cities for the same opportunities. 5. Regional Attraction and Competitiveness — Having Albion in Santa Ana will not only benefit our local families but also attract players and families from surrounding cities. This raises the level of competition, brings positive visibility to Santa Ana, and strengthens our community's reputation as a hub for youth sports. 6. Collaboration, Not Competition — Albion's presence does not diminish local leagues. Instead, it complements them by providing another option for families who want more structure or competitiveness. Recreational and competitive programs can and should coexist to give every child regardless of ability a place to play. I urge the City Council to recognize the importance of having Albion as Santa Ana's premier soccer club and to ensure that park space and resources are distributed fairly, so all children including both boys and girls have access to safe, high -quality soccer in their own community. In addition, hosting Albion in Santa Ana will bring positive economic benefits, as families traveling from other cities for games and tournaments will spend money locally on restaurants, shops, and other businesses — strengthening both our community and our local economy. Thank you for your time and commitment to our city's youth. Sincerely, Elizabeth Mendoza Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Lilly Tapia < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:50 PM To: eComment Subject: Soccer field access issues ...LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good Evening Council members My name Is Liliana Tapia I am a single mother of 4 all my children have played with La academia Albion. I live in Corona I drive 45 min to an hour to practices because I believe in what the coach stand for. Soccer isn't only a beautiful sport but it is also therapy to most as well as a new family too many. Each coach has a unique personality that contributes to each player on or off the field. I came to La Academy Albion because I believe in what they stand for... building character, discipline, leadership and new friendships. My two oldest being 19&17 years old have begun a new chapter of their lives going to college my oldest playing at a junior college making friends and connections through soccer. My 17 year old was able to go to his dream school SDSU in order to chase his soccer dream as well as his education. I'm a firm believer that each coach has an opportunity to frame a player and build there confidence to succeed in life wether you win or loose its a lesson to be learned . The coaches represents the club not Maricarmen or Frankie Amaya. These two players represent what our children strive to be and are proof that with hard work and determination anything can happen. Thank you Sincerely Liliana Tapia 10 Becerra, Alexis From: Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:03 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUE - La Academia Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Mayor, Council Members, and Community Representatives Good evening everyone, My name is Cari Vasquez, and I'm the proud mother of an amazing child Gilberto Isaiah Gaytan,who happens to have ADHD.Today, I stand before you not just as a parent, but as a deeply grateful woman — thankful for the incredible impact La Academia has had on my child and our lives. When we first joined the program, I had no idea what to expect. As a single mom, I carry many roles — provider, protector, advocate, and cheerleader— and sometimes it feels overwhelming. Parenting a child with ADHD can be uniquely challenging.The world doesn't always understand the energy, the impulsiveness, or the need for constant movement and stimulation. But here — on this field,with this team — something truly beautiful happened. My child was not judged. He was not labeled. He was seen. He was accepted exactly as he is, and more importantly, he was encouraged to grow. La Academia became more than just a sports program. It became a safe place for my child. A place where structure meets fun,where discipline is paired with encouragement, and where effort matters more than perfection. I saw my child begin to flourish.The routine and consistency helped him focus.The physical activity gave him a healthy outlet for his energy. And the team dynamic taught him patience, cooperation, and responsibility— lessons that, believe me, are not always easy to teach at home. One of the most powerful changes I witnessed was in his self-esteem. For a child who sometimes struggles to fit in or feels "different," being part of a team gave him a sense of belonging. He wears that jersey with pride. He talks about his teammates like they're his brothers and sisters . And every small victory on the field becomes a giant leap in confidence. This field is more than just open land. It's where children learn to play soccer for the first time,where families gather for weekend picnics. It's a shared space that promotes health, connection, and communityl. In a time when public green spaces are shrinking and screen time is growing. To the coaches and staff of La Academia — I'm thankful for their patience, understanding, and commitment.They may not know just how much of a difference they make, not only in these children's lives but in the lives of parents like me. They provide more than soccer training — they provide hope, support, and a sense of community. To other parents out there, I just want to say: if you're wondering whether a program like this can help your child,the answer is yes. It's not about having the most talented athlete — it's about giving kids the space to be themselves,to grow, and to shine in their own way. And that is exactly what La Academia has done for my son. From the bottom of my heart — thank you. Sent from my iPhone i Hall, Jennifer From:Bryan Leos <brianleos32@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, To:Hall, Jennifer Subject:MLS Law Video Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM16-LIujni/?igsh=NjFhOGMzYTE3ZQ== 1