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From: Tim Rush <timrush@bhhscaprops.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 9:12 AM
To: 'Irma'
Cc: Pulido, Miguel; Cavazos, David; Huizar, Maria; ray30@prodigy.net;
president@washington-square.org
Subject: RE: Our Annual July 4th "Welcome to Bagdad" Event
So that is why the power was out for 11 hours! Yes, you are so correct. No way PD and FD can combat this
out of control environment. TR
From: Irma [
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 9:27 PM
To: Tim Rush
Cc: Miguel Pulido; <DCavazos@santa-ana.org>; Huizar, Maria; <ray30@prodigy.net>; <president@washington-
square.org>
Subject: Re: Our Annual July 4th "Welcome to Bagdad" Event
We too had a palm tree on Broadway burn and a transformer was hit and then we were without electricity until
7am... I have my in-laws in a their 90's, one who uses a walker and we had to use our camping gear to provide
light!
Many seniors might not have that support!
I too will bring this up to the board and association, there has to be changes... It's only getting worse! We even
had a meeting regarding firework safety... The neighbors who came are responsible and caring. It's those folks
who have no consideration or care of consequences for damages to others that we must cancel or change to
eliminate fireworks. It's unfortunate, but our police and fire services cannot stop the thousands illegal
fireworks... Not enough personnel and hard to pin them down!
Sorry for the long response, but I am in agreement with you.
Many thanks and best to all
Irma Jauregui
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On Jul 6, 2015, at 6:18 PM, Tim Rush <timrushna bhhscapro sn com> wrote:
All;
As some of you know Cherie Kerr who lives on Heliotrope Drive in Floral Park experienced the
nightmare of having the trees set ablaze next to her home on July 4a'. This directly caused by an
illegal bottle rocket that was launched to celebrate the Independence Day event. The fire
department was dispatched, and neighbors pounded on her door to alert her to the fact that
embers were falling on her home. She said both firemen and police said "in just a few more
minutes your entire house could have been in flames...."
Yes, we all know bottle rockets are illegal as are all the M -80's, M -160's etc. that are discharged
in our city. But "Safe & Sane" fireworks are simply the gateway drug that gives cover to all the
illegal firecrackers. When I arrived home about 11;15pm many of the houses were still setting
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off fireworks. And I listened to the explosions until 3am. When is enough, enough? The illegal
fireworks started over a month prior to the actual holiday.....and were still going off yesterday.
I encourage each of you to consider taking the leadership position to not wait until a child is
maimed or killed, or an adult or homes burn down to DO something about this terrible
problem. Let's be far sighted enough to say "we have tried this fireworks experiment in Santa
Ana, and it is time for change!" Let's rid our neighborhoods of this problem and ban the sale of
fireworks period. Folks will still consume hot dogs, and hamburgers and eat apple pie. Enough
people have demonstrated that they cannot abide by the rules. All of the money that is raised by
the non profits.....guess what? The 28 cities who don't allow the sale of fireworks, somehow
they survive financially. Perhaps offer a phase in ....... no sales except on July 4b for the next
two years and then, an outright ban. It will give everyone a chance to plan a new fund raising
strategy.
The continued bad behavior of those who choose to discharge illegal fireworks and the expense
of additional police and fire, not to mention the damage to property and human life ........ is not
worth it. We could afford to write a check to the non profits and still be money ahead. It is time
to say enough to all fireworks both Sane & INSANE.
Thanks for your consideration. Tim Rush, Past President of both Washington Square NA, and
Wilshire Square NA, and 1994 Neighborhood Hero.
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From: Rafael Orozco <rafael@tucomp.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 11:41 AM
To: Sarmiento, Vince; Benavides, David; Reyna, Roman; stinagero@santa-ana.org; Huizar,
Maria; Rojas, Carlos; Amezcua, Angelica
Subject: Fwd: emails regarding fireworks --Please Share this email
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From: Rafael Orozco <rafaeI tucomp.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: emails regarding fireworks --Please Share this email
To: Tish Leon <tishleon a roadrunner.com>
Cc: lety.leon1951 ngmail.com
I respectfully disagree
Tish,
It is totally inappropriate to use the death of a person as an opportunity to push a cause that's not directly related
to the issue. It happened to happen in the 4th. It happened to happen while fireworks were being used. But it
didn't happen because one was lit and burned down his house while he was innocently sleeping in his
bed. Please reconsider the timing.
Love
R
On Jul 7, 2015 10:49 AM, "Tish Leon" <tishleonna.roadrunner.com> wrote:
Good Morning
I'm writing this email in the hopes that you all agree with me, that this past 0 of July, was a nightmare!
The fireworks & cherry bombs started months before the 4`h, & still going on.
It is time to ask City Council to ban fireworks in SA!
I was seriously considering starting a petition to have this put on the ballot for the November election.
But thought to go the easier option I".
It is time to ask City Council to get a moratorium on the fireworks... to ban them!
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I just found out that the City Council will be closing the meeting tonight in the honor of Mr. Ed Branch who
died on the 4`h of July.
He was the founder of the Young Square Neighborhood associations.
http://abc7.com/news/55-year-old-man-dies-at-July-4-block-party/830000/
As unfortunate as this is, it is important to take advantage of this sad situation.
It is time to ask City Council to get a moratorium on the fireworks... to ban them!
Please plan on attending the City Council meeting tonight & speak in favor of the ban.
Please write an email to all City Council Members, Chief of Police & the City Clerk.
Please do this ASAP, so it can be presented to council at today's meeting.
Mayor Pulido ml2ulido e santa-ana.org
Mayor Pro Tem: Vince Sarmiento vsarmientogsanta-ana.org
Council Members:
David Benavides dbenavidesgsanta-ana.org
Michele Martinez mmartinez@santa-ana.org
Roman Reyna rreynaia santa-ana.org
Angelica Amezcua AAmezcua@santa-ana.org
Sal Tinajero sting ero santa-ana.org
Chief Rojas CRoias@santa-ana.org
cc: Maria Huizar MHuizar(asanta-ana.org
Thanks
Tish
714-401-8312
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From: Verenice Cuellar <v4yourhome@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 3:36 PM
To: Huizar, Maria
Subject: Fireworks Ban
Ms. Huizar
I am writing to you today regarding the dangerous and unsafe way our city celebrates 4th of July. Because our city allows the sale and
use of fireworks, this practice has been abused by the use of illegal fireworks. It's been well documented that the unsupervised used of
fireworks causes, fires, injuries. Lately our city has experience on 4th of July a war -zone like atmosphere. There is literally smoke
everywhere and driving is a challenge because one fears to be attack and set on fire by fireworks. Also, we as citizens have the right to
quiet enjoyment in our homes, this cannot happen when fireworks both legal but mostly illegal go off during all hours of the day and
night, even a few weeks prior to 4th of July and well after it. Please, support a moratorium to ban the sale of fireworks in our city.
Nonprofit organizations can do other events to raise money, like selling Christmas trees.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Verenice Cuellar
Concern citizen at 1502 N. Mar Les Dr
(714) 392-8902 cell phone
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Huizar, Maria
Sent:
Tuesday, July 07, 2015 4:07 PM
To:
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
Subject:
7/7 Council Meeting
Please enter into the record.
From: Eva Lombardo [mailto:evalomb@atL.net]
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 4:04 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel
Cc: Sarmiento, Vince; Benavides, David; Martinez, Michele; Reyna, Roman; Amezcua, Angelica; stinagero@santa-
ana.org; Rojas, Carlos; Huizar, Maria
Subject:
Dear Mayor, MiguelPulido,
It is with great hope and anticipation, that I am writing to you to take strong action as a forward thinking leader, and prohibit the
selling of fireworks in our City of Santa Ana. This must be done ASAP.
You ask why?
Aside from the fact that many of our hard working residents are being deprived of good sound sleep days before and days after the
4th of July.......
Because it's dangerous
Fireworks can and have,caused bodily harm, due to errant fireworks. My friend lost one eye several years ago, and I have never
forgotten that.
Fireworks cause property damage to parked automobiles, landscape and buildings, etc.
We need forward motion to take action now and prevent a major disaster.
The Drought presents an even more serious situation waiting to happen. Dry foliage,m dry trees are awaiting that spark to
ignite. And the water situation does not help. There are numerous venues offering large displays of fireworks under safe and
controlled conditions.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please under5stand, this was written for the betterment of our City, Santa Ana.
Eva Lombardo
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