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cCity Council Meeting Correspondence
4/3/2018
Item 20A
No.
APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS TO RECOGNIZE HOUSING RELATED PARKS
PROGRAM GRANT REVENUE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT REVENUE FROM
PRIOR YEARS FOR THE NEW PARK SITE LOCATED AT 6TH AND LACY PARK
Date of Name Representative of In Favor of
Correspondence RA*.
1 4/3/2018 Isuri Ramos The Kennedy Commission Yes
2 4/3/2018
*RA- Recommended Action
Thursday, April 05, 2018
VeLA (Vecindario Lacy on Accion)
Yes
Page 1 of 1
In opposition
of RA*.
Orozco, Norma
From:
isurir@kennedycommission.org
Sent:
Tuesday, April 03, 2018 5:02 PM
To:
eComment; eComment; Huizar, Maria
Cc:
Cesar Covarrubias
Subject:
Agenda Item 20A Letter of Support
Attachments:
Kennedy Commission Lacy Park Letter of Support 4.3.18.pdf
Categories: Red Category
Please see attached letter of support for agenda item 20A, appropriation of funds for the 6th and Lacy
Park.
Please confirm receipt. Thank you.
Best,
Isuri Ramos
The Kennedy Commission
17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
p: (949) 250-0909
f: (949) 263-0647
www.kennedycommission.org
1
April 3, 2018
Mayor Pulido and Santa Ana City Council Members
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana CA, 92701
Re: Support — 20A Appropriation of Funds for the Completion of the 6"' and Lacy Park
Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members,
wwwkennedyconunission.org
17701 Cowan Ave, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
949 250 0909
Fax 949 263 0647
The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad based coalition of residents and community
organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than $20,000
annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has been successful in partnering and
working with jurisdictions in Orange County to create effective policies that has led to the new
construction of homes affordable to lower income working families.
The purpose of this letter is to express support for the appropriation of $415,066 in acquisition and
development funds that are needed to complete the development of a new open space in the Lacy
neighborhood. The Commission has a history of working with community residents in the Lacy
neighborhood in partnership with other community-based organizations, the school district, and local
businesses to improve access to health and wellness opportunities. This has included open space,
affordable housing, complete streets, increased programming for children and youth, and the
establishment of a Wellness District in the adjacent business improvement district.
We continue to hear from community residents that more open space is needed which prioritizes and
programs outdoor activities for middle and high school age youth. This is why we worked with City staff
in the past year to engage residents in community input sessions in the Lacy neighborhood regarding the
conversion of 3 parcels previously zoned as residential into a.42 acre open space. In these input
meetings, residents were very supportive of the idea, and consistently made a recommendation for
open space that will serve as a place for youth to recreate. Recommendations have included skate
amenities, a playground, and a bathroom.
We see the development of a new open space as a much needed asset for Lacy area youth and their
families. We remain committed to and look forward to continue to work with residents. City staff,
and local stakeholders to ensure that we collaboratively develop a blueprint and programming plan
for open space in Lacy that will improve the quality of life for residents.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions; I can be reached at (949) 250-0909 or
cesarc(a kennedycolmnission.or .
Sincerely,
Cesar Covalrrubias
Executive Director
Orozco, Norma
From: Vecindario Lacy <vecindario.lacy.en.accion@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2018 5:32 PM
To: eComment; eComment; Huizar, Maria
Subject: 20A: Carta de apoyo para parque lacy
Attachments: VeLA lacy park support letter 4.3.18.pdf
Por favor reciba esta carta y confirme que la recibio.
Muchas gracias.
Miembros de VeLA
April 3rd, 2018
Mayor Miguel Pulido and Councilmembers
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana CA, 92701
Ve.L,A,,t
RE: Support — 20A Appropriation of Funds for the Completion of the 6th and Lacy Park
Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members,
Vecindario Lacy en Acci6n (VeLA) is a group of residents from the Lacy neighborhood that
have united to advocate for their community. The group includes: mothers, fathers, students,
individuals with special abilities and community leaders that share the vision of improving the
quality of life in their neighborhood and the city of Santa Ana. All with the purpose of creating
more opportunities for families to succeed.
We constantly hear from out neighbors and our children that more open space is needed which prioritizes
and programs outdoor activities for middle and high school age youth. This is why we worked with City
staff in the past year to engage our neighbors. With our assistance, over 70 of our neighbors, including
adults and children participated in an input meeting and provided shared our vision for the park on 6" and
Lacy. We have consistently made a recommendation for open space that will serve as a place for
our children to play in a safe space. Our recommendations have included skate amenities, a
playground, and a bathroom.
We see the development of a new park in our Lacy neighborhood as a necessity for everyone in our
neighborhood. We remain committed to and look forward to continue to work with residents. City
staff, and local stakeholders to ensure that we collaboratively develop a blueprint and
programming plan for open space in Lacy that will improve the quality of life for residents.
Sincerely,
Vecindario Lacy en Acci6n Members