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From: Connie Major <
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 10:56 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Washington Sq Park.... Thank you
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SantaAna City Council, This is just a quick note to the council as a thank you for keeping Washington SquarePark a reality. I hope some creative thinking is going into funding possibilities for the purchase of the land.
Would a large donation from a Santa Ana business be accepted and then put their name on the park?
Please, not Michael Herrah and please stop his high rise at Broadway and I Oth. That building would impact us and all of Willard neighborhood.
Along with the traffic for the whole civic center.
Best Regards,
Connie Major, A Ceramic Artist - Clay is clean dirt and I love to play in it! NEW WEB SITE for Connie' s Clay, check it out ---> https:// www. conniesclay. com 1 Becerra, Alexis
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Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 7:32 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Agenda item # 23 Support Funding for the PAAL PROGRAM Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Dear Mayor and city council members.
Regarding item number 23 on the June 2, 2026 agenda, I respectfully ask that you allocate funding to preserve and expand the PAAL PROGRAM for junior high and high school students.
I strongly support the PAAL PROGRAMbecause it provides our youth with a safe place to learn grow, stay active and build positive relationships. These programs are important for our children, families and community.
Instead of reducing the funding, I encourage the City Council to continue investing in youth programs, and explore opportunities to expand them to serve even more students.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Thank you,
Selica Diaz
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From: K Diaz <
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 7:54 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Agenda Item # 23 Support Funding for the PAAL Program Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Dear Mayor and city council members:
Regarding item number 23 on the June 2, 2026 agenda, I respectfully ask that you allocate funding to preserve and expand the PAAL PROGRAM for junior high and high school students.
I strongly support the PAAL PROGRAM because it provides our youth with a safe place to learn grow, stay active and build positive relationships. These programs are important for our children, families and community.
Instead of reducing the funding, I encourage the City Council to continue investing in youth programs, and explore opportunities to expand them to serve even more students.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Karla Hernandez
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From: Jen Gonzalez <
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:58 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Agenda Item # 23 Support Funding for the PAAL Program Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Dear Mayor and city council members.
Regarding item number 23 on the June 2, 2026 agenda, I respectfully ask that you allocate funding to preserve and expand the PAAL PROGRAM for junior high and high school students.
I strongly support the PAAL PROGRAM because it provides our youth with a safe place to learn grow, stay active and build positive relationships. These programs are important for our children, families and community.
Instead of reducing the funding, I encourage the City Council to continue investing in youth programs, and explore opportunities to expand them to serve even more students.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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From: Ginelle Hardy <
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:27 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Item # 23 - City Council Meeting 6- 2- 2026
Attachments: SAVE_HRC.pdf
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June 1, 2026
Santa Ana City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Re:
Agenda Item# 23- City Council Meeting June 1, 2026 Public Hearing- Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Budget, Resolution for Changes to the City' s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Seven- Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City' s Annual Update to Comply with AB2561.
Request to SAVE & FUND Historic Resources Commission ( HRC) - OR- MAKE a council adopted PROVISION that the Historic Resources Commission ( HRC) will be REINSTATEDas soon as budget permits.
Dear Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern & Councilmembers,
The Historic Resources Commission ( HRC) as we know it today came about after members of the community recognized a need for historic preservation of historic resources in the City of Santa Ana. Working in conjunction with & under the direction of the Planing & Building Agency the " Architectural Resources Review Committee" met monthly over a period of several years under the leadership of architectural historian, illustrator, author & resident of French Park neighborhood, Diann Marsh.
To accomplish the goals of the City of Santa Ana becoming a Certified Local Government with a City Register of Historic Properties, a Mills Act& a Historic Resources Commission ( HRC), the Architectural Resources Review Committee completed an architectural survey of all the buildings at that time that were over 50 years old. Acting on a request by City Planning & Building Agency one hundred ( 100) historically significant buildings believed to be in danger of neglect or demolition were selected from the citywide architectural survey to become the first properties listed on what was to become the city of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties.
Over time the Architectural Resources Review Committee & members of the community& support of the City Planning Building Agency were together successful in the Santa Ana City Council' s adoption of a Certified Local Government, a City Register of Historic Properties, a Mills Act Program & a Historic Resources Commission ( HRC).
The Historic Resources Commission ( HRC) came into fruition only after a recognized need, years of work by the Architectural Resources Review Committee, community& City staff support & consideration & adoption by City Council.
The Historic Resources Commission ( HRC) is a valuable achievement, envied by other cities, is a specialized asset that differs significantly in scope & focus form other commissions, uniquely bolsters the General Plan' s Historic Element& 1 works to protect specific, designated older buildings, neighborhoods, & landmarks to maintain architectural integrity in the City.
I urge City Council to SAVE & FUND Historic Resources Commission ( HRC) - OR- MAKE a council adopted PROVISION that the Historic Resources Commission ( HRC) will be REINSTATEDas soon as budget permits.
I hope you can take this information & direction for consideration and appropriate action.
Sincerely,
Ginelle Hardy
Heninger Park& Ward 2, Resident& Neighborhood Leader Mills Act Program, " Haven House" Property Owner Historic Resources Commission ( HRC), Commissioner Past- Architectural Resources Review Committee, Committee Member 2 Becerra, Alexis
From: Jesse Rodriguez <
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 11:48 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Public Comment Regarding Item 23 — Support for SAPAAL and the Youth Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Honorable Mayor Amezcua, Honorable Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, and Esteemed Members of the City Council:
Thank you for your service to our community and for the opportunity to address you today.
My name is Jesse Rodriguez, Vice Chair of the Youth Commission and a resident of Ward 6. 1am writing regarding Item 23 on the June 2, 2026 agenda. I respectfully ask that you allocate funding to preserve the Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League ( SAPAAL) and expand its programs to serve junior high and high school students.
I strongly support SAPAAL because it provides my peers with a safe place to learn, grow, stay active, and build positive relationships. These programs play an important role in strengthening our community and helping young people succeed.
Additionally, I respectfully request that the Youth Commission remain in place. Civic engagement is essential in teaching young people how local government works and empowering them to use their voices to advocate for parks, programs, and services that benefit their community. Through the Youth Commission, students receive hands- on experience in public speaking, leadership, and community involvement, skills that cannot be fully learned from a textbook.
Rather than reducing funding, I encourage you to continue investing in youth programs and explore opportunities to expand them so they can serve even more students throughout Santa Ana.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and commitment to the youth of our city.
Respectfully,
Jesse Rodriguez
Vice Chair, Youth Commission
Ward 6 Resident
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From: Cynthia Cortez <
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 1:27 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Agenda Item # 23 Support Funding for the PAAL Program Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Dear Mayor and city council members,
Regarding item number 23 on the June 2, 2026
agenda, I respectfully ask that you allocate funding to preserve and expand the PAAL PROGRAM for junior high and high school students.
I strongly support the PAAL PROGRAM because it provides our youth with a safe place to learn grow, stay active and build positive relationships. These programs are important for our children, families and community.
Instead of reducing the funding, I encourage the City Council to continue investing in youth programs, and explore opportunities to expand them to serve even more students.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Santa Ana Resident.
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From: gabriela figueroa <
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 2:41 PM
To: eComment
Subject: PAAL
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Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
Regarding Agenda Item# 23, 1respectfully ask that you preserve funding for the PAAL Program and maintain the Youth Commission.
These programs provide critical opportunities for Santa Ana' s youth to learn, grow, stay engaged, and contribute to our community. PAAL offers safe and enriching programs for young people, while the Youth Commission ensures that youth voices are represented in local government.
I urge the City Council to continue investing in our youth by protecting these valuable programs and leadership opportunities.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Tengo un hijo en este programa, el antes de entrar aqui tenia muchos problemas sociales y de conducts , ahora mi hijo ha cambiado y mejorado mucho, personalmente quisiera que siga funcionando el programa es una gran ayuda y apoyo, gracias
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