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The Santa Ana City Manager and Director of Finance will speak at the virtual Com-Link meeting on 3/25

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The Board of the Santa Ana Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) invites you to participate at their next Virtual General Meeting on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Main Presentation followed by questions and answers: City of Santa Ana Strategic Plan Goals and City Budget Presentation and Discussion with City Manager Kristine Ridge and Kathryn Downs, Executive Director of Finance and Management Services

Join Us for a virtual meeting from your desktop/laptop/tablet/ or smartphone by clicking on the Zoom hyperlink https://zoom.us/j/99224779565 or dial in on your phone at: +1 669 900 9128 and enter Meeting ID: 992 2477 9565

English to Spanish Interpreting services will be available. Be sure to download the Zoom app on your phone to access this feature.

Members of the public will also have an opportunity to view this meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel and on CTV Channel 3.

For more information click here to view the flyer.

El Foro de Enlace Comunicativo Junta General Virtual el Jueves, 25 de Marzo del 2021

La Mesa Directive del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (“Com-Link”) le invita a participar en su próxima Junta General Virtual el jueves 25 de marzo de 2021 a las 7:00 PM

Presentación Principal seguida por preguntas y respuestas: Metas del Plan Estratégico de la Ciudad de Santa Ana y Presentación del Presupuesto de la Ciudad y discusión con la Gerente Municipal Kristine Ridge and Kathryn Downs, Directora Ejecutiva de Finanzas y Servicios de Gestión

Acompáñenos en una reunión virtual a través de la plataforma Zoom desde su computadora / laptop/ tableta/ o cel. Para ver el seminario, haga clic en: https://zoom.us/j/99224779565 o para escuchar la reunión en Ingles desde su teléfono, marque el número gratuito 1(669) 900-9128 e ingrese el ID:992 2477 9565

Los servicios de interpretación de inglés a español estarán disponibles. Asegúrese de descargar la aplicación Zoom en su teléfono para acceder a esta función.

Los miembros del público también tendrán la oportunidad de ver esta reunión en directo por el Canal YouTube de la Ciudad y en CTV Canal 3. Para más información haga clic aquí.

Santa Ana Neighborhood of the Year, Community Achievement, Most Beautiful Yard and Neighborhood Hero Award winners announced

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On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana’s Communication Linkages Forum (Com-Link) hosted their annual Neighborhood Hero and Most Beautiful Yard Awards. This year, the Com-Link Board added two more recognition awards – two recipients for the Community Achievement Award and the other for the Santa Anita Neighborhood Association in recognition of the Neighborhood of the Year Award for Social Revitalization. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Most Beautiful Yard Winners:

  • Jonathan & Puanani Calvillo – Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association
  • Raymundo Suarez – Bella Vista Neighborhood Association
  • Kathleen Reyes – Delhi Neighborhood Association
  • Trevor & Bridget Smith – Floral Park Neighborhood Association
  • Teresa & Silvano Rodriguez – Heninger Park Neighborhood Association
  • Ken & Rosalind Wagner – Jack Fisher Park Neighborhood Association
  • Martin Amezcua – Mar-Les Neighborhood Association
  • Trung Dao – Metro Classic Neighborhood Association
  • Michael & Linda Honda – Morrison Park Neighborhood Association
  • Jack & Susan Bertram – Pacific Park Neighborhood Association
  • Marnie Schnabel – Park Santiago Neighborhood Association
  • David & Sandra Molina – Republic Homes Neighborhood Association
  • Mimi Thuy Ngo – Riverview West Neighborhood Association
  • Jesus M. Santos – Saddleback View Neighborhood Association
  • Aristeo & Rebeca Hernandez – Santa Anita Neighborhood Association
  • Oralee McNamara – Thornton Park Neighborhood Association
  • Gloria Alicia Chavez – Washington Square Neighborhood Association

Neighborhood Heroes:

  • Angel Barnes – Floral Park Neighborhood Association
  • Dale Helving – Park Santiago Neighborhood Association
  • Joanna Peterson – Casa de Santiago Neighborhood Association
  • Karla Juarez – Heninger Park Neighborhood Association
  • Karen Mittendorf – West Floral Park Neighborhood Association
  • Eva Barrios – Santa Anita Neighborhood Association
  • Maria and Angelica Carrillo – Morrison Park Neighborhood Association
  • Luis Monter, Sr. – Santa Ana Memorial Park Neighborhood Association
  • Don Harvey and Carlos Araujo – Washington Square Neighborhood Association
  • Catalina Castellon – Nicolas Muñoz, and Rosa Peñaflor – Delhi Neighborhood Association
  • Alex Vallejo – Sandpointe Neighborhood Association

Community Achievement Awards:

  • David Diaz – In recognition of his outstanding efforts with the RunStrong Program for students in the greater Santa Ana community
  • Luisa Ruiz – In recognition of her outstanding efforts with the Reading Corner Program for children in the greater Santa Ana community
  • Santa Anita Neighborhood Association – In recognition of neighborhood of the year award for social revitalization

For more information on Com-Link, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link.

OC Supervisor Do to discuss the County’s efforts to deal with the homeless at the next Com-Link meeting

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Notice regarding Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) General Meeting – Thursday, May 25, 2017

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District (which includes Santa Ana) will be speaking at the next meeting of the Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) about the County’s effort to address homelessness in our city and in the County.

The Com-Link meeting is set for Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Santa Ana Police Department in the Community Room – 60 Civic Center Plaza (on Boyd Way from W. Civic Center Drive), Santa Ana. Parking will be validated. Continue reading→

State Senator Nguyen will speak about Granny Flats at tonight’s ComLink meeting

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Notice regarding Communication Linkage Forum (ComLink)

General Meeting – Thursday, January 26, 2017

Community Room @ Santa Ana Police Station, at 60 Civic Center Plaza, in Santa Ana

State Senator Janet Nguyen will be at tonight’s ComLink meeting to discuss new changes to the State’s land use and zoning laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (aka Granny Flats). Continue reading→

Meet SAUSD Superintendent Meléndez de Santa Ana at the next Com Link meeting

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SAUSD Superintendent Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, Ph.D., will be the special guest speaker at the Com-Link meeting on Thursday, November 17, which will start at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be held at the Heninger Park Elementary School, located at 416 W. Walnut, in Santa Ana.

The theme of the meeting is “A Special Celebration and Tribute to our Veterans.”

Here is the meeting agenda: Continue reading→

Isn’t it time for Santa Ana to outsource the Neighborhood Associations?

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2010 – 2011 Comlink Board

Unless you’ve been in a coma or under a rock somewhere you are well aware of the fiscal crisis facing our community.  Municipalities are being asked to do more with less and tough decisions need to be made as to where budget cuts should take place.  According to our acting City Manager, Paul Walters, the City of Santa Ana is even considering outsourcing a number of services, including fire dispatch, the public library and even the Santa Ana Zoo.

Of course the last area we should cut is public safety (even though we do need to make sure our cops and firemen aren’t getting sweetheart deals), but there are areas of the budget that should be cut in order to save during this fiscal crisis.  One of those area’s city officials should cut immediately is the funding for neighborhood associations and Comlink. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Com-Link meeting on May 26 to focus on gang enforcement

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Dear Neighborhood Leader:

I would like to invite you to the next Com-link meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 pm in the Santa Ana Police Department Community Room.

The main topic at the meeting will be presented by SAPD Sergeant Lorenzo Carrillo on Gang Enforcement in the Santa Ana neighborhoods. Sergeant Carrillo will also be discussing the effect of the current injunction as well as the general level of gang activity.

Administrative Chief / Fire Marshal Lori Smith from the SAFD will talk about their plans to address fireworks in 2011. Will Hayes, Maintenance Service Manager, of the Public Works Agency will be discussing the new contractor for graffiti removal. Councilmember Sal Tinajero will be addressing the meeting as part of our “Meet a Councilmember Series” and we will be recognizing David Ream, Santa Ana’s long time retiring City Manager.

As you can see we have a full agenda and look forward to seeing you at the meeting. The general Com-link meeting is open to all neighbors in the City of Santa Ana. We would like see at least one representative for each Neighborhood Association (NA). Please feel free to email me at sum1@artnet.net or call me at 714-277-9762 if you have any questions or need directions.

Remember the purpose of Com-link is supply you with information to be given out to your neighborhood. This cannot be done if your NA is not represented.

With that, I hope to see you on Thursday May 26th.

Sincerely Yours,

Carl Benninger, Com-Link Chairperson 2010-2011

PS: At the June meeting we will be holding elections for four position on the Com-Link Board. Any one interesting in running for the board and meets the requirements can complete the Board nomination form that will be available at the May meeting or by contacting Margarita Macedonio of the City of Santa Ana at mmacedonio@santa-ana.org.

Benavides to speak at Santa Ana Neighborhood Town Panel this week at Com Link

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The next Com Link meeting, on Thursday, Feb. 24, will feature a Neighborhood Town Hall, including:

  • Councilman David Benavides
  • Deputy Police Chief Carlos Rojas, SAPD
  • Community Preservation Coordinator Alvaro Nunez
  • Public Works Maintenance Manager Will Hayes

Agenda:

  • 6:30 – 7 pm: Socialize and network with other involved Santa Ana residents
  • 7 pm: Committee reports, including proposed Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance and Harbor Corridor Plan Updates
  • 7:25 pm: Town Hall Panel
  • 8:15 pm:  Neighborhood Roll Call

Special thanks to Food Sponsor Lee’s Sandwiches, located at 3350 South Bristol St., Suite A.  Call them at 714-754-1270.

Click here to see the event flyer.

Nominations for Santa Ana’s 2011 Community Building Awards are now open

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Please complete the nomination form for any and all deserving individuals or organizations in the Santa Ana community. The “Community Building Awards” will be presented on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the “Santa Ana Earth and Health Fest” event. The award is a glass building block etched in gold, along with a framed certificate.

The following are categories being solicited for 2011:

  • Sports and Fitness Initiative of the Year: Award developed in recognition of significant contributions being made to prevent obesity and improve the physical health of children and youth of Santa Ana’s neighborhoods.
  • Health in the Community Project of the Year: Award intended to recognize innovative and collaborative initiatives that achieved improved health behaviors, outcomes and wellbeing of children, youth and families in the community.
  • Faith-Based Social Service Initiative of the Year: Award presented to recognize the wonderful services performed by Santa Ana’s faith-based organizations and their contribution to community building.
  • Friend of the Environment: Each year, a variety of environmentally friendly initiatives are launched in Santa Ana. This award is an effort to recognize the numerous significant projects, which bring longterm benefits in the areas of energy efficiency, conservation and recycling.
  • Service Club Project of the Year: Santa Ana is fortunate to have an active service club community that sees the value in partnering up their members and resources with other organizations to tackle significant issues that confront our society.
  • Economic Development Project of the Year: Award developed to recognize the grassroots economic development initiatives that are providing new opportunities for the advancement of residents of Santa Ana.
  • Board Member of the Year: Award to be presented to volunteer board member of a Santa Ana community-based organization that has provided service and inspiration to their organization and our city.
  • Chief Executive / Organizational Leader of the Year: Award to be presented for outstanding leadership and community building achievements on behalf of their Santa Ana business, educational /community-based organization, or other service agency.
  • COP Volunteer of the Year: Award to provide recognition to a volunteer that has distinguished themselves through their commitment to the principles and goals of Santa Ana’s community oriented policing philosophy.
  • General Open Nomination Opportunity: Award in which nominations are open to individuals that are innovative and resourceful but may not meet the eligibility of the predefined categories.

Please complete the nomination form for any and all deserving individuals or organizations in the Santa Ana community.

2010 Community Building Awards (Brochure Front Back)

  • Navdeep Bassi, Franchisee of 7-Eleven Stores
  • Vinh Tran, A Plus Development
  • Santa Ana Builing a Healthy Community, Steering Committee
  • Nick Spain, The Grain Project
  • Connie Hamilton, Connect to Council
  • Team Property Management, HOA Manager
  • America On Track, Leadership Training and Fitness Programs
  • Lives Worth Saving, Gang Intervention
  • Patrick Yrarrazaval-Correa, Diamond Park Mutual Water
  • United Way of OC, Financial Stability Alliance
  • Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo, Community Partner

Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez to speak at Com Link meeting about graffiti on Jan. 27

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The Santa Ana Communication Linkage Forum (Com Link) is hosting a meeting on Thursday, January 27th at 7 p.m. with an agenda focusing on: Graffiti Abatement and Code Enforcement Issues in Santa Ana.

The meeting will be held at the Community Room of the Santa Ana Police Department, which is located at 60 Civic Center Plaza. Parking will be validated. Park at the city parking structure next to the SAPD building.

Speakers will include:

  • Hon. Claudia Alvarez, Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem (will speak at 7 p.m.)
  • Raul Godinez, II, the Executive Director of Public Works, at the City of Santa Ana
  • Mona Ruiz, SAPD Graffiti Detective

You can socialize and network with other involved Santa Ana residents from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Committees will make their reports at 7:10 p.m.  The speakers will make their presentations at 7:40 p.m.  The neighborhood associations will make their roll call at 8:15 p.m.

The Board of the Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) is pleased to share the attached Arts and Culture material for
http://www.aplaceforart.org/

Com Link meeting on June 24 to include Awards and Board Elections

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The Communication Linkage Forum is hosting a meeting on Thursday, June 24th, at 7 p.m.  with an agenda focusing on:  Neighborhood Heroes Awards & Com-Link Board Elections  (CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MEETING FLIER).

General Meeting

Thursday, June 24, 2010

AGENDA

Neighborhood Heroes Awards and Com-Link Board Elections

6:30 -7:00 Socialize & Network with other involved Santa Ana residents.  Refreshments: Cake by Irma Macias

7:00 -7:30 Committee Reports

7:30 – 8:15 Neighborhood Heroes Awards

8:15 – 8:30 Elections

8:30 Neighborhood Roll Call

General Meetings are held:

Fourth Thursday of the month.  (Exceptions: November meeting is on the third Thursday and there is no meeting in December.)
6:30 pm.  At the Community Room, Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza.  Directions.

2009/2010 Com-Link Board

Carl Benninger, Chairperson
METRO CLASSIC
sum1@artnet.net

Rene D. Guzman
RIVERVIEW WEST rene.guzman72@yahoo.com

Evangeline Gawronski, Vice-Chairwoman
WILSHIRE SQUARE
ray30@prodigy.net

David Brandt
THORNTON PARK
Rvdave@roadrunner.com

Jean Poppa, Secretary
WASHINGTON SQUARE
jean@kolodny-anteau.com

Irma Macias
MID-CITY
imacias1230@yahoo.com

Connie Hamilton
SOUTHCOAST
southcoastneighborhood@earthlink.net

OTHER CONTACTS

Scott Kutner, District Manager
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Community Development Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 667-2259
(714) 667-2225 (FAX)
skutner@santa-ana.org

Comm Link meeting on Thursday regarding Santa Ana code enforcement

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 Com LinkLogo

Santa Ana’s Communication Linkage Forum strives to promote positive leadership, community participation, unity and pride in all neighborhoods by improving the quality of life in Santa Ana “block-by-block”.

The next Comm Link General Meeting is on Thursday, January 28, from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

AGENDA:

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Guest Speaker: Alvaro Nuñez, Code Enforcement Coordinator & Senior Inspector Continue reading→

Com-Link meeting to feature Santa Ana’s Parks and Rec Director

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Youth Master Plan

The Com-Link meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. will focus Santa Ana’s Youth Master Plan. Guest speaker – Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director of the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency.

Click here to read the meeting flier.  Click here to read a draft of Mouet’s proposed Youth Master Plan.

The Communication Linkage Forum strives to promote positive leadership, community participation, unity and pride in all neighborhoods by improving the quality of life in Santa Ana “block-by-block.”  Santa Ana has 63 recognized neighborhoods as illustrated on the attached map. Continue reading→