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Environmental Justice Community Forum for the Riverview West, Santa Anita, West Floral Park, Floral Park, Artesia Pilar, and Flower Park Neighborhoods set for May 26

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The residents of the Riverview West, Santa Anita, West Floral Park, Floral Park, Artesia Pilar, and Flower Park neighborhoods are invited to the virtual Environmental Justice Community Forum on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm.

The City wants to hear your experiences and any suggestions you may have to improve the environmental health and quality of life in your neighborhood. Help directly impact change and participate in the City of Santa Ana General Plan.

Please join the Zoom Meeting at the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/99430094817
or Join by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US, Meeting ID: 994 3009 4817

To view the meeting flyer in English, Spanish and Vietnamese click here. Your opinion matters. Complete the Environmental Justice survey for a chance to win $100. For additional information, visit our website at https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan or contact us at (714) 667-2781 or newgeneralplan@santa-ana.org.

Los residentes del vecindario Riverview West, Santa Anita, West Floral Park, Floral Park, Artesia Pilar, y Flower Park están invitados al Foro Comunitario virtual de Justicia Ambiental el miercoles, 26 de mayo a las 6:00 pm.

La ciudad quiere escuchar sus experiencias y cualquier sugerencia que pueda tener para mejorar la salud ambiental y la calidad de vida en su vecindario. Ayuda a impactar directamente el cambio y participar en el Plan General de la Ciudad de Santa Ana.

Por favor, únase a la reunión de Zoom en el siguiente enlace
https://zoom.us/j/99430094817
o
Por teléfono:+1 669 900 9128 US
Junta ID: 994 3009 4817

Para ver el folleto de la reunión, haga clic aquí. Tu opinión importa. Complete la encuesta de Justicia Ambiental para tener la oportunidad de ganar $100. Para obtener información adicional, visite nuestro sitio web https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan o nos puede contactar a (714) 667-2781 o newgeneralplan@santa-ana.org.

Environmental Justice Community Forum for Lacy, Logan and DTSA set for 4/27

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The residents of the Lacy, Logan and Downtown neighborhoods are invited to the virtual Environmental Justice Community Forum on Tuesday, April 27 at 6:00 pm.

The City wants to hear your experiences and any suggestions you may have to improve the environmental health and quality of life in your neighborhood. Help directly impact change and participate in the City of Santa Ana General Plan.

Please join the Zoom Meeting at the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/99430094817
or
Join by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US
Meeting ID: 994 3009 4817

To view the meeting flyer in English, Spanish and Vietnamese click here. Your opinion matters. Complete the Environmental Justice survey for a chance to win $100. For additional information, visit our website at https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan or contact us at (714) 667-2781 or newgeneralplan@santa-ana.org.

Los residentes del vecindario Lacy, Logan y Downtown están invitados al Foro Comunitario virtual de Justicia Ambiental el martes, 27 de abril a las 6:00 pm.

La ciudad quiere escuchar sus experiencias y cualquier sugerencia que pueda tener para mejorar la salud ambiental y la calidad de vida en su vecindario. Ayuda a impactar directamente el cambio y participar en el Plan General de la Ciudad de Santa Ana.

Por favor, únase a la reunión de Zoom en el siguiente enlace
https://zoom.us/j/99430094817
o
Por teléfono:+1 669 900 9128 US
Junta ID: 994 3009 4817

Para ver el folleto de la reunión, haga clic aquí. Tu opinión importa. Complete la encuesta de Justicia Ambiental para tener la oportunidad de ganar $100. Para obtener información adicional, visite nuestro sitio web https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan o nos puede contactar a (714) 667-2781 o newgeneralplan@santa-ana.org.

Santa Ana Com Link virtual meeting set for tonight at 7 p.m.

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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, April 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Spotlight Presentation – City’s Parks Master Plan: Santa Ana’s Parks, Facilities, Trails and Open Space.

Main Presentation: Construction Project Updates, including Who to Call, Reporting of Sidewalk, Curb, and other City Public Works issues followed by Q&A with City Engineer William Galvez.

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.

For more information click here to view the flyer.

El Foro de Enlace Comunicativo Junta General Virtual el Jueves, 22 de Abril del 2021

La Mesa Directive del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (“Com-Link”) le invita a participar en su próxima Junta General Virtual el jueves 22 de abril de 2021 a las 7:00 PM

En el foco de atención – El Plan Maestro de Parques de la Ciudad: parques, instalaciones, senderos y espacio abierto de Santa Ana.

Presentación Principal: Actualizaciones de Proyectos de Construcción, que incluyen a quién llamar, informes de aceras, bordillos y otros asuntos de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad, seguido por preguntas y respuestas con el Ingeniero de la Ciudad, William Galvez.

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.

Para más información haga clic aquí.

Can your Santa Ana neighborhood win the Block Beautification contest?

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The Santa Ana “Neighborhood Block Beautification Contest” (NBBC) is all about beautifying our community and that means making improvements. To qualify, you will need to send “before” and “after” pictures, demonstrating the improvements made by each participating property on your block since the launch of our contest.

The before and after pictures need to be taken after March 1, 2021 and submitted by May 21, 2021. Enter now at https://bit.ly/3mOdXB9.

What is a neighborhood block? For the purposes of this contest, a neighborhood block is defined as a section of homes on both sides of a street that is intersected by a street at each end.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The NBBC will only consider street facing landscaping and enhancements that increase the property’s curb appeal. Entries will be judged by the Environmental Transportation Advisory Commission (ETAC), which will consider plant materials, landscape design, property maintenance and neighborhood context. The Commission will consider the following questions pertaining to the property:

  • Does the landscape enhance the neighborhood?
  • Is the plant selection appropriate for the site and the climate?
  • Is the foot path to the property clear and inviting?
  • Is the front porch clean from debris and in good condition?
  • Is the front door crisply painted and clean?
  • Is the font yard lawn green and well-trimmed?
  • Is the fencing and exterior paint of the home in good condition?
  • Is the parkway landscaped with grass, plants and or hardscape?

AWARDS

Each winning block will receive two elegantly designed, Santa Ana signs. One sign will be installed at each end of the block, commemorating the neighborhood block’s community pride. Each participating property of a winning block will receive one $100 gift card.

No more than three block winners per Ward will be chosen. The final decision of the design and location of each sign will be determined by the City of Santa Ana Public Works Executive Director based on various factors including the American Disability Act (ADA), safety, visibility and aesthetics.

For more details and to download contest materials, visit www.santa-ana.org/pw/blockbeautification.

¿Cómo se puede mejorar su vecindario para ganar NBBC?

Spanish/español: https://bit.ly/2RG3qwr

Làm thế nào để Khối

Vietnamese/Tiếng Việt: https://bit.ly/3gfDUIr

Santa Ana Neighborhood Block Beautification Contest announced

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The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is pleased to launch its annual “Neighborhood Block Beautification Contest (NBBC).” The contest is designed to encourage and promote community involvement in keeping Santa Ana a beautiful place to live, work and play. The NBBC will recognize and reward winning neighborhood blocks that have made aesthetically pleasing improvements.

No more than three blocks per Ward will be chosen. Each winning block will receive two elegantly designed, Santa Ana signs. One sign will be installed at each end of the block, commemorating the neighborhood block’s community pride. Also, each participating property of a winning block will receive one $100 gift card. A special unveiling of the signs and presentation of gift certificates will be made by the City Councilmember, City Manager and Executive Director of Public Works.

The NBBC is open to all residents. In order to qualify, 50% of the homes and/or multifamily complexes on a block must participate. The NBBC will only consider street facing landscaping and enhancements that increase the property’s curb appeal. Property enhancements must be for community beautification and include the parkway, front yard, fencing and exterior home. Condition of streets and sidewalk will not affect judging. The contest timeline is as follows:

• Application deadline is May 21, 2021
• Application review is May 21-31, 2021
• Judging will take place on June 1-7, 2021
• Results will be announced in July.

For more details and to download contest materials, visit www.santa-ana.org/pw/blockbeautification. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Micallef, Community Liaison at (714) 647-5091 or at mmicallef@santa-ana.org.

We hope your block chooses to participate in this first ever contest. Together, let’s keep Santa Ana a beautiful place to live, work and play!

Concurso de embellecimiento de bloques de vecindarios

La Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Santa Ana se complace en lanzar su “Concurso anual de embellecimiento de bloques de vecindarios (NBBC) ”. El concurso está diseñado para alentar y promover la participación de la comunidad para mantener a Santa Ana como un hermoso lugar para vivir, trabajar y divertirse. La NBBC reconocerá y recompensará a los bloques vecinales ganadores que hayan realizado mejoras estéticamente agradables.

No se elegirán más de tres bloques por distrito . Cada bloque ganador recibirá dos letreros de Santa Ana elegantemente diseñados . Se instalará un letrero en cada extremo de la cuadra, en conmemoración del orgullo comunitario de la cuadra del vecindario. Además, cada propiedad participante de un bloque ganador recibirá una tarjeta de regalo de $ 100 . El Concejal de la Ciudad, el Administrador de la Ciudad y el Director Ejecutivo de Obras Públicas harán una revelación especial de los letreros y la presentación de certificados de regalo.

El NBBC está abierto a todos los residentes. Para calificar, debe participar el 50% de las viviendas y / o complejos multifamiliares de una cuadra. L a NBBC solo considerará el paisajismo que da a la calle y las mejoras que aumenten el atractivo exterior de la propiedad. Las mejoras a la propiedad deben ser para el embellecimiento de la comunidad e incluir la avenida, el patio delantero, la cerca y el exterior de la casa. La condición de las calles y aceras no afectará la evaluación. El cronograma del concurso es el siguiente:

• La fecha límite de solicitud es el 21 de mayo de 2021.
• La revisión de la solicitud es del 21 al 31 de mayo de 2021
• La evaluación se llevará a cabo del 1 al 7 de junio de 2021.
• Los resultados se darán a conocer en julio.

Para obtener más detalles y descargar los materiales del concurso, visite www.santa-ana.org/pw/blockbeautification. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Michelle Micallef, enlace comunitario al (714) 647-5091 o en mmicallef@santa-ana.org.

Esperamos que su bloque elija participar en este primer concurso. ¡Juntos, mantengamos a Santa Ana como un hermoso lugar para vivir, trabajar y divertirse!

Cuộc thi làm đẹp khu phố

Cơ quan Công trình Công cộng Thành phố Santa Ana vui mừng phát động “Cuộc thi Làm đẹp Khu phố (NBBC) hàng năm ” . Cuộc thi được thiết kế để khuyến khích và thúc đẩy sự tham gia của cộng đồng trong việc giữ cho Santa Ana trở thành một nơi đẹp đẽ để sống, làm việc và vui chơi. NBBC sẽ công nhận và trao thưởng cho các khu phố chiến thắng đã có những cải tiến về mặt thẩm mỹ.

Không quá ba khối cho mỗi Phường sẽ được chọn. Mỗi khối thắng cuộc sẽ nhận được hai biển hiệu Santa Ana được thiết kế trang nhã . Một biển báo sẽ được lắp đặt ở mỗi đầu khu nhà, để tưởng nhớ niềm tự hào của cộng đồng khu phố. Ngoài ra, mỗi tài sản tham gia của một khối chiến thắng sẽ nhận được một thẻ quà tặng trị giá 100 đô la . Ủy viên Hội đồng Thành phố, Giám đốc Thành phố và Giám đốc Điều hành Công trình Công cộng sẽ thực hiện một buổi công bố đặc biệt về các dấu hiệu và trình bày phiếu quà tặng.

NBBC mở cửa cho tất cả cư dân. Để đủ điều kiện, 50% ngôi nhà và / hoặc khu phức hợp nhiều gia đình trong một khối phải tham gia. T ông NBBC sẽ chỉ xem xét đường phố phải đối mặt với cảnh quan và cải tiến làm tăng sức hấp dẫn lề đường của bất động sản. Cải tạo bất động sản phải để làm đẹp cho cộng đồng và bao gồm công viên, sân trước, hàng rào và bên ngoài nhà. Tình trạng đường phố và vỉa hè sẽ không ảnh hưởng đến việc chấm thi. Tiến trình cuộc thi như sau:

• Hạn nộp hồ sơ là ngày 21 tháng 5 năm 2021
• Xem xét đơn đăng ký là ngày 21-31 tháng 5 năm 2021
• Việc chấm giải sẽ diễn ra vào ngày 1-7 tháng 6 năm 2021
• Kết quả sẽ được công bố vào tháng 7.

Để biết thêm chi tiết và tải tài liệu về cuộc thi, hãy truy cập
www.santa-ana.org/pw/blockbeautification. Nếu bạn có bất kỳ câu hỏi nào, vui lòng liên hệ với Michelle Micallef, Liên lạc viên Cộng đồng theo số (714) 647-5091 hoặc tại mmicallef@santa-ana.org.

Chúng tôi hy vọng khối của bạn chọn tham gia cuộc thi đầu tiên này. Cùng nhau, chúng ta hãy giữ cho Santa Ana là một nơi tuyệt đẹp để sống, làm việc và vui chơi!

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.

Tonight’s virtual Com-Link meeting will include a review of the Santa Ana city budget

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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, which has been rescheduled from Thursday, October 22 to Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 7 PM.

The main presentation will be on the City’s Budget and Q&A with Kathryn Downs, Executive Director of the City’s Finance & Management Services Agency.

Prior to the main presentation there will be four committee updates-

  1. Survey Regarding Police Oversight Informational Report by Daniel Soto, City Manager’s Office
  2. Downtown Santa Ana Update by Julie Castro Cardenas, City’s Downtown Liaison
  3. Discovery Cube Potential Project by CEO Joe Adams and
  4. Santa Ana College Foundation Update by Executive Director Christina Romero

Join Us for a virtual meeting from your desktop/laptop/tablet/ or smartphone by clicking on the Zoom hyperlink https://zoom.us/j/91442664649 or dial in on your phone at: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) and enter Meeting ID: 914 4266 4649

English to Spanish Interpreting services will be available.

To view the meeting flyer click here.

El Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (“Com-Link”) presenta una Reunión General “Virtual” reprogramada jueves, 29 de octubre del 2020 a las 7 PM
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/91442664649 o para escuchar la reunión en Ingles desde su teléfono, marque el número gratuito 1(669) 900-9128 e ingrese el ID: 914 4266 4649#

Los servicios de interpretación de inglés a español estarán disponibles.

AGENDA

7:00 Comienzo de la Reunión
7:05 Reportes de Comités:
1) Encuesta al Informe Sobre la Supervisión Policial por Daniel
Soto de la Oficina de la Gerente Municipal
2) Actualización del Centro de Santa Ana por Julie CastroCardenas Enlace del Centro de la Ciudad
3) Discovery Cube Proyecto de Potencial por Ejecutivo y
4) Actualización de la Fundación de Santa Ana College
7:30 Presentación del Presupuesto de la Ciudad y Preguntas y
Respuestas con Kathryn Downs, Directora Ejecutiva de la
Agencia de Finanzas y Administración de la Ciudad
8:15 Anuncios

Oprima aqui para ver el volante.

The SAPD will give a street racing update at the virtual Com-Link meeting on 8/27

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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, scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 7 PM.

Main Presentation will be an update regarding Wireless Telecommunications (Small Cell Sites) Design Guidelines by the City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency Team.

Prior to the main presentation there will be two committee updates 1) Street Racing Update by Santa Ana Police Department Traffic Division Commander Chuck Elms; and 2) City Elections 2020 Update by Daniel Soto of the City Manager’s Office.

Using your desktop / laptop computer / smartphone/ or tablet device. The registration will ask you to fill in the following information: your first name, last name, and an email address. You will automatically be registered to participate and will be provided with a hyperlink to join. To participate please register for the meeting on GoToWebinar at the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1563519137601840139

AGENDA

Update regarding Wireless Telecommunications
(Small Cell Sites) Design Guidelines by
City’s Public Works Agency Team

  • 7:00 Call to Order
  • 7:05 Committee Updates:
  • 1) Street Racing Update by Santa Ana Police Department Traffic Division Commander Chuck Elms; and
  • 2) City Elections 2020 Update by Daniel Soto of the City Manager’s Office
  • 7:30 Main Presentation by City Public Works Agency Staff
  • 8:15 Announcements

Spanish interpretation will be available by phone for this meeting. Please dial toll-free (669) 900-9128 and enter: 542-334-173#

To view the meeting flyer click here.

Mark your calendar for the next Virtual Com-Link General Meeting
at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Reunión General “Virtual”
jueves, 27 de agosto del 2020 a las 7 PM
Todos están invitados a participar en la reunión registrándose
a través de GoToWebinar en:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1563519137601
840139
Webinar ID: 420-240-883

Actualización sobre las Directrices de Diseño para
Telecomunicaciones Inalámbricas
(Sitios de Células Pequeñas) del Equipo de la Agencia de
Obras Públicas de la Ciudad

7:00 Comienzo de la Reunión
7:05 Reportes de Comités: 1) Actualización de Carreras Callejeras por el
Comandante Chuck Elms de la División de Tráfico del Departamento de
Policía de Santa Ana; y 2) Actualización de las Elecciones Municipales
2020 por Daniel Soto de la Oficina de la Gerente Municipal
7:30 Presentación Principal de Personal de la Agencia de Obras Públicas de
la Ciudad
8:15 Anuncios

Interpretación en español estará disponible por teléfono para esta
reunión. Marque al (669) 900-9128 e ingrese el número: 542-334-173#

Find out what Santa Ana is doing about illegal fireworks at a virtual meeting tonight

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Water, Fireworks Topics at Communication Linkage Forum on June 25

The Board of the Santa Ana Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) invites you to participate at their next Virtual General Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 7 p.m.

The main presentation will be given by City of Santa Ana Councilmember and Orange County Water District (OCWD) President Vicente Sarmiento regarding the collaboration between the OCWD and Santa Ana to provide high-quality, reliable water and updates regarding the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). City Public Works Executive Director Nabil Saba will also join the presentation.

Brief updates will be shared at the beginning of the meeting regarding:

1) City’s Fireworks enforcement plan by Santa Ana Police Commander Weber.

2) Public Input Opportunity on Proposed City Charter Changes.

Refer to instructions below to participate in the virtual meeting:

Option 1:
Using your desktop, laptop computer, smartphone, or tablet device: go to www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link and click on the registration link.

The registration will ask you to fill in the following information: your first name, last name and an email address. You will automatically be registered to participate and will be provided with a hyperlink to join the webinar for the Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m. Com-Link Virtual Meeting.

Option 2:
From your landline, please call to listen to the presentation on your phone by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-309-2071 and entering Audio Access Code: 870-177-967.

You will have an opportunity to enter your questions on the “questions” tab feature of the webinar page. Email your questions to the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Team email neighborhoodinitiatives@santa-ana.org.

If you encounter any technical issues trying to join the webinar from your computer or phone, please call the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Office line at (714) 667-2260 before or during the meeting.

Spanish interpretation for this meeting will be available by phone by dialing toll-free number (669) 900-9128 and entering Meeting ID: 542-334-173.

Agua, Fuegos Artificiales son Temas del Foro Com-Link el 25 de Junio

La Mesa Directiva del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (Com-Link) de Santa Ana le invita a participar en la próxima reunión general virtual, programada para el jueves, 25 de junio, 2020 a las 7 p.m.

La presentación principal será realizada por el Concejal de la Ciudad de Santa Ana y Presidente del Distrito de Agua del Condado de Orange (OCWD) Vicente Sarmiento con respecto a la colaboración entre el OCWD y Santa Ana para proporcionar agua confiable y de alta calidad y actualizaciones sobre el Sistema de Reposición de Agua Subterránea (GWRS). El Director Ejecutivo de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad, Nabil Saba, también se unirá a la presentación.

Se compartirán breves actualizaciones al comienzo de la reunión con respecto a:

1) El plan de la Ciudad para la aplicación policial a los fuegos artificiales por el Comandante Weber del Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana (SAPD).

2) La oportunidad para sugerencias del público sobre los cambios propuestos de la Carta Municipal (leyes locales de la Ciudad).

Consulte las instrucciones a continuación para participar en la reunión virtual:

Opción 1:
Con su computadora de escritorio / computadora portátil / teléfono celular / su tableta, visite www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link y seleccione el enlace de registración.

El registro le pedirá que llene la siguiente información: su nombre, apellido y su correo electrónico. Se registrará automáticamente para participar y se le proporcionará un hipervínculo para unirse al seminario web de la reunión virtual de Com-Link el jueves 25 de junio a las 7 p.m.

Opción 2:
Desde su teléfono fijo, llame para escuchar la presentación de su teléfono. Marque el número gratuito 1-877-309-2071 e ingrese el código de acceso: 870-177-967.

Durante la reunión, usted tendrá la oportunidad de escribir sus preguntas en la sección de “preguntas” ubicado en la página del seminario web. Para enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico al Equipo de Iniciativas de Vecindarios de la Ciudad envíe un correo electrónico a neighborhoodinitiatives@santa-ana.org.

Si encuentra algún problema técnico al intentar unirse al seminario web en su computadora o teléfono, llame a la línea de la Oficina de Iniciativas de Vecindarios de la Ciudad al (714) 667-2260 antes o durante la reunión.

Interpretación en español estará disponible por teléfono para esta reunión. Marque el número gratuito (669) 900-9128 e ingrese el número de la reunión: 542-334-173.

Learn about water, fireworks and charter changes at the next virtual Com Link meeting on June 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, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Presentation will be given by City of Santa Ana Councilmember and Orange County Water District (OCWD) President Vicente Sarmiento regarding the collaboration between the OCWD and Santa Ana to provide high-quality, reliable water and updates regarding the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). City Public Works Executive Director Nabil Saba will also join the presentation. For more information regarding OCWD, please visit https://www.ocwd.com/.

Brief updates will be shared at the beginning of the meeting regarding: 1) City’s Fireworks enforcement plan by SAPD Commander Weber and 2) Public Input Opportunity on Proposed City Charter Changes by Daniel Soto of the City Manager’s Office. For background regarding the City’s Charter and to provide your suggestions, please tap or click here to view the Charter review presentation or visit https://www.santa-ana.org/cm/city-charter-update for more information.

Refer to Instructions below to participate in the virtual meeting:

Option 1) Using your desktop / laptop computer / smartphone/ or tablet device, please register for the meeting by clicking on https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9006667498800501259. The registration will ask you to fill in the following information: your first name, last name, and an email address. You will automatically be registered to participate and will be provided with a hyperlink to join the webinar for the Thursday, June 25th 7 p.m. Com-Link Virtual Meeting.

Option 2) From your landline, please call to listen to the presentation on your phone by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-309-2071 and entering Audio Access Code: 870-177-967.

You will have an opportunity to enter your questions on the “questions” tab feature of the webinar page, however, we encourage you to submit your questions regarding the main presentation in advance, if possible, by no later than 7pm on Monday, June 22nd. Please tap or click here to email your questions to the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Team or email neighborhoodinitiatives@santa-ana.org.

If you encounter any technical issues trying to join the webinar from your computer or phone, please call the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Office line at (714) 667-2260 before or during the meeting.

Spanish interpretation for this meeting will be available by phone by dialing toll-free number (669) 900-9128 and entering Meeting ID: 542-334-173.

For more information regarding Santa Ana’s Com-Link organization, please visit: https://www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link.

Recordatorio acerca de la Reunión General Virtual del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo de Santa Ana (Com-Link) programada para el Jueves, 25 de junio a las 7 p.m.

La Mesa Directiva del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (Com-Link) de Santa Ana le invita a participar en la próxima reunión general virtual, programada para el jueves, 25 de junio, 2020 a las 7:00 p.m.

La presentación principal será realizada por el Concejal de la Ciudad de Santa Ana y Presidente del Distrito de Agua del Condado de Orange (OCWD) Vicente Sarmiento con respecto a la colaboración entre el OCWD y Santa Ana para proporcionar agua confiable y de alta calidad y actualizaciones sobre el Sistema de Reposición de Agua Subterránea (GWRS). El Director Ejecutivo de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad, Nabil Saba, también se unirá a la presentación. Para obtener más información sobre OCWD, visite https://www.ocwd.com/.

Se compartirán breves actualizaciones al comienzo de la reunión con respecto a: 1) El plan de la Ciudad para la aplicación policial a los fuegos artificiales por el Comandante Weber del Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana (SAPD) y 2) La oportunidad para sugerencias del público sobre los cambios propuestos de la Carta Municipal (leyes locales de la Ciudad) por Daniel Soto de la Oficina de la Administradora de la Ciudad. Para conocer más de la Carta Municipal y para proporcionar sus sugerencias, toque o haga clic aquí para ver la presentación de la revisión de la Carta o visite https://www.santa-ana.org/cm/city-charter-update para obtener más información.

Consulte las instrucciones a continuación para participar en la reunión virtual:

Opción 1) Con su computadora de escritorio / computadora portátil / teléfono celular / o su tableta, primero regístrese para la reunión haciendo clic en:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9006667498800501259. El registro le pedirá que llene la siguiente información: su nombre, apellido y su correo electrónico. Se registrará automáticamente para participar y se le proporcionará un hipervínculo para unirse al seminario web de la reunión virtual de Com-Link el jueves 25 de junio a las 7 p.m.

Opción 2) Desde su teléfono fijo, llame para escuchar la presentación de su teléfono. Marque el número gratuito 1-877-309-2071 e ingrese el código de acceso: 870-177-967.

Durante la reunión, usted tendrá la oportunidad de escribir sus preguntas en la sección de “preguntas” ubicado en la página del seminario web. Sin embargo, le recomendamos que envíe sus preguntas con respecto a la presentación principal con anticipación, si es posible, antes de las 7pm del lunes 22 de junio. Toque o haga clic aquí para enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico al Equipo de Iniciativas de Vecindarios de la Ciudad o envíe un correo electrónico a neighborhoodinitiatives@santa-ana.org.

Si encuentra algún problema técnico al intentar unirse al seminario web en su computadora o teléfono, llame a la línea de la Oficina de Iniciativas de Vecindarios de la Ciudad al (714) 667-2260 antes o durante la reunión.

Interpretación en español estará disponible por teléfono para esta reunión. Marque el número gratuito (669) 900-9128 e ingrese el número de la reunión: 542-334-173.

Para más información sobre Santa Ana Com-Link, visite la página https://www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link.

Learn about Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency in a virtual meeting tonight

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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, scheduled for tonight, May 28, 2020, at 7 p.m.

Nabil Saba, new Executive Director of the City’s Public Works Agency, will present important updates, including the status of the City’s parking analysis, wireless telecommunication facilities / small cell sites, major physical projects and improvements in place, and essential services being provided, such as roadway and public right-of-way maintenance services.

In an effort to address security concerns regarding virtual meeting software, we will be using the GoToWebinar video conferencing platform for the meeting presentations and to help bring greater interactive audience participation.

Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting:

Option 1) Using your desktop / laptop computer / smartphone/ or tablet device, please register for the meeting by clicking here.

The registration will ask you to fill in the following info: your first name, last name, and an email address. You will automatically be registered to participate and provided with a hyperlink to join the webinar for the Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. Com-Link Virtual Meeting. During the meeting, you will have an opportunity to type in your questions on the question tab feature of the webinar page.

Option 2) From your landline, please call to listen to the presentation on your phone by dialing 1-877-309-2071 and enter Access Code: 851-704-453. A City number will be available and shared during the meeting to provide you with an opportunity to text your questions.

If you encounter any technical issues trying to join or participate in the webinar on your computer or phone, please call Alyssa Ventura of the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Team at (714) 614-3992 before or during the meeting time.

For more information regarding Santa Ana’s Com-Link, please click here.

Reunión Virtual del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo esta Noche 28 de Mayo

La Mesa Directiva del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (Com-Link) de Santa Ana le invita a participar en la próxima reunión general virtual, programada para hoy el 28 de mayo, 2020, a las 7 p.m. El nuevo Director Ejecutivo de la Agencia de Obras Públicas, Nabil Saba, presentará actualizaciones importantes, incluyendo el estado del estudio de estacionamiento de la Ciudad, las instalaciones de telecomunicaciones inalámbricas / sitios de células pequeñas, grandes proyectos y mejoras actualmente en vigor, y servicios esenciales que se brindan, como los servicios de mantenimiento de carreteras y de vía pública.

En un esfuerzo por abordar las preocupaciones de seguridad con respecto a los programas de reuniones virtuales, utilizaremos la plataforma de videoconferencia GoToWebinar para las presentaciones de la reunion y para ayudar a lograr una mayor participación interactiva de la audiencia.

Las instrucciones para participar en la reunión virtual:

Opción 1) Con su computadora de escritorio / computadora portátil / teléfono celular / o su tableta, primero regístrese para la reunión haciendo clic en:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4720034500430416908.

El registro le pedirá que llene la siguiente información: su nombre, apellido y su correo electrónico. Se registrará automáticamente para participar y se le proporcionará un hipervínculo para unirse al seminario web para el jueves 28 de mayo a las 7 p.m. Reunión virtual de Com-Link. Durante la reunión, usted tendrá la oportunidad de escribir sus preguntas en la sección de preguntas ubicado en la página del seminario web.

Opción 2) Desde su teléfono fijo, llame para escuchar la presentación en su teléfono marcando al 1-877-309-2071 e ingrese el código de acceso: 851-704-453. Un número de la Ciudad estará disponible y se compartirá durante la reunión para brindarle la oportunidad de enviar un mensaje de texto con sus preguntas.

Si encuentra algún problema técnico al intentar unirse o participar en el seminario web en su computadora o teléfono, llame a Alyssa Ventura del Equipo de Iniciativas Vecinales de la Ciudad al (714) 614-3992 antes o durante el horario de la reunión.

Para más información sobre Santa Ana Com-Link, visite la página www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link.

A pipe bomb was found and removed from the Floral Park Neighborhood

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You might recall a commotion on Monday, May 18, at about 1:10 p.m., near W. 19th and N. Flower Streets. Turns out the area had to be evacuated when a suspicious device was confirmed to be a pipe bomb!

Explosives experts from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched after the item was found, and nearby residents were evacuated, according to the O.C. Register.

The pipe bomb was not blown up where it was found. Most likely the O.C. Bomb Squad was able to collect it and take it away for proper disposal.

By 3:45 p.m. the area had been opened up again after investigators had collected evidence from the scene.

We still don’t know who left a pipe bomb in the historic Floral Park Santa Ana neighborhood, or why? Click here to see the Floral Park Neighborhood map.

The referendum to cancel the luxury apartments at 2525 N. Main St. has made it to a future ballot

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The NIMBYs in north Santa Ana successfully collected 16,000 signatures – when they only needed 11,000 to qualify their ballot referendum against the proposed luxury apartment project at 2525 N. Main St. for the ballot, according to an insider at City Hall.

The Santa Ana City Council will now determine when to hold this Special Election. It won’t be on the May ballot, when Santa Ana voters will consider the proposed recall of Santa Ana City Councilwoman Ceci Iglesias.

The City Council could opt to set a date for yet another Special Election, which will cost a small fortune but unfortunately the project developer will be forced to foot the bill.

The City Council could also do the right thing and put this on the November General Election ballot, which would cost less and would open the issue up to more voters.

The NIMBYs would benefit from having a single issue Special Election as turnout would be super low and they could prevail even though they make up less than 20% of the overall voters in Santa Ana.

Placing the referendum on the November ballot would actually make it easier to defeat but it could pose a challenge for Iglesias at that time as she will be on the ballot as a Mayoral challenger – and the NIMBYs are not happy with her as she voted to approve the apartment project.

The NIMBYs are of course totally ridiculous. Were the developer to put a new office project at 2525 N. Main St. that would generate a ton more traffic than a luxury apartment project!

The NIMBY’s are also working on another ballot referendum to recall the Ward 3 City Councilman, Jose Solorio, who like Iglesias is also a candidate for Mayor. That referendum however still is short on signatures.

It is highly unlikely that voters who don’t live in north Santa Ana will support the anti luxury apartment referendum. That project would generate millions of dollars in tax revenue and development fees for the City of Santa Ana. And it is unfair to foist tons of development on our neighbors in central and south Santa Ana while the north avoids any housing development.

It is also awkward for the mostly Republican NIMBYs to ask the mostly not Republican voters in other parts of the city to do them a solid…

This week’s Com Link meeting will feature a discussion about drug abuse and addiction

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This is a reminder of the Santa Ana Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) General Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Ana Police Department Community Room, located at 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana (on Boyd Way between W. Civic Center Drive and W. 6th Street). Validated parking will be provided.

Topics to be discussed:
• Call to Order and Com-Link Board Introductions
• Presentation and Discussion with OC Health Care Agency on Drug Abuse and Drug Abuse Prevention Resources in our Community
• Announcements and Upcoming Events

Agenda:

  • 7:00 Call to Order and Com-Link Board Introductions
  • 7:15 Presentation and Discussion with OC Health Care Agency
  • 8:15 “Neighbor to Neighbor” Segment & Announcements
  • Light Appetizers and refreshments will be provided

Note: Meeting may be audio or video-recorded for distribution by a member of the public.

Tap or click here to view the Feb. 27th Com-Link meeting flyer.

Free Sinatra at the Park concert set for Dec. 21 at Birch Park

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Get read for a fun and free community concert at one of Santa Ana’s favorite parks. Birch Park will host the Sinatra at the Park concert, which will feature the Santa Ana High School Jazz Band from 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m., and then from 2:45-4 p.m. on Dec. 21.

The Elite Fitness Sinatra Jazz Band will perform music from the iconic singer Frank Sinatra. This event is produced by Elite Fitness Downtown, The Downtown Neighborhood Association, and the City of Santa Ana.

Birch Park is located at 400 West 3rd Street. This park has been around since the early 1900’s, as seen here. And Birch Park has been hosting bands since the 1920’s as seen here.