MARK YOUR CALENDAR and REMEMBER THESE DATES:

August 12th and September 3rd

The Planning Commission did not have enough commissioners for a quorum July 22nd. The meeting we were all geared up for has been moved to Monday August 12th at 5:30 P.M. The community has 2 more opportunities to voice concerns over the proposed 2525 Main Residential Development, August 12th at the Planning Commission and the extremely critical date of Tuesday, September 3rd at 5 P.M. for the City Council Meeting. If we have excellent attendance at this meetings I feel we can be successful. The applicant (AC 2525 Main LLC, aka Vineyard Development), was directed to work with City Planning Dept. and residents in an attempt to arrive at a suitable compromise. This did not occur as the applicant submitted their plans 3 days prior to our scheduled meeting with them. They have effectively said they don’t want to hear from us. Well, lets tell them at these two meeting how we really feel!

Please show up August 12th at 5:30 P.M. to help the commissioners make wise long-term decisions that will positively impact the future development and growth of Santa Ana. If you can’t attend either meeting you can still write a letter. Send comments to the Project Manager: Selena Kelaher skelaher@santa-ana.org and eComments@santa-ana.org by noon on August 12th . Letters submitted for the July 22nd meeting will be included in the August 12th package. Please copy NSAPAinfo.gmail.com as well so we have a record.

While the project has changed, it is still 347 units, six stories with inadequate parking, and according to the Environmental Impact Report, the impact to AESTHETICS is still “SIGNIFICANT and UNAVOIDABLE” due to its size.

Please make yourself available on these dates. WE CAN PREVENT THIS PROJECT FROM GOING IN! WE CAN PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE DEVELOPERS PROPOSALS!

NSAPA Team Update — Stop 2525 Main Residen al Development

August 2019 A Publication of the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association

1

PROGRESSIVE DINNER is COMING! When: September 28th. Time: 5 P.M. til ? Cost: $10 per person (adults only)

Bring: An assigned potluck dish to feed 10 people. Bring your own drink. Attendees will travel between three Park Santiago homes to enjoy appetizers, main courses and desserts. Mark your calendars now and watch for future reservation information!

 Super Fun 4th off July Parade

We had another huge turn out of our annual Parade and Decorating Contests.

Over 200 neighbors came together to celebrate and participate by bike, wagon, scooter, float, unicycle and walk the parade route, led by our Local # 70 Fire Dept’s Big Red fire truck!

We enjoyed our local Scouts presenting the colors and leading us In the Pledge of Allegiance. Amber Fensler sang our National Anthem to roaring applause. Rory Kirk was our great DJ and Master of Ceremony.

Thank you to all our neighbors who donated so that we could give out prizes in over 20 categories to our local neighbors and kids who did a great job decorating for our contests! Looking forward to next year!

PSNA BOARD ROSTER 2019

Executive Board:

President: Mike O’Valle 2552 N. Valencia St. movalle2000@yahoo.com 949-378-2263

Vice President: Béa Tiritilli 825 Clemensen Ave. beapsna@att.net 714-532-2714

Treasurer: Bill Bonnett Billbonnett@hotmail.com

Secretary: Michelle O’Valle 2552 N. Valencia St. suazofamily@yahoo.com 714-317-6488

Quad Reps NE quadrant Reps.: Deborah Hicks 2629 Santiago St. chzpuff@sbcglobal.net

Carol Slaton 815 Clemenson Ave. carolslaton@gmail.com

Billy Leigh billycoordins@gmail.com 714-815-1140

NW quadrant Reps.: Marnie Schnabel 2412 N. Valencia St. marnieschnabel@aol.com 949-230-1633

Patty Simon-Maize 2331 N. Poinsettia St. psmaize@att.net 714-558-6947

SE Quad Reps.: Silvia Posada 910 E. 20th St. Sposada181@gmail.com 714-552-8442

Jonathan Obest 817 E. 19th St. obestj@gmail.com 818-427-0170

SW Quad Reps.: Bobbie Rooker 2034 Poinsettia St. byrooker@att.net 714-542-7802

Angela Meyer 1909 N. Poinsettia St. 714-501-7482

2

Park Santiago Cleanup

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 7:33 Free coffee and donuts 8:00 a.m. Start Cleaning Up!

Meet at Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Center. 2615 N. Valencia St,

Santa Ana, CA 92706

Wear a hat, tennis shoes and sunscreen

2020 CENSUS The US Census helps communities get the fund-ing they need and helps businesses make data-driven decisions that grow the economy. Important decisions about funding for services and infrastructure in your community, (next page)

 

3

2020 CENSUS (continued)

including health care, senior centers, jobs, political representation, roads, schools, and businesses. More than $675 billion in federal funding flows back to states and local communities each year based on census data. Expect an invitation will be received in the mail between March 12th – 20th.

SAPD MOUNTED PATROL

On 7/17/19, training was held by the Santa Ana Po-lice Department Mounted Unit and Orange County Regional Mounted Enforcement units in Santa Ana at Santiago Park. The agencies present at the train-ing were Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Orange, Irvine and the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Also assisting in the training were 35 explorers from Santa Ana and SAUSD.

Santiago Park provides a "real" world atmosphere to train in. Sgt. M. McCarthy and Sgt. K Blake were in charge of designing, organizing, and conducting the training for the day.

After a team meeting, the officers were broken into two groups. Each participating in two different stations that were set-up in Santiago Park. The first part of the day involved (4) scenarios (everyday police situations) that the officers worked together in (2) man teams. Also, a sensory course was set-up at the K9 Training Field.

After lunch, a mobile field force protest exercise on the street in the area of 2600 N. Santiago. The Explorers acted as an unruly crowd as the officers and their mounts worked together to disperse them.

4

WHEN WAS YOUR HOUSE BUILT? GO TO https://park-santiago.com/ TO FIND OUT!

OC STREET CAR PROJECT

To complement Orange County’s Metrolink service, passengers need a way to get to their final destination after getting off a train. Through a program called OC Go, the city of Santa Ana and Garden Grove developed this to address the need of a rail system to key employment, population, and activity centers.

The OC streetcar is expected to begin operations in 2022, the OC Streetcar will link the bustling Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC), which provides regional rail, OCTA bus, and intercity and international bus services, to a new multimodal hub at Harbor Boulevard/Westminster Avenue in Garden Grove. Along the way, OC Streetcar will connect directly with 18 OCTA bus routes. I t will increase transportation options and provide greater access along its 4.15-mile route (in each direction).

It will also serve the historic downtown Santa Ana and Civic Center, which includes government offices, federal, state and local courthouses, unique restaurants and shops, an artists’ village, several schools and a variety of community enrichment organizations.

 

5

Disaster Supply Kits By Silvia Posada

After the recent earthquakes, it is important to be aware of the reality that we live in California. Be sure to considerer individual and family needs, including pets, when creating your disaster supply kit.

Home Disaster Supply Kit:

Water (1 gallon per person per day) Non-perishable food and non-electric can

opener Battery powered radio and extra batteries Flashlights (one per person) and

extra batteries First aid Kit Prescription medications Spare eyeglasses Whistle to signal for help Dust mask to filter contaminated air Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in

place

Personal sanitation items (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)

Toilet paper and garbage bags for waste Tool kit, including wrench to turn off

utilities. Heavy gloves for clearing debris ABC fire extinguisher Cooking eating necessities, including cups,

plates, utensils and paper towels Cash (small bills and change) Copies of important family documents.

Pets Need Protection in Case of Disaster As Well Take steps now to protected ALL members of your family, including your pets. Their safety is in your hands.

Did you know all Red Cross shelters accept pets? Determine now where they’ll go if you have to evacuate. DON’T LEAVE PETS BEHIND! If it isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe for them.

Emergency Supplies for Pets:

Food and water (minimum of 3 days, 1 gallon of water per pet per day) Feeding dishes Pet medications (2 weeks supply) First Aid kit Copies of medical records and license documents Recent photo of you with your pet (For identification if you are separated) Extra collar or harness and leash Blankets or towels for bedding Litter box, litter, or crate liners Disposable garbage bags.

SUPPORT PARK SANTIAGO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Please help support PSNA with your 2019 Tax deductible donations. Just fill out the coupon and mail it to the address listed below. Your donations help sponsor events, newsletters and projects. Thank you for your help. See our website for making Paypal and Venmo payments.

( ) $25.00 ( ) $50.00 ( ) $100.00 ( ) Other ______

Name: Email ( )

PSNA would like to thank OC Printing for all their hard work and dedication to this newsletter. To request services from OC Printing visit: https://www.ocprintingservices.com/ or call (714) 550-9730.

Park Santiago Neighborhood Association (PSNA) is a Santa Ana neighborhood of 1,175 homes bordered by 17th Street, the Santa Ana Freeway, Main Street, Santiago Park and Lincoln Street. Our neighborhood’s goals are to preserve and enhance the integrity and quality of the neighborhood and to foster effective communications. Make checks payable to PSNA. Mail to: PSNA P.O. Box 11061 Santa Ana, CA 92711

6

Price List for Advertising in PSNA Newsletter:

Single Issue Business Card Ad ............... $75  Single Issue Quarter Page Ad ............. $150  Single Issue Half Page Ad .................... $200  Single Issue Full Page Ad ..................... $275 

(15% Discount for any advertiser who prepays for 4 Issues.)

UPCOMING EVENTS

PSNA Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 7 p.m. Location: Lawn Bowling Center Clubhouse. Park Santiago Cleanup WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:33 a.m.; Location: Lawn Bowling Center parking lot.