Public Safety - a core service every resident deserves; Embracing the community; Motivating youth;

Expanding economic development opportunities; and more......

June 12, 2018 - Volume 2 / Issue 2

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Dear Santa Ana Residents,

It is with great honor that I share with you a quick summaryof the various meetings, events, and activities I haveparticipated in over the past year and a half as Councilmanof Ward 5 in the City of Santa Ana. Thank you for your on-going support. To date, I have attended over 400 meetingsand events with a few priorities in mind: Public Safety,Community, Youth & Education, and EconomicDevelopment. Your feedback and suggestions are alwayswelcome and I look forward to continuing my work inenhancing the well-being and services for the community ofSanta Ana.

Feel free to contact me at jvillegas@santa-ana.org or (714) 647-5200.

Sincerely,Councilman Juan Villegas

BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Chairman - Orange County Civic Center Authority BoardVice Chair - Public Safety, Code Enforcement & Neighborhood Empowerment CouncilCommitteeChairman - Youth, Education and Community Services CommitteeBoard Member - Orange County Fire Authority Board of DirectorsCommittee Member - Santa Ana Unified School District Joint Policy Committee

Enhancing Public Safety is a priority that will ensure safety and security for every resident. PublicSafety is a core service, that every resident deserves to have.

Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD)Confirmed appointment of new Santa Ana PoliceChief David ValentinParticipated in the SAPD Ride Along with the GangUnitIdentifying solutions for prostitution issues near Harbor corridorVoted on Termination of the OC Needle Exchange Program

Community Public SafetyExploring resources to establish a Family Justice Center in Santa AnaSupport the Crime Survivors ProgramAttended the Willard Neighborhood Association 'Abuse Prevention' EventPromoted the Human Trafficking Awareness EventAttended Child Abuse Prevention Center Annual Open House

Orange County Fire AuthorityVolunteered at the Sound the Alarm Event to install hundreds of smoke alarms andprovided fire safety informationRecognized Captain Steven Horner as an OC Hero at the American Red Cross

Participated at the OC Fire Service Memorial Event Promoted career pathways for youth in the OC Fire Explorers AcademyAttended the Best and Bravest at the OCFA 10th Annual Awards Event

Solutions to Address HomelessnessVoted to hire Homeless Services ManagerConducted Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Population in Santa AnaCollaboration with County of Orange Board of Supervisor Andrew Do, Susan Price,Director of Care Coordination, County Executive OfficeRelocated homeless individuals in Civic CenterSponsored Stand Up Veteran's & Homeless Event

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COMMUNITY

Graffiti Paint Out & Community Clean-up Ev ent at Campesino ParkOctober 7, 2017

The community of Santa Ana is youthful, vibrant and celebrates many cultural events. I haveembraced the community in many platforms and attended countless community events. Morethan 50% of the meetings I attended over the past year were focused on community andaddressing community concerns.

Toured every City Department - only Councilman to do soAttended more than 25 Santa Ana Neighborhood Association meetings with the goal ofattending a total of 63Angel's Park Mural UnveilingTET ParadeUnveiling of the Wings of the City4th of July Independence Day Fireworks Show at Centennial ParkJudged the Sizzlin Summer 18th Annual Youth Talent ShowFiestas Patrias Parade and Festival & El Grito Ceremony with 20,000 people inattendanceSanta Anita Neighborhood Beautification & Love Santa Ana Community FairAnnual Memorial Day Service at Fairhaven ParkWillard Neighborhood Clean Up Ribbon CuttingBoca de Oro: OC Art and Literature Festival to promoted literature for youthGraffiti Paint Out Day Event with the County of Orange

YOUTH & EDUCATION

As a community we are responsible for bettering ourselves and education is a positive pathwayto achieve that success. I have an extensive amount of experience in motivating youth whilepromoting education.

Nav y Junior Reserv e Officer Training Corps (ROTC)Annual Awards Night at Saddleback High School

w ith Commander Vince HamiltonMay 17, 2018

SAUSD School Choice FairCareer Talk Presentation to Youth CommissionOC Bar Foundation Higher Education Mentoring Program GraduationYouth Employment Program GraduationGRIP Discussion with District Attorney Tracy MillerParent Union Back to School FairStrengthening relationships Rancho Santiago Community College DistrictBeautification & Clean-Up Event at Cesar Chavez Campesino ParkProject Kinship - young adult intervention and prevention services

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

El Toro Carniceria was v oted by local residents as one of the Best Restaurants in Ward 5

September 25, 2017

As an entrepreneur, I understand firsthand the importance of economic development.Expanding economic development opportunities throughout the City of Santa Ana is ofprecedence. Throughout my tenure as a Councilman I've held over 50 meetings with small andlarge businesses, developers, and other entrepreneurs. Below is a sample of meetings thatdealt with economic development.

Promote Affordable Housing DevelopmentTom's Trucks Development Meeting Economic Development Partnerships Best Restaurant Ward 5 - El Toro CarniceriaSanta Ana Chamber of Commerce PartnershipSmall Business Financial Development Special Council Meeting with City of Santa Ana and City of Garden Grove to establishagreement about the use of the Willowick site

CITY COUNCIL SPONSORSHIPS

Councilman Juan Villegas with Fortino Riv era, Jena Jensen and Police Chief Dav id Valentin

The City of Santa Ana's Council Sponsorship Program provides an opportunity forCouncilmembers to support programs and events in need within the City. It is a privilege to havebeen able to support programs/events through the City Council's Sponsorship Program.

$2,500 - Santa Ana College Foundation for Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth$1,000 - Magnolia Science Academy to support Bowers Museum Field Trip$1,000 - OneOC for the Homeless Veteran Stand-Up Event$1,000 - Santa Anita Neighborhood Association for Movie Night Event$1,000 - Willard Neighborhood Association for the Community Clean-Up Event$ 750 - Makara Center for the Arts to promote literacy for children$ 500 - Crime Survivors for prevention and intervention services$ 500 - Santa Ana Peer Assistance & Athletic League (SAPAAL)$ 500 - Delhi Community Center for the Youth Employment Program$ 500 - Wilshire Square Neighborhood Association for annual Holiday Parade

Santa Ana College Foundation Scholarship Award Ceremony with graduatingseniors from Garden Grov e Unified School District who reside in the

Santa Anita neighborhood of Santa Ana May 2018

Community Alerts

Santa Ana Library Summer Reading Program (more)Open Nominations for Historic Preservation Awards 2018 (more)

Stay connected by signing up to receive Community Alerts through Nixle (click here).

Attended Events

April 21 - Children's Day/Book Day

Councilman Juan Villegas with Gerardo Mouet and Ofelia Velarde-Garcia

April 22 - Sign Unveiling on Bolsa Street

Councilman Juan Villegas with Community Members

May 15 - Mural Unveiling at Angel's Park

Councilman Juan Villegas with City staff, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, SAPD andCommunity Members

May 28 - Annual Memorial Day United Service Organizations Event

Councilman Juan Villegas with Mayor Miguel Pulido, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, Claudia Alv arez,Rod Gomez, and Robert Escalante

If you are interested in view ing a detailed list of all City-related events, appointments, and meetings that I'veattended over the past month, please feel free to view my calendar, w hich is posted online and updated

monthly.

Upcoming Events

July 4 - 8th Annual Fourth of July Celebration - for more information click here.

POSSESSION OR USE OF ILLEGALFIREWORKS IS A CRIME!

Minimum $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

Report illegal possession or use at (714) 245-8771

July 26 - Shakespeare in the Park Presents "The Winter's Tale"

Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Birch Park - 400 W 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Pick up dinner from your favorite Santa Ana eatery and join us for a night of theater at BirchPark. Shakespeare in the Park presents "The Winter's Tale", the story of a king who banishes

his family wrongfully and learns the meaning of forgiveness. A magical live performance under the stars you w ill not want to miss - and it's free!

September 15-16 - Fiestas Patrias Festival & Parade

Flower Street (between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard) and the Santa Ana Stadium

Come celebrate Fiestas Patrias w ith us!! This free annual event celebrates MexicanIndependence w ith live music, dance performances, delicious food, carnival rides, and a

variety of vendors and exhibitors! The El Grito Ceremony w ill take place on Saturday w ith theannual Fiestas Patrias parade taking place on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Bring the family and join the celebration of Mexican art and culture!

City Resources

Community View - Maps &Information

Click on the Community View - Maps & Information button for a visual display of general information datasuch as parcel details including neighborhood names, council w ards and trash days.

Donation Request Form

Is your non-profit organization or neighborhood association planning a special event in the City? Learn more about the City Council Special Event Sponsorship Policy on our w ebsite and click above to

access our Donation Request Form for sponsorship.

Graff iti Program

The City provides cityw ide graff iti removal on public property and on private property immediately adjacent to

sidew alks or alleys at no cost to the property ow ner.

Graff iti removal Staff patrol major streets seven days a w eek to identify and remove graff iti visible from thepublic right-of-w ay and provide color matching of the existing w all and perform upper level graff iti removal

that is adjacent to the right-of-w ay. Click on the Graff iti Program button above to learn more.

Graff iti may be reported online, via the MySantaAna app or by calling the Graff iti Hotline at (877) STOP TAG / (877) 786-7824.

Meeting AgendaSubscriptions

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New s & Press Releases

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Parking Enforcement &Ticket Information

Contact Parking Enforcement to request the removal of abandoned vehicles on public streets, w ith questionsabout parking violations, expired meters, parking permit districts, and street sw eeping citations. Click on the

button above for more information.

SAPD E-Police Reporting

The citizen police report system allow s you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the report for

free; it is for NON emergency situations.

Who do I call for.... ?

This link provides a list of contacts to help address a w ide range of general inquiries such as: animal

license, couch removal, trash pick-up, w ater bill, etc. and is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Other Helpful Resources

Community ServicesProgram

CSP Victim Assistance Programs provide comprehensive services for individuals w ho are victims of crime.

CSP also offers Youth Shelter Services to runaw ay, homeless and at-risk youth.

OC Social Services Agency

The OC Social Services Agency w ebsite contains many valuable resources such as the

Juvenile Dependency Parent Guide and Trauma Informed Resources.

STAY CONNECTED