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San Juan Capistrano City Council passed a parking ban on a street behind a low-income neighborhood in an attempt to deal with overcrowding. OCCCO-trained leaders, along with collaborative partners from CREER, CHEC, and others, presented their findings on the “overcrowding” problem.  Their conclusion: The city as a whole lacked adequate parking and affordable housing options.  The leaders requested that the parking ban be overturned, better communication from the city to residents, and the formation of a subcommittee to explore real, long-term solutions to overcrowding.  215 people attended, including 2 city council members.
 
 
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·         50 congregants gather at St. Boniface for an economic listening campaign on February 24th.

·         OCCCO leaders visit representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. March 9-11.

·         20 leaders convene to plan federated action and discuss details from D.C. trip.

·         Youth in San Juan Capistrano organize meetings with city council around unfair car tows.

·         500-person survey at Immaculate Heart of Mary reveals need for job creation in Santa Ana.

·         Leaders from Santa Ana meet City Manager Dave Ream to discuss city use of federal money.