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• Theresa Le, supports proposed Map D-2. Opined Vietnamese community has <br />been left without a voice. <br />• Alejandra Capristan, supports proposed Map D-2 that better represents the <br />home rental community. <br />• Kathy Le, addressed City Council to express support map D2. Opined her <br />community has been separated from the remaining city. <br />• Rafael Borja, expressed support for map D2 and of the Asian community. <br />Opined map reflects unity of voters in the City of Santa Ana. <br />• Alexis Teodoro, supports Map D-2 for reasons expressed by other speakers. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Councilmember Solorio, requested clarification as to timing and order of ward <br />elections and if issue can be addressed at a later time. Noted settlement <br />agreement was specific as to requirement to hold a particular ward election in <br />2020. <br />City Attorney Carvalho, noted as a matter of process, City Council will need to <br />decide order of ward election, and issue would be addressed in second staff report <br />and will presented to City Council for consideration at the second reading. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, requested clarification of outcome if City Council reaches <br />consensus in at first reading, but is unable to do so at second reading. <br />City Attorney Carvalho, indicated need to have consistent voting in the first and <br />second reading. Any change in voting at the second reading would cause the <br />matter to be considered as the first reading. <br />Councilmember Benavides, asked about the five affirmative votes needed to <br />adopt a new Ward boundary map; what are the implications; thanked speakers <br />and those that have commented on the process. <br />City Attorney Carvalho, reminded City Council settlement was entered into in good <br />faith and duty to pursue implementation of settlement agreement. Noted if City <br />Council cannot reach sufficient votes, matter should be continued to the November <br />20th meeting to continue attempts to reach necessary votes. <br />Councilmember Benavides, indicated pursuing implementation of settlement <br />agreement would avoid considerable expense to the City. <br />City Attorney Carvalho, noted City expended several hundred thousand dollars to <br />resolve litigation and potential of exceeding $1 million to $2 million dollars if <br />litigation is pursued. <br />Councilmember Benavides, expressed hopes litigation expense can be avoided <br />by reaching consensus. Noted community support for a specific map and thanked <br />community for input. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 30, 2018 <br />