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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS <br />Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place <br />items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. <br />85A. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION <br />SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 689 WHICH WILL RESTRICT THE <br />CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH) FROM <br />AUTHORIZING OR RE -AUTHORIZING NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE <br />PROGRAMS UNLESS A CITY OR COUNTY HAS APPROVED THE <br />REQUEST — Councilmember Penaloza <br />Councilmember Penaloza, supportive of needle exchange program but noted <br />manner in which program has been carried out in the City of Santa Ana has <br />been detrimental to the community. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, supportive of item. <br />Councilmember Iglesias, echoed comments made by Councilmember <br />Penaloza. <br />MOTION: Direct staff to send letter of support. <br />MOTION: Penaloza SECOND: Pulido <br />VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (5) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Sarmiento (1) <br />Ward 4 representative vacant. <br />85B. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING STAFF TO PURSUE THE <br />PURCHASE OF THE STATE BUILDING LOCATED WITHIN THE SANTA ANA <br />CIVIC CENTER AT 605 W. SANTA ANA BLVD FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES <br />SUCH AS FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS OF THE CIVIC CENTER — Mayor Pro <br />Tem Villegas <br />Council discussion ensued: <br />Mayor Pro Tem in favor of purchasing land and building for a future permanent <br />or temporary Council Chamber and City Hall site. Advised the importance of <br />taking advantage of this designated Opportunity Zone, which is a census tract <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 MARCH 19, 2019 <br />