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Evan Grant spoke regarding Closed Session Item 1A regarding indemnification and other topics. Carl Benninger provided a reminder regarding the upcoming Candidate's forum. Dale Helvig spoke regarding information presented for Item 60A, expressed concern with the airplane noise, and the deficiency in park plan and encouraged a requirement to have park space included in projects as designated in the general plan. Lastly, expressed support for Item 12A and lastly encourages all to vote. John Hannah representing the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters spoke regarding Item 60A, expressed support of the Bowery project, encouraged Council to approve the item, and noted this project would provide revenue to the city. Cory Davis with the Harm Reduction Legal Project in Los Angeles spoke in opposition to Item 60B and asked council not to move forward with proposed ordinance that would ban syringe exchange programs in Santa Ana. Desi Reyes spoke in support of Item 60B, expressed concern with syringes found in parks and urged council to vote in favor of the item. Amy Beaverman spoke in opposition to Item 60113. Rafik Wahbi spoke in opposition to Item 60B. Jason Cure General Manager with Double Tree Hotel, spoke in support of Item 12A. Juan Gonzalez spoke in opposition to Item 60C, Proposition 20 and expressed support of a civilian oversight commission. Manual Escamilla spoke regarding Item 65B, approves of the direction the city is moving towards, and provided some observations to allow staff to address in more detail and possibly make some changes. An unidentified speaker spoke regarding the public comments process, expressed concern with the priority of business over the well-being of the community, displacement of families, and various other topics. City Attorney reported out at the end of the Public Comment Section. Item 65B taken out of order prior to Consent Calendar. DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 O b-4 SEPTEMBER 15, 2020