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PUBLIC COMMENT— Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened. MINUTES: Partial public comments taken out of order and considered after roll call was taken, • Tania Castaneda, Municipal Manager, with Republic Services spoke regarding Item 31 and indicated why their company would be the best partner to work with the city. • Adam Overton with Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), spoke in support of Item 30. • Victor Mendez concurred that City is leading the way in public participation during the pandetnic state and spoke on various other topics, • Frank Gutierrez thanked council for his appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission and spoke on various other topics. • Shauna manager with Rite Aide spoke in support of Item 30. • Marlyn Cendejas spoke regarding the homeless encampment near El Sol Academy. • Jennifer Ward. Sr. Vice President of government Affairs and Advocacy for the Orange County Business Council, spoke in opposition of Item 30. • Carlos Viramontes with the Latino Food Industry Association spoke in opposition to Item 30. • Victor Rojas spoke in support of Item 30. Pledge of allegiance, invocation, and ceremonial presentations considered out of order- after speaker Victor Holas. • Ray Diaz commended Mayor Sarmiento for having a voice for the community, spoke in support Of Item 30, and various other topics. • Satrnerrta Mendoza spoke in support of Item 30. • Nathan Taft spoke in support of Item 32. • Dale Helvig thanked Executive Director Lisa Rudloff and Ron Ono regarding Item 19 regarding Park Santiago improvements, requested Item 28 be placed on hold for reasons cited, at recommended that the oath of office be changed if Item 29 is approved. • Carolina Mendez with College Democrats of California State University of Fullerton and CHISPA member, spoke in support of Item 30. • Manny Escamilla spoke in support of Item 30, asked for restoration funds for mural and memorials located at the Memorial Community Center and park, noted the importance of long- term data storage and expressed support for Item 32. • Tanya Navarro spoke regarding the homeless encampment and encouraged the city to find a better solution_ • Ada Tomayo spoke in support of Item 30. • Speaker Gonzalez called regarding property taken from the unhoused. • Kathy Aleman spoke regarding the homeless encampment on Ross Street. • Nick Buro spoke in opposition of Item 30. • Austin Lynch organizing director with United Local Eleven, spoke in support of Item 30. • Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gornez, reported out on correspondence received. City Council 8 — 6 4&0/2021