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sales, expressed concern with Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center(SARTC) <br /> funding, and asked to bring back the McFadden Library for Ward 2 residents. Indicated <br /> item 40 requires more work regarding the Senate Bill No. 9 (SB9) language. Supports <br /> voters deciding on the fireworks ban. <br /> Daisy Cruz with the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of item 17. <br /> Nathaniel Greensides spoke regarding item 35 and the need for public education. On item <br /> 36 asked the city to find ways to incentivize drought resistant landscaping. Lastly, spoke in <br /> support of item 37 and applauded Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez and her staff for <br /> ensuring that residents participate in their civic life as well as increasing transparency and <br /> trust between local government and residents in the city. <br /> California Grassroots Manager Lori Bremner for Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes <br /> (PAVE) spoke in support of item 39. <br /> Founding member of the National Hookah Community Association George Johnson <br /> spoke in opposition to item 39. <br /> Rima S. Khoury, legal counsel for hookah tobacco manufacturer and a founding member <br /> of the National Hookah Community Association, spoke in opposition to item 39. <br /> Nolan Spence spoke in opposition to item 39 and implores council to consider the cultural <br /> exemption. <br /> Nece Donahue spoke in opposition to item 39 and asks council to mirror Senate Bill <br /> SB 793. <br /> Nicole Turkson representing the African American Tobacco Control Leadership <br /> Council spoke in support item 39. <br /> Jaime Rojas, Jr. spoke in opposition to item 39 and lack of outreach to consider <br /> alternatives. <br /> Claire Braeburn with America on Track representing Santa Ana Fights Flavors Coalition <br /> spoke in support of item 39. Also, read the various organizations in support of item. <br /> ICONSENT CALENDAR <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following <br /> Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 37. <br /> 5. Excused Absences <br /> Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office <br /> Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. <br /> City Council 66 — 6 <br />