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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, with the exception of public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened. NOTE: Redistricting Public Hearing Item #27 will be heard at 7:00 p.m. Non -Agenda Ecomment MINUTES: Skeith De Wine, representing Da Vinci Institute of Discovery, spoke regarding the benefits of an outdoor cinema venue. Octavio Cesar Martinez, representing Recicladores Unidos, spoke regarding the benefits of local recycling and requested for Council support. Madeleine Spencer, representing Santa Ana Business Council, spoke in support of Item 18 and requested for additional Council support. Ryan Smolar, representing Downtown Inc., spoke in support of Item 18. Danny Vega requested for regular homeless updates at City Council meetings similar to COVID-19 updates. Dale Helvig requested that Council to adjourn in memory of Veterans Day; spoke regarding Item 21 to allow neighborhood associations to use school facilities; spoke in support of Item 25 and requested that public comments not be shortened. Carl Benninger spoke in support of Item 19, the COM-Link meeting held on November 18, 2021, the concerns of not being able to use school facilities to hold neighborhood meetings, in support of State investigation regarding Brandon Lopez; and concerns of Bristol Street closure. Alberta Christy spoke regarding Item 21 to allow neighborhood associations to use school facilities. Redistricting Public Hearing Item 427 was considered at this time. Victor Mendez spoke regarding concerns on Item 13, in opposition to Item 23 due to discrepancies, and in support of Item 25. Victor, representing Media Arts Santa Ana, announced local events and expressed concern with the selection of the South Main Public Art initiative. Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received. City Council 5 11/2/2021