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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. MINUTES: Councilmember Phan addressed an alleged conflict of interest complaint letter received this afternoon about the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and stated she does not believe she has a conflict of interest. However, out of an abundance of caution, Councilmember Phan asked City Attorney to seek a formal opinion letter from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). As a result and related thereto, Councilmember Phan moved to continue Item 9 on the Housing Opportunity Ordinance; and again out of an abundance of caution moved to continue Item 37 on the general plan amendment until the city receives a response from FPPC. Council considered a vote to continue item 9. Victor Mendez spoke regarding the prepaid debit program, spoke in opposition to item 18, and encouraged council to start a safety program for residents in preparation for the streetcar. Thanked Councilmembers Phan and Hernandez for their work on housing. Believes this item is a good step toward preventing homelessness, but this still needs work because the moratorium on evictions is lifted. Requests prioritization given to this item. Regarding transportation, encouraged council to start a safety program for residents. Victor Payan Senior Director, representing Media Arts, thanked the council members for their work. Announced a free media art skills course for people ages 13 to 17. Information is found online at Massamedia.org. The class runs from December 15, 2021— February, 2022 and encourages all to participate. Jesus Santana representing the Sullivan residents expressed gratitude for Councilmember Hernandez participation in a zoom meeting last Monday. Thanked Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council, and her team for seeking community input during the community workshops regarding the redistricting process. Daisy Cruz with the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of Item 8. Laura Pantajo, spoke in support of Item 8. Tim Johnson spoke in support of Item 16 and asked city continue to support organizations with permanent supportive housing. Spoke regarding projects in terms of temporary patchwork. Thanked for recognizing Chepa Day, nominating Nathaniel Greensides, destruction of public records, ice rink, expressed support of the housing project, and was unclear of Councilmember Bacerra abstention for Item 9. Manny Escamilla thanked Councilmember Hernandez for recognition of Chepa Days and for appointment of Nathaniel Greensides to the Environmental Transportation and City Council 4 12/7/2021