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Administrative Director with the NOVA Academy Early College High <br />School Melissa Mier spoke on the on -going construction occurring in front of the <br />school. Expressed concern with additional long-term construction. Requested from <br />council to put safety first when considering the General Plan. <br />Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received. <br />Director of Orange County Environmental Justice Patricia Flores Yrarrazaval spoke <br />on lead contamination. Asked council to vote against the item until the concerns are <br />addressed. <br />Executive Director of Chispa Hairo Cortez discussed environmental impacts that <br />need to be addressed in the General Plan. <br />Jose Rea of the Madison Park Neighborhood Association spoke in opposition of <br />the General Plan and noted the need to address environmental justice issues. <br />Karen Romero Estrada part of the Rise Up Willowick Coalition noted that the <br />General Plan does not address the issues residents have asked be <br />addressed. Also, expressed concerns with item 27. <br />Luis Sarmiento program director for Community Land Trust Thrive Santa Ana <br />echoed prior comments regarding many issues that have not been addressed in <br />the General Plan. Asked council to oppose the item. <br />Jabari Brown attorney with the Environmental Law Clinic commenting in support of <br />Madison Park Neighborhood Association and the Orange County Environmental <br />Justice position spoke in opposition of the approval of the General Plan. <br />Kayla Asato spoke in support of postponing adoption of the General Plan. <br />Council discussion ensued and input provided to staff. <br />Mayor Sarmiento noted he is not prepared to move forward tonight. Requested <br />Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Minh Thai to provide summary <br />of item. Noted he will support a continuance to allow organizations provide <br />solutions. Also noted plans to create an ad hoc committee to address <br />environmental justice issues. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra not supportive of continuing the item. <br />Councilmember Lopez in support of continuing the item. Asked organization to <br />reach out to all Councilmembers and provide policy solutions that they would like to <br />see. Expressed to staff that there must be green space. Noted that we have a <br />City Council 15 2/15/2022 <br />