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Expressed that it is not enough and shared the struggles the businesses are faced with. <br />Asked council to urge OCTA to help the businesses. <br />Juan Romo thanked council and city staff. Noted that the economic stimulus received is not <br />enough. Asked council to request OCTA to provide further aide. <br />Ana Laura Padilla an owner in downtown Santa Ana thanked Mayor Sarmiento for his <br />assistance. Emphasized the need for OCTA to provide economic . ►ulus. Spoke on the <br />street closures and pictures she submitted. Thanked city for thr ,onomic support however it <br />is not sufficient to cover the losses since the OC Streetcar b 4sked council to consider <br />the amended proposed guidelines and to provide further ,ista►. <br />Council discussion ensued and provided input to O' -1 representative. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra spoke on the unsecv barricade Asked OCTA rL presentatives for <br />more oversight on signs and assure that sa►, iuidelinr .,,e met for community and <br />businesses. Noted that the financial assistance vi(' Thus far is not enough. Requested <br />OTCA to assist and respond. <br />Councilmember Hernandez expre e, -QM with fer, and the safety hazards. <br />Requested from OCTA representaL '-s are,-- . , fences, .►ong with banners marketing <br />surrounding businesses. Asked OC to mr , Li, - ^ million. <br />Jim Beil Executive f _— - Capital t Grams at OCTA noted that staff is looking into <br />parameters to se, they ca, 7atch or 1 vide financial assistance to affected businesses. <br />Councilmem►. Wernand, --4 an )penness to support the amended guidelines. <br />Council —tuber Ptt expressed concern on pending OCTA lawsuit and impact on timeline. <br />Ex- ,ern w,. '-,e temporary bridge that goes over Fourth Street. Asked OCTA and <br />i speak wn� `►ity prc, ors and offer reduced rates during construction phase to affected <br />.jusinesses. <br />c, ,cilmember L( ,z requested a clean and safe working environments, signage, <br />ano 111rity. Der ids that staff work with OCTA representatives to move the staging area <br />away it the -)VA Academy. Requested an update on the litigation. Asked staff to compile <br />a list of bL ss and spotlight them and share their information on social media. <br />Councilmember Mendoza concurred with her colleagues. Spoke on the use of social media <br />to assist in promoting the businesses. <br />Councilmember Penaloza concurred with his colleagues. <br />Mayor Sarmiento thanked city staff, OCTA representatives and merchants that came tonight. <br />City Council 511 — 5 341(5/2022 <br />