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Councilmember Phan inquired about the Little Saigon and Historic Chinatown placards. 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. MINUTES: At 8.12 P.M., Public Comments were heard. The following speaker addressed Council via teleconference: 1. Victor Mendez spoke regarding the homelessness and drug issues plaguing his neighborhood and made a comment on the proposed appointment of Fernando Delgado to the Police Oversight Commission. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported the summary of email comments received: one (1) comment in support of Agenda Item No. 28 and three (3) non -agenda comments. The following speakers addressed Council in -person: 2. Stephen Hart spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course and the positive impact he believes it has on the community. 3. Richard Garcia provided comments on the Riverview Golf Course. 4. Peyton Garcia spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course and how attending the course has positively impacted his life. 5. Stan Fear spoke regarding the community surrounding the Riverview Golf Course. 6. Sue Pallack spoke regarding the Police Athletic Activities League (PAAL). 7. Charlie Andres spoke in opposition to the conversion of the Riverview Golf Course into a city park. 8. Gabriel Montoya spoke regarding the worker shortage in the healthcare industry, how it will affect the residents of Santa Ana, and the need for a higher minimum wage. 9. Ruby Vallejo spoke of her experience working in the healthcare industry and expressed the need for higher pay in the industry. 10. Alicia Bernal (translation: Spanish) spoke in support of increasing the healthcare worker minimum wage to $25. CITY COUNCIL 5 April 04, 2023