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PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2003-042 - A resolution of the City Council of the City <br />of Santa Aha to authorize the Chief of Police to submit an application for <br />grant funding and a proposed expenditure plan for the 2003-2004 <br />Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund - Police Department <br /> <br />MOTION: Alvarez <br /> <br />SECOND: Solorio <br /> <br />VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist;, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, <br /> Pulido, Solorio (7) <br /> NOES: None (0) <br /> <br />COUNCILAGENDAITEMS <br /> <br />Pursuant to Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on <br />the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. <br /> <br />85.A. <br /> <br />PROPOSED SANTA ANA RIVER CONSERVANCY, AB496 (CORREA) - <br />ALVAREZ <br /> <br />Councilmember Alvarez reported that the creation of the Santa Ana River <br />Conservancy would allow the State to receive and spend funds from voter- <br />approved statewide park bonds; develop open space and recreational <br />opportunities; restore and preserve habitat and natural resources; and <br />provide master plan guidance for the largest stream system in Southern <br />California. Councilmember AIvarez moved, seconded by Councilmember <br />Bist, that the letter drafted by her and amended by Councilmember <br />Solorio, be approved by the Council and sent in support of AB 496. <br /> <br />Christopher Leo, Chief of Staff for Assemblymember Lou Correa, <br />addressed the Council and provided background information relative to <br />the proposed bill sponsored by Assemblyr~ember Correa. He noted that <br />the bill has received overwhelming support and to date only four entities, <br />including the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Orange County <br />Water District, and the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies <br />have voiced opposition to the bill. <br /> <br />Council discussion ensued. Councilmembers generally supported the <br />proposed bill, however suggestions were made relative to specific issues <br />of concern to the City of Santa Ana including the following: <br />· The issue of governance - the cities directly adjacent to the Santa <br /> Ana River, including Santa Ana, should be voting members of the <br /> new conservancy <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 151 APRIL 21, 2003 <br /> <br /> <br />