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JUNIOR CHAMBER OF Mr. Merle Larson, Junior Chamber COMMERCE CHRISTMAS of Commerce presented a check to PARADE REFUND the City in the amount of $679° 76 representing excess funds from the Christmas Parade. The letter dated April 5, 1971 from the Junior Chamber of Commerce re(~uesting that the parcel of land bounded by Santa Ana Boulevard, Fourth Street and Ross Street, be designated as a Mini-Park and specifically, dedicated'~Nelson Sass'cer Park'I in memory of the only Police officer to lose his life in the line of duty, in the entire history of the City of Santa Aha, was referred to the Parks and Recreation Department on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin. POLICE INCIDENT Mr. Jess Araujo of the California Human Resources Development Department stated he would like to bring to Council's attention some incidents that occurred during March of this year. He stated that one of his clients was arrested and jailed as the result of a head injury sustained on March 14, 1971, by a Police Officer who was hit by a pool cue. He further stated that on March 16th, Oscar Rodriquez was shooting pool in the same pool parlor when approximately 8 or 9 men in civilian clothing entered and started to question him concerning the assult on the officer; that Mr. Rodriquez sustained a broken nose during this investigation; that he was told a police investigation was being made and that the matter was also being referred to the District Attorney for further action, but that a recent check with the District Attorney's office indicated there had been no referral. The City Manager assured Mr. Araujo and the Council that the matter is under investigation, both by the Police Department and the District Attorney's office. Mr. Araujo further stated that another young man was stopped for a traffic violation in the same general area of the City, and that in pulling his driver's license out of his wallet, a clipping pertaining to the previous incident fell out. He was immediately taken to the Police Department for questioning in connectinn with the first incident. The City Manager explained that, since the Police have no definite suspect in this matter, they must follow every lead, however small. Mr. A_raujo was assured that the investigation of these incidents will continue~ and if it is found that there has been harassment of any group, appropriate action will be taken. SANTA ANA TRANSIT CORPORATION The Clerk presented a letter received from the Santa Ana Transit Corporation requesting authority to increase their fares. The City Manager stated that authority from the Council is not required. Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to receive and file the letter, was unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL -117- April 5, 1971