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Councilman Bricken stated that the record should indicate that his vote of approval, at this time, is in support of the Amphitheatre only. Extensive presentation of the proposal had been made to the Redevelopment Agency on June 11, 1975. Mr. Tom Moon, 2604 East Washington, Orange, spoke on behalf of the Orange County Cultural Center, Inc., in opposition to the plan; he wished to make the Council aware of the progress of his organization that has acquired a 52 year lease for 4½ acres of property in "The City" shopping cen- ter complex, in Orange, from the Tishman organization to construct a 3,000-seat music center and a small 800-seat summer theatre for the performing arts; that the project has the approval of the Board of Supervisors; that he doesn't feel the County could support two theaters 1½ miles apart; and that the cultural center site has convenient freeway access. Mr. Billy C. Hall, City Center Association, asked whether the Orange County Cultural Center continues to have the support of the rest of the cities of the County now that a site has been selected; that the City of Santa Ana, as the County seat, may now be a more acceptable location to the other cities in the County. Mr. Moon responded stating that the Association had held two benefit concerts that were 95% sold out, and that their membership roll has been increasing steadily. Councilman Yamamoto stated that he did not support the motion because he felt that Mr. Kresky had not shown his ability to develop such a project, and that the City should proceed with caution in such matters. CA 52.8A RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:17 p.m. the Mayor recessed to Executive Session to consider personnel matters; the meeting was reconvened at 5:25 p.m., at which time the meeting was recessed for dinner at Mr. Mike's; the evening session reconvened at 7:'30 p.m. with all Coun- cilmen present. INVOCATION Following the Pledge PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of Allegiance to the Flag, given by Boy Scout Troop No. 165, under the leadership of Mr. Don Herpy, Pastor Jack Watkins of Santa Ana Foursquare Church gave the invocation. CA 9.10 CA 80.17 SPECIAL VALOR AWARD A special valor GARRY DURHAM award was presented to Santa Aha resident, Garry Durham, by Coun- cilman Brandt for saving the lives of 18 month old Danny Williams and four year old Randy Williams. On April 27, 1975, Gary Durham responded to the calls of Mrs. Williams who found her two sons in the family bathtub where they CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 255 JUNE 16, 1975