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90.C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Norton thanked Florence I~,ach for her request to honor Jim Lowman and praised the late Mr. Lowman for his civic involvement. Councilmember Norton also indicated his intention to consult the District Attorney and the State Attorney General on the legality of campaign contributions made by incumbent Councilmembers to candidates running for City office and the new redistricting plan passed by the Council. Councilmember Acosta requested staff investigate the feasibility of retrofitting City Hall with fire sprinklers. He also asked the Council to review the City Attorney's memorandum dated February 18, 1992 on a campaign limit ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido requested staff outline possible legal action that can be taken against individuals who create nuisances by repeatedly holding large and loud parties. Councilmember Richardson reported receipt of a letter from Comcast Vice President and General Manager David Barford regarding Comcast Cable's decision to table its scrambling plan. Councilmember Richardson also noted that the U.S. Attorney's plan to use the "federal school yard" rule to prosecute three drug dealers arrested in the Willard Intermediate School area will provide law enforcement officers with a new tool to combat crime. Councilmember Griset requested staff draft policies that would establish preference for Santa Ana residents in the awarding of manual and skilled labor contracts, such as those for sidewalk improvements. He also requested Councilmember Norton to report back to the Council at a future date on the outcome of his meeting with the District Attorney and the State Attorney General. ADJOURMENT - 8:32 P.M. - In memory of Jim Lowman. Janice C. Guy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 58 FEBRUARY 18, 1992