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COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Alma Ramirez and James Robert Reade addressed the Council with concerns not generally related to the City; Ms. Ramirez was declared out of order by the Chair after repeated warnings. Lisann Martinez addressed the Council relative to Charter review and stated that she felt the City Manager had too much power Duane Roberts and Naui Huitzilopochtl raised concerns about police activities on May 27,2006 90.13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Garcia • Offered condolences to Lorin Griset's family. Mr. Griset, a former Santa Ana Councilman and Mayor passed away. • Announced that on Saturday, April 8, 2006, playground equipment will be installed at Windsor Park; he further noted that the event starts at 8:00 a.m. • Announced that on April 13, 2006, a child obesity forum would be held at California State University, Fullerton from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Councilmember Solorio • Offered condolences to the Griset family • Asked Chief Walters to provide an update on the immigration rallies on March 27, 2006 Councilmember Christy • Thanked the Police Chief for his Department's efforts during the events on March 27, 2006; further thanked the Public Works Department for their quick response to requests for graffiti removal • Noted that the passing of Lorin Griset was a tremendous loss for the City and further noted that the Grisets were a pioneering family in this City. Mayor Pro Tem Bist • Commented that the Main Street improvements are really looking good and the traffic flow has already improved; did ask staff to coordinate with the contractors relative to the left turn signals that are still operating even though the left turn lane is not available • Noted that in the Library Board minutes for their last meeting it was mentioned that the elimination of the Bookmobile was being considered; she asked the City Manager to look elsewhere for budget savings • Offered condolences to the Griset family CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 112 APRIL 3, 2006