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Paul Le, 1814 W. Carlson, reported the delay by the City in acquiring his property on South Bristol Street was causing him financial hardship. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido requested the City Manager provide the Council with an update concerning Mr. Le's property. John Raya, Ernesto Tobias, and USA Boxing Southern California Association Board Member Melanie Ley outlined a proposed recreation program called "Turn Kids On" (TKO) for high - risk youth, and requested City assistance in securing a site for the program. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido referred the matter to staff for appropriate action. Alex Vega, 1118 E. Walnut, #R, reported that the City had issued a "Notice and Order" for the property at which his brother-in-law resided and that, as a result, the family was being evicted from the property. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido referred Vega to Planning and Building Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff for assistance. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS In response to Councilmember Norton's inquiry, the City Manager indicated the City had no plans to open a swap meet at Centennial Park. Councilmember Norton urged the Council to support John Raya's proposal regarding the TKO Program. Councilmember Lutz reported the recent demise of Clarence B. Knickerbocker, a long-time Santa Ana resident and businessman, and requested the Council meeting be adjourned in his memory. Lutz also thanked the Police Department for outstanding service in the Willard Neighborhood, which was echoed by Councilmembers Richardson and Mills. In response to Councilmember Richardson's inquiry, Police Captain Bruce Carlson provided a status report on the WE -TIP Program. Richardson also commended the Economic Development Division of the Community Development Agency for an excellent seminar on the City's Enterprise Zone recently presented at Western Medical Center. Councilmember Moreno inquired as to when the meeting between the City's small trash haulers and Great Western Reclamation would occur. Councilmember Mills commended the Santa Ana Police Department, in particular Sgt. Bob Clarke, for excellent service in the north end of the City. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido reported that Santa Ana was competing for designation as a Federal Enterprise Zone. Pulido then requested that the City make an effort to save mature trees and that the Council be provided with advance information concerning tree decisions to be considered by the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 8:06 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 246 JUNE 21, 1993