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COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Isabel Reed, Karyn Igar, Billy Leigh, William Burns, Dick Neill, and Kim Gasper addressed the Council relative to concerns about noise created by trains and train whistles and requested that the Council seek to designate the areas of the City most impacted by the noise levels as "quiet zones ". Debbie McEwen raised several issues of concern to her including vending trucks, grocery carts, pre -sale inspections and illegal fireworks. Lisann Martinez expressed general concerns relative to safety and Gary Boatwright expressed concerns about the treatment of homeless individuals. 90.8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pulido • Suggested that the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) review the feasibility of constructing walls at selective railroad crossings • Asked staff to look at all options in analyzing the noise problems connected to trains • Asked staff to continue to work with Washington D.C. relative to the creation of "Quiet Zones" • Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of John W. "Bill" Hill who was the owner of Hill's Inc. Clothiers located in Santa Ana, and served on The Library Board (1970- 1976), the Redevelopment Commission (1973- 1984), Uniform Code Appeals Board (1986 - 1987), and on the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission (1990 - 2002) Councilmember Bustamante • Stated that the public comment to construct a wall at the Lincoln crossing was a good suggestion and staff should investigate the feasibility • Noted that he strongly supports quiet zones Councilmember Solorio Noted that the Mayor is on the OCTA Board of Directors, and with the assistance of OCTA, the City has been able to receive many grants over the years and will continue to work with the Board to create programs to alleviate the problems associated with train noise Councilmember Garcia • Noted that he supports quiet zones, but funds would need to be identified to fund such zones CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 244 JULY 17, 2006