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COMMENTS • Noted that last month was National Disability Awareness Month and that he wanted to spotlight three organizations that did outstanding work in our community: the Dale McIntosh Center, Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center, and Educativa. Councilmember Martinez • Invited residents to volunteer to help the seniors in the community • Invited residents to attend one of the many meetings planned to discuss the proposed Renaissance Plan Councilmember Martinez (cont.) • Wished Bishop Jaime Soto great success in his new assignment in Sacramento • Invited residents to take advantage of the free days offered by the Bowers Museum, Discovery Science Center and the Santa Ana Zoo • Thanked Supervisor Nguyen for hosting a recent health fair in the community Councilmember Bustamante • Noted that the Paint Your Heart Out organization is sponsoring a paint day in Santa Ana on November 10, 2007; he encouraged residents to check out the organization's website for further details • Noted that he lost a bet and promised he would congratulate Orange Lutheran High School on their defeat of Mater Dei in football over the past weekend Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez • Recommended that residents go on a "ride along" with our Police Department. • Wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and gave special thanks to city employees. • Welcomed Fire Chief Martin back to the City Councilmember Benavides • Noted that the "Boo at the Zoo' event at the zoo was very successful • Announced that he was hosting a town hall meeting on November 8`h at the Southwest Senior Center regarding the proposed Renaissance Plan • Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Tom Lamere who was a longtime resident and neighborhood activist in Santa Ana Councilmember Tinaiero • Thanked the Fire Department for the recent "ride along" he attended and noted that it was a very active evening and his unit responded to several calls during the evening CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 368 NOVEMBER 5, 2007