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COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:00 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED AT 8:25 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS -None 90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Sarmiento • Commented on the need for open space throughout City; specifically mentioned a pocket park on the corner of McFadden and Bishop being developed in coordination with private land owner and non-profit organization; suggested other similar parks be developed in empty lots; City to also partner with school district on joint use agreements; State lobbyist to research grant funds available for such projects. Councilmember Martinez: • Thanked Councilmember Sarmiento for facilitating discussion among pocket park developers; • Invited all to attend upcoming `Noches de Altares' at the Fiesta Marketplace, and `Dia de los Muertos' events at Bowers Museum and Bowers Kidseum on Saturday, November 7tn; • Commented on the improvements made at Valley High School through Measure G funds and urged the expansion of joint-use agreements to provide for additional open space/sports program and keep Santa Ana youth healthy; and • Welcomed Raul Godinez III, newly appointed Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to the City of Santa Ana. Councilmember Bustamante: • Wished all a Happy Veterans Day; and • Welcomed newly appointed Public Works Director, Mr. Godinez to the City. Councilmember Tinaiero: • Congratulated local high school football programs on a successful season, some schools in playoffs; Segerstrom High School defeated Orange and playing for Golden West Championship; • Presented his (National Forensic League's Speech and Debate Championship) ring recently received for national speech competition; and • Requested that the Council adjourn the meeting in honor of close friend, Lawrence Gregory Howard. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 276 NOVEMBER 2, 2009 10A-20