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• Ross Romero -representing LULAC 3097; object to passage of plan <br />and Transit Zoning Code; concerned with inadequate response to air <br />quality, toxic and hazardous waste, traffic, and open space. <br />• Simon. Deter -questioned new zoning changes as it relates to height <br />district, no designation for HD2; inquired on inclusionary housing <br />ordinance. <br />• Joe Dixon -Assistant Superintendent of Facilities at SAUSD, supports <br />Council's vision for increasing green space at Garfield Elementary; <br />joint use community center of great benefit for all. <br />• Larry Haynes -Executive Director of Mercy House, supports improved <br />living conditions for the poor. <br />• Barry Cottle -supports council actions proposed. <br />• Bob Stewart - representing Empire Inc., supports project and <br />impressed with growth and improvements throughout the City. <br />• Vicky Baxter -read for the record letter of support by the Downtown <br />Inc. Board of Directors. <br />• Lisann Martinez - opined that development should employee city <br />residents; Council to sign the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). <br />• Carmen Garcia - area in need of improvements; request council <br />support to solve issues. <br />• Antonio Bugarin -concerned with welfare of family as City proposing <br />park in area where he lives: request Council sign CBA that guarantees <br />affordable housing, preservation of cultural identity, history, affordable <br />housing, park and open space, protection of small businesses and <br />employees, and safety for community. <br />• Maria Andrade -urged community to work together; requested Council <br />postpone decision. <br />• Ramon Guzman - requested council postpone decision; would like <br />assurance that park and community center will be developed. <br />• Paola Salgado -requested council postpone decision and sign CBA; <br />support project with certain community guarantees: questioned agenda <br />order and late consideration of matter. <br />• Claudia Brena -encouraged council to postpone decisions and sign <br />CBA. <br />• Eunice Bobery - representing Orange Housing Corporation, Transit <br />Zoning Code to provide long term benefits to the community, <br />encouraged to find that open space, community facility, and affordable <br />housing incorporated into Plan_ <br />• Eric Altman - Executive Director of Orange County Communities <br />Organized for Responsible Development, discussed benefits of CBA, <br />encouraged council to continue negotiations with community. <br />• Ramona Rivera - 50 year resident would like to know impacts of plan <br />on neighborhood. <br />• Jeff Dickman -resident of French Park neighborhood and member of <br />Friends of Historic Lacy Neighborhood; opined that Plan fails to <br />address .renovation of vintage homes; Council to reject EIR and ask <br />staff to include comprehensive process for evaluation of properties to <br />CRA MINUTES 11 JUNE 7, 2010 <br />