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ABSTAIN: None (O) <br /> ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2) <br /> COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:07 <br /> P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:08 P.M. <br /> COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:08 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT <br /> COMMENTS <br /> 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS <br /> Assistant City Manager for Development Services Cynthia J. Nelson asked <br /> Interim Fire Chief Dave Thomas for a recap on 4`" of July activity. Chief <br /> Thomas reported that holiday was fairly uneventful and only a few minor <br /> injuries reported. <br /> 90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Sarmiento: <br /> • Asked City Attorney for clarification on issues raised by Grand Jury. <br /> City Attorney Fletcher responded that Santa Ana Municipal Code <br /> requires a competitive bidding process for most contracts except for <br /> qualitative projects, in which case lowest bidder should not be only <br /> means of awarding contract; City Council has ultimate decision to award <br /> contract. City preparing Response Report to Grand Jury in which issues <br /> raised will be clarified. Opined that Grand Jury process flawed and <br /> reform should be recommended to Presiding Judge of the Superior <br /> Court. <br /> Councilmember Martinez: <br /> • Echoed Councilmember Sarmiento's sentiments on the Grand Jury <br /> Report; <br /> • Invited all to attend the Pacific Electric Bike Ride and Festival on <br /> Saturday, July 24`h from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; <br /> • Congratulated Class of 2010 high school and college graduates, <br /> especially Alex Flores whom she mentored; <br /> • Commended on achievements by Vietnamese community including <br /> tonight's recognition of Ken Nguyen and the annual Tet Festival; <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JULY 6, 2010 <br /> 10A-14 <br /> <br />