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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCIL MEMBER SARMIENTO to the following committee members: Erika Sepulveda, Irving Alaniz, Steve McGuigan, Francine Harris, Betty Witted, Carmela Sandoval, Sandra Leon, Grace Oropeza, Nedra Hector, and Jennifer Patalsky, Relay Manager for coordinating the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in Santa Ana held on May 22, 2010. PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCIL MEMBER SARMIENTO recognizing June 15th as "Janitors for Justice Day" *Councilmember Benavides left the meeting at 7:28 p.m. and did not return. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to James P. Larsen, Firefighter, Fire Department for 25 Years of Service CLOSED SESSION REPORT — None PUBLIC COMMENT • Albert Castillo — reiterated comments made at the June 7th Council meeting; Steve McGuigan — commented on recent American Independence Day celebration; provided update on Santa Ana Zoo matters: Case Reporter did publicity that has helped the Zoo, hosting a concert on July 18th, Zoofari event in August, and partnered with Discovery Science Center to provide summer camps; and Grant Adler — received letter on weed abatement (commented on Public Hearing Item 75B. Staff instructed to work with Ms. Adler in identifying her concerns). CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve staff recommendations with the following modifications on the Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25M: • Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C. • Excused Councilmember Bustamante from City Council, Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Agency meetings. • Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 19D for separate discussion. • Mayor Pulido pulled Item 25M for separate discussion. • Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25J due to a campaign contribution. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JULY 6, 2010