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• Connie Major, opined that current DDA protects residents; believes <br />sufficient office vacancies exist throughout the City without having to <br />build large building; Historic Registry suggests that more cost efficient to <br />renovate/restore existing buildings than to build new; Referendum <br />Election 5 years ago - approved in good faith and trust. <br />• Jose Meza, member of Local 652, requested Council adopt project, <br />would bring jobs to the community and revitalize City. <br />• Timothy Morgan, Santa Ana resident and member of Local 636; project <br />would bring jobs and revitalization to the center of the County. <br />• Alfred G. Rodriguez, supports project. <br />• Doug Mangione, represents IBEW 441 with over 2,200 members, <br />supports amendments to One Broadway Plaza - symbol of hope and <br />progress in the City. <br />• Wyatt Ashley, member of Local 433, supports project. <br />• Gil Marrero, active member of community and resident; supports project <br />- will attract new businesses; amendments deemed necessary in light of <br />the economy. <br />• Ben Wells, echoed sentiments expressed earlier; Santa Ana resident; <br />loves City and progress. <br />• Glen Nolte, business manager of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 582; <br />union institution with over 900 members and 25% unemployment rate; <br />supports actions being considered. <br />• Russ Nicholson, member of Local 200; project would allow workers new <br />opportunities. <br />• Jim Adams, represents Los Angeles/Orange County Council for Building <br />and Construction Trades; thanked affiliated unions for attending <br />meeting; supports project. <br />• Ralph Flores, member of Local 652 and City resident; City built by <br />unions; believe project will continue tradition. <br />• Daniel Mcrez, member of Local 652; project will set example for other <br />cities. <br />• Hugo Jimenez, member of Local 652 and City resident; supports actions <br />considered by Council. <br />• Michael Prentiss, member of Local 652; supports project and work <br />opportunities. <br />• Jose Luis Tirado, member of Local 652; supports project. <br />• Ernesto Medrano, represents Teamsters Local 952; urged council to <br />amend the development agreement that will bring jobs to the City. <br />• Catherine Cate, correspondence provided for the record earlier; believe <br />that if actions approved would compare us to Los Angeles County that <br />currently has 25% vacancy rate in prominent buildings; hope that other <br />projects by developer have utilized unions. <br />• Lenny Gillis, member of Local 12 and City resident; project to generate <br />needed jobs. <br />• Alex Vega, One Broadway Plaza already approved by voters; union jobs <br />would bring well paid opportunities to City. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JULY 19, 2010 <br />1 0A-12