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• Paul Cook-Giles, representative of the Historic French Park Association; read for the record letter received from the Association. • Tom Moxley, President of Los Angeles/Orange County Building Trade Union; urged Council to adopt actions as civic leaders in the past had vision to build Hoover Dam and other such projects. • Kim Payne, opined that actions considered are breach of trust; no public funds to be used; no economic feasibility study; schools to be informed of amendments. • Art Pedroza, amendments reasonable; public funds requested, but denied; OSHA buying venue across the street at half the cost; clause on use of unions already included in agreement; consider including condominiums as part of development. • Irving Chase, 4t" generation business owner in the City; supports amendments proposed by developer; project will improve renovation of Downtown Santa Ana; project unanimously approved by Downtown Inc. • Mike Tardiff, opposed to project; Measure A approved by voters in 2005 did not include use of public funds; traffic not mitigated; noted that Planning Commission approved by slim margin of 3-2. • Debbie McEwen, request Council continue to protect neighborhoods. • John Barneich, believe conditions to protect City being reconsidered; 50% occupancy requirement reasonable and should continue; project incompatible with neighboring area; increased traffic; noted that Arco Building in Downtown Los Angeles had empty penthouse floor. • Ben Grabiel, presented copy of Measure A as approved by the voters in 2005; believe any changes should be subject to the vote of the people. • Steve McGuigan, opined that developer should comply with agreement as approved in 2005; recommends council table matter. • James "Jim" Kendrick, supports project; believe it will revitalize Downtown Santa Ana, request for use of public funds reasonable. • Aldofo Lopez, project will change perception of Santa Ana; City forward thinking with adoption of project of this magnitude. • Molly Doughty, project should maintain original standards and integrity (Class A project). • Rod Cook, opined that economy stopped project, not City; suggested bridge for pedestrian crossings. The Clerk's Office received correspondence from Julie and Gary Humphreys, Steve and Catherine Cate, Jeff Dickman (Historic French Park Association), and Connie Major that was entered into the record. The Public Hearing closed at 8:40 p.m. Council discussion ensued. Public funds not to be used, project to be market-economy driven; Referendum of 2005 considered only rezoning, not Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA); labor agreement requirement included in original DDA; City Council supports local hire and amended motion as such; developer to provide compensation for CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JULY 19, 2010 1 0A-13