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