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COMMENTS 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 6. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS Pat Whitaker • Announced that the Santiago Villas Grand Opening Celebration would be held on October 28, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. The project, funded with Set-Aside and HOME funds, is a conversion of the Howard Johnson's Motel on 17t" Street. Encouraged everyone #o attend. 7. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Vice-Chairpe_r_son Macres • Noted that people in the Downtown approach him regarding various issues -the most current was that a sidewalk sale had been held in the Fiesta Marketplace and B1D areas of 4t" Street during the past weekend, and the banners had not been displayed. Matt Lamb responded that although eight sidewalk sales per year are allowed, the City only supports three in the budget with tables and banners. The third for this year will be held in November. • Noted that a Fiesta Marketplace meeting would be held on Friday, October 22, 8:00 a.m., at Ray Rangel's R & R Sportswear. invited Ms. Whitaker to attend and meet the members. • Thanked Commissioner Rodriguez and his colleagues for the excellent work that they have done. Regretted that there had been small turnouts at the Community Forums; however, he felt that good input had been received from those who did attend. Commissioner Leon • Noted that a Candidates Forum would be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2004, in the City Council Chambers. Encouraged everyone to attend; it would be a great opportunity to decide which candidates they would support. • Commented that the new Kohl's and Target stores in the Bristol Marketplace are now open and are very nice, Asked everyone to visit the businesses. • Asked what action staff has taken to fill the Tenant and Senior Tenant Member vacancies on the Commission. Shelly Landry-Bayle ( responded that letters have been sent out. Added that both members CRHC MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 19, 2004