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COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:35 <br />P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED <br />AT 8:36 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT <br />COMMENTS <br />90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS — City Manager Ream noted the great <br />success with the neighborhood growth program, working on developing <br />industrial streets and will return with report in a year. <br />90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Sarmiento: <br />• Attended several events held on Saturday at Artist Village and <br />Downtown Santa Ana - opening night of Film Fiesta kicked off events for <br />Fiestas Patrias (being held this coming weekend); there is a running film <br />at Yost Theater; and had opening night at Old County Courthouse; and <br />• Event on corner of French and 4th was held open-air for viewing of <br />artwork by Frida Kahlo that was presented by Gregorio Luque; lecture <br />was engaging; site should be considered for open plaza - music, art, <br />and multi -purpose gathering; opined that it would be a great location for <br />downtown plaza. <br />Councilmember Martinez: <br />• Agreed with Councilmember Sarmiento's comments about open space <br />and support effort. <br />• Discussed personal commitment and involvement on the council and <br />other regional boards - specifically SCAG, and need to have <br />representation on a regional and state level. <br />Councilmember Bustamante: <br />• Echoed Martinez comments on commitment needed to be an elected <br />official and indicated that he was proud to serve the community. <br />Councilmember Tinajero: <br />• Urged reporters who write about City to be fair, impartial, and compare <br />all cities alike, not be based on Council ethnic composition. <br />• Thanked all who attended the Zoo event on Saturday, candidate for <br />State Governor Jerry Brown also attended. <br />• Noted that tonight's meeting had diverse actions on the Agenda; Council <br />investing in downtown and City is business friendly. <br />• Wished wife Jennifer Tinajero a Happy Anniversary. <br />Councilmember Benavides: <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 <br />