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<br /> <br /> ABSTAIN: None (O) <br /> <br /> ABSENT: None (0) <br /> <br /> COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 9:04 P.M. AND <br /> RECONVENED AT 9:04 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT <br /> COMMENTS <br /> <br /> 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None <br /> 90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br /> <br /> Councilmember Tinajero: <br /> • Informed the public that there is a Tenant Rights Workshop offered <br /> through Fair Housing Council of Orange County on October 21St at 7 <br /> p.m.; and <br /> • Encouraged individuals to volunteer, including high school students, for <br /> opportunities in many areas of the community including sports. <br /> Councilmember Benavides: <br /> • Would like City to consider using surplus vehicles as Citizen <br /> Patrol/Volunteer vehicles and/or Code Enforcement efforts; <br /> • Council met with retailers and restaurant owners of Downtown to <br /> discuss safety issues; request that redevelopment staff consider: <br /> increased lighting and surveillance video in the parking garages owned <br /> by City/Agency in partnership with Downtown Inc. as added security <br /> measurers; and <br /> • Request that staff return in 60 days with options as it relates to <br /> transparency in local government. <br /> Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez: <br /> • Encouraged all to ride Trolley to Downtown Santa Ana; <br /> • Events in Downtown Santa Ana have been successful, although incident <br /> over the weekend was atypical; residents should take precaution when <br /> dealing with as assailants; City will be taking preventive measures and <br /> be discussed by the Public Safety Committee; <br /> • Day of the Dead event will be celebrated in Downtown on Friday, <br /> November 6th at 6 p.m.; and <br /> • Wished all a Happy Halloween. <br /> Councilmember Sarmiento: <br /> • Thanked all who came to address the council and staff for <br /> presentations; <br /> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 OCTOBER 4, 2010 <br /> 1OB-15 <br />