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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to the Concert Committee of North Santa Ana Neighborhood (CCNSAN) — Jessica Carr, Diane Farley, Dave Hoen, Nancy Lutz, Debbie Muise, Tom Pataca, Dan Peters, Mel Steiner and Julie Stroud for organizing the Morrison Park Holiday events. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to the Nuno Brothers — Raul, Juan and Efrain for their annual Christmas Toy Give -away. CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See item 19A. 1. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY MOTION: Appoint Joseph Straka as Interim City Attorney. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PUBLIC COMMENTS • Claudio Gallegos, spoke in opposition to the proposed appointment of Sean Mill to the Planning Commission, read comments into the record. • Mike Tardiff, opposed to appointment of Sean Mill to the Planning Commission. • Jeff Hall, co -owner of Chapter 1 restaurant, spoke in support of Downtown, Inc., representation of the businesses, and potential of downtown lured him to open his second business in the City. • Andy Verostek, has noticed changes in the downtown; supports Downtown Inc. and measures taken to maintain area safe and clean. • Joey Mendes, owner and operator of Proof Bar, urged Council to continue to keep downtown clean and safe, opined that Downtown Inc. has unified businesses. • Bob Stewart, President of Downtown Inc., noted that recent "Day of the Dead" event in downtown was great success; look forward to expanding this and other events; clean and safe a priority and almost half of Downtown Inc.'s budget. • Jay Meehan, debate of Downtown Inc. not new, had eminent domain issue 30 years ago which resulted in muffler shop remaining; urged community to get involved; and thanked Council and staff for support of area. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 4, 2011