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• Stanley Fiala, challenged legality of Agenda Item 85A. • David Brandt, former Santa Ana councilmember, opined that Mayor Pro Tern had violated Santa Ana Code of Conduct and Ethics and tenet of politics. • Chad Barker, also opined that Mayor Pro Tem violated Code of Conduct; called for title to be taken away and resignation from Office. • Rob Cook, support actions on Agenda Item 85A; urged the City Council to vote on the 5 suggested items listed on Agenda Item 85A separately, residents have the right to know where City Council stand on each item. • Claudia Arellanes, presented gift and baskets to Mayor Pro Tem for support of Downtown businesses; opined that business success require change, but not obligatory; suggested that PBID be voluntary assessment. • Nina Jun, appreciates Mayor Pro Tem's support; opposed to PBID and process used to form assessment district; thanked Councilmembers Tinjaero and Martinez for meeting with merchants. • Robert Escalante, deferred comments and time to Herb Rose. • Herb Rose, supports Mayor Pro Tern and opined that comments made by her at the August 24, 2011 City Council meeting were not anti-semitic; commented on efforts by Mayor Pro Tern to analyze Downtown Inc. procedures. • George Collins, suggested sensitivity training be provided in light of Mayor Pro Tern comments made at the August 24, 2011 City Council meeting. • Francisco Barragan, opined that PBID established unconstitutionally and should be disestablished; dissatisfied with efforts made to apologize to Jewish community, accountability lacking. • Fina Chaves, supports Mayor Pro Tern and should remain in position; opposed to PBID; concerned with economy and effect on businesses. • Archer Altstaetter, supports Mayor Pro Tern's resignation from the City Council. • Tom Smolley, supports all 5 suggestions listed on Agenda Item 85A; Santa Ana Code of Conduct and Ethics violated. • Dave Hoen, opined that Mayor Pro Tern violated 5 core values listed in the Code of Conduct and Ethics; thanked Councilmembers Benavides and Bustamante for adding Agenda Item 85A for City Council consideration; supports all 5 items listed. • Darren Shippen, apologized to the Chase Family and Jewish community for comments made at the last City Council meeting; thanked Councilmembers for adding Agenda Item 85A to the Agenda. • Won Cha, opposed to PBID. • Nestor Medrano, opined that Agenda Item 85A unfair; other City Councilmembers have violated code and have not been admonished; opined that PBID established improperly. • Joey Say, thanked Mayor Pro Tem for support; has dealt with many displaced businesses in the Downtown area; • Shahram Makhani, congratulating Mayor Pro Tern for supporting businesses in the Downtown; opposed to PBID; urged City Council to focus on issue of taxation. • Claudio Gallegos, concerned with PBID and formation process, but issue tonight is comments made by Mayor Pro Tem in the past. • Miguel Mondragon, urged City Council to focus on issues; public officials should comply with all Codes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011