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Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez clarified that City Council did not vote to extend the PBID for a year, only downsize district, have not approved Downtown Inc. annual budget. Requested that item be continued to the next meeting and give Downtown, Inc. an opportunity to address concerns. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez continued item to the October 3, 2011 City Council Meeting. COMMENTS 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS • Interim City Manager Walters noted that he has met with all City departments to discuss status of City finances; has received positive feedback. 90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Tijanero: • Commented on budget and need to continue dialogue with labor groups, decisions within 30-60 days. Councilmember Benavides: • Tough budget decisions to be made; • Annual Fiestas Patrias event and parade was great success; thanked all for efforts; • Encouraged all to attend a Walk-A-Thon and Resource Fair at Madison Park on Saturday, September 24th; • Planning and Building Executive Director, Jay Trevino announced event at Centennial Park to hold community workshops on the Harbor Boulevard Plan on Saturday, September 24 "; and • Encouraged residents to engage in civic activity throughout the City. Councilmember Martinez: • Represented the Mayor and City Council in the welcoming ceremony for HUD Assistant Secretary, Mercedes Marquez held at Willard neighborhood; • City held Fiestas Patrias over the weekend in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; thanked Parks and Recreation, promoters, and all for success; • Thanked Planning and Building Agency for Harbor Blvd. Corridor area project and efforts to have project transparent; • Senator Correa hosting a Health and Fitness event at Valley High School on Saturday, September 24th; and • Congratulated Walker Elementary for winning Governor's Fitness Challenge competition. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 1 OA-23