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• Charles Martin, commented that there was a movement against proposal on the Bike Trail Master Plan; • Jason Nguyen, spoke in opposition to proposed Bike Trail Master Plan; bird sanctuary; concerned with other environmental issued is bike trail extended to Santiago Creek. • Barbara Russell, concerned with devaluation of property if bike trail extended; clean- up issues; property acquired through eminent domain; erosion and retaining wall; City should consider alternative site. • Phil Schaefer, concerned with environmental and economic impacts of proposed bike trail along Santiago Creek. • Cecily Thornton, concerned with home value if bike trail built, and health and welfare of family members with angst on matter. • Molly Martin, spoke in support of keeping Santiago Creek as is; natural beauty; displaced wildlife. • Debbie McEwen, noted that Sam Romero's comments at pervious City Council meeting mentioned Washington Square, but should have been French Square; also noted traffic plan. o Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested notation on Minutes to correct area referenced. • Rick Nidermeyer, noted success of soccer event held on December 3 and 4 at Centennial Park. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25K with the following modifications: • Councilmember Martinez abstained on 25G (due to a campaign contribution); • Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 22B for separate discussion and abstained on Item 25J; and • Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested that the Minutes of December 5, 2011 be amended as requested by Ms. McEwen during public comments. MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A -5