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M. <br />•m <br />VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, <br />Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Pulido (1) <br />COMMENTS <br />CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None <br />CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Tinajero: <br />• Thanked all speakers that help create a better community; and <br />• Little Leagues holding try-outs through February; encouraged <br />donations to help offset costs and offer scholarships. <br />Councilmember Benavides: <br />• Thanked all speakers for participating in democratic process; City <br />making strides to have a healthy community; City's goal is to balance <br />health and business opportunities. <br />• Commented on neighborhood associations and dual City Council <br />representatives, encouraged all to continue to be involved; City's <br />neighborhood improvement program at risk due to state and federal <br />funding shortages. <br />Councilmember Bustamante: <br />• Thanked all speakers on Santiago Creek matter; will be holding a <br />meeting for all stakeholders to attend. <br />Councilmember Martinez: <br />• Commented on Agenda Item 31A — noted that City has to strike <br />balance when it comes to business opportunities and offering healthy <br />alternatives for residents; <br />• Encouraged all to support TKO Boxing and commit to fundraising; <br />• Invited all to participate in upcoming Graffiti Paint -Out and requested <br />support from local businesses; <br />• Met with various members on the proposed Santiago Creek Bike Trail; <br />City will be reviewing the Circulation Element and invited all to <br />participate in the process; <br />• Redevelopment Agency defunct effective February 1, 2012; <br />• Wished all a Happy New Year; and <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 17, 2012 <br />1 0A -13 <br />