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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- s 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 Tem 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 MOT/ON: Approve Consent Calendar Items 'IOA 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 Tem Alvarez requested that the Minutes of December 5, 201 1 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 (O) ABSTAIN: None (O) ABSENT: None (O) Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 19, 20'11