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<br /> <br /> <br /> MOT/ON: Continue consideration of matter to the June 4, 2012 City <br /> Council Meeting. <br /> MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Benavides <br /> VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, <br /> Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) <br /> NOES: None (0) <br /> <br /> ABSTAIN: None (0) <br /> ABSENT: None (0) <br /> <br /> <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> • Randall An, concerned with pending sale of Santora Building to church and their <br /> proposed use of the building; urged the City Council to hold vision for the area and <br /> not limit the arts movement; served on original Artist Village Task Force. <br /> • S. Keith DeWine, opined that artist movement has contributed to the revitalization of <br /> the area; area should continue to have vision to make global difference in the arts. <br /> • Stephen Anderson, proposed 300 seat auditorium at Santora Building by church <br /> would impact parking, traffic and business in the area. <br /> • Tixoc Ventura, (spoke in Spanish) thanked the City Council for not contracting out <br /> library services; commented on presentations earlier in the evening that highlight the <br /> accomplishments of the community's youth. <br /> • Alberto Marin, (spoke in Spanish), requested assistance with neighborhood issues in <br /> the Bristol/Edinger area. <br /> • Irma Macias, commented on neighborhood issues, including, drinking in public areas <br /> and trash. <br /> • Matthew Barrios Southgate, artist at Santora Building, opposed to the sale of <br /> Santora Building to a church; expressed safety concerns and requested that <br /> surveillance video, security guards, and fire sprinklers be addressed. <br /> • Theo Hirsch, asked if any preaching would take place at the Santora Building if <br /> purchased by the church. <br /> • Alicia Rojas of United Artist of Santa Ana, concerned with possible breach of <br /> contract on regulations to the Santora Building with the Redevelopment Agency; <br /> requested an extension of contract to have building remain as is; presented petition <br /> signed by more than 800 individuals that support efforts by the students and college. <br /> • John Von Szelisky, concerned with change and function of building if church <br /> renovates, and potential parking issues; noted that Santora Building is on the <br /> National Historic Registry and an architectural pride. <br /> • Charles Hart, spoke on Item 55A, concerned with proposed ordinance to repeal <br /> campaign contribution regulation; supports existing ordinance, opined that standards <br /> need to be upheld and provide for more accountability. <br /> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 MAY 7, 2012 <br /> 1 0A-6 <br />