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MOT/ON: Continue consideration of matter to the June 4, 20'12 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (O) ABSTAIN: None (O) ABSENT: None (O) PUBLIC COMMENT • Randall An, concerned with pending sale of Santora Building to church and their proposed use of the building; urged the City Council to hold vision for the area and not limit the arts movement; served on original Artist Village Task Force. • S. Keith DeWine, opined that artist movement has contributed to the revitalization of the area; area should continue to have vision to make global difference in the arts. • Stephen Anderson, proposed 300 seat auditorium at Santora Building by church would impact parking, traffic and business in the area. • Tixoc Ventura, (spoke in Spanish) thanked the City Council for not contracting out library services; commented on presentations earlier in the evening that highlight the accomplishments of the community's youth. • Alberto Marin, (spoke in Spanish), requested assistance with neighborhood issues in the Bristol/Edinger area. • Irma Macias, commented on neighborhood issues, including, drinking in public areas and trash. • Matthew Barrios Southgate, artist at Santora Building, opposed to the sale of Santora Building to a church; expressed safety concerns and requested that surveillance video, security guards, and fire sprinklers be addressed. • Theo Hirsch, asked if any preaching would take place at the Santora Building if purchased by the church. • Alicia Rojas of United Artist of Santa Ana, concerned with possible breach of contract on regulations to the Santora Building with the Redevelopment Agency; requested an extension of contract to have building remain as is; presented petition signed by more than 800 individuals that support efforts by the students and college. • John Von Szelisky, concerned with change and function of building if church renovates, and potential parking issues; noted that Santora Building is on the National Historic Registry and an architectural pride. • Charles Hart, spoke on Item 55A, concerned with proposed ordinance to repeal campaign contribution regulation; supports existing ordinance, opined that standards need to be upheld and provide for more accountability. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 7, 2012 1OA-6