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MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the June 4, 2012 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 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 6 MAY 7, 2012