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• Debbie Friedman, President of the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo, noted that organization applied for and received a grant in the amount of $75,000 to repair walkways; project has been completed; also Zoo has been re-accredited by the AZA; also, "Party for the Planet" event was great success. • Jorge Garcia, concerned with proposed ordinance to repeal campaign ordinance; should be leaders in campaign reform. • Antonio Bugarin of SACReD, (spoke in Spanish), resident of Lacy neighborhood, supports sunshine ordinance and opposed to repeal of campaign contribution ordinance. • Juan Carlos Madeco of SACReD, spoke on need for more transparency in local government; Ethics Committee to consider proposal and concerned with repeal of campaign contribution ordinance proposed. • Rob Cook, proposed that City Council not repeal campaign contribution ordinance, but instead impose the restriction for 12-months. • Leanna Galvan, urged the City Council continue arts programs since school cutting back; drive innovation in the City. • Desi Reyes, invited all to attend the 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Day event taking place in Downtown Santa Ana from 12-9 p.m. over the Memorial Day weekend. • Alfredo Amezcua, spoke on campaign contribution ordinance; suggested that Ethics Committee review the matter and proposed the City Council establish an Ethics Commission. • Jeff Dickman, concerned with need to repeal campaign contribution ordinance. Mayor Pulido established an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Councilmembers Benavides, Bustamante and Martinez to address some concerns conveyed with the purchase of the Santora Building. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted that Artist Village has been in community a long time; opposes a church moving into the Santora Building; inquired if restrictions on building known to the potential buyer; encouraged residents to meet with any of the councilmembers on the matter. Councilmember Bustamante, success of Downtown well known; important to maintain the vision for the area; expressed having conditions in perpetuity. Councilmember Martinez, noted that all parties involved need to understand zoning/land use, planning and building restrictions. Planning and Building Executive Director Jay Trevino explained that Santora Building has a National designation with strict regulations - character of building and exterior/interior need to be preserved, and currently zoned for office and retail uses; changes would have significant implications. Councilmember Sarmiento, would like to revise Arts Council and preserve intent of building; City Council has limited authority on sale, but would like to continue momentum of Artist Village; directed the City Attorney to research covenants or restrictions that could be embedded; buyer to review fagade easement that may prevent auditorium. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 MAY 7, 2012