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• Tony Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney, spoke in support of proposed ordinance; commented on measures taken throughout the County to adopt similar legislation. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested that Orange County District Attorney Rackauckas respond to earlier comments; City adopted ordinance in 2006 and it was first in the County; thanked the District Attorney's Office and City Attorney's Office for proposed amendments to the ordinance. AMENDED MOTION: Amend ordinance by adding the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA to list of children's facilities; place on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2832 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE XII OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PROXIMITY OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS TO CHILDREN'S FACILITIES MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Carvalho reported that four items were considered in Closed Session. The Council by unanimous consent approved the terms of employment of Interim City Manager Paul Walters and has directed the City Attorney to prepare the employment agreement for approval at a future City Council meeting agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS • John T. Carr, requested that the City Council agendize consideration of "In God We Trust" motto to be placed in the City Council Chamber. • Alicia Rojas of United Artists of Santa Ana (UASA), spoke on the Santora Building pending sale and ad-hoc committee; open engagement between parties in progress and be interested in having Memorandum of Understanding signed before escrow closes; expressed concern with perceived conflict of interest that Councilmember Benavides role in the ad-hoc committee. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 MAY 21, 2012