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CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho announced reportable actions by the City Council and is included under Agenda Item 19A. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Lilia Ramos, resident of Riverview Association and member of SOS Historic Willowick; requested status on proposed Chivas USA negotiations to move to the City. • Mayor Pulido indicated that Memorandum of Understanding with Chivas USA has expired thus no longer in discussions with Chivas USA. • Massimo Marini, spoke on Denver's Occupy Solidarity Agreement; opined that homeless and social organizations should be involved in resolving homeless issue instead of the police department. • Mathew Southgate, thanked City Attorney Carvalho for facilitating meeting of the Santora Ad Hoc Committee and presenting historic and architectural requirements; concerned with sale of building to Newsong Church that could change relationship with artists in the area. • Joel Reyes, Eastside residents, concerned with realignment project on McFadden Avenue and proposed park development in the area. • Mayor Pulido asked resident to address concerns to Executive Director of Parks and Recreation since he was not aware of proposed park. • Mark Harrison, member of the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo, thanked the City Manager and Executive Director of Parks and Recreation Gerardo Mouet for support of the Zoo; noted that Association handles membership and improvements; Association willing to continue helping City with Zoo activities. • Zeke Hernandez, congratulated City Manager Walters on appointment; addressed the City Council on concerns with widening of Grand Avenue and property take- aways. • Fina Chavez, congratulated City Manager Walters on appointment; welcomed City Attorney Carvalho; noted that she has met with some members of the City Council on PBID matter; would like to have disestablishment item brought back for consideration. • Alicia Acuna, submitted pictures of various parks throughout the City that are in need of improvements. • Jeff Dickman, member of Friends of Lacy Street, concerned with rehabilitation project of some historic homes that appear different than in plans submitted; requested status report on rehabilitation project. • Helen Cannon, thanked the City Council and members of the Public Safety Committee for supporting chicken ordinance. • Ralph Allen, spoke in opposition to PBID, opined that East-end businesses in Downtown consuming most of assessment fees. • Julie Stroud, member of the Orange County Historic Commission, submitted letter of support to preserve the Sexlinger property (Agenda Item 75A). • Janet Cook, member of Fairview Development Center spoke in opposition to Zoo entrance fee increase and requested consideration to waive fee for people with disabilities. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JUNE 4, 2012