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• Herb Rose, disestablishment of PBID, thanked Councilmember Tinajero and Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez for support of disestablishment; would like to make note of the recent report by the Grand Jury; does not support destruction of records; and urged the City Council not to approve Agenda Item 19D. o Mayor Pulido noted that Item 19D would be continued for 2 weeks. • Barbara DesRochers, owner of Country Garden Caterers, opined that PBID illegally established; Grand Jury also concerned with establishment. • David Hoen, commented on pending lawsuit on Measure D; opined that voter intent was not to reset the clock; if debatable, then rescind Measure. • Laura Garibay, member of SACReD, urged the City Council to consider Sunshine Ordinance; would increase transparency, accountability and community involvement; requested meeting with Mayor. • Jose Moreno, President of Los Amigos, urged the City Council to adopt Sunshine Ordinance to increase public confidence in local government and quality of life. • Jeannie Gillett, representative of "Save Our Orchard Coalition", has been working on saving property since February, 2012; also supports Sunshine Ordinance that would allow for inclusionary provisions on projects such as the Sexlinger project. • Mayra Mejia, representative of Latino Health Access and working with SACReD to support Sunshine Ordinance; many needs in the community especially open space, would allow for better participation in decision-making process. • Daisy Gonzalez, representative of the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of Sunshine Ordinance, urged the City Council to adopt version as close to proposed ordinance as possible. • Alicia Acuna, concerned with maintenance of City parks. • Bobi Keenan, resident of Washington Square, opined that Measure D's intent was four additional years to Councilmembers; opined that Max Madrid should be removed from the Board of Parks and Recreation for suing the City. • Jose Guadalupe Mata, coordinator of Los Amigos de Santa Ana, urged the City to re-establish the "Somos Hispanos" office that was headed by former Police Officer Jose Vargas; also submitted complaint letter to Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez on residential concerns in the Ward 5 area. • Tish Leon, spoke in opposition to lawsuit filed regarding Measure D; supports Sunshine Ordinance that will help with transparency and re-establish representation and trust. • Sam Romero, supports recent report by the Grand Jury on PBID; urged the City Council to disestablish and stop funding Downtown Inc. • Fina Chaves, thanked Councilmember Tinajero for supporting Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez with disestablishment of PBID. • George Garcia, expressed concern with public safety and recent shootings; also spoke on fraudulent advertising by some businesses. • Cesar Medina, represents Los Amigos de Santa Ana, supports "Asuntos Hispanos" (Hispanic Affairs); recommends the City Council open up office again to address violence. • Claudia Arellanes, thanked Councilmember Tinajero and Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez for supporting disestablishment of PBID. • Jeff Dickman, resident of historic French Park, spoke on voter intent of Measure D to allow for 3 full-terms; supports Sunshine Ordinance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JULY 16, 2012