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support of Cal State Fullerton's institutional arts presence and through outstanding critical media attention, astute guidance, management, and community support. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Back to Natives Restoration dedicated to the conservation of Orange County and California wild-lands through education and restoration programs, and for creating a "Native Plant Nursery" at Santiago Park. PUBLIC COMMENT • Dave Elliott, President of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City Council for accessibility and continued relationship with City Manager, Paul Walters. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See report under Agenda Item 19A. PUBLIC COMMENT - Cont. • Venoncio Chavez, concerned with new company providing parking enforcement citation program that is citing vehicles with handicap signs; request City review process for issuing citations. • Judy Edge, congratulated City Council on election and re-election of officers; spoke in support of City Manager; request City review barking dog ordinance and City to set-aside funds to repave streets on a regular basis. • Vic Edge, concurred with comments made by Judy Edge. • Raul Luna, former Santa Ana Police Sergeant, spoke in support of City Manager and former Santa Ana Police Chief; opined that Walters turned around crime ridden City; City Council should re-evaluate options. • Jose Alfredo Hernandez, spoke in support of City Manager; City to focus budget and crime. • Greg Winterbottom, Vice Chair of the Orange County Transportation Authority, spoke in support of continuity in key leadership positions to ensure funds obtained and projects completed. • Bryan Starr, Orange County Business Council, spoke in support of retaining City Manager to stabilize community; leadership shift cause uncertainty; need continuity. • Stanley Fiala, spoke on Oath Keepers program and described pamphlet provided to the City Council on program. • Lucy Bateson, did not support initial appointment of City Manager, but has proven abilities. • Steve Jason Wildman, working on research for film on homelessness for past two years. • Robert Escalante, opined that City Council violated sunshine ordinance when noticed special meeting over holiday closure of City Hall to evaluate City Manager. • Joey Campbell, former Water Polo champion, spoke of strong work ethic and commitment learned during training that he appreciates in City Manager. • Herb Rose, echo sentiments spoken of earlier about City Manager. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 7, 2013