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• Madeline Spencer, commented that duties of Police Chief and City Manager significant and should not be performed by same person. • Tixoc Ventura, spoke about prejudices in the City; believe in transparency and community participation to achieve real change; do not take away from those less fortunate. • Juan Carlos Macedo, commented on need to empower residents; community in need of services currently not available. • Gabriela Gonzalez, concerned that no checks and balances or accountability in place for City Manager and in his role overseeing the Police Department. • Apolonio Cortes, questioned why sunshine ordinance not applied when City Manager appointed; too much responsibility to oversee City Manager and Police Chief role. • Laura Garibay, thanked City Council for approving sunshine ordinance; approval sent message that transparency and accountability important; City Manager position separate and apart from Police Chief; resident participation needed. • John Raya, welcomed two new councilmembers; opined that City Council should focus on other issues throughout the City and not City Manager position. • Rob Cook, noted that City Council accountable to voters, decision to dismiss City Manager is there responsibility. • Rosalia Pinon, representative of Latino Health Access, urged City Council to make decision for the betterment of residents and community; City Manager separate and apart from Police Chief; supports national search. • George Garcia, supports City Manager and believes he is best person for position. • Lorenzo Gonzalez, person holding two highly responsible positions not able to give 100% and lack of transparency. • Jed Poole, spoke in support of City Manager, but does not believe he should be holding two positions; urged City Council to do the right thing. • Albert Castillo, opined that previous City Council meeting brought inappropriate behavior by some leaders; conduct of City Manager unbecoming of professional ICMA Manager due to robo-calls, political support of former Councilmember and unethical behahior; thanked the City Council majority for doing the right thing. • David Gromm, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and their effort to improve downtown Santa Ana. • Sergio Hernandez, sunshine ordinance has triggered change and transparency at all levels; want dedicated person in City Manager and Police Chief positions that are accountable. • Maria Velazquez, need change in City; crime on the rise, some improvements being made, but need more. • Rebeca Pacheco, representing Kidworks, requested assistance in bettering community. • Manuel Pena, support moving City forward and not focus on City Manager position; make decisions that benefit City. • Patricia Wenskunas, spoke in support of City Manager; residents would like explanation on need for change. • Paul Musco, indicated that business community supports City Manager. • Robert Escalante, expressed support for City Manager and indicated that he has done great job in both positions. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JANUARY 22, 2013