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• Sharon Barlow, support City Manager; City safer since he became Police Chief. • Cheri Kerr, read names of individuals in the television news industry that she would contact to look into City Council's misgudgements. • Alex Vega, support City Manager, recall of some elected officials a possibility if they dismiss City Manager; other candidates not as qualified. • Debbie McEwen, urged City Council to focus on other City issues; City Manager has institutional knowledge not found in outside candidates. • Thomas Gordon, support City Manager, allow him to leave graciously and not forced out. • Tish Leon, support national search for City Manager; City deserves best qualified candidate. • Miguel Mondragon, concerned with e-mail sent by City Manager that challenged City Council; urged the city council to do the right thing. • Francisco Barragan, representing Los Amigos de Orange County, spoke of perceived unethical behavior, lack of good judgment, and disrespect by City Manager and Mayor; called for official investigation of actions. • Paul Hayes, clarified that City Manager does not have two positions; City has Acting Police Chief Carlos Rojas overseeing the Police Department. • Erika Gonzalez, concerned that terminating contract with City Manager would cost a lot of money; City Council to make best decision for entire City. • George Collins, congratulated Mayor on re-election; transparency needed; residents deserve answers to status of redevelopment funds; need stability to manage and then do national search for City Manager. • Chuck Flynn, spoke in support of City Manager. • Tim Rush, proposed national search in 18-36 months, desire to have orderly transition of power. • Joesay Hernandez, support closure to Community Management District matter; concerned with e-mail by City Manager denoted as "Sanctuary City"; approved balanced budget, but in reality only deferred problem, not solved. • Ricki Older, requested explanation for need to remove City Manager; questioned whether it was performance based; support City Manager. COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 7:04 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Carol Bowers v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals; Board case number ADJ 1092318 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 22, 2013