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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 90B CITY COLINCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br /> <br /> Councilmember Martinez: <br /> • Congratulated Division Chief Dave Thomas on promotion and <br /> welcomed incoming Chief Brown; and <br /> • Noted that Sunshine Ordinance required Strategic Plan; request City <br /> Manager provide timeline for Strategic Plan and outreach efforts; <br /> thanked community for keeping the City Council accountable and <br /> active participation in decision making; recruitment and selection of <br /> City Manager forthcoming. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Amezcua: <br /> • Welcomed new Fire Chief Brown; and <br /> • Commented on Sunshine Ordinance; support open and transparent <br /> process and procedures. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Reyna: <br /> • Echoed comments by colleagues on need for Strategic Plan; <br /> • Attended Park Santiago Easter Egg Hunt event; thanked volunteers for <br /> fun event; <br /> • Noted that Little League at El Salvador Park has brought generational <br /> involvement; much appreciated; <br /> • Invited all to participate in the Annual Cesar Chavez event at Santa <br /> Ana College on Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th; <br /> • Relay for Life event in Santa Ana will be held at Valley High School on <br /> June 1St and 2nd; invited all to participate; and <br /> • Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Benavides: <br /> • Thanked speakers for comments and on-going community <br /> engagement; City held Budget forums recently; request thorough <br /> vetting of Strategic Plan that incorporated community input and not <br /> bound by June deadline; <br /> • Request regular updates on City Manager recruitment and staff re- <br /> initiate on-line survey to receive input from community; <br /> • Cedar Evergreen Neighborhood fundraiser generated over $50,000; <br /> comprehensive effort by many City departments and Pastor Kevin <br /> Brown's efforts have improved the quality of life, such as graffiti, <br /> lighting, and trees being trimmed, allowing the City to thrive; A <br /> fortunate 500 company is looking into City partnerships in the form of <br /> sponsorship of athletic events and community events; <br /> o Councilmember Martinez requested possible use of Community <br /> Development Block Grant funds to assist neighborhoods. <br /> • Apple Company has filmed commercial at 2nd Street Promenade <br /> • Encouraged residents to support local businesses; <br /> • Request staff to evaluate City "branding" campaign. <br /> <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 MARCH 18, 2013 <br /> <br /> 1 0A-13 <br />