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Policy Manager for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in recognition of <br />National Bike to Work Week and National Bike to School Day. <br />CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to <br />Jill Calhoun, facilities manager of Da Vita, Inc. and Lee Kane, Program Manager for <br />non-profit organization - Shoes that Fit - for collaborating to donate brand new shoes to <br />every student at Carver and Lincoln Elementary schools. <br />CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to <br />Professor Martin Morachimo for bringing Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitzu to Santa Ana. <br />CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS MARTINEZ <br />AND SARMIENTO to Aaron Kushner and Eric Spitz, the new owners of the Orange <br />County Register. <br />CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See report under Agenda Item 19A. <br />PUBLIC COMMENT <br />• Mario Gonzalez, representing Pepe Towing, spoke in opposition to the City's recent <br />police towing rotational request for proposal process and contract award. <br />• Christina Larsen, media coordinator for Occupy OC, supports immigrant rights and <br />reform. <br />• Lisandro Orozco, urged City Council to allow cell tower funds to be used at Madison <br />Park for improvements; funds will enhance safety. <br />o Councilmember Sarmiento asked City Manager to include issue at upcoming <br />budget workshops; noted that City Council will take action (Agenda Item 23B) at <br />tonight's meeting to award a contract for construction of Community Garden <br />Center and Basketball Court. <br />• Jeannie Gillett, spoke in support of preserving Sexlinger property as historic <br />property; requested moratorium on demolition of all historic properties listed on the <br />Santa Ana Historic Registry be agendized for consideration at next City Council <br />meeting. <br />• Steve Ray, representative of Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of <br />preserving Sexlinger property even if designated as historic property; opined that <br />Environmental Impact Report (EIR) not adequate - no reasonable or historical <br />alternatives; opined that soil at site constitutes a natural resource. <br />• S. Keith De Wine, spoke in support of Artist Village; noted that some artists, <br />including self, displaced by owner of Santora Building and requested assistance. <br />o Councilmember Martinez expressed support for arts and will meet with resident. <br />• Joese Hernandez, spoke on various matters including recent underground water <br />contamination and need for City to include capital improvements funds in budget. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 MAY 6, 2013 <br />1 0A-5