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