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• Dylan Thompson, spoke on behalf of SACReD, discussed Strategic Plan - feedback, long term goals to be set before short term, include measurable objectives and vision. • Sarai Santamaria, member of SACReD, spoke of recent forum held on Strategic Plan; goals and mission to be developed collaboratively with community input. • Sandibel Ramirez, Kidworks and SACReD member, thanked City for Strategic Plan forum to be held on Saturday, August 10th; opined that two hours not enough time for discussion and suggest additional forums be held throughout the City. • Miriam Lopez, member of Kidworks and SACReD, suggested additional outreach and marketing efforts be scheduled on the development of the Strategic Plan. • Jesse, SACReD, noted that five-year strategic plan important in building dialogue with community. • Chris, concerned that only one public forum scheduled on Strategic Plan. • Apolonio Cortes, noted importance of approving Strategic Plan that is reflective of City needs in the next five years. • Zabdi Alvarez, expressed the need for vision (as part of Strategic Plan). • Adriana Moreno, Children's Health Initiative of Orange County, suggested additional forums be held and at various locations; residents to voice concerns and bring about engagement. • Jennifer Tinajero, thanked the City Council for support of youth baseball groups; support policy that baseball fields be dedicated to the youth in our community. • Jimmy Contreras, favor policy that prioritizes youth before adult and profit making organizations in designating baseball fields. • Harvey Contreras, spoke on little league baseball; parks to be dedicated for youth. • Steve McGuigan, invited all to National Night Out to be held on August 6m from 4-7 p.m. at Rosita Park. • Betty Torres, President of Comite Civico Mexicano, request assistance in addressing differences with staff and committee members in managing the Fiestas Patrias parade. • Christina Ceron, representing the State of Hidalgo, Mexico, seek assistance in addressing concerns with Fiestas Patrias Committee. o Councilmember Sarmiento noted that ad hoc council committee to convene on August 6`h at 4:30 p.m.; directed City Manager to request additional staff to next few committee meetings and help facilitate matters. • Alex Vega, spoke of Fiestas Patrias Committee issues and also baseball field designation. • Aaron Rodriguez, spoke of need to maintain baseball fields for the youth in our community. • Bertha Robiatti, representing the Mexican State of Nuevo Leon, concerned with Fiestas Patrias committee issues. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 AUGUST 5, 2013 1 0A-6