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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to Silvia Edwards, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce representative, for her many years of service on the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC). CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho reported that by a vote of 5-0 (Amezcua and Pulido absent) items listed under Consent Calendar, Agenda Item 19A were approved. PUBLIC COMMENT • George Estrada, opined that rules and regulations on public comment card may restrict first amendment rights when criticizing elected officials, attended town hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez on amnesty programs. • Veronica Alexander, presented University of Irvine's School of Law's program to support Santa Ana Unified School District students called the Saturday School of Law. • Barbara Lemere, concerned that land use discussion on Centennial Park are in Closed Session for Rancho Santiago Board and City Council; opposed to Santa Ana College parcel at Centennial Park not used for recreational purposes; proposed Citizens Advisory Committee to review park use. • Rene Guzman, opined that Fourth of July celebration should be as grand as Fiestas Patrias. • Connie Hamilton, thanked Interim City Manager Kevin O'Rourke for efforts; invited all to attend the "Winds of Change" forum on September 18th at 6:30 p.m. • Jason Wildman, spoke on miscellaneous homeless issues. • Alex Vega, supports Fourth of July celebration. • Julio Perez, representing the Orange County Labor Federation, spoke on recent amnesty forum; also spoke in support of community meetings on Five-Year Strategic Plan - offered resources and commitment from various non-profit organizations to assist with outreach forums (Agenda Item 65A). • Nyexi Trejo, spoke in support of community meetings by Ward (Agenda Item 65A). • Sarai Arpero, proposed additional forums and at various times on the City's Strategic Plan (Agenda Item 65A). • Zabdi & Paula Alvarez, presented petitions from various community organizations regarding Strategic Plan. • Irma Macias, thanked Kevin O'Rourke for his leadership and opportunity to engage community. • Anthony Balabuena, opined that gang injunction efforts should be refocused on other community programs such as recreational opportunities. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31C as recommended by staff with the following modifications: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 1 0A-4