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CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney Carvalho reported on items listed on Consent Calendar, Agenda Item 19A. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Steve Rocco, commented on restraining order and recall effort. 2. Sam Romero, member of Santa Ana Business Council, request opportunity to bid on Fiestas Patrias; commented on saturation of businesses selling alcohol; suggest publication of pending Alcohol and Beverage Control license applications. 3. Carlos Aguilar, local artist, noted that he has been awarded #1 mural in County; request bid on wall at Santa Ana Plaza. 4. Christina Rush, member of Bristol Street Business Owners Coalition, commented on grass roots efforts to protect businesses; thanked members of the City Council for meet and greet opportunity; 650 petitions signed in support of businesses; encourage aesthetic improvements. 5. Lou Biue, architect working with Coalition proposed incorporating original design ideas into alternative plan; reduce driveways; establish reciprocal parking; fagade upgrades; creates urban space on north side for pedestrians; shaded parking stalls; and solar energy for electric cars; would like to work with staff in completing design together. 6. Jeronimo Chavez, business owner on Bristol Street; noted that there were no properties available if he had to relocate - may have to go outside of City limits; Coalition reviewing alternatives and opined that it would be a win -win for all involved; Washington to 17th Street expansion would have a modern plan with consistent look. 7. Larry Kaplan, owner of McDonald's on Bristol, Site Plan Review in progress, would like to collaborate on solutions; traffic noise is of great concern to residents; landscape and sound wall are possible solutions 8. Dr. Kent Ochiai, commented on importance of maintaining north end of the City on Bristol as an educational and professional business gateway; no need to have empty open parkways. 9. Dr. Veronica Rosales, dentist on Bristol Street, would like to remain at current location. 10. Fumiko Demura, Genbu -Kai Karate School, noted that his business has been at same location for 47 years on Bristol Street, would like to remain at current location. 11. Dr. Yongjae Lee, urged City Council not to relocate his business. 12. Catalina Hoang Phan, tax business owner on Bristol, would like to continue doing business at location. 13. Dr. Robert Gonzales, commented on personal relationships built over the years with area residents that would be broken if business displaced. 14. John Palacios, supports Bristol Street widening and open green space; proposed alternatives for North Bristol Street businesses. 15. Zeke Hernandez, spoke of displacement issues as a result of the Grand Avenue widening project. 16. Alex Vega, commented of family businesses successes and also congratulated new City Manager David Cavazos. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 21, 2013