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PUBLIC COMMENT • Steve Rocco, commented on various issues and provided written personal declaration on remarks. • Tom Lutz, thanked the City Council for postponing decision on Addendum of Environment Impact Report for Bristol Street widening project (Agenda Item 55B); Washington Square Neighborhood Association establishing ad hoc committee to address sound wall issue for resident on Louise Street; concerned with Santa Ana college purchase of land on 17th and Bristol Street - prime location and great entry way to the City; Neighborhood Association will have proposal by end of January and urge City Council to continue consideration of matter until then. • Samuel Romero, wished all a Merry Christmas; commented on possible change to election law to require a primary election, opined that best way is have representative by Ward - better representation and accountability. • Art Guevara, spoke in support of art efforts throughout the City including the proposed mural. • Peter Katz, spoke in support of Agenda Item 50A; proposed establishment of a voluntary fee on water bills to be used for arts and culture projects. • Irma Macias, representing Pico - Lowell Neighborhood Association thanked City Manager, Police Chief, Mayor and Councilmember Reyna for Walk and Talk event last month; request task force to address the issues raised at the meeting. • Victor Payan, spoke in support of Agenda Item 50A; advocated for film to be included in discipline to be considered for commissioner; Chapman University has digital artist and other institutions that will help with economic development including arts roster for resources; need to identify historical locations. • Alicia Rojas, has advocated for arts commission for two years ago; thanked Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director for leadership and inclusionary efforts; proposed advisory committee to complement commission such as community members and gallery owners; neighborhood mural on 5th and Broadway will have unveiling on Saturday, December 7th. • Jeannie Gillett, president of Old Orchard Conservancy, noted that they established to preserver orchard; opined that Environmental Impact Report process ignored by Planning Commission; home listed on historic registry; current owners have applied for permit to build tract homes not preservation of heritage; urged the City Council to preserve lot. • Nick Spain, requested City Council to direct staff to include the Old Orchard Conservancy Plan for consideration; proposed to maintain 50% of orchard for preservation purposes; Plan consistent with State Law and that of City of Mendocino's Plan. • Matthew Holbrook, legal counsel representing the Old Orchard Conservancy; commented on case law; CEQA allows agricultural conservation as part of mitigation plan. • Patrick Mitchell, commented on need for local agriculture /farms; need for mitigation offers that will lose 5 acres of land, heritage landscape need to be preserved. • Ryan Bensley, Vice President of Old Orchard Conservancy, need to evaluate preservation of half of the Sexlinger orchard as historical resource; opined that Environmental Impact Report costs may be reduced by requesting staff to review CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 2, 2013 1 0A -5