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Proposal submitted by Conservancy now rather than amend at a later time; wished all happy holidays. • Moises Plascencia, board member on Old Orchard Conservancy, Sexlinger Property symbol of founding families and farming roots; sustainable development need to be considered as part of Plan; Orchard may be used to educate children about engineering. • Steve Ray, board member of the Old Orchard Conservancy; urged the City Council to save the Sexlinger Orchard; City in need of open space, educational and anthropological resource; opined that staff's 8th option in Plan is also unreasonable; urged staff to include the Conservancy's Plan; happy holidays to all. • Bobi Keenan, commented on speed of traffic coming into the Washington Square Neighborhood; staff to re- consider number of lanes and timing of traffic signals; concerned with safety and access to emergency vehicles - designate right and left turn lanes on Bristol Street. • Tony Michalski, echoed comments by Washington Square Neighborhood residents; concerned with cul -de -sac turn - around; emergency vehicle access a concern; opined that Santa Ana College property could be development for better traffic flow. • Susan Van Der Roest, resident of Washington Square, looks forward to working with City on Bristol Street Widening Project Study Session. • Manuel Pena, commented on need to have Christmas lighting in Downtown (along 4th street); concerned with parking meter policy of not paying after 8 p.m. — evening /entertainment businesses benefitting. • Richard Stein, Executive Director of Arts Orange County, applauded City Council for establishing arts commission; commented that economic development improved and children benefit from arts; Wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah. • Tracy Simons, excited about the positive changes in the City; proud with the progress of the Bristol Street widening improvements to date; opined that noise study does not support sound wall along Bristol Street; thanked elected officials for commitment to build aesthetic wall; wished all a Merry Christmas. • Jay Poggi, relocated from northern California and moved to Washington Square because of the charming neighborhood; thanked the City Council for tabling decision on Addendum of Environmental Impact Report on Bristol Street. • Mr. Naranjo, spoke of personal concerns. • James Kendricks, need for undergrounding of power -lines along Bristol Street; concerned with Santa Ana College's purchase of prime location on corner of 17th and Bristol Street; staff to evaluate speed along Broadway Avenue. • Christina Rush, spoke on behalf of several businesses along Bristol Street that will be impacted by expansion project. • Dr. Robert Gonzales, spoke of co- mingling effects of Bristol Street Widening Project including economic development and mobility improvements; look forward to study session on the project. • John Palacios, thanked the City Council on postponing consideration of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum on Bristol Street; look forward to win - win solution; need sound wall along Bristol; wish to review the 1990 EIR revalidation sent to Federal Transportation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 DECEMBER 2, 2013 1 0A -6