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for holding City Council accountable; children have state of the art <br />facility with technology and resources; partnerships and joint use <br />efforts enabled project; <br />• Housing Element released for public comments; encouraged all to <br />participate; walk and talk tours help identify areas of concern for the <br />City; need public's input before City Council makes policy decision; <br />• Opined that Wellness Corridor led by America Braccho of Latino <br />Health Access has mobilized community leaders and residents; <br />• Spoke of traffic safety - thanked Acting Police Chief, Carlos Rojas and <br />Acting Public Works Director, William Galvez for efforts to protect <br />residents; spoke of Long Range Transportation Plan by OCTA to <br />increase speeds - don't support plan, need to reduce speed; speed at <br />major arterials is important to address; <br />• Reflected on Thanksgiving — family, health, and positive thinking. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento: <br />• Congratulated Councilmember Martinez on Wellness Corridor Steering <br />Committee efforts; <br />• Thanked colleagues on joint use committee for making Garfield <br />Community Center a reality; also brought Willard and soon Roosevelt <br />Walker; City has committed funds for sustainability of Centers; <br />• Approved several conditional use permits on alcohol and beverage <br />control license, suggest study session on issuing licenses; <br />• Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero: <br />• Commented on Orange County Fire Authority's month -end report that <br />will outline activities throughout the County and City and will be posted <br />on City's website; <br />• Congratulated Segerstrom and Santa Ana Valley high schools for <br />advancing to playoffs; recognize at upcoming meeting; Santa Ana <br />Valley won league championship; <br />• Pop Warner wrapped season; new football league allows all Santa Ana <br />players to play together - nice concept; increased opportunities for <br />youth with AYSO, football groups and girls soccer leagues; discipline <br />learned carries over to adult life; and <br />• Thanksgiving is time to reflect and appreciate family; thanked wife, <br />Jennifer, for tremendous support; congratulated her for finishing her <br />Masters Degree in December. <br />Mayor Pulido: <br />• Thanked loved ones for support; <br />• Request staff to coordinate meeting with Councilmember Martinez, <br />Public Works and Orange County Transportation Authority to discuss <br />reduction of speeds and review different methodology - pedestrian <br />safety important; early influence important; <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 NOVEMBER 18, 2013 <br />