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The following residents further addressed the City Council: • Christina Rush, opined that 120 feet will not affect existing businesses; coalition provided alternative plan to staff — plan includes details; project is comingling of Redevelopment Agency Plan and Bristol Street Widening Project that is 20 years old (1987). • Lou Bhe, Architectural Team 3, clarified that 120 foot right of way will accommodate existing businesses. • John Palacios, noted that goal of City was to minimize number of driveways, their proposal impacts 6 driveways; opined that right turn lane has more feet than needed; City proposing strip mall and allow existing businesses return as tenants; neighborhood association /coalition has provided alternative plan to staff for consideration. • Tom Lutz, supports sound /visual wall, 9 -10 foot acceptable; opined that some mistakes in the south end of project was to allow some blighted businesses to remain; overall supports project that is aesthetically pleasing; Washington Ave. has many pedestrians, consider safety, need to add curb and plant trees on west side; strip mall possible but would like to have input if City moves forward; have buildings blend in with renovations taking place. • Zeke Hernandez, urged City Council to work with homeowners and beautify on side of homes; learn from mistakes on south side of Bristol Street. • Bobbie Keenan, noted that area is walk able; opined that proposed median does not have to be so wide; would like to see current businesses remain, but address the blighted buildings and address the traffic pattern and right turn lane. • Mayor Pulido, would like to work on saving businesses and review all options; possibly allow businesses to continue owning land even if business has to move; consider quality project at 120 feet; look at intersection of Bristol and Washington to address traffic concerns; abandoned buildings should be addressed and possibly demolish and homes that are blighted take down • Councilmember Sarmiento, thanked Lynnette Verino for comments received on the matter; sensitive to impacts to businesses; commitment to have business friendly city; provide alternatives including alignment to allow council to review all options; acknowledged Rancho Board Member John Hannah, in attendance. • Councilmember Martinez, talked about upcoming consideration of Circulation Element, Complete Streets Plan and General Plan in the coming months; urge residents to review plan and submit comments /input; COMMENTS 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JANUARY 7, 2014 1 0A -17