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PUBLIC COMMENTS • Joan Molina, commented on Molina vs. City of Santa Ana case in which her husband was injured; opined that City responsible; case was lost but will be appealed. • Steve McGuigan, wished all a happy new year; spoke on Santa Ana College's facility at Centennial Park, noted that College has facility on Bristol center, opined that they should move to more practical location; need to evaluate overall uses and opportunities at Centennial Park. • Tom Lutz, Washington Square Neighborhood Association President, noted that City rolled out design of Bristol Street Plan in 1986 with commercial and retail uses represented; urged City Council to maintain original plan; concerned with proposed staff recommendations to change Plan. • Tracy Simons, member of Ad Hoc Committee on Bristol Street Widening Project; met with City staff to discuss Plan; reiterated interest in 10 foot sound wall, pedestrian friendly sidewalks (along Civic Center to 17th), designated right turn lane and noise mitigation measures from McDonalds Restaurant (drive -through would be closer to homes along Louise); also noted that neighborhood not notified of meeting with exception of article in OC Register. • Jay Podgy, reiterated comments by previous speakers on Bristol Street widening project; urge City Council to move forward with requests made by neighborhood. • Christina Rush, thanked city staff for meeting with business coalition on Bristol Street; continue the various type of businesses that currently exist along Bristol Street; coalition has focused on collaborative efforts with City; request feedback of proposal submitted to staff and also provides viable alternatives. • Dr. Robert Gonzalez, optometrist on Bristol Street, noted that widening project was merger of two projects 25 years ago — Transportation Plan and Widening Project; urged City Council to work with businesses along Bristol Street. • Lou Bhe, Architectural Team 3, working with business coalition to redesign Plan to keep businesses; have reviewed plans and opined that viable option is to allow 125 foot right of way with 10 foot sidewalk on each side; welcome opportunity to work with City staff. • Jeronimo Chavez, opined that offer by City to businesses too low to compete in surrounding area; • John Palacios, concur that Bristol Street widening project a good idea, but only allow 72 feet for car lanes and total of 116 feet; noted that in 1989, the City Council approved Ordinance NS-2039 on goals of Bristol Street; have submitted alternative plan to City but no response; city staff to offer best recommendation for benefit of community. • Marcus Nelson, spoke in support of sound wall along Bristol Street for safety and aesthetic reasons. • Thomas Gordon, wished all a happy new year; spoke on Agenda 25A — utility cabinet selection; urged City Council to allow Arts Commission and neighborhoods to provide input; also, proposed that graffiti resistant coating be added to cabinets to protect. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 7, 2014