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PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA recognizing the Orange County Fire Authority for declaring May 4th-10th as Wildfire Awareness Week. CLOSED SESSION REPORT- City Attorney Carvalho reported that City Council approved the matters listed on the Consent Calendar under Agenda Item 19A. PUBLIC COMMENT • Connie Hamilton, opined that City making good decisions and Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee good choice; Connect to Council election debates will be held on September 17th at Rancho Community College Boardroom; partnering with Youth in Government to have separate debate and also Chamber of Commerce hosting Senate and Assembly candidate member's debate; encouraged all to attend. • Albert Castillo, supports City closing jail and opening facility as feeding center for homeless - provide safe shelter, clinic, education, job and health facilities; proposed that financial support come from County, State, non -profits and community volunteers. • Ryan Chase, spoke in support of Agenda Item 65A, thanked leadership and staff for hard work and efforts; congratulated Police Chief Rojas on appointment. • Silvia Hernandez, spoke on behalf of May Day Coalition and Justice for Janitors, noted that group held annual May Day Event; need transparency on jail matters; supports federal and local policies that promote family unity; concerned with increased fees and not ending contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). • Scott Sink, congratulated Police Chief Rojas on appointment, hope to have new policies adopted as they relate to immigration matters. • Joe -Say Hernandez, congratulated Police Chief Rojas, concerned that police department increasing number of police officers, suggested refocus of priorities instead; concerned with human rights violations and continued deportations. • Jeffrey Han, spoke in support of Agenda Item 65A, commend Council for leadership in making bold decisions. • Madeleine Spencer, supports consistency in addressing medical marijuana dispensaries; would like information on infractions and City's plan to regulate these type of businesses. • Apolonio Cortes, spoke in support of City's Strategic Plan priorities and funding for next five years. • Brizy Mae, spoke on opposition to ICE contract. • Sharon Barlow, thanked Councilmembers Sarmiento and Martinez, City Manager and staff for South Main Street Corridor's Broom and Groom Event; thanked City Council for including Corridor in Strategic Plan and appropriating funds; October 5th will host SOMOS event; request continued financial support for street improvements. • Adolfo Lopez, congratulated Police Chief Rojas; supports Strategic Plan and inclusion of Downtown Santa Ana in Plan. • Bob Quinn, owner of Playground Restaurant, impressed with leadership and vision of the City Council. • Octavio Pina, supports City's Strategic Plan and addition of South Main Corridor; need funding execute programs as soon as possible. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 MAY 6, 2014