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• Reported that Planning Commission recently had vote to re -affirm that all follow the disclosure rules; matter scheduled for consideration by the Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee. Councilmember Amezcua: • Wished all happy Mexican Independence Day; • Thanked staff for another successful Fiestas Patrias; and • Children back to school and wished all a happy school year. Councilmember Reyna: • Asked all to conserve water; • Participated in parade and walk; thanked all participants; • Attended football game with Godinez losing, but it was a fun event; • Important for staff to improve communication with elected officials; • Requested a comparison of the City's business license fees with other cities; and • Urged all to shop in Santa Ana. Councilmember Benavides: • Fiestas Patrias held over the weekend; success event and thanked staff and attendees; • Echoed comments by colleagues on decorum issues at prior council meeting; how to handle in the future and need clear instructions on how to handle; • Attended Legislative Advocacy meeting in Washington DC last month; • Asked for clarification on disclosure requirement of Planning Commissioners, verbal disclosures provided by appointee; o City Attorney Carvalho, indicated that disclosure is separate from sunshine ordinance and requires them to disclose communication; Code of Ethics Council Committee to consider the matter and bring back to City Council for approval. • Request City Council consider resolution in support of on Samuel Sixtos at the next City Council meeting — agendize as an 85A at next City Council meeting; • Spoke on proposed homeless shelter site; comprehensive solution needed; and • Challenge accepted to visit Compton initiative; 9/21 several churches serving eastside neighborhood — La Santa Ana Initiative; murals and drought resistant items and house painting taking place. Mayor Pulido: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 35 SEPTEMBER 16, 2014