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Councilmember Martinez, thanked staff for engaging community on Active Transportation issues and place making; highlight the changes recommended. Interim Executive Director Haluza noted that development in the nodes be more commercial rather than residential and multi modal transportation available. COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:15 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:31 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT PUBLIC COMMENTS - (TAKEN OUT OF ORDER) • Isaac Michaca, spoke on rules of decorum and cancellation of last City Council meeting; concerned with proposal to move the public comments to the end of the meeting. • Alitzel Velasco, concerned with wanding at Council Meeting; opposed to moving public comments at the end of the meeting; supports freedom of expression and First Amendment Rights. • Araceli Robles, concurred with previous speakers; opposed to criminalization of youth. City Council continued deliberation on Agenda Item 75A. Interim Executive Director Haluza concluded her presentation Mayor Pulido, asked if 2,000 units cap, would be sufficient to meet the State Housing Element. Councilmember Martinez asked for clarification on on -street parking and bike lanes. Interim Director Haluza integrated future design recommendations from Active Transportation Coordinator and reviewed different options. Councilmember Sarmiento, apologized to applicants for delaying approval of Plan; supports friendly amendment to motion to cap at 6 stories although at certain nodes perhaps 10 stories may be reasonable, but need to be flexible; layered residential on top of already allowed commercial — layered approach sustainable. Councilmember Benavides, stated that economic development to draw investments and look at steps needed to proactively seek investment. MOTION: 1) Adopt resolutions with amendments as proposed. A) RESOLUTION NO. 2014-069 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING FINAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28 OCTOBER 21, 2014