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general, it should have applied when the County wanted to buy the bus terminal, <br />noted we cannot continue to move and say certain laws apply for certain areas, it is <br />about being equitable and fair. <br />Chairman Sarmiento noted concern on the lack of outreach by the County and <br />attempting to find a way for the constituents to have an opportunity to be heard. <br />Ms. Haluza noted the ordinance requires the operator to work with the community to <br />come up with a plan to address their concerns. <br />C. DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATIVE SITES <br />Ms. Haluza displayed a map which indicated 19 sites considered but not selected by <br />the County, the Normandy site and the Armory; and noted staff's recommendation to <br />engage the community through the RFP process and the development of the <br />operational standards to address their concerns. <br />Motion by Chairman Sarmiento to open discussion with the whole Council and <br />specifically discuss funding for research on additional alternative sites; and if the County <br />is not able, to provide additional outreach to the residents; and include an agenda item <br />with options at the October 21 Council meeting for discussion and possible action. <br />Seconded by Vice Chair Martinez and approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0. <br />David Cavazos noted a letter will be sent to the County of Orange requesting their <br />attendance at the October 21 meeting. <br />COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS <br />Vice Chair Martinez noted the importance of including the Community Engagement Strategy <br />adding it is extremely vital with issues as this to engage and create opportunities for <br />stakeholders to play an active role, and thanked Ms. Haluza for moving forward in that <br />direction. <br />Committee member Benavides noted at September 29 Public Safety & Neighborhood <br />Improvement Council Committee meeting they discussed general strategy to address <br />homelessness and a check -in center for personal belongings, noting they will be bringing <br />that conversation back and asked that data on the Armory be presented. <br />FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None <br />ADJOURNED 6:58 P.M. - The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, <br />2014 at 5:00 p.m. <br />Karen Haluza <br />Interim Executive- Director <br />Planning & Building Agency <br />RB N:Council Comm\Cewn& Transp CM 0930 -14 oevol& Trans, CC Minutes - special <br />Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 3 September 30, 2014 <br />