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• Victor Payan, opined that proposal celebrates diversity, member of the wellness corridor steering committee; opposed to racializing issue. • Sandra Pocha Pena, opined that Wellness Corridor would promote economic development and may be huge financial future. • Omar De La Riva, proposed mercadito to sell economic goods would attract diverse community. • Ginelle Hardy, resident of Historical Heninger Park Neighborhood Association, opined that downtown revitalization should not overflow into residential areas. • Dave Hoen, concerned with findings included in proposed resolution and the suggested improvement to wellness. • James Kendrick, City not to ignore other cultures in the City; economics will drive area success; do not separate the cultural diversity in the community. • Sean Coolidge, supports dual recognition of downtown multi - cultural area and renaming 4th Street to Calle Cuatro; opined that Lofts could be Mercadito at the Depot with close proximity to train station and freeway access; also Farmer's Market celebrating 1 st anniversary. • Ana Urzua, supports proposal and request approval, opined that health disparities would be tapered; noted market study analysis. • Abel Ruiz, spoke in support of wellness corridor. • America Bracho, Chief Executive Officer of Latino Health Access, supports corridor; quoted poverty statistics and health correlation that would be improved with proposal. • Claudia Arellanes, supports corridor and Calle Cuatro renaming that unifies all people; submitted petition from 54 businesses in support of renaming. • Socorro Sarmiento, co- founder of Centro Cultural de Mexico, supports corridor, noted that Noche de Altares has been great success that brings people of diverse communities • Shyla Juarez, supports Wellness District and community gardens and submitted petition signed by 2,000 residents and community members. • Tery Saydak, supports Wellness District and community connection; area has community identity not typical in rest of Orange County • Evan Miles, supports Corridor and opined that its inclusive plan • Thomas Gordon, commented on proposed plan, concerned with safety and extensive graffiti in area; City has unfunded liability • Marcos Sefarino, questioned proposal he received that is not consistent with proposal outlined by City Manager. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Benavides, thanked staff and members of the committee for meeting and discussing the issue; positive step in building bridges and look forward to compromise. Summarized matter: Economic Development and Wellness District would make positive contributions; City currently has business focused Economic Development Task Force that has sunset; long term opportunity is to consider CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 APRIL 7, 2015 1 OA -24