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advisory committee that includes businesses and residents; micro farms and learning farms should be considered, some parcels may be considered for pilot project along Bristol widening area; receptive to mercadito concept to sell locally grown produce; housing concept being considered at Santiago and ?? with retail space to complement the Downtown; Calle Cuatro renaming would recognize Latino contributions; seek support for Plaza to be renamed Calle Cuatro Plaza and have Arts & Culture Commission consider matter; signage (way findings) should consider historical signs in area and throughout the City. Councilmember Amezcua, thanked staff for consideration; likes concept of mercadito; indicated that many issues need to be worked out. Councilmember Reyna, stressed that Strategic Plan approved by the City Council that does not include proposal; need to prioritize at upcoming retreat; City needs to have sustained change to make real difference; proposed universal joint use agreements with school district to expand services may address wellness component. Councilmember Tinajero, supports micro farms and long term sustainability, opposed to giving developers any breaks, agrees with pilot program and include Calle Cuatro be added under 4th Street signs that will connect with our history; concerned with establishment of large advisory committee but needs to be inclusive; reported on increased sales tax revenue in the Downtown since the recession. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, pointed out that City has made significant progress and going through economic cyclical movement; noted that proposal has many elements that are not related such as name changing and micro farms suggested compartmentalization; City eclectic and has celebrated diversity with Black History Parade, Tet Festival, to name a few. Mayor Pulido, reflected on improvements throughout the City including over 28,000 licensed businesses in the City; need to have myopic vision to compete with other cities; believes Streetcar will change the City as well as joint use agreements; suggested that wellness component include mobility concepts such as stationary bicycles. Councilmember Martinez, supports diversity and inclusivity with Main Street since it is a main thoroughfare; need to consider all areas of the City and Complete Streets that may address wellness, traffic, lighting, and safety - sustainability being key. Affirmed support for pilot project on micro farms, mercadito concept, renaming of Calle Cuatro; mural to be considered by Arts & Culture Commission; renaming Plaza to Calle Cuatro Plaza, noted that balance of issues to be included in Five -Year Strategic Plan; work with committee in addressing balance and bring resolution for Council consideration. Mayor Pulido noted that Council retreat scheduled in May; would be further discussed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 APRIL 7, 2015