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90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS City Manager Cavazos: • Announced upcoming Budget Hearings scheduled for April 23rd and 28t" encouraged all to participate. • Summer Youth Fair to be held on April 25tn • Cinco de Mayo Festival to be held first weekend in May. 90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Amezcua: Thanked Payan Group for providing free community workouts and encouraged all to attend. Councilmember Reyna: • Announced that California Governor Jerry Brown has imposed water mandates; need to be water wise and further reduce consumption; • Reported that Relay for Life exceeded fundraising goal; kudos to team captains for raising funds and awareness; challenged all to participate next year; • Youth Conference scheduled for coming weekend at Santa Ana Boys and Girls Club; • Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana; and • Recognized hard work and dedication of assistants and in celebration of Administrative Professionals Day. Councilmember Benavides: • Requested update on Centennial Education Center, youth skate park system; and opportunities to expand youth programs; • Invited all to attend Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Art Walk the first weekend in May; and • Asked all to support local economy and businesses. Councilmember Tinajero: • Attended McFadden Intermediate's 50t" Anniversary celebration; was designated Principal for a Day; • Joined the Relay for Life event; and • Noted that Santa Ana School District has built up infrastructure along with the City; evident change and improvements throughout the City that have enhanced our youth's sport experience. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento: • Thanked staff and commended all involved in success of Relay for Life event; • Recognized efforts to bring balanced budget and ability to fund improvements such as Pacific Electric Park and South Main Street; need to consider expanding branding efforts to other areas of the City; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 APRIL 21, 2015