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55B AFFIRM WELLNESS STRATEGIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5) - City <br />Manager's Office <br />The following spoke on the matter: <br />1. Sam Romero, supports economic development advisory committee <br />and Calle Cuatro renaming. <br />2. Raul Yanez, supports Wellness initiative. <br />3. Karen Gallardo, supports program. <br />4. Rosalia Vargas, represents Latino Health Access, thanked City Council <br />for consideration; summarized proposal; approval would promote <br />health initiatives. <br />5. Beda Ruiz, supports Wellness Corridor and concentration in Downtown <br />area. <br />6. Mark McLoughlin, representing Dave Elliott, President of Santa Ana <br />Chamber of Commerce, requested continuance until the Strategic Plan <br />be completed in the Fall and the Task Force is actively meeting to <br />discuss economic development initiatives. <br />7. Miriam Lopez, supports proposal in the Downtown. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, thanked advocates and community members <br />working on Proposal. Supports concept, requested clarity of option #2. <br />Proposed Amended Motion to approve option 2, with a limit of 7 members <br />and for a 12 month period. <br />Councilmember Amezcua, thanked City Manager for including <br />approximate cost to implement program. <br />Councilmember Reyna, concerned with historic drought and promotion of <br />water use by approving micro farms; proposed friendly amendment to hold <br />off on micro -farms until Governor lifts drought; concerned with perception <br />and requested quarterly updates. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, opined that micro farms are not large and if so <br />bound by Code provisions. <br />Mayor Pulido, local economy may benefit in addition to produce; carefully <br />watch to make sure to follow intent and monitor water usage at the micro - <br />farms. <br />Councilmember Benavides, proposed friendly amendment to resolution to <br />modify Section 3. Desiring creation of micro -farms, the City Council <br />directs staff to 1) identify and analyze real property locations for potential <br />micro -farms and to 2) pursue a long-term lease agreement with a non - <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JUNE 2, 2015 <br />10A-13 <br />