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90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS • Reported that $16.33 million in grant funding for Active Transportation projects received thus far. • Invited all to attend Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 18th at 7 p.m. 90B. CITY COLINCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Tinajero: • Congratulated sports teams and coaches, 6 local high school teams have made CIF championship, 3 advanced to 2nd round; also, Pop Cheerleaders are in last tournament to qualify for Nationals; • Reflected and gave thanks for serving the community; thanked staff for dedication and leadership; • Announced that Boys and Girls Club will be handing out turkeys on Friday — asked all to give back to those less fortunate; and • Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento: • Friday the 13th met with President Obama's Chief of Staff in Washington DC; discussed many issues including Paris Terrorist Attacks that took place that day; Also, opined that Washington DC's success and legacy mirrors our City; • Will be attending New Deal session in Washington DC on November 19th; • Thanked City Manager for attending Economic Development Summit last night; better marketing and efforts appear to have afforded a better meeting than the first one; and • Reflected on tragedy in Paris. Councilmember Amezcua: • Thanked staff for hard work and dedication; • Disclosed that she attended Hispanic Council for Reform and Education Options (HCREO) Conference in Florida paid for by the City; • Welcomed Julie Castro -Cardenas and Victor Negrete to the City of Santa Ana; and • Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Reyna: • Reminder to conserve water, especially on rainy days; • Relay for Life event scheduled in early Spring; urged all to participate and support organization; • Commented that Santa Ana Youth and Government Alfredo Torreblanca chosen to be a statewide chaplain for the 68th California YMCA Youth and Government Model Legislature and Court; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 NOVEMBER 17, 2015