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COMMENTS <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />• Rick Neidermeyer, representing AYSO, thanked the police department for hard work and <br />efforts in rescuing child <br />• James Kendrick, submitted copy of SAMC section regarding cigarettes; protests cigarette <br />license fees in excess of $600; requested consideration for waiving late fee of $100. <br />• Ilya Tseglia, spoke of son's condition. <br />• Robert Tseglia, concerned with treatment of brother, who is ward of the State. <br />• Sandra "Pocha" Pena, provided update on behalf of the Arts and Culture Commission; half <br />way point through Arts Master Plan and would like input from councilmembers; invited all to <br />observatory for performance by Los Lobos. <br />• Madeline Spencer, spoke of City's economic development efforts; City to finalize Plan. <br />90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS <br />• Commented on success for Cinco de Mayo celebration; and <br />• Mentioned that City's Library has received national recognition as one of top 5 <br />libraries; will be receiving prestigious award in Washington D.C. <br />90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Martinez: <br />• Requested meeting be adjourned in memory of Chris Chavez who was fatally <br />wounded in a hit and run accident; condolences to the family; noted City's <br />pledge of $10,000 reward to find culprit; <br />• Asked for status of lights on loth Street; <br />• Request for Proposal for branding and communication & media — requested <br />update and next steps; what is status of economic development plan perhaps <br />reconsider denial of additional funds to finalize report; and <br />• Wished all a Happy a Mother's Day. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento: <br />• Congratulated Parks, Recreation and Community Service and Police <br />Department staff for another successful Cinco de Mayo event; <br />• Thanked City Manager and staff for handling Delhi Neighborhood Association <br />on a roundabout on Central Avenue across from Center and school; and also a <br />request from Sandpoint Neighborhood regarding trees and other public safety <br />concerns; <br />• Recognized Councilmember Martinez as first Santa Ana Councilmember sworn - <br />in as SCAG President; is the current President of NALEO and also holds a seat <br />on Metropolitan Water District — very proud of work and representing City; and <br />• Wished his mother and all others a Happy Mother's Day. <br />Councilmember Amezcua: <br />• Thanked staff for another successful Cinco De Mayo event; <br />• Congratulated library for national recognition; <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 MAY 3, 2016 <br />