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Councilmember Reyna: • Reported for the record that he that attended NALEO Conference in Washington DC; important topics discussed including reentry program in Texas that was able to close 3 correctional facilities; • Asked all to be water wise; • Reported that Friday will host Youth Leadership Conference at Santa Ana Elks; and • First Movie at the Park will take place at El Salvador Park on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Councilmember Benavides: • Noted that City's attempt to deter illegal fireworks was to increase fines, could have done more including partnering with industry to spread the word; need to provide community some relief; • Attended NALEO Conference in Washington DC; thanked Councilmember Martinez for her service as past President of national organization; • Commented on history through public art and monuments — rich culture; consider in the future with surplus funds — consider ad hoc committee to analyze and partner with Arts and Culture Commission; and • Encouraged all to support local economy; Shop Santa Ana! Councilmember Martinez: • Attended NALEO Conference in Washington DC; moderated session on housing in America; grant funding available for retrofitting; participated in panel on women in politics; • Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento for being elected to leadership position on NALEO board; • Noted that many emails received on fireworks; need to have strategic plan to address issue; consider voter approved measure and means to assist non- profit organizations with fundraising efforts; and • Requested update on branding and marketing efforts, General Plan Update and community engagement strategy. Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento: • Disclosed that he attended NALEO conference; • Thanked Councilmember Martinez for her leadership on the NALEO Board; met with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro; housing critical nation-wide; City has considered incentivizing development through in lieu fees; • City sponsored fireworks event was success; concerned with illegal fireworks activity; received many emails; education campaign should start earlier including fines; surprised that item not on the Agenda for consideration; need to consider placing item on the ballot for voters to decide; • Look forward to serving on Orange County Fire Authority Board; and • Thanked speaker for bringing forward homeless petition; suggested that speaker present concept to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JULY 5, 2016