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Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked staff, the Arts and Culture Commission members and all involved in developing guiding principles; one of a series to be considered for Art Element; art encourages commerce. MOTION: Review and adopt the Arts and Culture Master Plan. MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Sarmiento Tinajero (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido, Reyna (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS (NOWAGENDIZED ITEMS) • Michael Kubnikin., spoke in support of Ilya's pledge to request assistance in dealing with son's situation and Orange County Probate Court. • Ilya Tseglia, spoke of son's challenges in dealing with the County of Orange. • Robert Tseglia, echoed comments by his father, Ilya. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. 85A. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR PATROL OFFICERS AND LONGEVITY PAY FOR POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN WITH THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS — Mayor Pulido Councilmember Tinajero, inquired as to the term of the contract with the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA). City Manager Cavazos, indicated that City has 2 year Memorandum of Understanding agreement that was approved last year; negotiations for new contract will begin in late December or January; noted that recent salary survey revealed that officers are not highest or lowest paid but average; many lateral transfers into the City, retirements are at all time low; opined that opportunity to negotiate compensation is with upcoming contract. Councilmember Tinajero, reflected on City Council relationships with former POA Presidents; noted that compensation is bound by economy; salaries need to be sustainable and City Council needs to be accountable; noted concessions CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 AUGUST 16, 2016 1 0A -16