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The following spoke on the matter: • Linda Linkering, member of CLUE, spoke in support of partnership. • Luis Sarmiento, request consideration of vacant land on Lacy and Walnut be considered. • Joese Hernandez, OCCORD representative, supports matter, need to include housing and allow for equitable wages. • Apolonio Cortez, opined that it will improve community health and serve area well. • Isuri Ramos, representing Kennedy Commission, opined that proposal will support families and increase affordable housing opportunities • Michele Zuniga, UCI, spoke of recreational spaces and • Alan Woe, noted that private investment is needed as reinvestment • Esther Trinidad, Parques Verdes, requested support to allow them to have livable wages; submitted petitions for consideration that have been signed by 175 residents; • Ugoshi Anabere Nicholson, attorney at the Public Law Center, represent interest for the benefit of homeless Councilmember Benavides, indicated that Development Committee has reviewed item in depth; City evaluated all city -owned vacant properties Councilmember Amezcua, supports matter. Councilmember Reyna, indicated that in the past developers have obtained land and benefits Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, indicated that City Manager has received direction to move forward; thanked staff for working with community; consider pocket parks and small community land trust. RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:53 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:54 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT. COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS • Michael Klubnikin, impressed with presentation by Councilmember Reyna who thanked his mentors; • James Kendrick, concerned with high speed and lack of traffic mitigation along Broadway Ave. - public safety concerns; also, funding for improvements not included in the capital improvement budget. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 DECEMBER 6, 2016