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• Ryan Smolar, of Downtown Inc., presented annual report highlighting shared <br />accomplishments. <br />• Robyn MacNair, spoke of the value of the business improvement district; <br />allows student collaborations. <br />• Yenny Bernal, spoke in support of assessment. <br />• Dino Perez, also support assessment; benefit to the business community. <br />• Franky Castle, local artist, supports district assessment. <br />• Raul Yanez, welcomed incoming councilmembers; supports assessment. <br />• Claudia Arellanes, supports fee assessment. <br />• Sam Romero, echoed support for assessment. <br />• Madeleine Spencer, need accountability measures. <br />• Chris Schmidt, opined that assessment district has been vital. <br />There were no other speakers and the hearing closed. <br />Councilmember Solorio, pleased that entities working together; consider <br />internship for the youth such as marketing. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento, supports assessment district, would like to see <br />secondary site in the south main area. <br />Councilmember Tinajero, excited to know that so many students participate. <br />Councilmember Benavides, supports items. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Martinez, thanked all for positive impact and working together. <br />Asked for parking pro forma information from City Manager; place making is <br />important as well as traffic safety concerns. <br />MOTION: Adopt a resolution. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -097 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE <br />DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR <br />CALENDAR YEAR 2017 <br />MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Tinajero <br />VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, <br />Villegas (6) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: Pulido (1) <br />ABSENT: None (0) <br />*Mayor Pulido reported a potential conflict of interest due to proximity to family <br />business and recused from matter. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 30 DECEMBER 20, 2016 <br />1 OA -30 <br />