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endeavor; evidence based and best practices need to be including in consideration; also, consider in context with budget. Police Chief Rojas, noted that in the past had robust program with increased resources to manage Community Oriented Policing. Mayor Pro Tern Martinez, direct staff to bring holistic approach on various elements including: evidence based programs, gang task force and gang unit; identify needs; needs to be an equitable program; expressed support for non- profit organizations; schedule matter for Council discussion in 30 days. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Susana Sandoval, spoke in support of Pacific Electric Park and appointment of Acting City Manager as permanent City Manager. • Irma Jauregui, thanked all who assisted with the approval of Pacific Electric Park and leadership of Mr. Mouet who helped make it a reality. • Alex Vega, expressed support for Acting City Manager. 90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS • Acting City Manager, Mouet, invited all to attend the Annual Dia del Nino and Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22nd event at 10:30 a.m. 90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Councilmember Solorio: • Commented on CDBG, other grant funds Cities Artist Fund deadline is May 1st; and • Attended the Pacific Electric Park Groundbreaking; great uses incorporated; kudos to staff involved in bringing forth project. Councilmember Villegas: • Invited all to attend Healthy Veterans Event hosted by OneOC.org. Councilmember Benavides: • Thanked colleagues on healthy discussion of gang activity; sense of partnership was underlying theme; invest in youth and opportunities in economic development strategies; and • Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana and support our local economy. Mayor Pro Tern Martinez: • Spoke of commitment to bring Pacific Electric Park that is now reality; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 APRIL 18, 2017