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Consideration of item continued from the August 15, 2017 City Council meeting <br />by a vote of 7-0. <br />The following spoke on the matter: <br />• Francine J. Harris, representing Senior Center, spoke in support of proposal. <br />• Irma Mateo, spoke in support of open and safe environment for youth in our <br />community. <br />• Edwin Ruiz, member of the Permanecer y Prosperar Santa Ana, supports <br />skate parks and active areas for residents. <br />• Susana Sandoval, presented petition signed by residents in support of park <br />improvements. <br />• Desi Reyes, supports Saddleback View Park improvements as proposed. <br />Councilmember Benavides, encouraged youth participation when considering <br />future improvements and opportunities at other parks; also requested updates <br />on effectiveness of security cameras. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento, spoke in support of skate parks and alternative it <br />offers youth in community. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, thanked Parks and Recreation Executive Director <br />Mouet, members of senior center and advocates for patience; requested regular <br />updates on cameras. <br />Councilmember Solorio, noted that lighting needed for video to be visible; need <br />additional sport facilities, other improvements throughout the City warranted in <br />addition to park rangers. <br />Councilmember Tinajero, cautioned all on expectations. <br />Councilmember Villegas, noted that staffing issues will be addressed in the near <br />future. <br />MOTION: Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017/18 Seven -Year <br />Capital Improvement Program to include the following park projects in the <br />amount of $2,000,000 from Community Development Block Grant funds: <br />• Centennial Park security lighting in the amount of $450,000 <br />• Centennial Park walkway improvements in the amount of $430,000 <br />• Thornton Park parking lot renovation in the amount of $220,000 <br />• Birch Park fence installation in the amount of $120,000 <br />• Santa Ana Senior Center HVAC system upgrade in the amount of <br />$70,000 <br />• Saddleback View Park security lighting in the amount of $200,000 <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 <br />1OB-17 <br />