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• Expressed support in having youth and young adult succeed in school and do well economically. Councilmember Villegas: • Thanked OCFA and Historical Preservation Association for delivering Santa to Tree Lighting Ceremony — successful event • Update on the Brown Act Policy Councilmember Benavides: • Provided update on his Santa Ana Police gang unit ride along; • Commented on efforts by the police department; special kudos to PAAL program with suppression, intervention and community oriented policing. • Encouraged staff to continue investment with youth and residents — economic development such as streamlining application process. • Thankful for efforts by all in making City great. Mayor Pulido: Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. PUBLIC COMMENTS — (Agenized Items) • Sam Romero, expressed concern of businesses negatively impacting the quality of life of the residents and presented the City Council with a list of concerns. • Sean Crowly, commended City Council for legalizing bee keeping in the City of Santa Ana. Expressed concern as to how the code was written. AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER AND JOINTLY: Councilmember Solorio, opined that item 11 E has a connection with item 55D since both deal with retail cannabis business and timing of operational status letters and should be combined. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho noted City Council could combine items 11 E, 55D, 65C, and 75B, but would be required to open public hearing to take public comments prior to discussing item 75B. Councilmember Benavides, directed all items be combined and considered simultaneously. Clarified remaining items as 55D, 65C, and 75B. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho noted 11 E is only a receive and file item. Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Martinez requested staff to clarify if the 17 medical dispensaries who have licenses would have to comply with criteria being considered today. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 34 NOVEMBER 21, 2017