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Councilmember Benavides, noted City of Santa Ana has one business <br />improvement district and encouraged other businesses to come together to <br />improve their area to create quality destination for the community. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, asked staff clarification of source of funds for <br />program and noted parking revenue designated to be reinvested back in to <br />the downtown district. <br />Economic Development Manager Morley, noted funding generated from <br />parking revenue. <br />Councilmember Tinajero, noted great strides have been made in the <br />Downtown area. <br />MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to <br />execute an agreement with Downtown Inc. (DTI) to provide an <br />additional $100,000 for a one-year period ending on December 31, <br />2018 for a total amount of $500,000, subject to non -substantive <br />changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. ((AGMT. No. <br />2017-325). <br />MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Benavides <br />VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento, Solorio, <br />Tinajero, Villegas (6) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Pulido (1) <br />25D. DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS FUNDAGREEMENTS {ST_RA TEGI_C PLAN <br />NO. 3, 4F}_Community. Development Agency, <br />The following spoke on the matter: <br />David Carbajal, representing Santa Ana Alliance Against Gentrification, <br />questioned the legitimacy of Downtown Inc. and the increase of an <br />additional $100,000 added to the Clean and Safety Program budget; <br />opined that continuing to fund a broken program is irresponsible and <br />funds should be used in more strategic manner. <br />Ivan Enriquez, highlighted his experience as parking attendant, opined <br />parking attendants are severely underpaid and are deserving of a livable <br />wage of at least $15 per hour. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 DECEMBER 5, 2017 <br />1OB-10 <br />