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Bill Trette spoke on item A and expressed concerns with the timeline of the Orange <br />County Streetcar Project. <br />Guadalupe Barragan spoke on item A and thanked Mayor Sarmiento, <br />Councilmember Hernandez and Congressman Lou Correa for their support. Noted <br />that they have been affected by the Orange County Streetcar Project. <br />Ana Laura Padilla spoke on item A and expressed the hardship local businesses <br />have experienced due to the Orange County Streetcar Project. Requested <br />assistance with parking and an economic stimulus plan to help local businesses. <br />Austin Collins opined that the local business need assistance during the Orange <br />County Streetcar Project. <br />Victor Mendez expressed concerns with the Orange County Streetcar Project. <br />Director of the Frida Cinema Logan Crow requested help and expressed concerns <br />with signage and parking during the Orange County Streetcar Project. <br />Renee Lancaster with NOVA Academy Early College High School expressed <br />concern with safety during the Orange County Streetcar Project. <br />Council discussion ensued and direction provided to OCTA representatives. <br />Councilmember Lopez requested an update based on requests made at tonight's <br />meeting to address: overnight construction, private security, and signage. <br />Mayor Sarmiento clarified that the Youth Ride Free program is now a permanent <br />program. Asked OCTA representatives to perform outreach other than social media <br />as many of the legacy businesses do not have an email or a website. Use of flyers, <br />old print press, and radio are resources to be used. Also, asked that the <br />representative reach out to the contractor regarding accelerating the project. Added <br />that they will be working closely with OCTA, the County on funding many of the items. <br />Thanked staff for working immediately on a Business Interruption Assistance <br />program, which is stimulus directly to the merchants. Noted this would be a <br />campaign opportunity for the entire city to "Shop Downtown". <br />After supplemental item A was hear, council considered item 4, COVID-19 update in <br />the community. <br />City Council 20 2/15/2022 <br />