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• Lou Correa, State Senator, proud resident of Santa Ana and believe City is safest compared to others of similar size; brutal and senseless death of Kim Pham over the weekend; many witnesses to altercation; public plead to come forward with evidence or witness accounts; bothered that lack of assistance to stop beating; commitment to share cost of security cameras; dedicated officers in area; police presence important; together find resources to improve safety. • Manuel Pena, opined that increased restaurants and entertainment businesses in the Downtown will increase crime. • Zuleyma Valera, member of SACReD, praying for family of Kim Pham; commented that many residents afraid of being involved if illegal residents because of deportation/arrest concern; send police officers and positively engage neighborhoods to earn their trust; discourage decriminalization of youth; library too far; unregulated housing; schools that don't prepare youth for leadership roles; building relationships is most important to include in strategic plan. • Apolonio Cortez, commented on public forums on strategic plan, equal growth, incentivize small businesses and economic development. • Adrian Munoz, member of SACReD and volunteer with Centro Cultural de Mexico, seek support in educating community on where to obtain assistance; important to showcase talents. • Manuela Lopez, member of SACReD and Healthy Communities, have participated in strategic plan forums; cultural expression important; Plan should include 1. Value traditions of immigrants 2. Education, art and culture expression. • Alondra Campos, spoke of proposed Strategic Plan and values that should be included in Plan - health, healthy and fresh foods, safety, and acceptance of residents regardless of immigration status, quality housing. • Miriam Lopez, voice of youth should be included in Strategic Plan, opportunity to grow in community — participate in city government, leadership skills, decriminalization of youth. • Carlos Melendez, commented on Strategic Plan and need for housing that is dignified and better transportation alternatives such as bicycle lanes. • Juan Carlos Macedo, has attended several forums on Strategic Plan; priorities should be transportation and accessible housing; want to know status of jail. • Madeline Spencer, happy new year to all, member of SACReD, coalition has been working with staff and City Council to develop Strategic Plan, key issues have been raised by various members of the community; values need to be included in plan; include "Inclusions"; discussed the 7 values as proposed by SACReD; outreach and communication; engage residents of all backgrounds; reduce barriers and increase dialogue. Ideas of communities important to be incorporated • Matthew Southgate, commented on destruction of mural at Santora Building; lack of cameras when previous murder occurred several months ago; artist village parking garage has no cameras in place urged Council policy • Jeffrey Hall, owner of C4 Deli and Chapter One, proud of City's progress to date, spoke on behalf of his businesses and condemn incident over the weekend; focus on bringing justice and prevent future incidents; the Downtown Association Restaurant Association will be discussing at upcoming meeting. • Frances Cadenas, spoke on behalf of Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen, read statement on incident over the weekend; encouraged witnesses to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 21, 2014