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• HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE • SANTA ANA TENANT JUSTICE The following spoke on the matter: • Matthew Buck, Vice President of Public Affairs for California Apartment Association, addressed City Council to offer assistance in addressing housing challenges. Opined housing industry will be part of the solution to affordable housing challenges. • Christine Schachter, on behalf of Pacific West Association of Realtors, noted continued partnership in providing housing and affordable housing to all. • Bill Christiansen, Vice President of Govern Affairs for the Apartment Association of Orange County, expressed interest in being partners with the City and to become part of the solution. • Hairo Cortes, opined opportunity to create concrete policy solutions that protect residents right to remain and thrive. • Isuri Ramos, on behalf of Kennedy Commission, in support of demands to allow Santa Ana residents to remain and thrive and of a tenant -based rental assistance program. • Sarai Arpero, noted dedication and struggle to obtain signatures and support for rent control initiative. Express concern as to high rents and resulting financial burden. • Idalia Rios, addressed City Council to request support towards Remain and Prosper platform. Opined housing is an issue that affects all. • Juan Carlos Machado, in support of rent control. Opined need of affordable housing for all. • Reyna Artero, expressed support of Remain and Prosper platform. Addressed City Council to submit Tennant Opportunity to Purchase Act proposal. • Karen Rodriguez, opposed to sale of public land without a process that allows the community to directly benefit from the development from the lots and allows residents direct decision making. • Enrique Valencia, in support of Peoples platform to Remain and Prosper. Expressed concern over lead soil contamination. • Moises Vasquez, opined need to invest in youth and in rent control. • Emily Perraza, in support of rent control in Santa Ana. • Araceli Robles, addressed City Council to request support of rent control measure and express concern over lack of affordable housing. • Doinicia Gabriel, requested City Council to approve renter's right protection initiative. In support of Remain and Prosper platform. • Alma Leyva, in support of People's platform. Opined high stress and hardships are a result of high rents on families. • Silvia Alvedanio, requested City Council to allow residents to remain and prosper by approving rent control initiative. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 16, 2018