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Orozco, Norma From: Ellen Einkauf Isais <ellensemail@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 5:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Deeply concerned regarding the limitation of public comment Dear city council members, I am deeply concerned about the recent email below regarding limitations and changes of public comments. This was sent on July 6th at 4:56pm which does not even give residents 24 hours notice to respond to the request or make changes. I am sympathetic to the ever changing situation with COVID-19. However, requesting citizens to not attend a meeting while not allowing phone comments is unacceptable. We already have the technology and systems in place to allow for phone comments. I realize there have been technical problems in the past, but that is better than nothing. This set up impedes the democratic process and silences the community. Please see below for copy & pasted e-mail to the community. I would like this direct quote to be included in my public commentary record. Advisory: Public Encouraged to Email Comments to City Council for July 7 Meeting; In -Person Comment Available with Safety Measures Dear Nixie User, The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to email their comments about items on the Tuesday, July 7, City Council meeting agenda. Comments received by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided to Councilmembers for review. Please email ecomment cgsanta-ana.org. The agenda is available at www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings. The City Council also will allow in -person public comment at the meeting in an isolated area. Masks or face coverings are required, and hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available. Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for all comments on agenda and non -agenda items. The public won't be able to make comments by phone. In order to maintain social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19, seating won't be available to the public inside the Chamber. Members of the public who have tested positive for COVID-19, are displaying symptoms of the illness, or are immunocompromised and at a higher risk if exposed should not attend City Council meetings in person. All members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting via three remote options: • The City's website at www.santa-ana.org/ec/city-meetings • The City's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live • The City's television channel CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 ### Thank you, Ellen Einkauf Isais Santa Ana Resident