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MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments <br /> received: one (1) Agenda Item No. 26, three (3) Agenda Item No. 27, three (3) Agenda <br /> Item No. 28, (66) Agenda Item No. 29, three (3) Agenda Item No. 32, and (13) non- <br /> agenda comments. <br /> The following speakers addressed the City Council in-person: <br /> 1. Nancy Robles, Service Employee International Union (SEIQ) Local 721 Chapter <br /> President, spoke regarding city employees' commitment to the community and the <br /> vital roles SEW members have in city operations. <br /> 2. Taina Bee Lopez requested charges against her be dropped related to an incident <br /> at the previous City Council meeting and spoke regarding excessive use of force <br /> from the Police Department, accountability, humanitarian visas, transparency, and <br /> Agenda Item No. 29. <br /> 3. Cassandra Perez, District Representative from Congressman Lou Correa, read a <br /> letter in support of Agenda Item No. 27. <br /> 4. Tommy Cota spoke regarding the City's current climate regarding immigration and <br /> Custom Enforcement (ICE), the federal government, unity, and peace. <br /> 5. Amalia Mejia expressed concern regarding the amendments to the Police Oversight <br /> Commission, proposed amendments to the ordinance, and expressed support for <br /> Agenda Item No. 32. <br /> 6. Ana Gomez spoke regarding the benefits of short-term rentals. <br /> 7. Bulmaro Vicente spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments to the Police <br /> Oversight Commission ordinance and spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 32. <br /> 8. Jasmine Palmerin spoke regarding the need for financial assistance for families and <br /> expressed concern regarding the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight <br /> Commission ordinance. <br /> 9, Tonatzin Reyes spoke regarding the City's current climate and in support of Agenda <br /> Item No. 27. <br /> City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained that the City of Santa Ana is a Council-Manager <br /> form of government and clarified the Mayor does not have the authority to remove iCE. <br /> 1 0.Jennifer Rojas spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments to the Police <br /> Oversight Commission ordinance. <br /> 11.Aliyah Nunez spoke regarding the City's current climate and her personal <br /> experiences related to ICE, and spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. <br /> 12.Daniel Suarez spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments to the Police <br /> Oversight Commission ordinance. <br /> CiTY COUNCIL 6 JULY 1, 2025 <br />