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90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Martinez: <br />• Thanked speakers and encouraged public participation; <br />• City Council to consider all options on contract with ICE; <br />• City to investigate allegation that resident disrespected at Council <br />Meeting by a police officer - dignity and respect a top priority; and <br />• Love and appreciate mother and wished all a Happy Mother's Day. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento: <br />• Echoed comments by Councilmember Martinez on Mother's Day; <br />• Noted that City Council has limited jurisdiction on immigration reform <br />matters; any misconceptions of raids and ICE contract will be clarified <br />by Acting Police Chief Carlos Rojas; and <br />• Commented on successful Cinco de Mayo Celebration held over the <br />weekend in Downtown Santa Ana. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero: <br />• Reflected on City Council's support of The Dream Act and other <br />initiatives that promote immigrant rights; <br />• Acknowledged Saddleback High School's <br />victory; <br />• Congratulated the 1St Santa Ana based <br />placing 1St; <br />• Happy Mother's Day. <br />Soccer team on recent <br />Travel Baseball Team on <br />Councilmember Amezcua: <br />• As daughter of immigrant parents, strongly supports Dream Act and <br />immigrant rights; <br />• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana; and <br />• Happy Mother's Day to all. <br />Councilmember Reyna: <br />• Request more information on GRIP (Gang Reduction Intervention & <br />Prevention) Program and $8 million impact to the City; <br />• Encouraged all to attend the Relay for Life event to be held on June 1St <br />and June 2nd at Valley High School; <br />• Love and appreciate mom's on their special day; and <br />• Support Santa Ana businesses. <br />Councilmember Benavides: <br />• As chair of Public Safety Council Committee request that ICE contract <br />be agendized for consideration and discussion; stand for dignity for all; <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 MAY 6, 2013 <br />1 0A-18