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bilingual, some PSA'S. I would be willing to be on any type of citizen's committee to brainstorm this issue. Other cities that are just as dense have PSA's up on YouTube; I didn't see any for Santa Ana so we need to step up and do something. Richard Barasch and Alison Stanley — concerned about the discharge of illegal and safe and sane fireworks in Santa Ana on both July 4th and New Year's Eve. They provided a handout and said they met with members of both the Police and Fire Department to discuss concerns. These are the suggestions they propose: 1) phone hotline to report illegal fireworks; 2) should be unmarked police cars to cite violators throughout the city; 3) safe and sane fireworks only on private property; 4) increase maximum fine for violators to $1,000; and 5) cites be served on property owners as well as the violators. Willing to participate in a joint task force to implement any or all of the proposals. Scott Sink — wants a new ordinance to direct SAPD to decline all ICE hold requests. Honoring detainers erodes community trust, rewards criminals, unjustly punishes migrants, separates families, and drains city resources. Anaheim and Costa Mesa partnered with immigration to make sure the worst criminals remain locked up, but there was no guarantee. In fact, the first people deported were for very minor crimes. Sharing data with ICE in not necessary to identify deportable felons, it usually affects non - criminals or those convicted of minor offenses. Felons are sent to county or state facilities where their status is checked. Theresa Dang — talked about local law enforcement collaboration with the Feds regarding the city jail. Secure Communities was sold as a program that would only go after dangerous criminals to make our communities safer. What we know from statistics of years of its implementation is that the vast majority of people that are targeted by ICE do not have a criminal record or convictions. Believes the jail should stay within local control. Suggests a possibility to re- purpose it; perhaps to meet the needs of the homeless community in Orange County. Thomas Gordon — Graffiti Protective Coatings got the contract 2.5 years ago with the city of Santa Ana. In that time, despite being promised that there would be several paint out events throughout the year; we've had only two. Graffiti is one of the big concerns in the city, and the residents are ready to commit to these events as well as Graffiti Protective Coatings. We would like to do at least two of these a year, not one in 2.5 years. Invest in our community, our children, our parks. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of 6 -18 -13 Meeting Motion: Approve the Minutes of 6 -18 -13 meeting.