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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM - (TAKEN OUT OF ORDER) 85AA. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR ADDRESSING PROPOSED COUNTY OF ORANGE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND MULTI - SERVICE CENTER — (Councilmember Sarmiento) Councilmember Sarmiento noted for the record that matter placed on the Agenda at the previous City Council Meeting; at the request of members of the community; the City Council has previously approved 995 acres zoned as potential sites for homeless shelter pursuant to Senate Bill 2 (SB2); action by the City Council allowed the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consider said sites; once site selected outreach should have been provided; City and Council held one over the 4th of July weekend, had poor attendance and only property owners notified electronically; have recently met with various members of the Board of Supervisors; supports homeless shelter, but public engagement and outreach necessary; impacted area and school concerned; support moratorium that would allow for a pause. Councilmember Amezcua noted that she is a teacher at school affected; outreach lacking; collaboration between school district, county and city required. The following members of the public addressed the City Council on the matter: • Robin Cook, attended meetings held on the proposed shelter; suggested Building 16 in the Civic Center be considered as potential site; portable facilities already available. • John Palacios, representing the Santa Ana Unified School District, read letter of opposition sent to the County Board of Supervisors into the record. • Scott Barnard, proposed a Conditional Use Permit as part of the approval process; did not receive notice of hearings; County and City to work together and outline impacts to the community. • Stephen Monroe, land and property owner; concerned that shelter will exacerbate homeless population. • Heather Johnson, spoke on behalf of ACLU presented letter for the record; and requested the City Council issue a public statement affirming the right of the public to openly criticize and/or express views contrary to those of the council; provide training to ensure that the public's free speech rights to attend and participate in meetings are not unlawfully restricted; and, review any proposed revisions or amendments to rules of decorum to ensure that they pass constitutional muster. • Alicia Rojas, spoke in support of SB2 and proposed shelter home. • Charlie Cosuas, business owner on 1st Street and Grand Ave; concerned with misconduct by some homeless, opined that property devalued and bad for business. • John Moorlach, member of the County of Orange Board of Supervisors, stated that County not able to disclose site selection until negotiations complete; County committed to services; formed Commission to End Homelessness. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 21, 2014 1 0A -4