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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. 85A. CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WORKERS AT "EL SUPER" - Councilmember Tinajero, Councilmember Amezcua, and Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento • Rick Eiden, Executive Vice President of Local 524 and President of the Orange County Labor Federation that unanimously approved proposed resolution; have worked to rise standards for employees in the food industry; surrounding communities also considering approval of resolution. • Adrian Rocha, employee of El Super spoke in support of proposed resolution. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Tinajero, noted importance for earning living wages, treating employees with dignity and urged all to boycott market. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, imperative to provide quality of care and good working conditions; thanked union representatives for bringing matter to our attention. Councilmember Amezcua, echoed comments and emphasized need to meet basic needs. Councilmember Benavidez, stated that retaliatory action against employees seeking fair treatment is not looked at favorable by self and colleagues; supports resolution. Councilmember Reyna, thanked all for efforts to improve quality of life of members of our community. Mayor Pulido, added that it has been multi -year effort to bring justice and fairness to workers. MOTION; Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE BOYCOTT OF ALL EL SUPER MARKETS DUE TO INADEQUATE WAGES AND BENEFITS AND POOR HEALTH STANDARDS MOTION: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: SECOND: Sarmiento Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 APRIL 21, 2015 1 0A -17