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• Maria Duque, represents US WWW, represents over 7,000 members and requested no vote on contract amendment with ICE. • Marilynn Montano, opposed to contract amendment. • Alexis Nava Teodora, RAIZ member and deportation representative, endorse the letter as submitted for the record by Hairo Cortez, opposed to criminalization of illegal residents and urged cancellation of contract with ICE. • Rev. Sian Wittshire, representing Orange Coast UU Congregation, opined that contract condones past practices; urge discussion with community. • Edna Monroy, member of California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance, concerned community member; opposed to contract. • David Carbajal, work with community based groups, demand no vote on expansion of contract. • Joese Hernandez, volunteer at Centro Cultural de Mexico and May Day Coalition, questioned need to wand residents attending City Council meeting - unwelcome feel. • Ana Siria Urzua, member of Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities, noted that expansion of contract would further criminalize deportation of members of our community. • Karina Paredez - Aroza, member of CLUE, asked City Council to welcome immigrants and end contract with ICE. • Stacey Araujo, expressed objection to expansion of contract and treatment of detainees. • Angie Cano, asked that treatment of current members improved before expanding number of beds. • Cecilia Iglesias, opposed to contract amendment that only considers profitability of City jail and not the values that this community needs. • Marcela Hernandez, opposed to ICE contract and requested consideration for ending contract. • Sarai Mojica, member of immigrant youth coalition, voiced opposition to expansion of contract. • Lizette Diaz, recounted personal story and requested no vote on contract amendment. • Ilya Tseglin, spoke of discrimination and corruption in existing system. • Robert Tseglin, opined that contract amendment may give rise to constitutional violations. • Gema Suarez, spoke in support of LGBTQ community; asked for improved conditions at the jail; opposed to contract expansion; jail poses human rights violations. • Alfredo Amezcua, noted that City of Santa Ana is an immigrant community; echoed stories and issues raised by many tonight; opined that contract would hinder community policing efforts; suggest staff develop a phase -out plan. • Mariella Saba, suggested social programs rather than expansion of contract; opposed to contract with ICE. Council discussion ensued. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 FEBRUARY 2, 2016 1 0A -5