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Volunteers: Doris Almazan; Brenda Flores ; Michelle Flores; Diana Delgado; Veronica <br />Rojas; Evelyn Villar; Roxanna Zaragoya. <br />CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to Joshua <br />Vargas for his commitment and achievements to baseball. <br />AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER <br />COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS <br />Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items <br />on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. <br />85A. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS THEY RELATE TO <br />HOMELESSNESS — Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, Councilmember Martinez and <br />Councilmember Reyna <br />• Lizet Angulo, proposed survey on what needs are needed by the homeless <br />such as battered women shelters, rehabilitation centers, job resource center <br />and mobile showers <br />• Chef Basil, commended police department for services provided, offered to <br />assist the City; was in their shoes as a former homeless individual and would <br />like to be part of the coalition and bring resources to address the issue. <br />• Tim Houchen, opening that opening the former transit terminal may be <br />helpful; need to consider all affected by homeless situation <br />• Lou Noble, opposed to criminalizing homelessness, <br />• Lupe Morfin-Moreno, thanked the City Council for improvements to the <br />library and staff for humane services; <br />• Dwight Smith, does not challenge the County; adopt best practices <br />• Eve, Garrow, ACLU of Southern California representative; County fast track <br />to adopt the transit terminal for temporary shelter; resolution calls for <br />increased law enforcement and enforcement of ordinances that criminalize <br />homelessness; do not punish those in a crisis and violates people's <br />constitutional rights; work with the County to implement 10 Year Plan <br />• Jed Poole, noted that what doesn't work is continued criminalization of <br />homelessness; need to provide resources and invest in programs, "No <br />greater love than hope..." <br />• Cynthia Sanchez, community organizer with OCCORD, recognized the <br />leadership of the City Council, need strong political will; do not criminalize <br />the homeless and heavy use of law enforcement; Housing First Model <br />should be considered along with 10 Year Plan; advocate and meet with <br />groups with ACLU, Project Homelessness, Civic Center Roundtable among <br />others; cease criminalization. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 <br />