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• Jan Meslin, Director of CIVIC, adopt proposal as an ordinance and establish oversight commission. • Norma Cordero, Latino Health Access Advocate, spoke on behalf of domestic violence victims, supports proposal to protect all rights. • Tina Shull, reiterated 3 asks as proposed by other speakers. • Leonel Velasquez, OCCOC, opposed to separating families. • Mayre Tapia, in support of matter. • Bryan Tapia, echoed comments from others heard earlier. • Kimberly Gomez, urged all to oppose separating families. • Cristina Castillo, mother of US Citizens, need to protect family — dignity and not fear. • Crystal Gomez, supports family unity; stop contract with ICE. • Reverand Lurs Alemm, supports action proposed; City cannot be ruled by fear. • Marilyn Montano, city needs to take pro -active measures; supports termination of ICE contract. • Gaby Hernandez, expressed concern that some that some who have voiced opposition have been target; need to change culture. • Benjamin Vazquez, City needs to protect our families. • Peter Katz, recounted historical accounts when groups were persecuted; supports proposal. Benavides, thanked speakers. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, indicated that he was made aware that not all members of the public were informed of limited speaker time, thus allowed the following to comment on Agenda Item 55G. • Saul Ocampo, spoke in support of resolution. • Debbie Pacheco, support district based elections. • Adriana Cortes Luna, end all ties with ICE, City needs to prioritize families • Teri Saydak, supports proposal. • James Goebel, also echoed same sentiments expressed earlier. • Sara Sorentino, supports sanctuary city designation. • Francisco Pino, advocate of proposal. • Edna Monroy, spoke in favor of resolution. • Jose Morales, member of OC Immigrants United, urge all to consider adoption of an ordinance and opposition to ICE contract. • Gil Salmon, commend City Council for taking action and labeling Santa Ana a Sanctuary City; fair treatment of all important - respect; also noted that all comments by members of the community need to be considered and respected. • Dylan Thompson (another resident spoke on his behalf), echoed comments by Gaby Hernandez; City Council to have political courage and challenged all to find revenue elsewhere and terminate the ICE contract. BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 DECEMBER 6, 2016