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• Alba Piedra, suggested laws that protect our community. • Mayre Tapia, member of OCCCO, urged all to support ordinance; make law before President -Elect Trump takes office on January 20tn • Leonel Velazquez, indicated that residents live in fear; officials need to protect community. • Salvador Sarmiento, supports a strong ordinance that protects residents. • Gil Salmon, supports changes including removing voter registration requirement to serve on a commission; allow for inclusionary policies. • Alex Vega, supports ordinance. • David Carbajal, spoke in support of proposed ordinance. • Peter A. Katz, noted that women rights have changed this century; need to continue fighting and protecting our residents. • Marilynn Montano, supports ordinance that includes real protections for residents. • Julian Garcia, member of SEIU, indicated that union has supported many candidates that have been elected, request support for contracting union members. • Marcella Rosas, supports rent control; address substandard housing standards; opposed to Heritage Project. Councilmember Benavides, thanked colleagues and speakers. Supports the ordinance with revisions as presented by the residents, seconded by Councilmember Tinajero. Councilmember Tinajero, thanked speakers. Councilmember Sarmiento, suggested removing any reference to immigration status; indicated that City has Sanctuary City practices and policies in place. Councilmember Villegas, supports ordinance but cautioned that may need to revisit if financially impacts our community. Mayor Pro Tern Martinez, asked if financial ramifications of ordinance considered; may lose some funding including Community Development Block Grants; supports terminating contract with ICE; asked if reuse study amount of $50k is sufficient or if need to increase amount; suggested amendment to motion and increase Request for Proposal amount. Councilmember Tinajero supports bringing back item for reconsideration. Councilmember Solorio, noted that immigrants need to be treated with dignity; have supported legislation at the State level including driver license for DACA students; need to make sure that Muslim community protected as well as women's rights; need to stop any effort to reduce or eliminate federal funding; suggested office of immigrant rights; in support of ordinance that will further protect our residents. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 DECEMBER 20, 2016