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Mr. Olgunik, noted that he would be providing deposit in 4-6 weeks. Councilmember Sarmiento, supports consideration of AMCAL and Heritage project together since there is a nexus. MOTION: Continue consided ration of matter to the February 21, 2017 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Villegas (5) NOES: Solorio (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Martinez (1) COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 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. DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ANTI -IMMIGRANT EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON: WITHHOLDING FUNDS FROM SANCTUARY CITIES AND BARRING CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES FROM PREDOMINANTLY MUSLIM COUNTRIES FROM ENTERING THE COUNTRY - Councilmembers Benavides and Tinajero The following spoke on the matter: • Asmaa Ahmed, policy advocate for Greater Los Angeles Chapter, supports resolution. • Hugo Ivan Salazar, Labor Federation representative, supports initiative; opposed to any efforts to divide our community and immigrants throughout. • Khalil Dewji, supports all immigrants and minority that stand together in opposition to US President's orders. • Shabnam Dewji, supports proposal that will set the tone for other communities to follow; stand in unity with all that have been discriminated. • Naseer Shariff, request ordinance that will oppose Presidential Orders. • Rashad AI-Dabbagh, Director of Arabic Civic Counsel, decedent of refugees and supports item opposed to bigoted Order. • Masih Fouladi, noted that Court of Appeal and Federal Courts have ruled on order and released a Stay; in favor of resolution. Councilmember Benavides, thanked speakers for support; President's Executive Orders are divisive and perpetuate racism; read statement by Senator McCain who is a Republican against Order. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 FEBRUARY 7, 2017