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PUBLIC COMMENTS • Steve Rocco, spoke in opposition to Agenda Items 11B and 11C; also on rules of decorum. • Mike Lopez, spoke on Agenda Item 11C, requested funding consideration for SEIU union members that are equitable to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association (POA). • Janelle McLoughlin, representing the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, requested funding for tree maintenance program. • Carl Benninger, opined that SEIU members have made concessions in the past and expect like pay with other union members. • Kim McPeck, echoed comments by other SEIU representative. • Lisa Cody, commented on need for equal benefits are proposed for POA members to other bargaining groups. • Roberto Maciel, supports funding for immigration universal representation program. • Conception Rodriguez, Lacy Neighborhood resident, expressed support for legal representation. • Idalia Rios, expressed support for $65,000 funding for immigrant community program. • Kimberly Castro, spoke in support of deportation defense fund. • Maricela Castro, supports funding of legal representation. • Dianicia Robles, supports proposal that will keep families together. • Blanca Robles, spoke against deportation of residents that have not committed crimes — proposed funding will assist families. • Jim Reeves, opined that all employees are equally valuable and needed to keep City functioning; fair treatment requested. • Monica Suter, recounted past when union members gave back 24%; noted that all employees aspects of public safety that are core to provided full services to the city; Council to consider past sacrifices. • Tony Carrillo, opined that proposal offered by City is demoralizing; request reconsideration. • Dora Holguin, long term employee who requested dignified treatment in labor negotiations. • Edna Monroy, spoke in support of legal representation funding. • Perla Vinicio, concerned that police department staff continues to protect those that are hostile at City events; mentioned Arthur Shaper's influence. • Peter A. Katz, spoke in support of City employees; value all employees. • Moises Vazquez, represent Latino Health Access, spoke in support of youth services coordinator. • Karen Garcia, spoke in support of Youth Services Supervisor position. • Emily Peraza, opined that Youth Services position proposal will deter crime and implement proactive programs. • Charly Varela, supports Youth Services Supervisor position. • Jackie Cordova, demand resignation of all elected officials. • Katelyn Ogawa representing Building Healthy Communities, spoke against deportation legislation; support universal representation funding. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 5, 2017