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• Michelle Kotval, attorney with Legal Aid Society, on behalf of her client, The Peoples Homeless Task Force, urged the City Council to vote no on this ordinance because it does not provide a dignified or sustainable solution to the homeless crises. Concerned with the provision in the ordinance that prohibits tents and other essential living items. • Brooke Weistzman, noted the 4'h and 8th Amendment and disability concerns. Concerned that the enforcement on an ordinance like this would rely on police discretion and would result in implicit bias and racial disparities. • Julie Crandall, for the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and member of OC Home, and represents some of the homeless in the Civic Center and the Peoples Homeless Task Force. Opined the ordinance will be denying vulnerable population their basic needs and depriving humanitarian efforts. Asked the City Council to not pass this ordinance. • Lili Graham, Legal Aid Society representative, spoke against ordinance because it criminalizes homelessness. • Sabyle Landrum, for the Legal Aid Society of Orange County. Addressing the City Council on behalf of her clients. Expressed concern that the ordinance is in violation of the A.D.A., the U.S. Constitution and unfairly targets and criminalizes the homeless instead of constructively addressing the health and safety concerns. Urged the City Council to vote no. • David Duran, spoke against ordinance. • Tim Houchen, noted that County has pushed problem over to the City side by fencing their area while construction at the County. • Lou Noble, noted that confiscation of items is criminal; supports rent control and housing first model. • Angel VanStark, represent Aid Services of Orange County, indicated that if ordinance approved will not be able to provide services and increase Hepatitis (health concern). • Eve Guerra, representing ACLU, need for basic items; submitted letter for the record. • Kenneth Batiste, City to be a leader and provide humanitarian needs; rent control. • Justin Samson, OC Poverty Alleviation Coalition representative, said that homeless are often times not able to afford rent and forced to live on the streets. • Aimee Dunkle, supports Needle Exchange Program due to personal account with son. • Diane Goudstein, works for Needle Exchange Program, suggest partnership as safety measure. • William Zheno, volunteer with Needle Exchange Program, commented that program is only service provider in the County. • Blake Bosgieler, former patron of Needle Exchange Program, spoke in support of program and need to continue allowing service providers. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 OCTOBER 17, 2017 10A-6