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• Jordan Holberg, noted that more humane methods exist to address conditions at the Civic Center area; unjustified concerns. • Catherine Sweetser, attorney representing individuals living in the Plaza of the Flags, concerned with enclosed structure provision included in ordinance. • Brooke Weitzmen, attorney for the Elder Law and Disability Rights Center, provide legal services to homeless, opined that ADA violations and concerned with emergency ordinance. • Dave Oakley, opposed to proposed ordinance. • Andrew Cowie, spoke in support of the ordinance; noted that service organizations available to assist homeless and provide employees to channel them to appropriate agency. • Mohammed Aly, opined that 14th Amendment being violated; cruel treatment of homeless; threatened lawsuit if ordinance approved. • James Bergthold, works at Isaiah House, concerned with criminalization element. • Rebecca Edwards, concerned that ordinance is quick fix and not well thought through. • Jestin Samson, homeless activist; need to hold the County Board of Supervisors accountable and urged all not to pass ordinance. • Byron Lopez, concerned with inhumane practices and treatment of homeless. • Debbie McEwen, commended Acting Police Chief Valentin in the positive change in the police department and expressed gratitude for his service. • Dallas Augustine, concerned that Needles Exchange Program will be negatively impacted. • Carol Newark, open to working with City and reducing number of needles to 200. • Sabyl Landrum, attorney at the Legal Aid Society of OC, submitted letter for the record — housing concerns raised. • David Yamasaki, Executive Officer at the Orange County Superior Court, reaffirmed concerns raised in a letter submitted to the City Council a couple of weeks ago. • Margaret Sharpe, supports City's effort in providing affordable housing, opposition to the proposed ordinance, and urged the City Council to expand emergency shelter services to the homeless population. • Kimberly Sanduvac, requested outreach efforts to homeless; dignified services desired. • Megan Doughtey, request solidarity in working with homeless. • Mike Lopez, represent SEIU Local 721 members, support ordinance that will provide safety for employees and residents; balanced approach for all. • Jackie Cordova, opposed to incarceration and instead provide social services. • Perla Dionicio, asked that justice be provided and treat all fairly and with dignity. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 OCTOBER 3, 2017