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• David Carbajal, public health worker, spoke on behalf of Alliance Against Gentrification, opposed to ordinance. • Mike Lopez, representing SEIU Local 721, noted that homeless rights are not eliminated, but establishing safety and health for all; supports ordinance. • Wayne Bakker, employee of the City, spoke of risks posed to employees that work in the area; need to minimize risks. • Michael Montecalvodra, urged a no vote on ordinance. • Patricia Walker, employee of the OC Public Law Library, commented on problems with encampment and deteriorating condition of facilities. • Mextli Lopez, urged the City Council to vote no and to provide access to food and shelter to the homeless. • Katelyu Seitz, opined dehumanizing citizens without a home is not a solution. Urged the City Council to ask what makes the community safe. • Daniel Millan, opined the ordinance only limits access to services needed. Urged the City Council to vote no. • Nicholas D'Andrea, urged City Council to vote no. • Tanya, expressed her support for the ordinance. • Cecilia Iglesias, on behalf of Santa Ana Parent Union, expressed safety concern at the Civic Center and access to resources to residents. Urged the City Council to vote yes. • Richard Walker, request a no vote; opined that homeless will divert services and not solve their problems; solutions needed through housing. Council discussion. City Attorney Carvalho, clarified procedural question raised during public comments regarding deliberation. Councilmembers confirmed that any communication at the dais was not on topic item. Summarized efforts to address health and safety elements and proposed amendments; services only to be regulated including Needle Exchange Program, other areas to be regulated include number of dogs allowed, shade and tents; safety concerns of paramount importance. (amendments to Section 2 on placement use of temporary structure shade and Section 10-554 require permit to provide organized services.) Councilmember Tinajero, commented on weather conditions that may require other further amendments; suggested amendment that when it rain tents be allowed. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, supports ordinance, spoke of scarce resources to address various and citywide issues; citywide solution needed; asked that in six months report on how tracking, what resources JPA funds general funds, positions and call for service and tracking of Needle Exchange Program and how many prosecuted; need sustainable efforts. Councilmember Benavides, thanked speakers, housing opportunities and many variables to consider; supports ordinance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 OCTOBER 17, 2017