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• Asmaa Ahmed, opined many in the community are experiencing fear and concern over anti -immigrant rhetoric. Expressed support of City Council for declaring the City of Santa Ana a sanctuary city. • Carlos Perea, opined there is a rise of anti -immigrant sentiment in Orange County by elected officials. Expressed support for item. • Doreen Myers, addressed City Council to express concerns over sanctuary city concept. Expressed opposition to item. • Nayali Diaz, opined City of Santa Ana is a majority minority, are not rapists or criminals and only want to make a living to support their families. Council discussion ensued. • Councilmember David Benavides, noted City Council previously took action to formally declare City of Santa Ana a sanctuary city as a direct response to anti -immigrant rhetoric being spread by candidate Trump. Opined many in the community are fearful of threats and charges made by President Trump, in order for a community to be safe there needs to be strong police and community relationship, and deputizing local law enforcement to do the work of the federal government breaks down the trust of the immigrant community. Directed staff to prepare amicus brief and document outlining answers to basic questions. • Councilmember Sal Tinajero, noted when Donald Trump was elected City Council did not hesitate, when the federal government asks a city for information regarding a person who has been arrested they must comply, and City of Santa Ana is in compliance with federal law. Opined community becomes afraid to call police if city does not work with them, effort to inform community that police officers are here to protect them and not go against them, and continued efforts to build strong relationship with community. • Councilmember Vicente Sarmiento, opined City Council is following the law and need to file amicus brief to support State of California against federal action against California. Noted Cato Institute study and findings indicate undocumented population commits crime at a much lower rate than mainstream population. MOTION: Direct City Attorney to write Amicus Brief and draft a document that address the value toward public safety and the benefit of having community trust i.e. Frequently Answered Questions to address the Sanctuary City Ordinance position of the City of Santa Ana. MOTION: Benavides VOTE: AYES: SECOND: Tinajero Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero, (5) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 APRIL 3, 2018