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90A 90B CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Martinez: • Thanked speakers and encouraged public participation; • City Council to consider all options on contract with ICE; • City to investigate allegation that resident disrespected at Council Meeting by a police officer - dignity and respect a top priority; and • Love and appreciate mother and wished all a Happy Mother's Day. Councilmember Sarmiento: • Echoed comments by Councilmember Martinez on Mother's Day; • Noted that City Council has limited jurisdiction on immigration reform matters; any misconceptions of raids and ICE contract will be clarified by Acting Police Chief Carlos Rojas; and • Commented on successful Cinco de Mayo Celebration held over the weekend in Downtown Santa Ana. initiatives that promote immigrant rights; • Acknowledged Saddleback High School': victory; • Congratulated the 1St Santa Ana based placing 1St; • Happy Mother's Day. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero: • Reflected on City Council's support of The Dream Act and other Soccer team on recent Travel Baseball Team on Councilmember Amezcua: • As daughter of immigrant parents, strongly supports Dream Act and immigrant rights; • Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana; and • Happy Mother's Day to all. Councilmember Reyna: • Request more information on GRIP (Gang Reduction Intervention & Prevention) Program and $8 million impact to the City; • Encouraged all to attend the Relay for Life event to be held on June 1 st and June 2nd at Valley High School; • Love and appreciate mom's on their special day; and • Support Santa Ana businesses. Councilmember Benavides: • As chair of Public Safety Council Committee request that ICE contract be agendized for consideration and discussion; stand for dignity for all; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 MAY 6, 2013