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CityCouncil | 2017-01-17 | 15 | Shared a story of classmates telling her 8 year old daughter she should have been killed with other jews: Alicia Cernitz-Schwartz, Alameda. Stated there were a number of recommendations from the November 29th SHHRB meeting which she provided in a letter to the Mayor; stated that she supports the resolution: Jennifer Williams, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution; suggested Council consider using the term Sanctuary City: John Knox White, Alameda. Stated that she supports the resolution because it supports diversity and community values: Audrey Hyman, SSHRB. Stated that he was crushed the term Sanctuary City was removed from the resolution: Sean Manzano, Alameda. Stated there has been an increase in hate speech and bullying at schools; encouraged a message be sent to the community that bullying will not be tolerated and all are welcome; encouraged Alameda be called a Sanctuary City: Kristin Welch, Alameda. Stated the he supports the intent of the resolution; urged the term Sanctuary City be included: Reverend Michael Yoshii, Buena Vista United Methodist Church. Stated that Alameda is home to many immigrant residents, who need a voice; removing the language of Sanctuary City removes its teeth; completely defunding Sanctuary Cities has been pulled back: Chelsea Haleynelson, Alameda. Stated if making Alameda a Sanctuary City is a small step to make people stand up for others, it is worth it: Leslie VanEvery, Solidarity Sundays. Stated that she works with an immigrant family; the organization of Catholic Churches will probably bring in more immigrant families, which is worthwhile for the organization: Kathy Schumacher, Alameda. Discussed the related School Board action as symbolic versus making the effort real; stated the real issue is to help the illegal immigrants who live in fear; give them a pathway to being legal that they understand: Janet Gibson, Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese suggested striking the first sentence of Section 5; stated reporting needs to be hardwired and added into Section 5, suggested language for Section 5. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council would want to know reports immediately rather than the City Manager reporting on a regular basis. The City Attorney requested clarification of Councilmember Matarrese's sentence. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-17.pdf |