Council RecordSanta Ana, California
20May
2025
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

It gave first approval, by six votes to one, to an ordinance requiring people seeking city business to disclose federal and state campaign enforcement actions against them.

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6.7 hours 31 agenda items 28 located in video 54% attributed to a named speaker
Brief

What happened

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

  1. 01

    Councilmember Lopez cast the only no, calling the ordinance redundant with federal and state law, and the debate turned personal.

    5:15:19
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 26

    Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Sana Ana Municipal Code…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Called the ordinance redundant with federal and state law and raised specific problems with its wording; said she had read it twice.

    5:15:19
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Moved it, while asking that definitions track state law rather than being rewritten.

    5:22:18
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Brought the ordinance, saying those who engage in dirty politics should be found in violation, and questioned whether his colleague had read or understood it.

    5:18:53
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    5:27:25
  2. 02

    Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez asked the city to adopt a policy disclosing every courtesy notification the police receive from federal immigration authorities.

    5:28:36
    Immigration
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 27

    Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Policy Requiring Immediate Disclosure of All…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaRaised concerns

    Quoted a warning that officers must not leak law-enforcement sensitive information or obstruct federal agents.

    5:35:02
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Said everyone cares about the immigrant community but she had many questions about how it would work.

    5:39:56
    Sonia R. Carvalho
    Sonia R. CarvalhoRaised concerns

    Said she had done only an initial consultation and needed fuller review, including public records exemptions.

    5:39:24
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezSupported

    Said putting the information on the record builds trust and lets residents know what is happening.

    5:33:47
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezSupported

    Brought the item, saying the public has demanded transparency and he wanted to stand with constituents.

    5:28:36
  3. 03

    The police warned it is a balancing act, and the city attorney said she needed fuller legal review, including public records exemptions; no vote was taken and the matter is to return.

    5:39:24
    Immigration
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 27

    Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Policy Requiring Immediate Disclosure of All…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaRaised concerns

    Quoted a warning that officers must not leak law-enforcement sensitive information or obstruct federal agents.

    5:35:02
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Said everyone cares about the immigrant community but she had many questions about how it would work.

    5:39:56
    Sonia R. Carvalho
    Sonia R. CarvalhoRaised concerns

    Said she had done only an initial consultation and needed fuller review, including public records exemptions.

    5:39:24
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezSupported

    Said putting the information on the record builds trust and lets residents know what is happening.

    5:33:47
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezSupported

    Brought the item, saying the public has demanded transparency and he wanted to stand with constituents.

    5:28:36
  4. 04

    The council also backed four state bills and continued its budget work study.

    5:12:18
    Budget
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 25

    Resolutions Supporting California Senate Bills 28 and 38 (Umberg), 569 (Blakespear), and 757 (Richardson)

    Open agenda item →

    No named councilmember contribution could be reliably linked to this item.

How this brief was made

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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Sana Ana Municipal Code…”5:15:19

The council split six to one on an ordinance requiring disclosure of campaign enforcement actions by those seeking city business. The objection was that it duplicates federal and state law already in force, and the exchange between two members became personal.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no5:15:19

Called the ordinance redundant with federal and state law and raised specific problems with its wording; said she had read it twice.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanVoted yes5:22:18

Moved it, while asking that definitions track state law rather than being rewritten.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes5:18:53

Brought the ordinance, saying those who engage in dirty politics should be found in violation, and questioned whether his colleague had read or understood it.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes5:27:25

Seconded the motion.

Different reasoningon “Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Policy Requiring Immediate Disclosure of All…”5:28:36

Councilmembers agreed the city should be transparent about contact from federal immigration authorities and disagreed about whether publishing every notification would expose the city legally or interfere with non-immigration investigations. No vote was taken.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaRaised concerns5:35:02

Quoted a warning that officers must not leak law-enforcement sensitive information or obstruct federal agents.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns5:39:56

Said everyone cares about the immigrant community but she had many questions about how it would work.

Sonia R. Carvalho
Sonia R. CarvalhoRaised concerns5:39:24

Said she had done only an initial consultation and needed fuller review, including public records exemptions.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezSupported5:33:47

Said putting the information on the record builds trust and lets residents know what is happening.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezSupported5:28:36

Brought the item, saying the public has demanded transparency and he wanted to stand with constituents.

Agenda

Every item

31 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. Anchor Stone Christian Church v. City of Santa Ana, et al. , United States District Court Case No. 8:25-cv-00215-JWH-DFM

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Three (3) cases – Drug Den Abatement Actions 1502 E. 1st Street, Santa Ana (“El Tapatio”) 1504 E. 1st Street, Santa Ana (“Royal Roman”) 1519 E. 1st Street, Santa Ana (“Royal Grand”)

3
Closed Session Items

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code: Title: Police Oversight Commission…

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Police oversight

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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code: Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Santa Ana’s Annual Youth Poster Contest Winners

2:39:49
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:39:49
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2
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2025 as National Bike Month

2:51:18
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:51:18
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3
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Phan declaring May 2025 as Asian American & Pacific Islander…

3:01:55
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:01:55
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Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Phan declaring May 2025 as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

4
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to First 5 Orange County declaring May 2025 as Early Childhood Month

3:13:26
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:13:26
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5
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza recognizing Pio Pico’s Inaugural Intermediate Sports Team for…

3:23:29
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.3:23:29
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza recognizing Pio Pico’s Inaugural Intermediate Sports Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship

6
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

5:06:41
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:41
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
7
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
8
Consent Calendar

Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for Program Years (PY) 2025-2028 as Required Under the Federal Title I Workforce…

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for Program Years (PY) 2025-2028 as Required Under the Federal Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for PY 2025-2028 and authorize the submission to the State as required by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I grant
9
Consent Calendar

Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Board Recertification Program Year (PY) 2025-2027

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the submission of the application for Subsequent Local Area Designation and Local Board Recertification for PY 2025-2027
10
Consent Calendar

Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2025

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
11
Consent Calendar

Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager…

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
12
Consent Calendar

Contract to Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC for Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Consulting Services (General Fund)

5:06:45
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC to provide Consulting Services to implement new GASB standards for a total amount not to exceed $156,000 for a two-year period beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with a provision for three, one-year extensions for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, and June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
13
Consent Calendar

Agreement with ProudCity for the Licensing of a Website Content Management System (CMS) and Services

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockInformation Technology
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ProudCity, Inc. for website content management system (CMS) software subscriptions and professional services, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, for an annual amount not to exceed $103,827, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $311,481 over the life of the agreement (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
14
Consent Calendar

Agreement with StandUp for Kids to provide Rapid Re-Housing Services Paired With Services Coordination for Homeless Youth from the…

5:06:45
BudgetHousingHomelessnessYouth & education
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with StandUp for Kids to provide Rapid Re-Housing Services Paired With Services Coordination for Homeless Youth from the Age of Eighteen to Twenty-Four (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an agreement with Standup for Kids Orange County, in an amount not to exceed $375,000, for Rapid Re-Housing and Services Coordination for a two-year period, beginning May 20, 2025, and ending May 19, 2027, with the option for the City to grant a one-year renewal in writing by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
15
Consent Calendar

Historic Property Preservation Agreement for the Property Located at 2301 N. Westwood Avenue

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the below-referenced property owner for the identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed project is exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption/Environmental Review No. 2025-05 will be filed for the project] Table 1: Mills Act Agreement Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Property Owner(s) Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC Kevin T. Nguyen 2025­-01 2301 N. Westwood Avenue 6:0:0:1 (Commissioner Padilla absent)
16
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Kim Turner, LLC for Recruitment, Training, and Staffing Consulting Services (Specification No 25-009) (Non-General…

5:06:45
BudgetLabor & workforce
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Full official agenda title

Agreement with Kim Turner, LLC for Recruitment, Training, and Staffing Consulting Services (Specification No 25-009) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement with Kim Turner, LLC, to provide recruitment, training, and staffing consulting services for the period of May 20, 2025 through May 19, 2026, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $197,500 (Agreement A-2025-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order to Tolar Manufacturing Company for Bus Shelters and Related Amenities (Specification No. 25-063) (General Fund)

5:06:45
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order to Tolar Manufacturing Company for bus shelters and related amenities, in a total amount not to exceed $250,000
18
Consent Calendar

Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to Conduct the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Non-General Fund)

3:00:13
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:00:13
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study in the amount of $3,870,000, for a term beginning May 21, 2025 and ending on May 20, 2027, with the option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. for Long-Term Financial Planning and Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study (Specification No.…

5:06:45
BudgetEnvironment & water
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. for Long-Term Financial Planning and Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study (Specification No. 25-013) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. to conduct long-term financial planning and a water and sewer cost of service study for an amount not to exceed $130,850, for a term beginning May 20, 2025 and expiring May 19, 2028, with a provision for two one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
20
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Butier Engineering, Inc., Z&K Consultants, Inc., Berg & Associates, Inc., Psomas, Willdan Engineering, and EEC…

5:07:00
BudgetEnvironment & water
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:07:00
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreements with Butier Engineering, Inc., Z&K Consultants, Inc., Berg & Associates, Inc., Psomas, Willdan Engineering, and EEC Environmental for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services (No. 25-011) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Butier Engineering, Inc., Z&K Consultants, Inc., Berg & Associates, Inc., Psomas, Willdan Engineering, and EEC Environmental for on-call construction management services and inspection services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for a term beginning May 21, 2025 and expiring May 20, 2028, with provisions for two one-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
21
Consent Calendar

First Amendment to Interagency Agreement with the Orange County Water District and Moulton Niguel Water District

5:07:05
Environment & water
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:07:05
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Orange County Water District and Moulton Niguel Water District, to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2028, and to amend the scope of work to include a final design of the proposed infrastructure based on the preliminary design analysis (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
22
Consent Calendar

Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange (Non-General Fund)

5:06:45
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Approve a second amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange for an additional one-year term ending June 30, 2026 for continued importation of waste to the County’s three landfills (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
23
Consent Calendar

Resolution Authorizing the City of Santa Ana to Donate Surplus Public Works Equipment to Sister City, Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán…

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Resolution Authorizing the City of Santa Ana to Donate Surplus Public Works Equipment to Sister City, Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to donate surplus Public Works equipment to Sister City Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING DONATION OF SURPLUS PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT TO SISTER CITY SAHUAYO DE MORELOS
24
Consent Calendar

Final adoption: an Ordinance Adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana…

5:06:45
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.5:06:45
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Full official agenda title

Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Prohibiting the Sale or Distribution of Nitrous Oxide First reading conducted at the May 6, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by vote of 7-0. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 9, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting the sale or distribution of Nitrous Oxide: ORDINANCE NO. NS-3079 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XIV TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (CRIMES AND MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS) PROHIBITING THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE [Includes determination that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment and is not a “project” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines as well as pursuant to the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)]
25
Business Calendar

Resolutions Supporting California Senate Bills 28 and 38 (Umberg), 569 (Blakespear), and 757 (Richardson)

5:08:35
  • The council adopted resolutions supporting four state bills, seven votes to none.5:12:18
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 28 AND 38 BY SENATOR THOMAS J. UMBERG TO STRENGTHEN TREATMENT COURT STANDARDS AND REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM; and
  2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 569 BY SENATOR CATHERINE BLAKESPEAR, THE HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT COLLABORATION ACT, TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; and
  3. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 757 BY SENATOR STEVEN RICHARDSON, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT – NUISANCE ABATEMENT, TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL AUTHORITY AND CONTROL
26
Business Calendar

Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Sana Ana Municipal Code…

5:12:37
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The council gave first approval to an ordinance requiring disclosure of federal and state campaign enforcement actions by those seeking city business.5:27:25
  • Councilmember Bacerra, who brought it, said the city prides itself on transparency and that those engaging in dirty politics should be found in violation.5:12:37
  • Councilmember Phan moved it, saying neither she nor Bacerra are strangers to unethical enforcement actions.5:13:10
  • Councilmember Lopez said she was hesitant because the ordinance is redundant with existing federal and state law, and set out the specific wording she had problems with.5:15:19
  • Councilmember Bacerra said he was blown away and did not know whether she had read it; she replied that she had, twice, and asked him not to interrupt.5:18:53
  • The city attorney clarified what "participant" was intended to mean, and Councilmember Phan said the definitions should track state law rather than be rewritten.5:21:09
  • Councilmember Lopez said she did not understand why he was being aggressive, and that setting out language she has issues with is every member's prerogative.5:25:30
  • It passed six votes to one, with Councilmember Lopez voting no.5:28:13
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Full official agenda title

Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Sana Ana Municipal Code Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission Enforcement Actions

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance adding Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions: ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Policy Requiring Immediate Disclosure of All…

5:28:32
Immigration
Different reasoningSee member positions →
  • Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez asked the city manager to develop a policy disclosing every courtesy notification the police department receives from federal immigration authorities.5:28:36
  • Councilmember Hernandez said the public has demanded transparency and he wanted to stand with constituents.5:28:36
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez said it is about transparency and trust so residents know what is happening on the record.5:33:47
  • The city attorney reminded the council this was a first step giving direction, not a full debate of the issues.5:32:46
  • The mayor quoted a warning that officers should be careful not to leak law-enforcement sensitive information or obstruct federal agents.5:35:02
  • Police said not all federal notifications concern immigration, listing human trafficking, drug trafficking and national security investigations.5:37:58
  • The city attorney said she had done only an initial consultation and would need fuller review, including public records exemptions.5:39:24
  • Councilmember Phan said everyone on the dais cares about the immigrant community and that she had many questions.5:39:56
  • No vote was taken; staff were asked to bring the matter back, with a closed session raised because of litigation exposure.6:13:23
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
Full official agenda title

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Policy Requiring Immediate Disclosure of All ICE Courtesy Notifications Received by the Santa Ana Police Department – Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez

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Work Study Session

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Work Study Session

4:28:14
Budget
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:28:14
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Discuss and provide further direction to staff
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