July 22, 2025
City Council Meeting
PowerPoint Presentations
Preserving Public
Trust in Law
Enforcement
Interactions
Resolution No. 25-0000
July 22, 2025
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Background
& Context
Federal constitutional authority over
immigration
Recent increase in ICE operations in
Orange County
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Problem
Operations conducted in
masks or gaiters hinder
public identification
Risk of vigilantism and
impersonation by
non-federal actors
Can be Indistinguishable to
Civilians
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Why Transparency
Matters
Builds community trust
and cooperation
Promotes professionalism
in policing
Provides Accountability
Supporting
Incidents
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Supporting
Incidents
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Supporting
Incidents
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El Modena – E. Chapman Avenue
Legal & Policy Basis
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U.S. Constitution limits on
federal authority
California Constitution and
municipal police powers
Resolution
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Section 1: Request clearly visible identification for all Law Enforcement Agents Section 2: Request that no Law Enforcement wear disguises or face coverings Section 3: Request all Law Enforcement presentation of ID upon request NOTE: Provide exemptions for certain operations (S.W.A.T., N-95 Medical, etc.) Resolution No. 25-0000 10
Expected Benefits
Reduced Confusion & Fear Among Residents
Faster Verification of Legitimate Actions &
Agents
Strengthened Police–Community
Relationships
Protecting Resident’s Constitutional Rights
Next Steps
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Adoption
Notification
Public outreach
Q&A / Discussion
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ICE Impersonators in the News
January 27, 2025 – Sandy, Utah:ICE agents arrested Rony Hernandez-Morales, 36, after finding him wearing an “ICE” T-shirt, carrying a badge on his belt, and charged him with impersonating a peace officer and identity fraud FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). January 28, 2025 – Raleigh, North Carolina:Police charged 37-year-old Carl Thomas Bennett with multiple sex-crime counts, kidnapping, and impersonating an ICE agent after he threatened deportation and sexually assaulted a woman at a Motel 6 WRAL.com.
February 11, 2025 – Brooklyn Heights, New York:An as-yet-unidentified man told a 51-year-old woman he was an ICE agent, forced her into a stairwell, attempted to rape her, and stole her phone, purse, and jewelry; the NYPD is still seeking him ABC News. February 5, 2025 – Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina:Sean-Michael Emmrich Johnson, 33, was arrested after a viral video showed him detaining Latino men at gunpoint, claiming to be an ICE agent; he faces kidnapping, impersonation, larceny, and assault charges https://www.foxcarolina.com.
February 2025 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:Three people impersonating Ice officers attempted to enter a Temple University residence hall. Philadelphia police arrested Aiden Steigelmann, a 22-year-old student, who was charged with impersonating an officer. Two other suspects involved in the incident fled the scene. CBS News June 8, 2025 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:Robert Rosado, 54, donned a tactical vest labeled “Security Enforcement Agent, ” zip-tied an employee at an auto shop in Mayfair, and stole $1,000 after claiming to be an ICE agent; he’s charged with robbery, weapons offenses, and impersonating a public servant CBS News. June 25, 2025 – Houston, Texas:Guilano Christopher Thomson, 37, blocked a driver on Skyline Drive, flashed what appeared to be an ICE badge, and stole cash; he was arrested and charged with robbery and impersonating a public servant KPRC. June 28, 2025 – Huntington Park, California:Fernando Diaz was arrested after police found a loaded, unregistered firearm and DHS-style paperwork in his SUV; officers allege he was impersonating an ICE agent The Guardian. 13Resolution No. 25-0000
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Economic
Development
Update
July 22, 2025
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Infrastructure Financing
West Katella District
Tourism Promotion/Hotel Development
Experience Orange
Promote Filming in Orange
Old Towne Parking
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Implementation Plan
Define Commercial Zones Citywide
Village at Orange Redevelopment
Chapman University Partnerships
Business Retention Program
Business Attraction Program
Costco
Development of City Owned Properties
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7 Future
State
Alignment
Clear
Progress &
Commitment
Published
Economic
Scorecard
Cost-Out
Plan-Actions
“Heavy Lift”
“Orange Way”
Reboot,
Re-Launch
New Foundation To Drive Improvement, Efficiency
Long-Term Sustainability And Success