AGENDA: 10/22/24
ITEM: 2.4
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Councilmember Bien Doan
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 10/21/24
APPROVED:
SUBJECT: MAYOR AND COUNCIL EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUESTS
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the excused absence requests from all Council colleagues with the exception of Councilmember Omar Torres.
2. Reject the excused absence request from Councilmember Omar Torres for the October 8, 2024, meeting and direct to resubmit the request to the Clerk’s Office with relevant medical documentation.
ANALYSIS:
On October 16, 2024, City Council in unison sought the resignation of Councilmember Omar Torres, following the release of the San José Police Department’s affidavit which detailed heinous written communication detailing lascivious sex acts with minors. Additionally, Councilmember Omar Torres allegedly put himself in a position where he could be extorted to the sum of $22,000.00.
I do not approve of Councilmember Omar Torres attempt to prolong separation from the City of San José and will not vote to support his continued participation in official City business.
Councilmember Omar Torres has failed to make any meetings of elected obligation since the news broke on October 3, 2024. Should Councilmember Omar Torres be able to submit proper medical documentation to the Clerk, then the Council can reassess at a later date.