Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
February 16, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Open Special Session meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Carl Benninger spoke in support of map F.
Jeffrey Katz spoke in support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Tammy Frias expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Susan Grasse expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos spoke in support of map F.
Alba Visconti on behalf of Timothy O’Brian Director of Legacy Partners in support of map F.
Evangelina Visconti in support of map F.
Maddy Meza in support of map F.
Nancy Murphy in support of map F.
Judy Bryant on behalf of Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Cathleen Kinoloff representative of South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received: four expressed support of SARC1 and SARC2., and one in support of map F.
Ana Charco representative of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1; and in opposition of map F and K.
Maria Estela Valencia Community organizer with Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) spoke in support of maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Blanca Ruelas spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps.
Miguel Hernandez spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps; and in opposition of map F.
Kayla Asato spoke in support of SARC1 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Danny Vega advocated for map F.
Vincent Tran Member of VietRISE spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Julia Gomez American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Karen Alvarado labor organizer with OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Mayor Sarmiento left dais at 5:49 p.m.
Victor Mendez spoke in support of a democratic map that works for all.
Hilda Ortiz calling on behalf of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1 and spoke in opposition of map F and K.
Irene Bautista member of OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F.
Jesus Santana advocating for the Sullivan community spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Dale Helvig noted that map F and SARC1 contain the Sullivan community; and map F has the highest Asian plurality.
Biff Baker spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Rosa Pizano spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Cesar Medina spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and spoke in opposition of map F.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Public Testimony and Draft Maps, City Council Consideration and Direction Regarding Draft Maps
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Seeking input regarding the content of the draft map(s).
MINUTES: Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to consultant and staff.
Councilmember Mendoza expressed support for plan F.
Councilmember Phan expressed support for updated maps SARC1 and SARC 2, J, J2, and K.
Councilmember Hernandez expressed support of SARC1, A and A2 Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated reasons for support of map F.
Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell addressed council regarding the policy of section 2 ward maps.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra noted we don’t have to have an area to care about it.
Environmental justice is not isolated in an area of the town. Reiterated his support of plan F.
Councilmember Lopez spoke on maps she has supported that creates a southern ward, such as map J. Added she is looking forward to viewing updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke on the five requirements that she considered when choosing a map.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed support of map F and his opposition of map J and J2.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra asked colleagues to state maps they would like to see return to the next council meeting.
Councilmember Phan stated she would like to see maps F, J, J2, K, SARC1 and SARC2 come back along with updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Penaloza stated he would like to see maps F, SARC2 and K come back.
Councilmember Mendoza stated she would like to see maps F and K come back.
Councilmember Lopez stated she would like to see maps SARC1, SARC2, J, J2, A and A2 come back.
Councilmember Hernandez stated he would like to see maps SARC1, A and A2 come back.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated he would like to see maps F and K come back.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez read out maps council would like to see come back: F, J, J2, K, SARC1, SARC2, updated maps SARC1 and SARC2, A and A2.
Council narrowed down the selection of maps to F, K, SARC1 and SARC2.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember to Elevate maps F, K, SARC1 and SARC2 to be brought back at a future council meeting.
YES: 4 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
NO: 2 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, Councilmember to Substitute motion to see all maps come back at a future council meeting.
YES: 3 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember
NO: 3 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 3 – 3 – 0 – 1 – Fail
Adjournment – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
February 16, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Open Special Session meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Carl Benninger spoke in support of map F.
Jeffrey Katz spoke in support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Tammy Frias expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Susan Grasse expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos spoke in support of map F.
Alba Visconti on behalf of Timothy O’Brian Director of Legacy Partners in support of map F.
Evangelina Visconti in support of map F.
Maddy Meza in support of map F.
Nancy Murphy in support of map F.
Judy Bryant on behalf of Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Cathleen Kinoloff representative of South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received: four expressed support of SARC1 and SARC2., and one in support of map F.
Ana Charco representative of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1; and in opposition of map F and K.
Maria Estela Valencia Community organizer with Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) spoke in support of maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Blanca Ruelas spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps.
Miguel Hernandez spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps; and in opposition of map F.
Kayla Asato spoke in support of SARC1 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Danny Vega advocated for map F.
Vincent Tran Member of VietRISE spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Julia Gomez American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Karen Alvarado labor organizer with OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Mayor Sarmiento left dais at 5:49 p.m.
Victor Mendez spoke in support of a democratic map that works for all.
Hilda Ortiz calling on behalf of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1 and spoke in opposition of map F and K.
Irene Bautista member of OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F.
Jesus Santana advocating for the Sullivan community spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Dale Helvig noted that map F and SARC1 contain the Sullivan community; and map F has the highest Asian plurality.
Biff Baker spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Rosa Pizano spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Cesar Medina spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and spoke in opposition of map F.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Public Testimony and Draft Maps, City Council Consideration and Direction Regarding Draft Maps
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Seeking input regarding the content of the draft map(s).
MINUTES: Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to consultant and staff.
Councilmember Mendoza expressed support for plan F.
Councilmember Phan expressed support for updated maps SARC1 and SARC 2, J, J2, and K.
Councilmember Hernandez expressed support of SARC1, A and A2 Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated reasons for support of map F.
Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell addressed council regarding the policy of section 2 ward maps.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra noted we don’t have to have an area to care about it.
Environmental justice is not isolated in an area of the town. Reiterated his support of plan F.
Councilmember Lopez spoke on maps she has supported that creates a southern ward, such as map J. Added she is looking forward to viewing updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke on the five requirements that she considered when choosing a map.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed support of map F and his opposition of map J and J2.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra asked colleagues to state maps they would like to see return to the next council meeting.
Councilmember Phan stated she would like to see maps F, J, J2, K, SARC1 and SARC2 come back along with updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Penaloza stated he would like to see maps F, SARC2 and K come back.
Councilmember Mendoza stated she would like to see maps F and K come back.
Councilmember Lopez stated she would like to see maps SARC1, SARC2, J, J2, A and A2 come back.
Councilmember Hernandez stated he would like to see maps SARC1, A and A2 come back.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated he would like to see maps F and K come back.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez read out maps council would like to see come back: F, J, J2, K, SARC1, SARC2, updated maps SARC1 and SARC2, A and A2.
Council narrowed down the selection of maps to F, K, SARC1 and SARC2.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember to Elevate maps F, K, SARC1 and SARC2 to be brought back at a future council meeting.
YES: 4 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
NO: 2 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, Councilmember to Substitute motion to see all maps come back at a future council meeting.
YES: 3 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember
NO: 3 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 3 – 3 – 0 – 1 – Fail
Adjournment – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
February 16, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Open Special Session meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Carl Benninger spoke in support of map F.
Jeffrey Katz spoke in support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Tammy Frias expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Susan Grasse expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos spoke in support of map F.
Alba Visconti on behalf of Timothy O’Brian Director of Legacy Partners in support of map F.
Evangelina Visconti in support of map F.
Maddy Meza in support of map F.
Nancy Murphy in support of map F.
Judy Bryant on behalf of Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Cathleen Kinoloff representative of South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received: four expressed support of SARC1 and SARC2., and one in support of map F.
Ana Charco representative of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1; and in opposition of map F and K.
Maria Estela Valencia Community organizer with Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) spoke in support of maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Blanca Ruelas spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps.
Miguel Hernandez spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps; and in opposition of map F.
Kayla Asato spoke in support of SARC1 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Danny Vega advocated for map F.
Vincent Tran Member of VietRISE spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Julia Gomez American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Karen Alvarado labor organizer with OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Mayor Sarmiento left dais at 5:49 p.m.
Victor Mendez spoke in support of a democratic map that works for all.
Hilda Ortiz calling on behalf of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1 and spoke in opposition of map F and K.
Irene Bautista member of OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F.
Jesus Santana advocating for the Sullivan community spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Dale Helvig noted that map F and SARC1 contain the Sullivan community; and map F has the highest Asian plurality.
Biff Baker spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Rosa Pizano spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Cesar Medina spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and spoke in opposition of map F.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Public Testimony and Draft Maps, City Council Consideration and Direction Regarding Draft Maps
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Seeking input regarding the content of the draft map(s).
MINUTES: Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to consultant and staff.
Councilmember Mendoza expressed support for plan F.
Councilmember Phan expressed support for updated maps SARC1 and SARC 2, J, J2, and K.
Councilmember Hernandez expressed support of SARC1, A and A2 Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated reasons for support of map F.
Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell addressed council regarding the policy of section 2 ward maps.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra noted we don’t have to have an area to care about it.
Environmental justice is not isolated in an area of the town. Reiterated his support of plan F.
Councilmember Lopez spoke on maps she has supported that creates a southern ward, such as map J. Added she is looking forward to viewing updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke on the five requirements that she considered when choosing a map.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed support of map F and his opposition of map J and J2.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra asked colleagues to state maps they would like to see return to the next council meeting.
Councilmember Phan stated she would like to see maps F, J, J2, K, SARC1 and SARC2 come back along with updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Penaloza stated he would like to see maps F, SARC2 and K come back.
Councilmember Mendoza stated she would like to see maps F and K come back.
Councilmember Lopez stated she would like to see maps SARC1, SARC2, J, J2, A and A2 come back.
Councilmember Hernandez stated he would like to see maps SARC1, A and A2 come back.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated he would like to see maps F and K come back.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez read out maps council would like to see come back: F, J, J2, K, SARC1, SARC2, updated maps SARC1 and SARC2, A and A2.
Council narrowed down the selection of maps to F, K, SARC1 and SARC2.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember to Elevate maps F, K, SARC1 and SARC2 to be brought back at a future council meeting.
YES: 4 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
NO: 2 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, Councilmember to Substitute motion to see all maps come back at a future council meeting.
YES: 3 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember
NO: 3 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 3 – 3 – 0 – 1 – Fail
Adjournment – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
February 16, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Open Special Session meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Carl Benninger spoke in support of map F.
Jeffrey Katz spoke in support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Tammy Frias expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Susan Grasse expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos spoke in support of map F.
Alba Visconti on behalf of Timothy O’Brian Director of Legacy Partners in support of map F.
Evangelina Visconti in support of map F.
Maddy Meza in support of map F.
Nancy Murphy in support of map F.
Judy Bryant on behalf of Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Cathleen Kinoloff representative of South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received: four expressed support of SARC1 and SARC2., and one in support of map F.
Ana Charco representative of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1; and in opposition of map F and K.
Maria Estela Valencia Community organizer with Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) spoke in support of maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Blanca Ruelas spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps.
Miguel Hernandez spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps; and in opposition of map F.
Kayla Asato spoke in support of SARC1 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Danny Vega advocated for map F.
Vincent Tran Member of VietRISE spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Julia Gomez American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Karen Alvarado labor organizer with OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Mayor Sarmiento left dais at 5:49 p.m.
Victor Mendez spoke in support of a democratic map that works for all.
Hilda Ortiz calling on behalf of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1 and spoke in opposition of map F and K.
Irene Bautista member of OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F.
Jesus Santana advocating for the Sullivan community spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Dale Helvig noted that map F and SARC1 contain the Sullivan community; and map F has the highest Asian plurality.
Biff Baker spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Rosa Pizano spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Cesar Medina spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and spoke in opposition of map F.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Public Testimony and Draft Maps, City Council Consideration and Direction Regarding Draft Maps
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Seeking input regarding the content of the draft map(s).
MINUTES: Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to consultant and staff.
Councilmember Mendoza expressed support for plan F.
Councilmember Phan expressed support for updated maps SARC1 and SARC 2, J, J2, and K.
Councilmember Hernandez expressed support of SARC1, A and A2 Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated reasons for support of map F.
Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell addressed council regarding the policy of section 2 ward maps.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra noted we don’t have to have an area to care about it.
Environmental justice is not isolated in an area of the town. Reiterated his support of plan F.
Councilmember Lopez spoke on maps she has supported that creates a southern ward, such as map J. Added she is looking forward to viewing updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke on the five requirements that she considered when choosing a map.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed support of map F and his opposition of map J and J2.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra asked colleagues to state maps they would like to see return to the next council meeting.
Councilmember Phan stated she would like to see maps F, J, J2, K, SARC1 and SARC2 come back along with updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Penaloza stated he would like to see maps F, SARC2 and K come back.
Councilmember Mendoza stated she would like to see maps F and K come back.
Councilmember Lopez stated she would like to see maps SARC1, SARC2, J, J2, A and A2 come back.
Councilmember Hernandez stated he would like to see maps SARC1, A and A2 come back.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated he would like to see maps F and K come back.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez read out maps council would like to see come back: F, J, J2, K, SARC1, SARC2, updated maps SARC1 and SARC2, A and A2.
Council narrowed down the selection of maps to F, K, SARC1 and SARC2.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember to Elevate maps F, K, SARC1 and SARC2 to be brought back at a future council meeting.
YES: 4 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
NO: 2 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, Councilmember to Substitute motion to see all maps come back at a future council meeting.
YES: 3 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember
NO: 3 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 3 – 3 – 0 – 1 – Fail
Adjournment – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
February 16, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Open Special Session meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Carl Benninger spoke in support of map F.
Jeffrey Katz spoke in support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Tammy Frias expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos on behalf of Susan Grasse expressed support of map F.
Patricia DeSantos spoke in support of map F.
Alba Visconti on behalf of Timothy O’Brian Director of Legacy Partners in support of map F.
Evangelina Visconti in support of map F.
Maddy Meza in support of map F.
Nancy Murphy in support of map F.
Judy Bryant on behalf of Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Cathleen Kinoloff representative of South Coast Metro Neighborhood Association spoke in support of map F.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received: four expressed support of SARC1 and SARC2., and one in support of map F.
Ana Charco representative of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1; and in opposition of map F and K.
Maria Estela Valencia Community organizer with Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) spoke in support of maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Blanca Ruelas spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps.
Miguel Hernandez spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps; and in opposition of map F.
Kayla Asato spoke in support of SARC1 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Danny Vega advocated for map F.
Vincent Tran Member of VietRISE spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Julia Gomez American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Karen Alvarado labor organizer with OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F and K.
Mayor Sarmiento left dais at 5:49 p.m.
Victor Mendez spoke in support of a democratic map that works for all.
Hilda Ortiz calling on behalf of Latina Health Access spoke in support of SARC1 and spoke in opposition of map F and K.
Irene Bautista member of OCCCO spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and expressed concern with map F.
Jesus Santana advocating for the Sullivan community spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Dale Helvig noted that map F and SARC1 contain the Sullivan community; and map F has the highest Asian plurality.
Biff Baker spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Rosa Pizano spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2.
Cesar Medina spoke in support of SARC1 and SARC2 and spoke in opposition of map F.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Public Testimony and Draft Maps, City Council Consideration and Direction Regarding Draft Maps
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Seeking input regarding the content of the draft map(s).
MINUTES: Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to consultant and staff.
Councilmember Mendoza expressed support for plan F.
Councilmember Phan expressed support for updated maps SARC1 and SARC 2, J, J2, and K.
Councilmember Hernandez expressed support of SARC1, A and A2 Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated reasons for support of map F.
Redistricting Partners consultant Paul Mitchell addressed council regarding the policy of section 2 ward maps.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra noted we don’t have to have an area to care about it.
Environmental justice is not isolated in an area of the town. Reiterated his support of plan F.
Councilmember Lopez spoke on maps she has supported that creates a southern ward, such as map J. Added she is looking forward to viewing updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke on the five requirements that she considered when choosing a map.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed support of map F and his opposition of map J and J2.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra asked colleagues to state maps they would like to see return to the next council meeting.
Councilmember Phan stated she would like to see maps F, J, J2, K, SARC1 and SARC2 come back along with updated maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Councilmember Penaloza stated he would like to see maps F, SARC2 and K come back.
Councilmember Mendoza stated she would like to see maps F and K come back.
Councilmember Lopez stated she would like to see maps SARC1, SARC2, J, J2, A and A2 come back.
Councilmember Hernandez stated he would like to see maps SARC1, A and A2 come back.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated he would like to see maps F and K come back.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez read out maps council would like to see come back: F, J, J2, K, SARC1, SARC2, updated maps SARC1 and SARC2, A and A2.
Council narrowed down the selection of maps to F, K, SARC1 and SARC2.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember to Elevate maps F, K, SARC1 and SARC2 to be brought back at a future council meeting.
YES: 4 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
NO: 2 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, Councilmember to Substitute motion to see all maps come back at a future council meeting.
YES: 3 – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember, – Phan, Councilmember
NO: 3 – Mendoza, Councilmember, – Penaloza, Councilmember, – Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 – Sarmiento, Mayor
Status: 3 – 3 – 0 – 1 – Fail
Adjournment – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 7:04 p.m.
City Council Minutes 5 02/16/2022