Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City
Council
City of Santa Ana, California
May 12, 2022
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING – 5:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
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 Pro Tem Bacerra called the Special Open Session meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present. Mayor Sarmiento was absent.
SPECIAL OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Mendoza led the pledge of allegiance.
Council considered staff’s presentation on item 1 prior to hearing public comment.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from 3 and Broadway portion of the staff’s presentation due to conflict of interest.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Hector Bustos, Communications Director at Chispa, spoke on the organization’s priorities for current budget cycle which included a request for a million dollar allocation within the city budget to fund a police oversight board, prioritize more funding and development for community based organizations with a budget of less than one million dollars annually and more funding for community and youth programs with a focus on mental health, STEM, job and leadership training, more access to WiFi and computers.
Carl Benninger, President of Communication Linkage Forum (ComLink) spoke in support of keeping police funding. Requested adding a line item to add equipment for disaster preparedness and support for more neighborhoods with creating a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Lastly, spoke in support of adding a line item for one time use of $25,000 for neighborhood associations to purchase items that would allow for movie nights and community events.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
Jennifer Rojas, Policy Advocate and Organizer with ACLU Southern California working in Orange County, urged council to approve the budget proposals submitted by community based organizations and to create a fixed and protected budget for investigative auditor of police oversight. Offered strong support of the proposals to allocate funding to community based grants to nonprofit programs that provide mental health, re entry programs and investing in community focused nonprofits to see reduction in crime.
Supports reducing police department budget to support previously mentioned organizations. Listed an organization layout of positions for a police oversight board and the assigned duties.
Daisy Cruz, representative from the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of police oversight board, paid city jobs for youth within the city council, funding for community based services including services for Trans, Queer, and LGBTQ plus youth.
Leonel Flores requested an AQMD (Air Quality Management District) air monitor for the city and supportive of implementing an environmental justice office and staff.
Laura Hernandez, representing the Orange County Rapid Response Network, echoed and supports prior comments regarding allocating funds towards community organizations and more funding for the Ninth Circuit representation and immigrant defenders, lastly requested more support for individuals in postconviction release and services.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Fiscal Year 202223 Budget Workshop Session
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide any additional direction to staff for the Draft Fiscal Year 20222023 City budget.
MINUTES: City staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from the 3 and Broadway portion of staff’s presentation due to conflict of interest.
Public comments considered prior to council feedback.
Council discussion ensued. Comment and direction provided to staff.
Majority of council provided supportive of a 3.5% increase for Miscellaneous fees.
Majority of council provided supportive of an additional special meeting. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. rd
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City
Council
City of Santa Ana, California
May 12, 2022
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING – 5:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
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 Pro Tem Bacerra called the Special Open Session meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present. Mayor Sarmiento was absent.
SPECIAL OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Mendoza led the pledge of allegiance.
Council considered staff’s presentation on item 1 prior to hearing public comment.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from 3 and Broadway portion of the staff’s presentation due to conflict of interest.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Hector Bustos, Communications Director at Chispa, spoke on the organization’s priorities for current budget cycle which included a request for a million dollar allocation within the city budget to fund a police oversight board, prioritize more funding and development for community based organizations with a budget of less than one million dollars annually and more funding for community and youth programs with a focus on mental health, STEM, job and leadership training, more access to WiFi and computers.
Carl Benninger, President of Communication Linkage Forum (ComLink) spoke in support of keeping police funding. Requested adding a line item to add equipment for disaster preparedness and support for more neighborhoods with creating a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Lastly, spoke in support of adding a line item for one time use of $25,000 for neighborhood associations to purchase items that would allow for movie nights and community events.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
Jennifer Rojas, Policy Advocate and Organizer with ACLU Southern California working in Orange County, urged council to approve the budget proposals submitted by community based organizations and to create a fixed and protected budget for investigative auditor of police oversight. Offered strong support of the proposals to allocate funding to community based grants to nonprofit programs that provide mental health, re entry programs and investing in community focused nonprofits to see reduction in crime.
Supports reducing police department budget to support previously mentioned organizations. Listed an organization layout of positions for a police oversight board and the assigned duties.
Daisy Cruz, representative from the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of police oversight board, paid city jobs for youth within the city council, funding for community based services including services for Trans, Queer, and LGBTQ plus youth.
Leonel Flores requested an AQMD (Air Quality Management District) air monitor for the city and supportive of implementing an environmental justice office and staff.
Laura Hernandez, representing the Orange County Rapid Response Network, echoed and supports prior comments regarding allocating funds towards community organizations and more funding for the Ninth Circuit representation and immigrant defenders, lastly requested more support for individuals in postconviction release and services.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Fiscal Year 202223 Budget Workshop Session
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide any additional direction to staff for the Draft Fiscal Year 20222023 City budget.
MINUTES: City staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from the 3 and Broadway portion of staff’s presentation due to conflict of interest.
Public comments considered prior to council feedback.
Council discussion ensued. Comment and direction provided to staff.
Majority of council provided supportive of a 3.5% increase for Miscellaneous fees.
Majority of council provided supportive of an additional special meeting. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. rd
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City
Council
City of Santa Ana, California
May 12, 2022
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING – 5:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
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 Pro Tem Bacerra called the Special Open Session meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present. Mayor Sarmiento was absent.
SPECIAL OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Mendoza led the pledge of allegiance.
Council considered staff’s presentation on item 1 prior to hearing public comment.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from 3 and Broadway portion of the staff’s presentation due to conflict of interest.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
MINUTES: Hector Bustos, Communications Director at Chispa, spoke on the organization’s priorities for current budget cycle which included a request for a million dollar allocation within the city budget to fund a police oversight board, prioritize more funding and development for community based organizations with a budget of less than one million dollars annually and more funding for community and youth programs with a focus on mental health, STEM, job and leadership training, more access to WiFi and computers.
Carl Benninger, President of Communication Linkage Forum (ComLink) spoke in support of keeping police funding. Requested adding a line item to add equipment for disaster preparedness and support for more neighborhoods with creating a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Lastly, spoke in support of adding a line item for one time use of $25,000 for neighborhood associations to purchase items that would allow for movie nights and community events.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
Jennifer Rojas, Policy Advocate and Organizer with ACLU Southern California working in Orange County, urged council to approve the budget proposals submitted by community based organizations and to create a fixed and protected budget for investigative auditor of police oversight. Offered strong support of the proposals to allocate funding to community based grants to nonprofit programs that provide mental health, re entry programs and investing in community focused nonprofits to see reduction in crime.
Supports reducing police department budget to support previously mentioned organizations. Listed an organization layout of positions for a police oversight board and the assigned duties.
Daisy Cruz, representative from the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of police oversight board, paid city jobs for youth within the city council, funding for community based services including services for Trans, Queer, and LGBTQ plus youth.
Leonel Flores requested an AQMD (Air Quality Management District) air monitor for the city and supportive of implementing an environmental justice office and staff.
Laura Hernandez, representing the Orange County Rapid Response Network, echoed and supports prior comments regarding allocating funds towards community organizations and more funding for the Ninth Circuit representation and immigrant defenders, lastly requested more support for individuals in postconviction release and services.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Fiscal Year 202223 Budget Workshop Session
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide any additional direction to staff for the Draft Fiscal Year 20222023 City budget.
MINUTES: City staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from the 3 and Broadway portion of staff’s presentation due to conflict of interest.
Public comments considered prior to council feedback.
Council discussion ensued. Comment and direction provided to staff.
Majority of council provided supportive of a 3.5% increase for Miscellaneous fees.
Majority of council provided supportive of an additional special meeting. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. rd
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