Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
December 13, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers 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
Acting Clerk of the Norma Orozco
Council
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special City Council meeting to order at 5:15 P.M., welcomed special guests, and provided opening remarks.
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call. ouncilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Ter acerra, and Mavor Sarmiento were all present in persor
Honor Guard, Santa Ana Police
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kaiya Gonzales
NATIONAL ANTHEM Olivia Langford
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado
PUBLIC COMMENT - Agendized items only.
MINUTES: Fernando Delgado spoke of his love for the City of Santa Ana, the positive change the current Council has made in the City, and wished the outgoing councilmembers a bright future.
Theodora Mendez (translation: Spanish) wished incoming Councilmember Vazquez and Mayor Amezcua a warm welcome and expressed interest in working together to strive for a more equitable and just City of Santa Ana.
Adelaida Mateo (translation: Spanish) spoke about her experience learning of the tenant's' rights in the City of Santa Ana and thanked Councilmember Lopez for her advocacy.
Senator Tom Umberg thanked Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento for their leadership and hard work while serving on the Council. He welcomed Mayor-Elect Amezcua and expressed excitement for their future partnership in ensuring the community continues to grow and thrive.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Resolution Declaring the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election Results - Measures W and X and the Election of Certain Officers
Departments): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: 1.Resolution No. 2022-096 - Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held in the City on November 8, 2022.
2. Execute Ordinance No. NS-3031 approved by the voters amending Articles IV, IX, and X of Chapter 21 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to restructure non- cannabis business license tax rates and adding Article XIV to Chapter 21 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide a Flexible Tax Holiday for unlicensed, past due, or underassesed businesses (Measure W).
3. Authorize submission to the Secretary of State, for acceptance and filing, Amendments to the Santa Ana City Charter approved by the voters imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the "Clerk of Council" to "City Clerk" and making other minor updates (Measure Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Phan to approve.
YES: 7 - Councilmember Hernandez, - Councilmember Lopez, - Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza, - Councilmember Phan, - Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, - Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7- 0-0 - 0 - Pass
PRESENTATION
City Tiles presented to Mayor Vicente Sarmiento and Councilmember Nelida Mendoza for their exceptional service to the residents of the City of Santa Ana during their tenure.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra presented Councilmember Mendoza a City Tile in honor of her service to residents of the City of Santa Ana.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke of her experience serving on the Council, thanked staff for all of their hard work, and expressed gratitude to the residents of Santa Ana who elected her. She expressed support for labor and downtown businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra presented Mayor Sarmiento a City Tile in honor of his service to the residents of the City of Santa Ana.
Mayor Sarmiento provided outgoing remarks, acknowledged his family, and thanked staff for all of their help. He noted the historic aspect of this transition and welcomed Mayor-elect Amezcua and Councilmember-elect Vazquez.
A video was shown highlighting Mayor Sarmiento's years of service.
Mayor Sarmiento passed the gavel to Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco.
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO OFFICERS ELECTED
NAME TITLE
Benjamin Vazquez Councilmember, Ward 2
The oath of office was administered by Alexia Hernandez.
Phil Bacerra Councilmember, Ward 4
The oath of office was administered by Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco.
David Penaloza Councilmember, Ward 6
The oath of office was administered by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia.
Valerie Amezcua Mayor
The oath of office was administered by Alfredo M. Amezcua Esq. 2022-2024 CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco introduced and convened the 2022 - 2024 City Council at 6:39 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Acting Clerk of the Norma Orozco
Council
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present in person.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
2. Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2023
Departments): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: It is recommended that:
1. The Mayor calls for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem Position.
2. The Mayor closes nominations for position.
3. The Mayor declares the result of the election.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra nominated Councilmember Jessie Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza. Councilmember Lopez accepted the nomination.
YES: 7 - Councilmember Hernandez, - Councilmember Lopez, Councilmember Penaloza, - Councilmember Phan, - Councilmember Vazquez, - Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, - Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7- 0-0 - 0 - Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Hernandez provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Phan provided closing comments.
Councilmember Lopez provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Penaloza provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Vazquez provided closing remarks.
Mayor Amezcua provided closing remarks.
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn the special city council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the meeting at 8:03 P.M Respectfully submitted,
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Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk