City Manager’s Office
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Item # 33
City of Santa Ana
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Staff Report
November 19, 2024
TOPIC: Investigation regarding Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
AGENDA TITLE
Investigation Regarding Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez (Continued from the Special Meeting of October 28, 2024; Item No. 1)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discuss and Address Potential Remedies Regarding the Investigator’s Sustained Findings Regarding Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Take Potential Action or Direct Staff Accordingly.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
At the October 15, 2024 City Council meeting, as part of the Closed Session Report section of the agenda, the City Attorney shared an update on Ethics Code investigations relating to Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Hernandez. Members of the City Council directed the City Attorney and City Manager to return to the City Council with an agenda item relating to discussing options pertaining to the investigation’s sustained findings regarding Councilmember Hernandez.
At the October 28, 2024 special City Council meeting, the City Council discussed potential remedies regarding the investigation’s sustained findings regarding Councilmember Hernandez and directed staff to continue the matter to a future meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Investigation regarding Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez November 19, 2024
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EXHIBIT(S)
1. City of Santa Ana Investigation re Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez - Executive Summary
Submitted By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager