City Manager’s Office
www.santa-ana.org/cm
Item # 30
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
September 16, 2025
TOPIC: Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
AGENDA TITLE
Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive presentation on Police Oversight Commission Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
On July 15, 2025 City Council heard proposed amendments to Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission (Exhibit 1). During this meeting, the City Council voted to hold a joint special meeting with the Police Oversight Commission, the Police Oversight Director, and the City Council within 60 days. Before that meeting, all members were to meet with the City Manager, City Attorney, Police Oversight Director, and Police Chief.
Staff has met with Councilmembers and Commissioners to review the proposed ordinance amendments, answer questions and receive input. In addition, the Police Oversight Commission will hold a work study session on September 11, 2025, and recommendations are to be provided to City Council during the City Council work study session.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential changes to the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance, discuss options for an updated ordinance, and provide direction to staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session September 16, 2025
5 3
4 0
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Draft Ordinance (redline presented at July 15, 2025 City Council Meeting)
2. Government Code 3300-3313, Penal Codes 832.5, 832.7, 832.8, and Evidence Code 1040-1047
Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager