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WHEREAS, the City Council is dedicated to rebuilding trust, fostering transparency, and <br />maintaining accountability to ensure a stronger, safer community for all. <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS <br />FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds determines, and <br />declares as follows: <br />A. The City of Santa Ana hereby recognizes the significant community concerns and the <br />outrage of the family of Edgar Vargas Arzate regarding the circumstances of his arrest <br />on June 19, 2014 and acknowledges the admitted wrongdoing of former Officer Brian <br />Booker. <br />B. The City of Santa Ana commits to working to rebuild the trust lost with the community <br />as a result of this incident. <br />C. The City of Santa Ana commits to continuing efforts to improve accountability and <br />transparency, as evidenced by the establishment of the Police Oversight Commission <br />and other reforms aimed at fostering trust within our community. <br />D. The City of Santa Ana reaffirms the City's commitment to justice, dignity and respect <br />for all persons. <br />Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City <br />Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. <br />ADOPTED this 17t" day of December, 2024. <br />APPROVED AS TO FORM: <br />SONIA R. CARVALHO <br />City Attorney <br />By-�Owo- �, . <br />Laura A. Rossini <br />Chief Assistant City Attorney <br />Valerie Amezcua <br />Mayor <br />