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WHEREAS, the City Council is dedicated to rebuilding trust, fostering <br />transparency, and maintaining accountability to ensure a stronger, safer community for <br />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 <br />and the outrage of the family of Edgar Vargas Arzate regarding the circumstances <br />of his arrest on June 19, 2014 and acknowledges the admitted wrongdoing of <br />former Officer Brian Booker. <br />B. The City of Santa Ana commits to working to rebuild the trust lost with the <br />community as a result of this incident. <br />C. The City of Santa Ana commits to continuing efforts to improve accountability <br />and transparency, as evidenced by the establishment of the Police Oversight <br />Commission 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 <br />respect for all persons. <br />Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the <br />City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. <br />ADOPTED this 17th day of December, 2024. <br />Resolution No. 2024-079 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />