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COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS 23. Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct City staff to draft and bring back an ordinance for Council consideration that would require applicants for contracts, licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use to disclose pending or prior FPPC and FEC enforcement actions — Councilmember Bacerra MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding bringing back an ordinance for Council consideration that would require applicants for contracts, licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use to disclose pending or prior FPPC and FEC enforcement actions. Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item. She suggested the ordinance follow the language in the Levine Act to ensure consistency with existing law and expressed concern for applicants who may have a frivolous pending action against them. Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item. He asked whether there would be measures in place that would ensure an impartial process, should an applicant disclose any pending FPPC and/or FEC actions against them. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained that, in instances where the applicant may be pending or appealing an action, the Council would be reminded to consider any resolved actions. Mayor Amezcua expressed support of the item. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez announced that the Santa Ana Police Department has launched a new text messaging system to provide residents real-time call for service updates. He spoke regarding numerous complaints received related to red striping, reported the ribbon cutting ceremony at George Upton All Access Park, and announced there will be two Fair Housing meetings scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 10.00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., held in the Council Chamber. COUNCIL COMMENTS AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the cul-de-sac construction at 10t" and Flower Street, provided an update on the Angels Park renovations, which include new restrooms and a playground featuring early childhood education amenities provided by UCI, and stated details regarding the ribbon -cutting ceremony will be shared at a later date. He shared that El Salvador Park will also see renovations to the community garden and new restrooms, and thanked the public for their patience during the construction along the Civic Center corridor. CITY COUNCIL 19 MARCH 4, 2025 City Council 5 — 19 3/18/2025