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MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself on the advice of counsel and left the dais at 8:17 P.M. Councilmember Lopez recused herself from the item, pending the receipt of a clearance letter from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and left the dais at 8:18 P.M. Councilmember Penaloza recused himself from the item due to a potential conflict of interest related to a residential lease, pending a clearance letter from the FPPC at8:18P.M. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated that the FPPC letters are expected to be received by April 30, 2025 and announced that the item requires a four -fifths vote. Mayor Amezcua announced that the item would be continued. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced Item No. 26 would not be considered or heard due to a lack of qualified voters. City Attorney Carvalho stated that without Council action the moratorium will expire until the overall ordinance is brought back. **END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS** MINUTES: Councilmembers Lopez, Penaloza, and Phan returned to the dais at 8:21 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS 27. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana — Mayor Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the impacts of sober living homes to the community and in support of the item. Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of sober living homes, spoke regarding the sober living task force, and thanked those who have been fighting the battle over the years. Councilmember Penaloza thanked those who have been fighting the battle over the years, spoke regarding the impacts to cities and the sober living task force, and spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item and requested a cost recovery and associated fines with the item. CITY COUNCIL 17 APRIL 15, 2025