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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended <br />action for Item No. 26, as amended to update section 2-921(a) to change the <br />word "involving" to "against", seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. <br />The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: <br />AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER <br />HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, <br />COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, <br />MAYOR AMEZCUA <br />NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ <br />ABSTAIN: NONE <br />ABSENT: NONE <br />Status: 6 — 1 — Pass <br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** <br />COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS <br />27. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and <br />Implement a Policy Requiring Immediate Disclosure of All ICE Courtesy <br />Notifications Received by the Santa Ana Police Department — Councilmember <br />Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding transparency, the city's <br />history as a sanctuary city, the legality of the proposed direction, and the 48-hour <br />buffer designed to prevent obstruction of investigations with judicial warrants. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke regarding transparency and advocating for mutual <br />grace between police and the public during street encounters. <br />Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the letter from Congressman Correa cautioning <br />not to leak law enforcement sensitive information that may put officers in danger or <br />obstruct U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She requested Police <br />Chief Rodriguez address this matter and asked regarding the difference between <br />Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE. <br />Police Chief Robert Rodriguez spoke regarding S854 the California Values Act, <br />public safety, safety of officers, other agencies, and ensuring compliance with both <br />state and federal law. He clarified the focus of DHS is investigating human <br />trafficking, drug trafficking, instances of national security, and acts of terrorism. <br />Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding transparency, looked forward to the legal <br />review by the City Attorney's Office of the policy, and spoke in support of the item. <br />CITY COUNCIL 17 MAY 20, 2025 <br />