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4. Police Oversight Commission Bylaws Discussion <br />MINUTES: Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez gave a brief overview regarding <br />potential bylaws for the Commission. <br />Vice Chair Carpenter requested "or staff only" regarding special meetings be changed to <br />"only Commission members" in Article 3, Section 1B, removing the requirement for <br />commissioners to submit a written memorandum in Section 10, to allow commissioners <br />to suggest agenda items, and to remove "must be subsequently confirmed by majority <br />vote of the Santa Ana City Council" in Section 11. He mentioned in Article 7, Section 2 <br />the chair should be allowed to extend the three -minute time limit for any person speaking, <br />and requested clarification on Section 4 and Section 15. In Section 12, he suggested <br />voting on motions be decided by a simple majority. <br />Commissioner Said requested removing the words "arts" in Article 1, Section 1, <br />expressed concern regarding Article 3, Section 1B, questioned who would decide on <br />moving forward with special meetings when the Commission requests one and requested <br />clarification on the meaning of `quorum' in Section 2, `absences' in Section 4, and <br />`qualified elector' in Section 7. <br />Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez stated it would be up to the City Manager's <br />discretion when it comes to moving forward with special meetings. <br />Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified the meaning of quorum and mentioned circling <br />back regarding Article 3, Sections 4 and 7. <br />Commissioner Said spoke in support of three minutes to speak. <br />Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified highlighted items within the bylaws packet were <br />internal notes to have input from the commission regarding processes and procedures. <br />Vice Chair Carpenter stated he prefer the enforcement remain with the commission rather <br />than the City Council per Article 6, Section 1. <br />Commissioner Mejia questioned whether ordinances need to be listed from the Santa <br />Ana Municipal Code within the bylaws in Article 1, Section 6. She spoke in favor of Vice <br />Chair Carpenter's comments regarding Article 3, Section 1B and requested clarification <br />on Article 7, Section 15. <br />Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified the bylaw summarized the general Municipal <br />Code due to multiple ordinances being applicable. <br />Recording Secretary Abigail Y. Alcala confirmed the bylaws follow Rosenberg's Rules of <br />Order in Section 15 and clarified a tie vote is a fall in Section 10, Article 7. <br />Commissioner Perea thanked city staff for working on the bylaws. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 6 MAY 08, 2025 <br />