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22.Lisa Tran requested Union Pacific Railroad hire a 2417 security team and expressed <br /> concern regarding drugs, crime, and homeless encampments along railroad <br /> corridors. <br /> City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained that she had advised Councilmember <br /> Hernandez to recuse himself from Item No. 21 and noted that he was permitted to make <br /> a public comment regarding his personal situation. <br /> 23.Johnathan Hernandez spoke regarding Item No. 21, expressing concerns with the <br /> Santa Ana Police Department, emphasizing the First Amendment right to free <br /> speech and the importance of being a voice for the community, and spoke in <br /> opposition to the item. <br /> AGENDA ITEM NO. 21 MOVED OUT OF ORDER <br /> Councilmember Hernandez recused himself from Item No. 21 and left the dais at 7:23 <br /> P.M. <br /> 21.Consideration of Possible Censure of Councilmember Hernandez <br /> Department(s): City Attorney's Office <br /> Recommended Action: There is no staff recommendation. However, based on <br /> direction given by the City Council and reported out of closed session, this item is <br /> being presented for the Mayor and City Council of the City of Santa Ana, to review <br /> and discuss the process for censure arising from allegations made against <br /> Councilmember Hernandez. If appropriate, the Mayor and Council may provide <br /> further direction. <br /> MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained the process and the authority <br /> for the item and stated there is no staff recommendation as it is a council generated <br /> item. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed concern regarding the item as Councilmember <br /> Hernandez may sue the City since it goes against the First Amendment and spoke <br /> about a similar case where the same instance happened where the Councilmember <br /> sued the City due to being censured. <br /> Councilmember Penaloza requested clarification on the item: whether the item is to <br /> censure or a recommendation on what the Council would like to proceed with. <br /> City Attorney Carvalho clarified a censure is a two-step process, beginning with <br /> informing the public of the issues and the Council's intended direction, and a <br /> separate hearing would be held with a draft resolution, providing the individual full <br /> due process. She noted tonight's meeting is to determine whether the Council <br /> wishes to move forward with a censure and clarified the City's process regarding <br /> complaints made against employees. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 6 OCTOBER 7, 2025 <br />