HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-13 SpecialMinutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
December 13, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Acting Clerk of the
Council
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Phil Bacerra
Vicente Sarmiento
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Norma Orozco
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special City Council meeting to order at 5:15
P.M., welcomed special guests, and provided opening remarks.
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem
Bacerra, and Mayor Sarmiento were all present in person.
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NATIONAL ANTHEM
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
PUBLIC COMMENT — Agendized items only.
Honor Guard, Santa Ana Police
Department
Kaiya Gonzales
Olivia Langford
Pastor Nati Alvarado
MINUTES: Fernando Delgado spoke of his love for the City of Santa Ana, the positive
change the current Council has made in the City, and wished the outgoing
councilmembers a bright future.
Theodora Mendez (translation: Spanish) wished incoming Councilmember Vazquez
and Mayor Amezcua a warm welcome and expressed interest in working together to
strive for a more equitable and just City of Santa Ana.
Adelaida Mateo (translation: Spanish) spoke about her experience learning of the
tenant's'rights in the City of Santa Ana and thanked Councilmember Lopez for her
advocacy.
Senator Tom Umberg thanked Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento for their
leadership and hard work while serving on the Council. He welcomed Mayor -Elect
Amezcua and expressed excitement for their future partnership in ensuring the
community continues to grow and thrive.
Resolution Declaring the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election Results -
Measures W and X and the Election of Certain Officers
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: 1.Resolution No. 2022-096 - Adopt a resolution
declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held in the City on
November 8, 2022.
2. Execute Ordinance No. NS-3031 approved by the voters amending Articles IV,
IX, and X of Chapter 21 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to restructure non -
cannabis business license tax rates and adding Article XIV to Chapter 21 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide a Flexible Tax Holiday for unlicensed, past
due, or underassesed businesses (Measure W).
3. Authorize submission to the Secretary of State, for acceptance and
filing, Amendments to the Santa Ana City Charter approved by the voters
imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after 4 terms and a lifetime ban for
Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City
Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics,
utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to
the "Clerk of Council' to "City Clerk" and making other minor updates (Measure
X).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Phan
to approve.
YES: 7 - Councilmember Hernandez, - Councilmember Lopez, - Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza, - Councilmember Phan, - Mayor Pro Tem
Bacerra, - Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7- 0- 0 - 0 - Pass
PRESENTATION
City Tiles presented to Mayor Vicente Sarmiento and Councilmember Nelida
Mendoza for their exceptional service to the residents of the City of Santa Ana during
their tenure.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra presented Councilmember Mendoza a City Tile in
honor of her service to residents of the City of Santa Ana.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke of her experience serving on the Council, thanked
staff for all of their hard work, and expressed gratitude to the residents of Santa Ana
who elected her. She expressed support for labor and downtown businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra presented Mayor Sarmiento a City Tile in honor of his service
to the residents of the City of Santa Ana.
Mayor Sarmiento provided outgoing remarks, acknowledged his family, and thanked
staff for all of their help. He noted the historic aspect of this transition and welcomed
Mayor -elect Amezcua and Councilmember-elect Vazquez.
A video was shown highlighting Mayor Sarmiento's years of service.
Mayor Sarmiento passed the gavel to Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco.
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO OFFICERS ELECTED
NAME TITLE
Benjamin Vazquez Councilmember, Ward 2
The oath of office was administered by Alexia Hernandez.
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember, Ward 4
The oath of office was administered by Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco.
David Penaloza
Councilmember. Ward 6
The oath of office was administered by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
The oath of office was administered by Alfredo M. Amezcua Esq.
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CALL TO ORDER
Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco introduced and convened the 2022 — 2024
City Council at 6:39 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Acting Clerk of the
Council
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Phil Bacerra
Valerie Amezcua
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Norma Orozco
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call. All
councilmembers were present in person.
2. Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2023
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: It is recommended that:
1. The Mayor calls for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem Position.
2. The Mayor closes nominations for position.
3. The Mayor declares the result of the election.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra nominated Councilmember Jessie Lopez,
seconded by Councilmember Penaloza. Councilmember Lopez accepted the
nomination.
YES: 7 - Councilmember Hernandez, - Councilmember Lopez, Councilmember
Penaloza, - Councilmember Phan, - Councilmember Vazquez, - Mayor Pro Tem
Bacerra, - Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7- 0- 0 - 0 - Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Hernandez provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Phan provided closing comments.
Councilmember Lopez provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Penaloza provided closing remarks.
Councilmember Vazquez provided closing remarks.
Mayor Amezcua provided closing remarks.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the special city council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the meeting at 8:03 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenni er L. Ha , CMC
City Clerk