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Anti-Cruising Ordinance Informational Report <br />November 15, 2022 <br />Page 4 <br />3 <br />0 <br />7 <br />9 <br />The city council went back to the negotiation table with the low rider coalition and laid out a plan <br />that would use police resources to provide extra security. There was a significant cost associated <br />with the new permit rules up in the area of $15k. The coalition claimed the cost to put on a monthly <br />cruise was too astronomical and went as far as reaching out to the media and making a statement <br />that the City and the police department were trying to gouge the low rider coalition." <br /> <br />As observed in National City, the pilot program was not successful. <br />Conclusion <br />Legitimate and enjoyable social events, such as car shows, should be conducted in a <br />permitted, lawful, and safe way. The Police Department’s past experience, as informed <br />by complaints from residents and businesses, has shown that cruising transforms into <br />activities that adversely affect the quality-of-life of the community. The City’s current anti- <br />cruising ordinance, though infrequently used, has served as a policy that helps keep our <br />streets safe. The Santa Ana Police Department advises strongly against the proposition <br />to repeal the anti-cruising ordinance. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1.Santa Ana Ordinance Repealing SAMC Provisions regarding Cruising <br />2. ABC7.com article, dated July 24, 2022 <br />3. Orange County Register article, dated July 30, 2020 <br />4. Orange County Register article, dated August 10, 2021 <br />5. Sweet Lawyers, Attorney at Law, dated October 22, 2020 <br />6. LA Times article, dated August 16, 2022 <br />7. NHTSA report dated 2021 <br />8. Email from National City Police Department Sergeant <br />9. Draft Ordinance Repealing the anti-cruising ordinance for discussion only <br />Submitted By: David Valentin, Police Chief <br />Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager