Item 07 - Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting of January 17, 2023

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28. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2023-003 — Adopt a resolution to consider continuing the use of teleconferencing for City Council, board, committee, and commission meetings pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 for the next 30 days. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCING PROVISIONS (AB 361) **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR 29. Police Oversight Commission Informational Report Department(s): City Manager Office Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff. MINUTES: Principal Management Analyst Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation. Councilmember Phan inquired about the benefits of the commission director being a professional service contractor versus an at -will civil servant. She spoke in favor of a professional service agreement with a longer term and requested they be selected outside of an election year. Councilmember Penaloza also spoke in favor of a professional service agreement and requested staff begin researching the charter amendments needed for 2024. Councilmember Vazquez inquired about the Commission's involvement in the selection of the oversight director, to which City Manager Kristine Ridge explained the provisions of the Commission formation ordinance and offered options. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in favor of a professional services agreement with clear terms and conditions, as well as public involvement. Councilmember Bacerra addressed the initial approval of the Commission by the Council and spoke in support of a professional services agreement. CITY COUNCIL 1s January 17, 2023