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The original motion failed, 3-3-1, by the following roll call vote: <br />AYES: <br />COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER <br />VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ <br />NOES: <br />COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER <br />PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA <br />ABSTAIN: <br />COUNCILMEMBER PHAN <br />ABSENT: <br />NONE <br />Status: 3 — 3 <br />—1 -- Fail <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Phan returned to the dais for the discussion and <br />consideration of the remainder of Item 23. <br />Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Kathryn Downs provided a <br />brief presentation on the following staff recommendations: <br />• Receive and file the updates <br />• Approve appropriation adjustment <br />Adopt two resolutions to update employee classifications and staffing. <br />City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation on the American Rescue <br />Plan Act spending and Revive Santa Ana, <br />Councilmember Hernandez inquired about the disbursement of funds donated by <br />Republic Services and stated that he would like more community involvement <br />regarding the disbursement decisions. He spoke in support of the Mayor's Prayer <br />Breakfast, the Orange County Pride Festival, and a fund increase for other City <br />sponsored festivals. <br />Councilmember Bacerra inquired about personnel changes for the Library Services <br />and the Police Department. He spoke in opposition to the appropriation of 1.32 million <br />dollars from the no -departmental fund for the Police Officers Association Memorandum <br />of Understanding. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Item No. 23 to the next <br />City Council meeting, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Phan inquired how the structure of the Prayer Breakfast <br />event ensures the City is in compliance with the United States and State of California <br />constitutions. <br />City Attorney Sonia Carvalho advised against the use of the term "host" or "sponsor" <br />in connection with `prayer". <br />Mayor Amezcua stated that the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce would be hosting <br />the Prayer Breakfast, not the City. <br />CITY COUNCIL 17 February 21, 2023 <br />