Item 05 - Draft Minutes Meetings of April 4, 2023 and April 18, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL 16 April 04, 2023 the Ward 5 representative, and if appointed, administer the Oath of Office. (Requires five affirmative votes.) MINUTES: Fernando Delgado thanked the Council for considering the item and allowing him to speak. He spoke of his willingness and desire to serve on the Police Oversight Commission and how he believes the commission would benefit from his experience and diversity. Councilmember Vazquez inquired about the nominee’s qualifications. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke of her initial proposed requirements for members of the commission. Councilmember Phan inquired with the nominee about his ability to remain impartial and his social media presence. Mr. Delgado stated that his social media is not indicative of his true character and he is continually learning and attempting to better himself. Councilmember Bacerra spoke of his opposition to the item and asked the nominee about two social media posts, which Councilmember Bacerra previously shared with the public and staff, to which Mr. Delgado responded. Councilmember Hernandez inquired with the nominee about his ability to remain impartial and his background in civil rights. Mr. Delgado spoke of his experience during the 2020 civil unrest and the perspective he gained. Councilmember Phan spoke regarding political differences, Santa Ana being the home to the first Vietnamese refugees of the Vietnam War, and her concern with the nominee’s biases. Councilmember Hernandez spoke of his concern with bias and the First Amendment and moved to approve the nomination. Councilmember Bacerra spoke of differences of opinion and the need to be analytical of all nominees. Mayor Amezcua thanked the nominee for his attendance and inquired if he had ever participated in a police ride-along. She also inquired with Chief Assistant City Attorney Laura Rossini if the nominee's appointment would result in any liability to the City.