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Cold INCLUSION OF THE OFFICER'S STATEMENT IN VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE/PAMPHLET AND/OR ELECTRONIC COPY 3. Direct staff to prepare a resolution for approval at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting, submitting the question of the recall of Councilmember Jessie Lopez to a vote by the electorate of Ward 3 of the City of Santa Ana at a special election, and a resolution adopting a regulation for officer's statement. MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez recused herself from the item and left the dais at 9:49 P.M. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall presented the staff report Councilmember Vazquez stated he rejected the recall petition certificate based on the petitioners deceiving the citizens of Ward 3. Councilmember Hernandez stated he rejected the recall petition certificate based on the strategy implemented by Gerry Serrano. Councilmember Phan spoke regarding the Registrar of Voters' estimate for the election and multiple potential elections, and stated that the recall money could be used for other resources. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Agenda Item No. 24 to the August 15th City Council Meeting, seconded by Councilmember Phan. The motion failed, 3-3-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA ABSTAIN: MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ (recusal) ABSENT: NONE Status: 3-3— 1- 0— FAI L MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification on the next steps due to the 3-3 vote and should action not be taken by August 15th deadline. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided clarification. City Clerk Hall stated that if action is not taken by the City Council to call for an election by August 15, 2023 it would go to the County Register of Voters (ROV), Bob Page, who has five (5) days to set an election date. City Council 16 August 1, 2023