Item 05 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025

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CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 action for Item No. 7, with the exception of Item No. 7.5, as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE NONE Status: 7 – 0 – Pass MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza expressed his opposition to the appointment of Amalia Mejia to the Police Oversight Commission. Councilmember Hernandez shared his support for Amalia Mejia and highlighted her education and experience. Councilmember Lopez shared her support for the appointment of Am alia Mejia and her concerns about commissioners being singled out by Members of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed his support for Amalia Mejia and highlighted her education and experience. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Item No. 7.5, the appointment of Amalia Mejia to the Police Oversight Commission , seconded by Councilmember Lopez. The motion failed, 4-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE Status: 4 – 3 – failed City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oaths of Office to the commissioners who were present. City Clerk Hall clarified that the vote to approve the appointment of Amalia Mejia failed as it required five affirmative vote to pass in accordance with the Santa Ana Municipal Code.