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4. Police Oversight Commission Bylaws Discussion <br /> MINUTES:Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez gave a brief overview regarding <br /> potential bylaws for the Commission. <br /> Vice Chair Carpenter requested "or staff only"regarding special meetings be changed to <br /> "only Commission members" in Article 3, Section 1B, removing the requirement for <br /> commissioners to submit a written memorandum in Section 10, to allow commissioners <br /> to suggest agenda items, and to remove "must be subsequently confirmed by majority <br /> vote of the Santa Ana City Council"in Section 11. He mentioned in Article 7, Section 2 <br /> the chair should be allowed to extend the three-minute time limit for any person speaking, <br /> and requested clarification on Section 4 and Section 15. In Section 12, he suggested <br /> voting on motions be decided by a simple majority. <br /> Commissioner Said requested removing the words "arts" in Article 1, Section 1, <br /> expressed concern regarding Article 3, Section 1B, questioned who would decide on <br /> moving forward with special meetings when the Commission requests one and requested <br /> clarification on the meaning of `quorum' in Section 2, `absences' in Section 4, and <br /> `qualified elector'in Section 7. <br /> Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez stated it would be up to the City Manager's <br /> discretion when it comes to moving forward with special meetings. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified the meaning of quorum and mentioned circling <br /> back regarding Article 3, Sections 4 and 7. <br /> Commissioner Said spoke in support of three minutes to speak. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified highlighted items within the bylaws packet were <br /> internal notes to have input from the commission regarding processes and procedures. <br /> Vice Chair Carpenter stated he prefer the enforcement remain with the commission rather <br /> than the City Council per Article 6, Section 1. <br /> Commissioner Mejia questioned whether ordinances need to be listed from the Santa <br /> Ana Municipal Code within the bylaws in Article 1, Section 6. She spoke in favor of Vice <br /> Chair Carpenter's comments regarding Article 3, Section 1B and requested clarification <br /> on Article 7, Section 15. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified the bylaw summarized the general Municipal <br /> Code due to multiple ordinances being applicable. <br /> Recording Secretary Abigail Y. Alcala confirmed the bylaws follow Rosenberg's Rules of <br /> Order in Section 15 and clarified a tie vote is a fall in Section 10, Article 7. <br /> Commissioner Perea thanked city staff for working on the bylaws. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 6 MAY 08, 2025 <br />