2011-12-06 CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS

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MINUTES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 6, 2011 Meeting Convened at City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 831, Santa Ana, CA at 5:40 p.m. In attendance were Committee Members Sal Tinajero (Chair) and Vince Sarmiento and Staff members Jose Sandoval (Legal Counsel) and Maria D. Huizar (Recording Secretary) *It was noted that Committee Chair Claudia Alvarez stepped down from the Committee. Selected Tinajero as Chair. Public Comments: • Charles Hart, suggested that an on -line reference library be developed that includes codes of ethics and standards that officials are held to; noted that enforcement and punitive consequences missing in Code of Ethics; requested a list of on -line resources; opinions requested by public should be available to all. • Jackie Deler, read definition of ethics and ethical; opined that accepted principles that govern ethics have not been met. • Mike Tardiff, suggested a formal complaint process be implemented; presented letter for complaint filed in the past on the perceived inappropriate conduct of a planning commissioner; no mechanism to file complaints. • Ellen Koldeway, submitted letter for record with recommendations to Code of Ethics and Conduct; suggested that a task force be established and offered to volunteer. • Alfredo Amezcua, opined that committee should have enforcement privileges; Citizen's Charter Committee did not approve City's Code of Conduct and Ethics; opined that document in place is core values; requested more frequent meetings. • Jeannie Gillett, inquired as to appointment process for planning commissioners; echoed comments made earlier about showing respect to public. • Bobi Keenan, noted that "appearance" important as it becomes reality; suggested better accommodations for meeting be made in the future, i.e. meet after hours, and location more accessible to the public. • Jeff Dickman, allow for adequate meeting space and accommodations for public meetings; requested that meetings be televised and recorded; suggested oversight committee and follow already adopted State and Federal laws. • Glen Stroud, also served on Citizen's Charter Committee; encouraged all to serve on Grand Jury; suggested that Grand Jury Association be considered for the oversight committee, currently serving as nominating committee to review applications for the and OCTA's Taxpayers Oversight Committee and also working with County of Orange IT Vendor Selection Committee. • Valerie Amezcua, noted that City has diverse groups represented in many neighborhoods; asked that all residents be treated with respect; disappointed that Forum recently held was by invitation only, should have been open to all residents of the community; requested clarification on payment dispute to PIO President . Minutes of Ad Hoc Committee on Ethics Page 1 of 3