2011-12-06 CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS

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• Connie Hamilton, commented on City's reputation amongst other cities in Orange County; commented on recent article in the OC Business Journal on Santa Ana's politics. • Dave Hoen, stated that Code of Ethics in the private sector have enforcement rules; opined that the conduct of a Councilmember not acceptable. Committee Member Sarmiento addressed some of the comments made - perception important and sensitive to community needs; agreed that future meetings will provide for better accommodations and time; provided information on nomination /appointment process for planning commissioners; when Code was established, City evaluated other codes and decided that it would be a living /breathing document to be amended as needed and interpretations may be subjective; efforts will be made to address concerns, Committee to meet more often, have City Attorney's Office provide a report of new legislation and discuss impacts to the City on regular basis, and add key officials and contractors /developers to the compliance list. Chair Tinajero opened it up for further comments from the public. • Debbie McEwen, commented on statement by Ms. JoAnne Speers that Code should be viewed as constitution with minimal changes. c Committee Member Sarmiento noted that there is only one constitution and Code should take on the identity of the community it serves. • Alfredo Amezcua, recommended that the City review other codes like the City of Los Angeles and San Francisco that have review committee; add mechanism to file complaints; agreed that City should include contractors /developers to list of compliance filers. • Molly Doughty, would like Committee to meet more often; offended by recent comments made by Councilmember at a Council meeting; would like enforcement mechanism. • Bobi Keenan, concerned with resignation of former Chair; requested a replacement. • Catherine Cate, commented that she had not received a response to a letter submitted several months ago; Code should not be changed to fit circumstances. o Code principles do not change, minor changes only. • Mike Tardiff, would like to have pre -set meeting date for next Committee Meeting. • Ellen Koldeway, would like to know what the next steps are; formalize complaint process; recommendations of committee to go to City Council for consideration. o Sarmiento noted that it is a self- enforcing Code, but can bring related issues to the Committee. • Julie Stroud, residents genuine interest in seeing City succeed. • Valerie Amezcua, requested clarification on planning of recent Forum on Change and Police Officer's Association President's cost. o Sarmiento stated that two forums were being planned about the same time and decided to move forward with one since it was further along in the planning. • Tom Flammang, asked why no punitive measures in place for wrong doing. Minutes of Ad Hoc Committee on Ethics Page 2 of 3