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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE <br />CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS <br />COUNCIL COMMITTEE <br />FEBRUARY 27, 2013 <br />Meeting Convened at City Hall, 2 "d Floor, 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA at 4;12 p.m. <br />In attendance were Committee Members Sal Tinajero and Angelica Amezcua, and Staff <br />members Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney and Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS — None <br />AGENDA ITEMS <br />ANNUAL REVIEW OF CODE OF CONDUCT <br />Chair Tinajero noted that section #4 of Code of Conduct is on Responsibility; need to protect <br />integrity of process; proposed email sent to all members of the City Council as to the illegal <br />release of closed session information. City Attorney indicated that such communication had <br />already been sent; individuals are held accountable; will bring to their attention when a <br />perceived violation occurred; challenge with value based policy is that it is only aspirational <br />with no penalties or sanctions. Chair Tinajero noted that all need to adhere to the values, <br />especially members on this committee. <br />2. DISCUSS CITY COUNCIL POLICY AS IT RELATES TO BROWN ACT VIOLATIONS AND <br />SANCTIONS <br />City Attorney Carvalho noted that it would be impossible to investigate all accusations, but if <br />Council gave direction she would be required to review. Also, explained injunctive relief <br />process which is contempt of court if violate judge's decision; San Jose has sample policy <br />that can be considered in Santa Ana. Member Amezcua asked that matter be agendized for <br />further discussion at the May meeting; need to hold all accountable. City Attorney Carvalho <br />indicated that document can be prepared as a resolution for City Council consideration. <br />Chair Tinajero asked that material be prepared in a timely fashion and allow for transparent <br />process; also asked City Attorney to report on recent allegations of wrongdoing. City <br />Attorney reported that allegation of exceeding campaign contribution limits, independent <br />committee contributions are not subject to City requirements; and other allegation of potential <br />conflict of interest, matter has been referred to appropriate agency for review. <br />3. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS — None <br />ADJOURNED — 4:39 P.M. <br />Maria D. Huizar <br />Clerk of the Council <br />Minutes of the Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee Page 1 <br />February 27, 2013 <br />