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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - Item 29Zuniga, Diana From: Stephanie Gray < Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 3:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Comment -Item 29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. To the Honorable Members of the City Council and Valeria Amezcua, I am writing today to express my deep concern and opposition to any proposal that would remove the Police Oversight Commission's ability to independently investigate lawsuits and complaints against our city's police department. The unfortunate reality is that our police department has repeatedly demonstrated it is not reliable in investigating itself. Far too often, we see officers acting with excessive force, behaving rudely towards residents, and refusing to deescalate situations that could otherwise end peacefully. This department has shown a consistent pattern of believing its officers are above the law — a dangerous mindset that leads only to injustice and harm within our community. Our officers are in dire need of basic training in human decency, dignity, and deescalation. Their behavior reflects a culture that lacks accountability, which is perpetuated by leadership. For example, in 2020, two off -duty officers were reported to have sexually harassed a minor at a local restaurant. The current chief of police failed to act on this serious matter until an anonymous complaint was filed, and even then, he protected these officers for nearly a year. This is not the conduct of a department with integrity or leadership with moral courage. Additionally, with the recent protests in our city, officers have been trigger-happy and are using excessive force against peaceful protestors. It is deeply concerning that officers who carry guns and other lethal weapons claim to be afraid when water bottles are thrown at them. How does that make sense? While I do not condone anyone throwing objects, the disproportionate response from armed officers against unarmed protestors demonstrates their inability to manage public safety situations without escalating them into violence. It is clear to many in this city that our officers are not upstanding members of the community they serve. Instead, they are quick to bring down and target those who do stand up to protect and serve their neighbors. Even council members who attempt to hold them accountable are met with disrespect and hostility from officers who refuse to accept that oversight is a necessary part of public service. At the last council meeting, officers were called out for swearing at and using obscene gestures towards a council member. I would like to ask the Mayor and Chief of Police directly: What was done to address this blatant act of disrespect and insubordination by those officers? Removing the Police Oversight Commission's authority to investigate complaints and lawsuits independently would only embolden this culture of abuse and silence. Police officers are not above the law. They must be held accountable for their wrongdoings just like any other public servant or citizen. Allowing them to operate without independent oversight would be a grave injustice to the people of this city who deserve protection, fairness, and transparency. I urge you to reject any proposal that seeks to diminish the power of the Police Oversight Commission. Our community's safety depends not just on policing, but on ensuring those entrusted with such power do not abuse it without consequence. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter Respectfully, Stephanie Gray -Ward 6 resident Zuniga, Diana From: Johanna Perez Herrera < Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:01 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Johanna Perez Herrera , California Zuniga, Diana From: Brijida Lopez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:05 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Brijida Lopez Santa Ana cal , California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Margaret Teran <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:15 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Margaret Teran Santa Ana, California 92705 Zuniga, Diana From: Laura Ramos <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:15 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Laura Ramos Santa Ana , California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Alfonso Alvarez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Alfonso Alvarez Santa Ana, California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Joana Olmedo <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Joana Olmedo Santa Ana, California 92703 Zuniga, Diana From: Vern Nelson <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, WHAT THE HELL? I urge you to vote NO on item 29 and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Vern Nelson Anaheim , California 92805 Zuniga, Diana From: Maria Baeza <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:24 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Maria Baeza Santa Ana , California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Yesenia Juarez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:29 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Yesenia Juarez Orange , California 92866 Zuniga, Diana From: Lorena Cox <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Lorena Cox Irvine, California 92612 Zuniga, Diana From: Jayde Estrada <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:40 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Jayde Estrada Costa Mesa, California 92626 Zuniga, Diana From: Velia Barrera <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:46 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Velia Barrera SANTA ANA, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Gissell Rodriguez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:48 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Gissell Rodriguez Santa Ana, California 92704 Zuniga, Diana From: Joseph Saladino <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:52 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Joseph Saladino Santa Ana, California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Terry Schwinge <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 4:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Terry Schwinge Santa Ana, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Ellen Diamond <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 5:01 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Ellen Diamond Santa Ana , California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Roxzel Tellez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 5:07 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Roxzel Tellez Santa ana, California 92705 Zuniga, Diana From: John Straw <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 5:07 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. John Straw Santa Ana, California 92706-1955 Zuniga, Diana From: Greg Camphire <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 5:10 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29 to Support the People's Demand for the SAPID Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Greg Camphire Santa Ana, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Matthew Zimmerman <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 6:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Matthew Zimmerman Orange, California 92868-1662 Zuniga, Diana From: Catalina Lunn <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 6:11 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Catalina Lunn Lake Forest , California 92630 Zuniga, Diana From: Marytza Rubio <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 6:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Marytza Rubio Santa Ana, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Ariel Frias < Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 6:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. When will our city government actually work for its people, instead of against us? Ariel Frias Santa Ana, California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: lupe rivera <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 6:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. We need transparency at all times to ensure integrity, accountability and justice for all citizens! Concerned Friend and Citizen of Santa Ana lupe rivera santa ana, California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Jessenya Reyes <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 7:14 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am a lifelong resident of Santa Ana. I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1 st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Zip code:92707 Jessenya Reyes Santa Ana, California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Ashley Salgado < noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org > Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 7:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Ashley Salgado ORANGE, California 92865 Zuniga, Diana From: Bassim Atik <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 7:40 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Bassim Atik Fountain valley , California 93708 Zuniga, Diana From: Roque rios <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 7:54 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Roque rios Santa ana, California 92705 Zuniga, Diana From: Marybel Rios <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 7:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Marybel Rios Santa Ana, California 92705 Zuniga, Diana From: Jean Okamoto <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 8:17 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Jean Okamoto Santa Ana, California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Linnette Ramirez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 8:44 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Linnette Ramirez Santa Ana , California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Maria Valencia < > Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 8:54 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Maria Valencia Santa Ana , Ca, California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Gerson Cortes <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 8:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, You must strongly oppose item 29. Any member who votes to pass item 29 is doing so with the full intent to put santa ana residents at risk of mistreatment. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments. Any government agent who is given our trust to physically restrain with the possibility of causing physical harm to Santa Ana residents deserves real oversight. Gerson Cortes Grsncortes@gmail.com 1 Zuniga, Diana From: Ramon Vargas <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 9:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Ramon Vargas Santa Ana, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Derrick Tempraseut < noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org > Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 9:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Derrick Tempraseut Santa Ana, California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Flor Tena <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 10:40 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, During these incredibly dangerous times for our Santa Ana community, there should be more oversight than less over our tax payer funded police department. Especially because city residents do not have a full sense of how SAPID is cooperating with ICE agents, despite Santa Ana being a sanctuary city. I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Flor Tena Santa Ana , California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Teresa Saydak <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 10:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: we must defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission and protect Santa Ana Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Teresa Saydak Santa Ana , California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 11:42 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. We don't need more symbolic bodies or gestures in our city, we need true accountability and to protect each and every resident. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Sincerely, A Santa Ana resident & community member Santa Ana, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Tanya Navarro < Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 11:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Tanya Navarro Santa Ana, California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Felicity Figueroa < noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:35 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Felicity Figueroa Irvine, California 92604 Zuniga, Diana From: Briana Mancilla <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 5:41 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Briana Mancilla Santa Ana, California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Cat Quinn < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 8:04 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Cat Quinn Santa Ana, California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Marisol Moreno <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 8:10 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Marisol Moreno Santa ana, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Joe Cristina <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 8:40 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Joe Cristina Tustin, California 92780 Zuniga, Diana From: Dario Rodriguez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 5:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Dario Rodriguez Santa Ana , California 92706 Zuniga, Diana From: Maylene Diaz <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 9:43 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Maylene Diaz Santa ana , California 92703 Zuniga, Diana From: Annie Knight <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 10:18 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing as a concerned Santa Ana resident to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1 st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Thank you for your attention, Annie Knight Annie Knight Santa Ana, California 92705 Zuniga, Diana From: Karla Navarro <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 10:23 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Karla Navarro Santa Ana, California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Daisy Chavez < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 10:38 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Daisy Chavez Anaheim, California 92805 Zuniga, Diana From: Andrea Diaz <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 10:40 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Andrea Diaz Santa Ana, California 92703 Zuniga, Diana From: Hector Perez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 11:04 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Hector Perez Midway City, California 92655 Zuniga, Diana From: Bulmaro Vicente < boomer@chispaoc.org > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 11:31 AM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 29: Police Oversight Commission Amendments Attachments: 7.1.25 Chispa Letter of Opposition_ Item 29 Police Oversight Amendments.docx.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, Please find Chispa's Letter of Opposition to Item 29 In Solidarity, Boomer Policy and Political Director I Chispa e: boomerPchispaoc.org c: 714-747.4271 1505 E 17th Street Suite 117 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Chispa is building a political home for young Latinxs in Orange County! Please consider making a donation to help us build our casita. Chispa is a project of Tides Advocacy, a 501c4 non-profit organization. C hispa July 1, 2025 Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 ecomment&Santa-ana. org Via Email RE: Oppose Agenda Item 29 — Amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, We write today to express our strong opposition to Agenda Item 29, which proposes damaging amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance. Chispa is a grassroots organization building power for young Latinxs in Orange County through community organizing, leadership development, and policy advocacy. Our work is rooted in the belief that systems must be transformed —not reformed —to meet the needs of historically excluded communities. The Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission was created in 2022 after years of community advocacy, including direct engagement from our members. It was designed to be independent, investigatory, and community -led. It was a long -overdue response to generations of police violence, secrecy, and impunity. But now, that vision is under attack. If passed, Agenda Item 29 would reduce the Commission to a toothless review board, stripped of its most vital powers. These amendments would: • Strip the Commission of its authority to conduct independent investigations into police misconduct; • Limit the scope of complaints it can review, and only after SAPD's Internal Affairs has completed its investigation; • Eliminate its power to issue disciplinary recommendations; • Cut off its communication with the City Manager and City Council; • Prohibit it from holding community forums or educating the public; • Force Commissioners to undergo SAPD-led training and ride-alongs instead of independent, community -rooted preparation. This is not a good -faith effort to improve the Commission. This is a deliberate attempt to undermine community power and roll back hard-won progress. We call on the Council to reject Agenda Item 29 and preserve the integrity, purpose, and power of the Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight —not another symbolic gesture. Sincerely, Bulmaro Vicente Policy and Political Director, Chispa CC: vamezcua@santa-ana.org PBacerra@santa-ana.org TPhan@santa-ana.org DPenaloza@santa-ana.org JessieLopez@santa-ana.org JRyanHemandez@santa-ana.org bvazquez@santa-ana.org Zuniga, Diana From: Teri Saydak < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 11:31 AM To: eComment Subject: Please vote NO on item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPD has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversite, not more empty promises. Thank you, Teri Saydak Santa Ana resident Zuniga, Diana From: Daniela Rico <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 11:42 AM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Daniela Rico Santa Ana, California 92704 Zuniga, Diana From: Maria Ceja < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda item #29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Mayor and City Council, I strong oppose the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance. The main purpose of the commission is to be an independent entity that is community centered and led with the authority to investigate misconduct and provide necessary recommendations. It does not make sense for this commission to be trained by the same department it is support to hold accountable and ensure transparency from. The city should be expanding it's independence to ensure it remains an objective commission, not taint it by infiltrating it with SAPID training requirements. Police violence and misconduct has only increased and escalated since the inception of this commission, and the lack of accountability from SAPID is enabled by the mayor and City council members that have purposely stalled the hiring of a director and are now proposing these harmful amendments to what should be an independent body that reviews misconduct, police complaints, and other forms, to ensure that necessary changes are made to ensure REAL public safety. As you all do this first reading, please do not lose sight of the purpose of this commission and what so many residents and community members have been advocating for. Please do not move forward with these amendments. Sincerely, Maria Ceja Santa Ana Resident Zuniga, Diana From: roxana guajardo < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Public comment Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original idea behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are NOT minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Sincerely, Roxana Guajardo Zuniga, Diana From: Nicci Castro <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:37 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Nicci Castro Tustin, California 92782 Zuniga, Diana From: Lesley Velasco <lesley@ah-ri.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:42 PM To: eComment Cc: Amezcua, Valerie; Bacerra, Phil; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; Vazquez, Benjamin Subject: Agenda Item 29 — Opposition to Police Oversight Commission Amendments Attachments: Ahri for Justice - Item 29 - Letter of Opposition .pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, Please see the attached letter for public comment, thank you! Lesley Velasco Civic Engagement Manager She/her/hers leslev@ah-ri.org "paving new pathways to collective justice" L July 1, 2025 Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 ecomment4santa-ana.org RE: Oppose Agenda Item 29 — Amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, We are writing to express our strong opposition to Agenda Item 29, which proposes damaging amendments to the City of Santa Ana (City) Police Oversight Commission (Commission) Ordinance. Ahri for Justice is a community -based organization advocating for collective justice for low-income immigrant communities through civic engagement, advocacy, and youth leadership. We are deeply committed to racial justice, accountability, and the protection of civil rights. We advocate for policies that uplift historically marginalized communities and strengthen democratic systems. The Commission was created in 2022 after years of community organizing by residents who demanded meaningful accountability and transparency. The Commission remains the first and only civilian oversight body in Orange County with independent investigatory powers —a critical tool for addressing police misconduct and restoring public trust. The proposed amendments under Item 29 would dismantle the core functions of the Commission. These changes would: • Strip the Commission of its authority to conduct independent investigations into police misconduct; • Limit the scope of complaints it can review, and only after SAPD's Internal Affairs has concluded its own review; • Eliminate the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations; • Cut off communication with the City Manager and City Council, removing necessary channels of accountability; • Prohibit the Commission from engaging the public through forums or education; • Mandate SAPD-led trainings and ride-alongs for Commissioners, rather than independent instruction; • Weaken public transparency by removing complaint data from annual reports. These are not technical adjustments —they are a deliberate rollback of the oversight structure that Santa Ana residents fought for and deserve. We urge the City Council to vote NO on Agenda Item 29 and uphold the original intent of the Commission: to serve as an independent, community -centered, and transparent body capable of meaningful oversight. Sincerely, Lesley Velasco Civic Engagement Manager Alin for Justice Zuniga, Diana From: Leonel Flores <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Leonel Flores Santa Ana, California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Arcelia Gutierrez < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:59 PM To: eComment Cc: Penaloza, David Subject: Public Comments on Agenda Item 32 and Amendments to Oversight Committee Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Councilmembers and City Staff, My name is Arcelia Guti6rrez and I am a resident of Santa Ana in Ward 6. I am writing to urge you to vote in favor of Agenda Item 32 and to vote against the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission. At the last council meeting, Councilmembers Penaloza, Phan, and Bacerra stated there is nothing the city can do to help residents and oppose the militarization of our city. Voting appropriately on these agenda items are things you can actually do to support your constituents. Councilmembers Penaloza, thank you for supporting Vibes Boutique and for calling out Rep. Young. As one of your constituents, I urge you to do more by voting yes on Agenda Item 32 and no on the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission. Sincerely, Arcelia Gutierrez 1 Zuniga, Diana From: Kelly Kraus -Lee < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:01 PM To: eComment; Amezcua, Valerie; Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Vazquez, Benjamin; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan Subject: Item 29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, I am writing to express my deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission. These changes, if enacted, will significantly weaken the Commission's ability to hold law enforcement accountable, effectively watering down its powers and undermining the very foundation of what many of us in the community fought so hard to establish. The creation of the Commission was not merely a bureaucratic action —it was the result of years of advocacy, public engagement, and a collective commitment to ensuring that our city has a fair, transparent, and trustworthy system of police oversight. Diluting its authority now would be a serious betrayal of that process and of the community members who pushed for meaningful reform. We are not asking for symbolic oversight. We are demanding real accountability, with the structural power necessary to investigate, review, and recommend disciplinary action when appropriate. Weakening the Commission strips it of its effectiveness and sends the wrong message to residents —that their voices and concerns can be disregarded once the spotlight fades. I urge you to reconsider and reject any amendments that would diminish the power, independence, or transparency of the Police Oversight Commission. Our city deserves more than performative oversight —it deserves justice, fairness, and genuine accountability. Please stand with the community, not against it. Kelly Kraus -Lee Ward 6 Flores, Dora From: Emy Terusa < Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:36 PM To: eComment Subject: Opposition to Line 29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1 st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPD has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Concerned Santa Ana Resident, Emy Terusa Flores, Dora From: Adrian Nunez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:41 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Adrian Nunez Santa Ana, California 92704 Flores, Dora From: Katie Newman <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:42 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Katie Newman Santa Ana, California 92704 Flores, Dora From: Gema Suarez <gema@elcentroculturaldemexico.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:52 PM To: eComment Cc: Carolina Sarmiento Subject: oppose item 29, amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance Attachments: Letter to oppose item 29 .pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Attached our letter oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance Thanks Gema Sudrez (She/They) Organizing & Campaign Coordinator elcentroculturaldemexico. orp EL CENTRO �y b CULTURAL DE Mkico 837 N Ross S4. Sania Ana. Ca. I2701 July 1 st, 2025 Mayor Amezcua and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Oppose Agenda Item 29, proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, On behalf of El Centro Cultural de Mexico, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1 st meeting. Founded in 1994, El Centro is a synergistic, cultural organization and space that emphasizes the empowering effect of identity and collective work, particularly for immigrant youth and families in our city, Santa Ana, California. This amendment will affect our communities. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: • - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. • - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPD has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. • - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. • - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. • - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. • - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, Carolina Sarmiento Member, Board of Directors El Centro Cultural de Mexico 07/01/2025 Tuando la cultura muere, la gente muere..." www.elcentoculturaldemexico.org Zuniga, Diana From: Rachel Kraus -Lee < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 2:14 PM To: eComment; Amezcua, Valerie; Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Vazquez, Benjamin; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan Subject: Item 29 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, I am writing to voice my strong concern and firm opposition to the proposed changes to the Police Oversight Commission. These amendments threaten to significantly erode the Commission's ability to ensure meaningful accountability within our police force, weakening the structure that so many in our community have fought tirelessly to establish. The Commission's formation was not just another administrative measure —it represented the culmination of years of community effort, advocacy, and a shared demand for greater transparency and fairness in how policing is overseen in our city. To now roll back its authority would not only undo that hard-won progress but also betray the trust and dedication of the residents who championed real reform. What we need is not a symbolic body, but one that has the clear, enforceable capacity to investigate complaints, review incidents thoroughly, and, when warranted, push for appropriate disciplinary measures. Gutting the Commission's power would render it largely ineffective and convey a disheartening message to the public —that their calls for justice can be sidelined once attention shifts elsewhere. I strongly urge you to reject any efforts that would reduce the independence, strength, or transparency of the Police Oversight Commission. Our city deserves more than hollow and performative gestures. It deserves a system rooted in integrity, accountability, and the public's right to be heard and protected. Please honor your words to stand with the community, not against it. Talk is cheap. Don't tell us what you stand for, show us. Rachel Kraus -Lee Ward 6 Zuniga, Diana From: Jacob Reisberg <JReisberg@aclusocal.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 2:54 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 29 — Opposition to Police Oversight Commission Amendments Attachments: Item 29 - Letter of Opposition ACLU SoCal.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Please find attached a letter of opposition for the upcoming city council meeting. 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UJ SoCal 7iv202s Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 ecomment&Santa-ana.org Via Email RE: Oppose Agenda Item 29 — Amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, We are writing to express our strong opposition to Agenda Item 29, which proposes damaging amendments to the City of Santa Ana (City) Police Oversight Commission (Commission) Ordinance. ACLU SoCal defends the fundamental rights outlined in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These include the right to freedom of speech and assembly, the right to religious freedom, due process of law, equality before the law and the right to privacy. ACLU SoCal has also worked extensively in the area of police accountability. The Commission was created in 2022 after years of community organizing by residents who demanded meaningful accountability and transparency. The Commission remains the first and only civilian oversight body in Orange County with independent investigatory powers —a critical tool for addressing police misconduct and restoring public trust. The proposed amendments under Item 29 would dismantle the core functions of the Commission. These changes would: • Strip the Commission of its authority to conduct independent investigations into police misconduct; • Limit the scope of complaints it can review, and only after SAPD's Internal Affairs has concluded its own review; • Eliminate the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations; • Cut off communication with the City Manager and City Council, removing necessary channels of accountability; • Prohibit the Commission from engaging the public through forums or education; • Mandate SAPD-led tramings and ride-alongs for Commissioners, rather than independent instruction; • Weaken public transparency by removing complaint data from annual reports. These are not technical adjustments —they are a deliberate rollback of the oversight structure that Santa Ana residents fought for and deserve. We urge the City Council to vote NO on Agenda Item 29 and uphold the original intent of the Commission: to serve as an independent, community -centered, and transparent body capable of meaningful oversight. Sincerely, Jacob Reisberg Senior Policy Counsel ACLU SoCal CC: vamezcua@santa-ana.org PBacerra@santa-ana.org TPhan@santa-ana.org DPenaloza@santa-ana.org JessieLopez@santa-ana.org JRyanHemandez@santa-ana.org bvazquez@santa-ana.org Zuniga, Diana From: Ramon Campos <ramon@undergroundgrit.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 2:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 29 — Opposition to Police Oversight Commission Amendments Attachments: Agenda Item 29 Opposition Letter 07_01_2025.docx.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello I am submitting a public comment for today's city council meeting. Ramon Campos I Policy Coordinator Underground GRIT 1574 North Batavia Street #1 Orange Ca, 92867 C: 714-867-3338 www.undergroundgrit.org "The information contained in this electronic message is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the content of this information is strictly prohibited." "If you have received this copy in error, immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete the information from your system." (Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 5328) 07/01 /25 Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 ecomment(a)santa-ana.org Via Email RE: Oppose Agenda Item 29 — Amendments to the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, We are writing to express our strong opposition to Agenda Item 29, which proposes damaging amendments to the City of Santa Ana (City) Police Oversight Commission (Commission) Ordinance. Underground GRIT provides a voice to men, women, and youth who have been system impacted and who are breaking cycles perpetuated by trauma. Through our personal and professional experiences, we recognize the gaps in our system, and the needs of our most vulnerable individuals and families. We realize the importance of working with each member to create independent, empowering care solutions that fit their unique needs. The Commission was created in 2022 after years of community organizing by residents who demanded meaningful accountability and transparency. The Commission remains the first and only civilian oversight body in Orange County with independent investigatory powers —a critical tool for addressing police misconduct and restoring public trust. The proposed amendments under Item 29 would dismantle the core functions of the Commission. These changes would: • Strip the Commission of its authority to conduct independent investigations into police misconduct; Office of Administration 1574 N. Batavia St. Suite 1, Orange, CA 92867 (714) 345-2299 info@undergroundgrit.org www.undergroundgrit.org GROWING DAILY. REGAINING INDEPENDENCE. INVESTING IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY. RIL3 'J",J mE • Limit the scope of complaints it can review, and only after SAPD's Internal Affairs has concluded its own review; • Eliminate the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations; • Cut off communication with the City Manager and City Council, removing necessary channels of accountability; • Prohibit the Commission from engaging the public through forums or education; • Mandate SAPID -led trainings and ride-alongs for Commissioners, rather than independent instruction; • Weaken public transparency by removing complaint data from annual reports. These are not technical adjustments —they are a deliberate rollback of the oversight structure that Santa Ana residents fought for and deserve. We urge the City Council to vote NO on Agenda Item 29 and uphold the original intent of the Commission: to serve as an independent, community -centered, and transparent body capable of meaningful oversight. Sincerely, Ramon Campos Policy Coordinator Underground Grit CC: vamezcua@santa-ana.org PBacerra@santa-ana.org TPhan@santa-ana.org Office of Administration 1574 N. Batavia St. Suite 1, Orange, CA 92867 (714) 345-2299 info@undergroundgrit.org www.undergroundgrit.org GROWING DAILY. REGAINING INDEPENDENCE. INVESTING IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY. DPenaloza@santa-ana.org JessieLopez@santa-ana.org JRyanHernandez@santa-ana.org bvazquez@santa-ana.org RIL3 'J",l mE Office of Administration 1574 N. Batavia St. Suite 1, Orange, CA 92867 (714) 345-2299 info@undergroundgrit.org www.undergroundgrit.org GROWING DAILY. REGAINING INDEPENDENCE. INVESTING IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY. Zuniga, Diana From: <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 3:53 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Santa Ana , California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Adriana Alvarez <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 4:10 PM To: eComment Subject: Please Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, My name is Adriana Alvarez. I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1 st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. Please vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. We deserve real oversight. Thank you for your time. Adriana Alvarez Santa Ana, California 92704 Zuniga, Diana From: Delania Grijalva <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 4:25 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Delania Grijalva Orange, California 92869 Zuniga, Diana From: Carlos Perea < Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 4:26 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; eComment; Carvalho, Sonia R. Subject: Opposition to Proposed Changes of the Santa Ana Police Oversight Ordinance Attachments: Letter of Opposition to Proposed Changes of SA Police Oversight Ordinance.pdf -Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, As a current member of the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Ordinance coming from an ad hoc created by Mayor Valerie Amezcua. These changes would fundamentally undermine the purpose, integrity, and effectiveness of the Commission, reducing it to a symbolic body with no meaningful oversight authority. If adopted, the Commission would be relegated to a passive role with no power to act, effectively turning it into a rubber stamp for decisions already made by the Santa Ana Police Department. Santa Ana's residents called for the creation of this Commission because they believed in the need for community -centered accountability. These proposed changes dismantle that structure. They weaken transparency, marginalize independent oversight, and concentrate power in a manner that undermines public trust. I respectfully urge you to vote no on the proposed amendments, refer the ordinance back to the full Commission for proper review and public input, and reaffirm your commitment to robust, independent civilian oversight in our city. Sincerely, Carlos Perea Santa Ana Police Oversight Commissioner Zuniga, Diana From: Dawn LaChance <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 5:07 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on 29: Defend the Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I love the Santa Ana community and want to see that community to continue to have its voice heard and respected. They deserve real oversight, not a powerless committee that can't use its voice and prevent harm. The Commission is there to ensure that our city has independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. Dawn LaChance Newport Beach, California 92663 Zuniga, Diana From: Marcela Rosas de Cid <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 5:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Marcela Rosas de Cid Santa Ana, California 92703 Zuniga, Diana From: Stephanie Vicente < noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 7:14 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Stephanie Vicente Santa ana, California 92707 Zuniga, Diana From: Jakelyne Carrera <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 10:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Jakelyne Carrera Santa Ana, California 92701 Zuniga, Diana From: Christine Ediss <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 11:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Santa Ana City Council, Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council, I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting. The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by: - Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations. - Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review. - Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations. - Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership. - Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public. - Requiring Commissioners to undergo police -led trainings instead of independent ones. These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm. I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises. Christine Ediss Garden Grove, California 92845