HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-28 SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 28, 2016
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
12:05 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tern
JOSE SOLORIO
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
VICENTE SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
ROBERT CORTEZ, Deputy City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Robert Oliver, opposed to negative employment action against the City manager because
of obvious conflict of interest; wrongful employment retaliatory and avoid potential conflict
of interest; may open City to liability.
• Albert Castillo, opined that City Council holding meeting when other members not able to
attend; need to focus on moving the City forward.
• Claudia Arellanes, indicated that City has momentum and with such proposed action will
disestablish; three representatives out of town.
• Madeleine Spencer, credited City Manager with advances; concerned with action
proposed.
• Ryan Smolar, spoke in support of City Manager and policies that he has brought from a
larger City; indicated that many people had contacted him that were concerned about
meeting conducted and without the public trust and public knowledge of what's really
happening.
• Samuel Romero, spoke in support of the City Manager.
• Benjamin Vazquez, concerned with noticing of meeting and proposed actions; urged
Mayor Pro Tern not to be involved and vote City Manager out.
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• Eddie Oullares Jr., noted that business license and planning difficult to navigate but
processes improving with current City Manager.
• Angelica Amezcua, wrong to hold a meeting when other elected officials are out of town;
opined that City Manager has done a tremendous job for the City.
• Cezanne Brawning, long term resident expressed concern that many things have been
going downhill throughout the City since the current City Manager hired; opined that City
Manager receives very high salary and residents not getting what they deserve.
• Raul Yanez, spoke in support of City Manager; has experienced growth and progress due
to Mr. Cavazo's efforts.
• Ivan Enriquez, opposed to any disciplinary action against City Manager.
• Hario Cortes, have worked with City Manager; need to evaluate based on actions; support
City Manager.
• Hugo Munoz, very concerned with proposed actions.
• Ana Urzua, indicated that City has had much progress as a result of transparency and
accountability; concerned with lack of good faith and public knowledge; hold City Manager
to higher standards.
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 12:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE AND/OR
DISCIPLINARY ACTION pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government
Code:
Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho reported that by a 4-0 vote the City
Manager was placed on leave as the City Council continues to review and investigate current
and former issues arising from his personal performance evaluations, including but not limited
to the impacts of personal workplace relationships and the development of a romantic
relationship policy.
ADJOURNED — 1:41 P.M.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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