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Mayor Amezcua stated Measure X will sunset soon and is confident that staff is <br />diligently preparing for it. <br />Councilmember Penaloza spoke in favor of workforce increases and emphasized <br />the importance of prompt Civic Center Drive improvements in order to effectively <br />address the budget. <br />Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the alley improvement program and <br />suggested focusing improvement efforts in revenue -generating areas. She <br />expressed interest in youth and community programming and cannabis sales in <br />future budget discussions. <br />Councilmember Lopez voiced concerns regarding the unfunded pension liability <br />and requested an analysis on whether the general fund could sustain grant -funded <br />positions and essential services without Federal funding. <br />City Manager Nunez explained current budget allocations and measures to <br />proactively prepare for potential future budget cuts. <br />Councilmember Lopez expressed concern regarding proposed workforce changes <br />and the budget's ability to sustain grant -dependent positions without grant funding. <br />City Manager Nunez clarified the workforce proposal reflects staff restrictions and <br />readjustments. <br />Mayor Amezcua emphasized the importance of Measure X sunset preparation. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended <br />action for Item No. 20, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. <br />The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: <br />AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER <br />HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, <br />COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, <br />MAYOR AMEZCUA <br />NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ <br />ABSTAIN: NONE <br />ABSENT: NONE <br />Status: 6 —1 — Pass <br />*FEND OF BUSINESS CALENDAR* <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item Nos. 29 and 22 <br />and left the dais at 9:21 P.M. <br />CITY COUNCIL 16 MARCH 4, 2025 <br />