Item 07 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025

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Councilmember Lopez expressed her support for the students and questioned what the City's resources are being used for and the outcome. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expanded on the goal of the District Graduate Profile, emphasizing the creation of diverse job opportunities and internship placements for students. He advocated for connecting city and district resources to support and showcase youth programs, and partnering with businesses to provide employment and hands-on experience to student. MOTION: At 11:08 P.M., Councilmember Phan moved to continue discussion and consideration of the remainder of the agenda, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 6-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA Status: 6-0— 0-0— Pass MINUTES: Councilmember Phan expressed support in the City and youth engagement within the workforce and suggested the resolution include all neighboring school districts. Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of Councilmember Phan's suggestions. RECESS MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting and convened the Special Housing Authority meeting at 11:12 P.M. RECONVENE MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the Special Housing Authority meeting and reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 11:14 P.M. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez shared details regarding the City's budget and encouraged the community to participate in the budget survey to provide input. He shared planning efforts for the Civic Center and the City's sponsorship of a real estate competition between Chapman University and UC Irvine students and highlighted upcoming events: the Grow Conference with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce on CITY COUNCIL 22 MARCH 18, 2025