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Councilmember Hernandez echoed Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez's and <br /> Councilmember Phan's sentiments. <br /> Councilmember Lopez asked for clarification regarding City staffs efforts, research, <br /> and preparation regarding the use and implementation of the grant during 2021- <br /> 2025. She requested clarification on the public records request process and <br /> whether staff continues to seek grants for the community. She highlighted how a <br /> grant like this could be beneficial for the community, echoed Mayor Pro Tem <br /> Vazquez's sentiments, and requested the Council be communicated with regarding <br /> decisions to release grants. <br /> Assistant City Manager Downs clarified the original grant application was not <br /> submitted to CDSS until fiscal year 2022-23, despite prior discussions, staff <br /> preparations included plans to bring on experts and trusted personnel familiar with <br /> CDSS terms and agreements to help navigate program implementation and create <br /> job classifications; however, it was realized the City did not have the necessary <br /> expertise on board to start the program. She explained the City was not fully <br /> equipped to manage the grant. <br /> City Manager Nunez clarified needing the level of expertise when initially accepting <br /> a grant and understanding implications needed for the grant beforehand. He <br /> confirmed staff will continue to search for grants in the interests of the community. <br /> City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall clarified the public records request process. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for their work for the grant and continuing <br /> to search for grants for the City. <br /> Mayor Amezcua explained the City's fiscal responsibility, noting releasing grants <br /> may be necessary when additional factors were not considered at the time of <br /> acceptance and the City cannot afford them due to ongoing budget constraints. <br /> She expressed interest in exploring programs to support youth within the <br /> community, asked about the grant process, and thanked the City Manager for their <br /> work. <br /> Assistant City Manager Downs went over the process of grants including bringing <br /> forth to the City Council and Finance Department for a fiscal review. <br /> City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided a time reminder for the meeting, including <br /> the remaining agenda items and the pulled consent calendar items. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 17 SEPTEMRER 16, 2n25 <br /> City Council 4 — 41 10/7/2025 <br />