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CITY COUNCIL 3 JANUARY 23, 2026 <br />Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke regarding TOT Tax, cannabis festival, projects in the <br />City that lose traction, and Willowick Golf Course. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua requested a report of new businesses under the newly hired <br />Economic Development Specialist and reported the three priorities the Chamber of <br />Commerce businesses identified: City’s public relations, public safety, and the new <br />business permitting process. <br /> <br />Assistant City Manager Thai spoke regarding the City’s new permitting process and <br />the steps being taken to help streamline the process. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua spoke in opposition to the Cannabis Festival. She spoke regarding <br />Willowick Golf Course, and requested research on the cost difference of contracting <br />fire services versus in house services, as well as unhoused services costs and how <br />unhoused services can be more cost effective to the City. <br /> <br />City Manager Nuñez spoke regarding a City-wide survey, the City’s sales tax, and <br />state funding restrictions. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding fire services, permitting process, and Santa <br />Ana Stadium improvements. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding hotel accommodations in the City and meeting with the <br />City of Garden Grove regarding the Willowick Golf Course. <br /> <br />RECESS <br /> <br />MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the Work Study Session at 11:50 A.M. <br /> <br />RECONVENE <br /> <br />MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Work Study Session at 12:38 P.M. <br /> <br />MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Thai spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course <br />lease, improvements, and future operations. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course improvements, future <br />contracts, and requested the public be notified of the City’s plan to take over the golf <br />course management. <br /> <br />Discussion ensured regarding strategic goals such as financial stability, modern <br />facilities and infrastructure, and focusing on CIP projects to reduce liability, protect <br />existing assets, and generate revenue. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding safety issues and ensuring there is clarity that issues <br />like human trafficking, pedestrian collisions, and organized crime are not exclusive to <br />the unhoused population.   <br />  <br />City Council 5 – 3 2/17/2026