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CITY COUNCIL 4 JANUARY 23, 2026 <br />Councilmember Vazquez requested traffic safety information be provided at City <br />events. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke regarding a potential correlation between jaywalking <br />decriminalization and the number of fatalities. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding bike lanes, bike safety, and community policing. <br /> <br />Councilmember Phan spoke regarding police officer staffing shortages, community <br />policing, and setting realistic expectations. <br /> <br />Deputy Chief Chuck Elms spoke regarding the use of technology to assist officers on <br />calls and alleviate staffing shortages. <br /> <br />City Manager Nuñez spoke regarding maximizing staffing across the Police, Public <br />Works, Planning and Building, and Parks and Recreation Departments. <br /> <br />Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding allocating vacant police officer positions to <br />positions such as dispatch, traffic officers, and mental health professionals. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding police officer staffing and the importance of City staff <br />verbiage used when public facing. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bacerra spoke in appreciation of the productive dialogue and hoped <br />it will have positive results. <br /> <br />Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding the importance of employee morale and <br />benefits. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua thanked everyone for attending and staff for their hard work. <br /> <br />City Manager Nuñez thanked the Councilmembers for attending and stated staff will <br />be in contact with those who were unable to attend the meeting. <br /> <br /> <br />**END OF WORK STUDY SESSION** <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting. <br /> <br />MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the Special City Council Meeting 1:43 P.M. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted: <br /> <br /> <br />__________________________ <br />Jennifer L. Hall, CMC <br />City Clerk   <br />  <br />City Council 5 – 4 2/17/2026