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COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for <br />members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board <br />or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra recognized Santiago High School's girls' basketball <br />team who won the first CIF Championship in the county's history in 1975, congratulated <br />Mater Dei High School's girls' water polo team for their State Championship, the girl's flag <br />football and soccer team for winning the Orange League Championships, and Saddleback <br />High School's girl's wresting wrestling team, the Lady Road Runners, including Diana <br />Mateo and Isabelle Arm, on qualifying for CIF. He announced his office hours at 12:00 P.M. <br />on March 7, 2026, at George Upton All Access Park. <br />Councilmember Hernandez requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Lucy <br />Padrazza, thanked the City Manager, Vicente Sarimento, Carla Barragan, and Javier for <br />their efforts regarding the Coach Royal Mobile Homes. He thanked the City Manager's <br />Office and Parks and Recreation for bringing forth the Suhoor Festival to the city, and <br />announced the Isley Brothers will headline at the Old School Love Festival on March 21, <br />2026, Caifanes will perform at the Los Darks Festival on March 28, 2026, and wished his <br />mother a Happy Birthday while encouraging his daughter to continue being a strong woman <br />in recognition of Women's History Month. <br />Councilmember Lopez announced a park cleanup and Boca De Oro Festival on March 7, <br />2026. She recognized Read Across America and shared she had the opportunity to visit <br />Santiago High School and McFadden Intermediate School, thanking the administration for <br />their efforts. She thanked Councilmember Vazquez for coordinating those recognized at <br />tonight's meeting, expressed appreciation in honoring women during Women's History <br />Month, and thanked Councilmember Hernandez and the City Manager for coordinating the <br />Los Darks Festival at the City's stadium. <br />Councilmember Phan expressed gratitude to her colleagues, team, staff, and volunteers <br />who attended the Tet Parade in Westminster, especially the women in honor of Women's <br />History Month and those who continue to encourage others to achieve more, and reminded <br />everyone Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, 2026. <br />Councilmember Vazquez thanked the Councilmembers for recognizing teams during the <br />meeting, staff and team members for organizing the Suhoor Festival, announced his Cafe <br />y Libros at LibroMobile Bookstore on March 7, 2026, encouraged residents without <br />neighborhood associations to attend, and promoted the Sahuayo Expo on March 27-29, <br />2026. He invited everyone to visit restaurants throughout the City during the Orange County <br />Restaurant Week, requested the Police Oversight Commission's budget be increased as <br />the Santa Ana Police Department grows, and called for justice of Noe Rodriguez. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza thanked staff for their work and stated he looks forward to the <br />upcoming months regarding the budget. <br />CITY COUNCIL 16 MARCH 3, 2026 <br />