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agreements with nearby schools, potential land swaps, and proposed budget <br /> measures. He suggested exploring additional funding sources, including cell <br /> tower revenues, and emphasized the importance of securing park land before <br /> development opportunities are lost. <br /> City Manager Nunez explained the hotel feasibility study. <br /> Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for their work on the proposed budget. She <br /> expressed support for Washington Square Park (Option 1) and revisiting Option <br /> 2 in the future, requested additional information regarding affordable housing <br /> options, inquired regarding the PAAL program costs, spoke in opposition of <br /> cutting parking validations for City Council meetings, and suggested working with <br /> school districts to look into different youth options. <br /> Assistant City Manager Kathryn Downs explained the PAAL program cost <br /> savings. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their work on the proposed budget <br /> and expressed support for increasing stadium usage fees, dissolving non- <br /> mandated boards and commissions, expanding youth services, Washington <br /> Square Park (Option 1), sidewalk maintenance, Fairview Street rehabilitation, <br /> and installation of a book kiosk at Pio Pico Elementary. He echoed comments <br /> regarding Option 2 and requested reinstatement of bollards on Louise Street and <br /> Civic Center following completion of construction. <br /> Councilmember Phan spoke on cutting the PAAL program, in opposition to <br /> Washington Square Park (Option 1) and inquired regarding funds being cut that <br /> are being suggested to acquire Washington Square Park as an option, and spoke <br /> in support of Option 2. <br /> Director Trinidad and Assistant City Manager Downs explained where funds <br /> were being allocated from in order to support Washington Square Park (Option <br /> 1). <br /> Mayor Amezcua requested continued SAPD involvement if the PAAL program is <br /> reduced or eliminated in order to maintain community engagement and build <br /> trust within the community and spoke in opposition to cutting youth programs. <br /> City Manager Nunez explained funding options regarding Washington Square <br /> Park. <br /> Councilmember Vazquez spoke on SAPD mentorship within the youth in the <br /> community, requested bringing back information of all suggested options in order <br /> to acquire funding for the Washington Square Park project, and in support of the <br /> Pio Pico Elementary book kiosk. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 18 MAY 19, 9096 <br /> City Council 5 — 42 6/2/2026 <br />