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Square, looking into revenue growth within the City, and improvements within his <br /> Ward. <br /> Executive Director Trinidad clarified the technology fee. <br /> Public Works Acting Director Rudy Rosas clarified the cost behind lighting along <br /> 18t" Street and Jefferson Street. <br /> Planning and Building Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour explained property <br /> development on existing vacant properties. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of road and sidewalk repairs, <br /> maximizing revenue for the Santa Ana train station, a trap/neuter/release program <br /> for cats, additional veterinarian staff at the zoo, condensing the Historic Resources <br /> Commission to the Planning Commission, paramedic service charges with condition <br /> of not decreasing firefighter services, requested prioritizing completing projects, <br /> speed humps within the Washington Square area and land purchase for future <br /> park development, generating revenue through the stadium, and voiced concerns <br /> with residents jaywalking between Figueroa and First Street and traffic and <br /> pedestrian safety along 6t" and Raitt Street. <br /> Councilmember Vazquez spoke on housing issues regarding public safety and <br /> investing in the youth, spoke in support of the Washington Square land purchase <br /> for future park development, and requested increasing funds for the Police <br /> Oversight Commission and a book kiosk at Pio Pico Elementary. <br /> Councilmember Phan voiced concerns regarding budget-related costs and the need <br /> to make expenditure reductions, including cuts affecting the Police Athletic and <br /> Activities League (PAAL) at certain community centers and part-time positions, <br /> while stating opposition to furloughs. She spoke in support of cost-saving measures <br /> such as consolidating the Historic Resources Commission with the Planning <br /> Commission, implementing application fees for historic properties, and eliminating <br /> the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee and Parks, Recreation, <br /> and Community Services Commission. She spoke in opposition to the Washington <br /> Square land purchase for future park development and the Bristol-Wilshire <br /> activations, and requested the one-time $3 million fund be used toward recurring <br /> City costs. <br /> MayorAmezcua asked for information regarding animal shelter costs within the City <br /> and expressed support for including additional veterinarian staff at the zoo to <br /> provide spaying services as part of the next budget cycle. <br /> Executive Director Trinidad explained the animal shelter costs. <br /> Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for their work on the budget proposal, inquired <br /> about proposed cuts to the park maintenance cycle and the elimination of the <br /> navigation center contribution, and expressed opposition to park security cuts. She <br /> requested a per-capita cost analysis regarding the use of efficient programs, <br /> CITY COUNCIL 21 MAY 5, 2026 <br />