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of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:30 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:40 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Hernandez, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, and Mayor
Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Lopez joined during Closed
Session.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Closed Session Agenda Item No. 3 as the
potential defendant is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: None.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:41 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS—The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government
Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — L— EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government
Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01204216
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan left the Closed Session Room at 5:05 P.M.
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — POTENTIAL INITIATION OF
LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code
Section 54956.9:
One (1) case — 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern
Penaloza, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Public Works Director Armando
Fernandez
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: None.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch
Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented certificates of recognition to Girls Fastpitch
Santa Ana for outstanding athletic achievements.
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2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa
Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State
Championship Title
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented certificates of recognition to Santa
Ana College Baseball for outstanding athletic achievements and State
Championship Title.
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the
Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition's Youth Restoration Team for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of
Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez presented certificates of recognition to the
Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition's Youth Restoration Team for outstanding
contributions to the community though the preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La
Virgencita community murals.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati
for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Emad
Dalati for outstanding contributions to the community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT—The City Attorneywill report on any action(s)from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported on Closed Session Agenda Item No.
1, in the case of Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana case, the City Council voted 7-0
to approve a final settlement of$400,000, Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2, in the case
of Corey Slayton, the City Council voted 7-0 to appeal the decision of the Superior Court,
and Closed Session Agenda Item No. 3, the City Council gave direction to staff regarding
this item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS--Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments
received: one (1) Agenda Item No. 19 and three (3) non-agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:
1. Nancy Robles spoke regarding a fair bargaining process and meaningful
negotiations related to SEIU.
2. Suman Bhasin requested the City Council pass a resolution supporting Assembly
Bill 2463.
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3. Anthony Agama spoke regarding the cost of electricity, Southern California Edison's
increased profits, and requested the City Council support Senate Bills 905, 1098,
and 866 and pass a resolution supporting the bills.
4. Virginia Bernal spoke regarding electricity cost savings and affordable electricity,
and requested the City Council pass a resolution supporting Senate Bill 905.
5. Cassandra Perez, District Director for Congressman Correa, shared a message
from the congressman regarding the coordinated reentry center federal funding
secured for the County of Orange and ongoing discussions regarding its site
location.
6. Johan Lopez spoke regarding health issues affecting older adults in Santa Ana,
stated Dentists for Seniors and Oral Disability Rescue are working to bring dental
care directly to vulnerable seniors, including those in nursing homes and assisted
living communities, and requested the City consider including oral health as part of
its senior wellness priorities.
7. Jasmin Ocampo spoke regarding her partner Jose Lagunas Orenday, whose life
was taken on May 28, 2026, expressed concern regarding the Santa Ana Police
Department's press release regarding the incident, and requested a clarifying press
release.
8. Isuri Ramos spoke in support of SEIU and requested the City Council reject
contracting out and support the frontline workforce.
9. Veronica Rincon (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding her living conditions, stated
she is being kicked out of her home, and requested assistance.
10.Martha Bailon (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding her living conditions and
increased rent issues, stated she is being kicked out of her home, and requested
assistance.
11. Claudia Morales (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the living conditions and
increased rents of Veronica Rincon and Martha Bailon, and requested the City
create an inspection program to assist low-income families in the same situations.
12.Kathia Canlas spoke in support of SEW and requested the City Council reject
contracting out and support the frontline workforce.
13.Nina Jirik thanked the City Council for all their hard work and efforts and spoke
regarding partnering with the City related to Washington Square Park.
MayorAmezcua requested staff assist those with living conditions concerns and to bring
forward a templated resolution from the City of San Diego related to the Climate Action
Campaign.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
MINUTES:At 7:28 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 5 through 19, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7—0 — Pass
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the
City's Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City
Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code
based upon such review.
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8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for Four-Year
Terms
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as
private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative,
and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K-12 education representative to the Santa Ana
Workforce Development Board for four-year terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK
Center (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of
$272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure
account (No. 1231875X-62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment
(Specification No. 26-077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail
security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11.Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter
Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
agreement with the County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner Department, to provide
helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1,
2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute
subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028) and year three
(July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this
agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A-2026-083).
12.Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land
Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26-060)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
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Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software
Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System,
in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a one-year term beginning July 3, 2026
and expiring July 2, 2027.
13.Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud
& Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey,
LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O'Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service
agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following
(Core Agreement No. A-2026-084):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026
through June 30, 2029, in the amount of$500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June
30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the
amount of$1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the
amount of$300,000; and
5. O'Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in
the amount of $750,000.
14.Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and
Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate
non-exclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung I Kwon Victoria,
Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf
lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of$500 each per month paid to the City
for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement
No. A-2026-085).
15.Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth
Funds for Program Year 2026-2027 (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to
award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth
program funds for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027,
contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 2026-2027 program year, with
the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A-2026-086):
1. Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000,
to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills
training, mentoring, academic support, and industry-recognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide
career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience,
training in high-demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career
pathway training, industry-recognized certifications in healthcare, construction,
and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support
services.
16.Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California
Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017-Y2526 (Non-
General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and
authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California — Department of
General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017-Y2526 (Grant Agreement)
for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-029 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 2025-2026 YOUTH
SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and
submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the
completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with
contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the
Grant Agreement (Agreement No. A-2026-087).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from
California Volunteers State General Funds-State Grant-Direct account (no.
18318002-52025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account
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(no. 18318763-various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17.Resolution Approving the City's Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2026-
2027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2026-2027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City's 2026-2027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-030 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY'S
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 2026-2027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2026-2027.
18.Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY2026-27
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's
appropriations limit for FY2026-27, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-031 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
19.Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS-3096
Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of
the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1,
2026
First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of
7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS-
3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the
City for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY26-27), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on
June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS-3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO
SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES:At 7:30 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
20.Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission;
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth
Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action:
1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the
dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3097 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS,
DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE
THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC
RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS
AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE
COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO
THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and
Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-032 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
2023-093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza expressed concerned regarding the
dissolvement of commissions.
Councilmember Phan asked for clarification regarding commission activities and
public participation at public meetings.
City Manager Alvaro Nunez provided clarification regarding commission
activities and public participation and involvement.
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Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding multiple outlets and opportunities for
community participation.
MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Item
No. 20, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.
The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5—2 — Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM
21.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1)
Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal
Drinking Water Regulations for Certain Contaminants in Drinking Water; and
(2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to
the City's Drinking Water Standards and Regulations — Councilmember Phil
Bacerra
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra gave a brief report regarding drafting a letter
expressing opposition to the U.S. EPA proposals to rescind Federal drinking
water regulations for certain contaminants in drinking water and drafting an
ordinance to require City Council approval of any change to the City's drinking
water standards and regulations.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the EPA's proposals, clarified the proposals
will not have an impact on the quality of the City's water supplies, and expressed
support for the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza and Councilmembers Hernandez and Phan expressed
support for the item.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the item and encouraged residents to
participate.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
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RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting and convened the
Housing meeting at 7:43 P.M.
RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and
reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 7:44 P.M.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez thanked the City Council for approving the
budget.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board
or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding summer starting, opening of the
library, and visiting the Zoo and Movies in the Park. He thanked staff for all their hard work
and efforts.
Councilmember Lopez wished her mom a Happy Birthday, wished all the fathers a Happy
Father's Day, and invited the community to attend the Juneteenth event and Friday Night
Lights.
Councilmember Phan expressed her excitement for the World Cup, wished her mom a
Happy Birthday, and wished all a Happy Fourth of July.
Councilmember Bacerra announced his monthly office hours on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at
Centennial Park, thanked everyone who participated at Segerstrom Triangle Park this past
Saturday to celebrate the activation of the new traffic signal at Segerstrom and Rosewood
Avenue, and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sandy Feinberg.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza highlighted that the City Zoo is now selling beer, wished everyone
a Happy Father's Day, and wished his nephew a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for all their hard work and efforts related to the
budget, congratulated his brother and sister-in-law on bringing his niece, Sienna, into the
world and wished his brother a Happy First Father's Day, echoed sentiments related to
Juneteenth at Centennial Park and Friday Night Lights at El Salvador Park, expressed
his condolences to the family who recently lost their 16-year-old son, and addressed
officer-involved shootings in the City.
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MayorAmezcua announced Coffee with the Mayor at Fire Station No. 77 on Saturday from
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., congratulated Acting Public Works Director Rudy Rosas and
his team for Client of the Year Award, announced she attended the U.S. Conference of
Mayors last week, and wished all the fathers a Happy Father's Day. She announced that
on June 18 she will be having a special meeting with the Neighborhood Association
leaders with Councilmember Bacerra and Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, stated
Congressman Correa and Assemblyman Valencia wrote a support letter asking the Board
of Supervisors to suspend further advancement of the proposed coordinated re-entry
center, formerly known as YGC, and conduct a comprehensive evaluation of alternative
locations throughout Orange County, and thanked Supervisor Sarmiento for his support
on putting a halt to the funding until the community has an opportunity to meet and discuss
this item. She spoke regarding the re-entry program, thanked staff for their hard work and
efforts related to the City's budget and leadership, and suggested keeping adolescents
involved in the community.
ADJOURNMENT—Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Sandy
Feinberg at 8:08 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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