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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
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 Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 Hemandez, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Lopez joined during Closed Session.

ADDITIONSIDELETIONS 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 trom 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 Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 Tem 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

ADDITIONSIDELETIONS 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 Attorney will 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 for he coan of rage co ongoing discussions angering is 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 SEIU 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.

Mayor Amezcua 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

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
Departments): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Departments): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
..... 7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Departments): 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
Departments): 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)
Departments): 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)
Departments): 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
Departments): 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)
Departments): 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) Departments): 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
Departments): 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 Im 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)
Departments): 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)
Departments): 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 CITY COUNCIL 9 JUNE 16, 2026
(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
Departments): 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 Departments): 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.

Departments): 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, •Services Commission; and Youth
Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption Departments): 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 Nuñez 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) raft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.s Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federa 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 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 Nuñez 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 Hemandez 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 E/ 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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Mayor Amezcua 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 YC, 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, CMG
City Clerk
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