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Councilmember Tinajero, opined not everyone is confused about the budget, <br />budget changed because scenario changed, and need to continue funding <br />community legal representation; former City Manager slowed downed hiring <br />process from various departments, previous financial audit and subsequent <br />double "A" rating. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento, echoed statements made by Councilmember <br />Tinajero; challenges in passing budget; asked if item requires five votes and if <br />item can be continued and still meet budget deadline. <br />Councilmember Benavides, asked staff to clarify cannabis revenue and revenue <br />amount used in proposed budget; direction to allocate adult use retail and <br />commercial revenue in thirds to general fund, enforcement, and youth services <br />with the goal to enhance city services; proposed budget does not allocate <br />cannabis revenue as directed by City Council. <br />Councilmember Solorio, opined all municipalities face projected deficits; <br />expressed concern that formal action by City Council is not being carried out by <br />staff and need to consider penny tax; police staff is operating at half the rate <br />needed. <br />Councilmember Villegas, noted public safety is a priority and City operating at <br />half of the officer ratio; highlighted difficulty in hiring qualified individuals. <br />MOTION; Continue consideration of matter to the June 19, 2018 City <br />Council meeting. <br />MOTION: Sarmiento <br />VOTE: AYES: <br />NOES: <br />ABSTAIN: <br />ABSENT: <br />SECOND: Solorio <br />Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio Tinajero, <br />Villegas (6) <br />None (0) <br />None (0) <br />Martinez (1) <br />AGENDA ITEM CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER <br />85C. TO ALLOW GODINEZ HIGH SCHOOL TO ENHANCE ITS SECURITY <br />CONTROLS ON IT'S MAIN CAMPUS, AND TO REDUCE THE CITY OF <br />SANTA ANA'S SCHEDULING AND MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS RELATED <br />TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT IN PLACE AT GODINEZ HIGH SCHOOL, <br />DIRECT CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL <br />DISTRICT TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT TO EXCLUDE THE PHYSICAL <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 JUNE 5, 2018 <br />