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PUBLIC HEARINGS 75A-1. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET AND APPROVE CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN {STRATEGIC PLAN 4, 2A) — Finance and Management Services Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 24, 2019 and May 31, 2019. Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. The following spoke on the matter: • Hairo Cortes, addressed City Council to request a funding increase to the Orange County Justice organization. • Jackie Cordova, requested City Council to pass a budget that will benefit children. • Tania Sawezuk, on behalf of Vera Institute of Justice, spoke in support of continued funding of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. • Cynthia Felix, spoke in support of continued funding of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. • Carlos Perez, spoke in support of continued funding of the immigrant legal defense program. • Esmeralda, spoke in support of continued funding of the immigrant legal defense program. • Robert Herrera, in support of universal representation. • Idalia Rios, in support of immigrant and renters legal defense programs. • Camila Miguel, in support of investing in youth. • Ruben Barreto, in support of investing in youth and universal representation. • Miguel Hernandez, in support of universal representation, renter protections, and diverse youth programs. • Dulce Saavedra, in support of investing in youth. • Lucero Garcia, in support of universal representation program. City staff provided budget presentation. City Manager Ridge spoke. Council discussion ensued: Mayor Pulido spoke. City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke. Councilmember Iglesias, requested staff to provide current staffing levels by department. City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke. Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, requested Measure X revenue to be placed in an account with oversight and to set aside funding towards a family justice center. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JUNE 4, 2019