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Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present. Mayor Sarmiento announced that Council will not select a waste hauler tonight and that the purpose of Item 25 is for Council to consider adopting a resolution of intent. PLEDGE OF • r INVOCATION Pastor• • 1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Connie Hamilton for Outstanding Contributions to the Community. 2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Alexis Rocha for Outstanding Contributions to the Community. MINUTES: Certificate of Recognition to Alexis Rocha was not considered at the July 20, 2021 council meeting. 3. COVID-19 gate in the Community. MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief update on the COVID-19 new variants, trends on positive case rates, the City's status on vaccines, mask wearing guidelines, and social and health disparities in Orange County launched by Advance OC. In addition, announced that Latino Health Access is still providing COVID-19 testing in the City. MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced the reportable action on the real property closed session item. By a unanimous 7-0 vote the City Council decided to reject the offer to buy property at 625 S. Cypress and desist any further negotiations to sell the property. Council would like staff explore using this site for community oriented programing; and inquired regarding additional security to ensure the property is preserved during the time when staff is researching additional options. PUBLIC— Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened. MINUTES: Ronnie Sandoval, CEO for Civic Center Housing Corporation, is opposed to facial City Council �b — 4 IMO/2021