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Councilmember Mendoza supports purchasing irregular parcels to create "pocket <br /> parks"as well as concert in parks. Supports home town veteran recognition program <br /> to erect statues, naming streets and parks after veterans, and placement of <br /> banners. Would like to see a cultural event center/cultural education center with an <br /> inside space for cultural events. Supports funds directed toward bringing more <br /> senior citizens into the downtown area. Supports beautifying the trolley route on <br /> 4th street into downtown so that the area looks nice for visitors. Supports better <br /> maintenance in parking structures, would like graffiti prevention and security guard <br /> stationed. Supports having the asphalt repaired in the alley way behind businesses <br /> in downtown and would like to see the alley way be utilized more often for events and <br /> make it more inviting. <br /> Councilmember Lopez supports funding for lighting, especially in ward 3. Bring <br /> back McFadden Public Library. Supports Juneteenth reoccurring event, sidewalk <br /> improvements, would like more information on the graffiti program mentioned by <br /> Councilmember Hernandez. Supports building housing at the train station with <br /> funds already allocated to revitalize the area. Supports fiscal sustainability and <br /> paying off the current debt. <br /> Councilmember Penaloza supports facelift of Cypress Fire Station, sidewalk <br /> maintenance, and replenishment of a tree program fund. Not supportive of reducing <br /> graffiti fund, supports art areas in the city where murals can be painted. Supports <br /> investing in SMART water meters to reverse residents'water rate increases. <br /> Supports adding an additional mini-street sweeper equipment for bike lanes in <br /> addition to what is in the budget. Supportive of ongoing funding <br /> for Juneteenth celebration. <br /> Mayor Sarmiento would like to obtain community input. Consider infrastructure <br /> along with social justice. Not prepared to make a decision tonight. <br /> Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra moved staff recommendation with $16 million, seconded <br /> by Councilmember Mendoza. <br /> Moved by Mayor Sarmiento, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to approve <br /> substitute motion to continue item to the January 18, 2022 Council meeting <br /> with council's recommendations. <br /> YES: 7— Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento <br /> NO: 0 <br /> ABSTAIN: 0 <br /> ABSENT: 0 <br /> Status: 7- 0 - 0-0 — Pass <br /> 39. Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products <br /> City Council 10 — 19 1 V28Q022 <br />