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Estela Sa/as, representing Te-Kenjutsu-Kan Karate -Do Organization, spoke in opposition <br />to item 28. <br />Pastor Oona Casanova, representing the Church of the Nazarene, spoke in opposition to <br />item 28. <br />Teresa Flores Wiig, representative of TNT Fireworks, and also speaking on behalf of TNT <br />Vice President John Kelly, spoke in opposition to item 28. <br />Vanessa Terrazas, church secretary, member of the property board and works with the <br />youth at Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church, spoke in opposition to item 28. Detailed <br />programs that the church provides due to fireworks sales. <br />Melisa Stile, representing Calvary Chapel High School, specifically the wrestling and <br />football teams boosters, spoke in opposition to item 28. <br />Asheley Pulido, representing Century High School Cheer, spoke in opposition to item 28. <br />Detailed how funds support uniform, transportation cost and fees. <br />Carlos Mondragon, representing Victory Outreach and he is a volunteer in one the homes <br />that focus on drug recovery, spoke in opposition to item 28. <br />Santiago, representing Te-Kenjutsu-Kan Karate -Do Organization, spoke in opposition to <br />item 28. Detailed how funds from fireworks sales enrich the student's lives. <br />Elizabeth Roque spoke in support of item 32 and asked that funds be redirected to support <br />the youth programs and churches. <br />Courtney Calderon spoke in support of item 32 and discussed that police budget be <br />reduced and redirected towards the local nonprofits. <br />Lucia Gonzalez spoke in support of item 32. Asked council to find ways to support the local <br />nonprofits and not add more money to the police budget. <br />Mia Verdin spoke in opposition of item 28 and in support of item 32. Asked council to <br />review how to support funding of the nonprofits. Expressed support of a civilian lead police <br />oversight commission. <br />Kelly Krause -Lee, spoke in opposition of item 28 and in support of item 32. <br />Victor Mendez thanked Judson Brown for getting ERP up and running ahead of schedule, <br />Mayor Sarmiento and council for recognizing Autism Awareness Month. Thanked Mayor <br />for attending meetings at 2222 East First Street (Metro East Senior Park) Apartments) and <br />listen to the public safety concerns for senior citizens. Spoke in support of item 32. <br />Jose L. Berrelleza, with Santiago Little League Baseball based out of El Salvador <br />Park, spoke in support of item 28. Expressed concern for the increase in field reservations <br />City Council 5 4/19/2022 <br />