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City Council 15 5/2/2023 <br />Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke in support of the Waste Hauler donations, Discovery <br />Science Center, teen excursion program, Fiestas Patrias at Downtown Santa Ana, <br />and maintaining Juneteenth. She spoke regarding implementing a Measure X <br />sunset plan and workforce development budget, requested a designated fund for <br />traffic roundabouts, promotion of public transportation, additions of cameras in <br />prominent intersections, fitness programs, funding for Santiago Park restrooms, <br />shading area in play areas, and environmental commitments, and asked for <br />clarifications on fees. <br />Finance Director Downs spoke regarding increased fees. <br />Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the budget, regarding funding of eight <br />additional police officers to fill vacancies, and requested two Patrol Officers be <br />allocated for the Downtown Area and two additional Patrol Officers be allocated to <br />the South Bristol Corridor. He spoke regarding traffic signals, installation of <br />cameras at Alton Bike Trail, maintaining a portion of Griset Park for a Dog Park, <br />and generating fund revenue items. <br />Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the budget and spoke in opposition <br />to crossing guard funds, future park expansion of park at Bristol and Warner, <br />Winter Village, and Indigenous People’s Day, spoke in support of the community <br />events and requested non-residents participating in 5K Run be charged a nominal <br />fee. He spoke regarding selling alcohol at the Zoo, requested an update on splash <br />pads, and asked for clarification regarding costs involved with animal control <br />services. <br />City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke regarding costs with animal control services. <br />Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding community event expenses and funds <br />and crossing guards, and spoke in support of the budget. <br />Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the Cannabis Festival and spoke <br />regarding expenses related to the festival and generating additional revenue. <br />Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding community participation in the City budget <br />workshop, top two and two lowest budget priorities, fee increases, free rental of <br />Parks, Discovery Science Center expansion, Fiesta Patrias, and expressed <br />concern regarding the Cannabis Festival and crossing guards. She requested the <br />City hire additional Code Enforcement Personnel and spoke regarding Measure X, <br />prevention programs for crimes, quality of life, and fiscal responsibility. <br />City Manager Ridge spoke regarding the Cannabis Festival. <br />General consensus provided to generate additional revenue.