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pads, and asked for clarification regarding costs involved with animal control services. City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke regarding costs with animal control services. Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding community event expenses and funds and crossing guards, and spoke in support of the budget. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the Cannabis Festival and spoke regarding expenses related to the festival and generating additional revenue. Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding community participation in the City budget workshop, top two and two lowest budget priorities, fee increases, free rental of Parks, Discovery Science Center expansion, Fiesta Patrias, and expressed concern regarding the Cannabis Festival and crossing guards. She requested the City hire additional Code Enforcement Personnel and spoke regarding Measure X, prevention programs for crimes, quality of life, and fiscal responsibility. City Manager Ridge spoke regarding the Cannabis Festival. General consensus provided to generate additional revenue. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS 29. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Attorney and City Manager to Make a Public Report on the Homeless Federal Agreement and the City's Plans to Address Enforcement and Impacts Related to the Upcoming Expiration of the Agreement as it Relates to Funding, Clean -Ups, and Shelter Services - Mayor Amezcua MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the Item, requested the item be postponed due to litigation, and requested an informational report be sent to the Council within 30-days. Councilmember Penaloza expressed support for the item. 30.AGENDA ITEM NO. 30 WAS CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD PRIOR TO PUBLIC HEARINGS. MINUTES: At 10:34 P.M., Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting to address the Housing Authority agenda and reconvened at 10:36 p.m. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL 22 May 02, 2023