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The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7 — 0 -- Pass **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR" COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS 29. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager Regarding the Santa Ana, Juneteenth Festival Being Led by the Orange County Heritage Council (OCHC) -- Councilmember Hernandez MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the history of Juneteenth and requested a report on the Juneteenth event with an option for it to be a City sponsored event. Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) process regarding the Juneteenth event. Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated there was an RFP process and a contractual agreement with an organization related to this year's Juneteenth event. Mayor Pro Tern Phan asked for clarification regarding Councilmember Hernandez's request and organizations contacted regarding the RFP. She spoke regarding transparency and treating everyone fairly. Councilmember Hernandez clarified the request is not for this year's Juneteenth event and requested a report on the Juneteenth event committing the City to have OCHC be the lead sole/partner with an option for it to be a City -sponsored event for the future. Acting City Manager Nunez spoke regarding the RFP process and stated OCHC did not submit an application for this year's Juneteenth event. Discussion ensured regarding the RFP process and the future report related to Juneteenth event. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez thanked the Mayor and City Council for their actions on Agenda Item Nos. 27 and 28. CITY COUNCIL 19 APRIL 16, 2024