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COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM 36. Discuss Consider Directing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to Draft a Resolution Issuing a Formal Apology to the Family of Edgar Vargas, an Undocumented Young Man, who was a Victim of Police Misconduct in 2014 Which Resulted in his Wrongful Transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — Councilmember Vazquez MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding the Edgar Vargas' incident. Councilmember Hernandez expressed support for the item. Mayor Amezcua expressed her condolences to the mother of Edgar Vargas and proposed this item be given to the Police Oversight Commission. She briefly spoke regarding the investigation report handled in 2014 and spoke in opposition to the item. Mayor Pro Tern Phan spoke in support of the item and requested a resolution be brought back to the City Council. Councilmember Lopez echoed previous comments. Councilmember Penaloza requested the item come back to the City Council. Councilmember Bacerra stated this item was already investigated and should not be brought back for discussion. 37. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to Prepare an Ordinance Prohibiting Contracts with City Officials and their Immediate Family Members — Councilmember Lopez MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez requested an ordinance prohibiting contracts with city officials and their immediate family members be brought to the City Council for consideration and spoke regarding corruption. Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item and requested additional elected officials be added to the report. She requested staff look into all contracts. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Penaloza requested the item come back to the City Council and requested a receive and file related to the City Council's discretionary fund be added to the item when it comes back for consideration. CITY COUNCIL 31 NOVEMBER 19, 2024