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Councilmember Phan expressed support for upgrades to the Bristol and Edinger <br /> parking lot, the Senior Center, and stadium expansion. She requested information <br /> regarding jail improvements and expected revenue, and expressed support for new <br /> bus shelters, code blue emergency system upgrades, and water upgrades. She <br /> also supported setting aside funds to cover future pension costs, expanding the <br /> annual Fiestas Patrias, and funding arts initiatives. <br /> Mayor Amezcua requested additional information regarding the Measure X <br /> Committee's proposals and expressed support for the Bristol and Edinger parking <br /> lot renovations. She raised concerns regarding the potential impact of proposed <br /> Senior Center renovations on the senior citizens who utilize the facility, <br /> emphasizing the need to ensure no services are diminished. She also expressed <br /> support for stadium expansion,jail improvements, new bus shelters, and code blue <br /> emergency system upgrades. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez emphasized the need for the completion of the Cypress <br /> Fire Station and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks. He expressed support for <br /> investing in library services and programs, updating park concession stands, <br /> increasing economic development workforce, and establishing a mobile police <br /> station. He also advocated for an in-house construction crew for the city, traffic <br /> speed reduction efforts on Center and Elder streets, and the installation of a lighted <br /> crosswalk at the intersection of McFadden and Ross Streets. <br /> Councilmember Lopez expressed support for street improvements on River Lane, <br /> sidewalk repairs off Valencia, and speed reduction efforts on Lincoln. She <br /> advocated for the use of Measure X funds to create a fund for grant-dependent <br /> employees and expressed support of art initiatives and new bus shelters. She <br /> opposed reducing the budget for Movies at the Park and requested clarification <br /> on the proposed reduction. <br /> A discussion ensued regarding the Movies at the Park, Noche de Altares, and <br /> Juneteenth celebrations. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez expressed support for citywide events such as Fiestas <br /> Patrias and the Chicano Heritage Festival, suggesting the latter travel to different <br /> communities within the City. He also supported non-profit organizations managing <br /> Noche de Altares and Juneteenth events. He voiced support for art funding, code <br /> blue emergency system upgrades, and the use of one-time funding to repair Fifth <br /> Street, renovate the concession stand at El Salvador Park, build a crosswalk at <br /> Angels Park, hotel conversions in the Santa Anita neighborhood, and install stop <br /> signs on Sullivan between McFadden and First Streets. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra requested left turn signals at the intersections of Flower <br /> and MacArthur, as well as Greenville and MacArthur, and street lights on the west <br /> side of Bristol, between Gary and Alton, and on Harvey Avenue and Carol Avenue. <br /> He also requested a basketball court at Lillie King Park, expressed support for <br /> citywide speed reduction efforts, street repairs near the Hutton Center, and security <br /> CITY COUNCIL 13 MARCH 18, 2025 <br />