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MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reported that an ad hoc committee consisting of herself, <br /> Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez, and Councilmember Bacerra has been formed to address <br /> public safety and the Police Oversight Commission ordinance. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS.—Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting <br /> for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items. <br /> MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced a brief recess to allow for a quorum <br /> to reconvene. Councilmember Phan returned to the dais. The meeting reconvened at <br /> 7:04 P.M. <br /> City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: one <br /> (1) Agenda Item No. 6, five (5)Agenda No. 23, one (1)Agenda Item No. 24, and three <br /> (3) non-agenda comments. <br /> The following speakers addressed City Council in-person: <br /> 1. Dan Escamilla spoke regarding pending litigation against the City and an incident he <br /> experienced in the City. <br /> 2. Sue Palak spoke regarding driver safety, the budget, and the need for positive role <br /> models. <br /> 3. Tony Carrillo, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), called for a moment of <br /> silence in honor of Isidro "Sid"Pineda and spoke in favor of collaborative bargaining <br /> discussions. <br /> 4. Nancy Robles, SEIU Local 721 Chapter President, spoke regarding the union's <br /> bargaining committee and their hopes for the next bargaining discussions. <br /> 5. Laura Morfin thanked City staff for their hard work and the completion of the <br /> improvement project along the F02 garden channel. <br /> 6. Mike Tardif spoke in support of Item No. 10 and highlighted other areas within the <br /> City that are also affected by the same issues. <br /> The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: <br /> 7. Nina Jirik thanked City staff for their hard work and requested a passive walkable <br /> park in the Washington Square neighborhood. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 5 APRIL 15, 2025 <br />