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Councilmember Phan stated that the Council is committed to upholding the city's <br /> values, especially during this period of rapid change and turbulent times within the <br /> community and amidst political shifts at both state and federal levels. She extended <br /> gratitude to all who provided public comments, thanked staff for their dedication to <br /> making the city a better place for all residents, and hoped everyone has a restful <br /> Memorial Day weekend. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for preparing a balanced budget and <br /> highlighted Ward 5 new businesses including Beale's Texas BBQ at 100 S. Main St. <br /> and Los Grandes Originales Restaurant's new location opening at 3522 W. First St. He <br /> requested the meeting be closed in memory of Frederick Lee Burrell, a longtime Soul <br /> Food restaurant owner in Santa Ana, and expressed condolences to Erika Armenta, <br /> the wife of Noe Rodriguez. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for organizing the Fun Run and for initiating <br /> National Public Works Week, stated that he wore a poppy flower pin for the duration of <br /> the meeting to honor Memorial Day, and thanked those who made the ultimate sacrifice <br /> in service to the country. He wished everyone a safe and Happy Memorial Day <br /> weekend, and wished his wife, Wendy, a Happy Birthday. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for the Fun Run and organizing Kidworks' visit <br /> to City Hall, announced a Heninger Park clean-up, stated he is participating in the <br /> Special Education Parent Community Advisory Committee resource fair benefiting <br /> special needs families in the city, congratulated all graduates, and requested a moment <br /> of silence for communtiy activist Theo Reyes. <br /> Mayor Amezcua thanked all veterans and honored those who gave their lives serving <br /> our country, and thanked everyone who attended the Mother's Day Lunch-in, Coffee <br /> with the Mayor, and the 7th Annual High School Inc. Give Gratitude event. She <br /> announced the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor with Orange County Fire Authority, on <br /> June 14, 2025, at Fire Station 79 and thanked City staff for their presence at the press <br /> release with Senator Blakespear and Assemblywoman Davies. She closed the meeting <br /> in honor of County Sheriff Daniel Chavira and Maria Socorro Sanchez, mother of <br /> Congresswomen Loretta and Linda Sanchez. <br /> ADJOURNMENT—Adjourn the City Council meeting. <br /> MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Los <br /> Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Chavira and Maria Socorro Sanchez at 10:23 <br /> P.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted: <br /> ennifer CMC <br /> C' r <br /> CITY COUNCIL 20 MAY 20, 2025 <br />