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Public Works Executive Director Nabil Saba stated $9 million has been allocated to <br /> the Cypress Fire Station and $500,000 has been spent on design. <br /> Deputy Public Works Director Mike Ortiz stated $80,000 was spent on removing <br /> hazardous materials and clearing the interior for safety and police access. Following <br /> this, $357,000 was spent to bring in professional staff to design plans. He stated the <br /> adaptive reuse project for a public facility has triggered additional requirements not <br /> found in residential properties, such as ADA compliance and a seismic retrofit, <br /> necessitating a team of specialists and a historian. He stated these factors contribute <br /> to higher costs and are consistent with industry standards for public sector projects. <br /> Councilmember Lopez expressed concern regarding the lack of capital improvements <br /> previously requested being included in the future budget and requested a meeting <br /> with staff to get further details on the current proposed budget. <br /> Councilmember Phan thanked staff for the presentation and expressed support for <br /> the budget. <br /> Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for the presentation and budget, and requested an <br /> update on the number of surveys submitted, and stated public safety and quality of <br /> life have been the top concerns. <br /> Acting Director Trinidad stated there were approximately 9,100 surveys received, <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe of ongoing city projects. <br /> Mayor Amezcua asked whether the requested fence in Riverview would be completed <br /> within the current budget cycle. <br /> City Manager Nunez stated the majority of the project would be able to be completed <br /> within the current budgef. <br /> Councilmember Penaloza spoke in favor of funding for sidewalk repairs and <br /> requested an update regarding sidewalk branding. <br /> Director Saba reported the stamp has been set as a standard and will be added to <br /> new sidewalks moving forward. <br /> Councilmember Penaloza requested an update on previously requested splash pads, <br /> a printed budget, capital improvement projects for future meetings, and ongoing <br /> updates to Council on similar projects. <br /> City Manager Nunez clarified the timeline and funding for the splash pads and similar <br /> projects. <br /> Mayor Amezcua asked for an update regarding pending projects. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 7 MAY 20, 2025 <br />