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MINUTES; Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item and thanked <br /> staff for being proactive. <br /> Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item and requested the Council send out <br /> letters to federal representatives. <br /> Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for their hard work and spoke in support of the <br /> item. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding protests in the City and the unnecessary <br /> and aggressive tactics used by the National Guard, the apprehension of residents <br /> with no criminal history and the limitation the City has when the federal government <br /> is involved. He requested the letter be disseminated to all federal officials that have <br /> any jurisdiction within Orange County. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke in support of Councilmember Bacerra's request and <br /> spoke in support of the item. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez reiterated that the resolution is not symbolic; if is a <br /> statement of the City's stance on the current immigration enforcement in the City. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended <br /> action for Item No. 27, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. <br /> The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: <br /> AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER <br /> HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, <br /> COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, <br /> MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA <br /> NOES: NONE <br /> ABSTAIN: NONE <br /> ABSENT: NONE <br /> Status: 7—0 — Pass <br /> 28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted <br /> by Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions <br /> Department(s): City Manager's Office <br /> Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency <br /> Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by <br /> up to $1 million of existing FY25-26 budget allocated for City Events. <br /> MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua announced Sister City Sahuayo has donated $50,000 <br /> to provide financial assistance, provided a summary of the item, and expressed <br /> concern for the immediate need for assistance in the community. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 22 JULY 1, 2025 <br />