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Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed appreciation to the City Manager for building <br /> a strong team and suggested they continue working together to execute the vision <br /> for the stadium. <br /> Councilmember Phan asked whether staff had determined that partnering with the <br /> non-profit was a valuable investment for assessing stadium updates and expressed <br /> support of future events. <br /> City Manager Nunez confirmed that partnering with a non-profit organization for the <br /> stadium's first event was a worthwhile investment to identify necessary updates. <br /> MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for <br /> Item No. 8, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez. <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 /> AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND <br /> CONSIDERATION <br /> 9. Contract Parking Enforcement Services with LAZ Parking California LLC <br /> Department(s): Police Department <br /> Recommended Action: Receive and file. <br /> MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern regarding citations issued <br /> by LAZ for the absence of front license plates, officers standing at parking meters <br /> waiting to issue citations, and whether LAZ is receiving compensation for citations. <br /> He emphasized the upcoming contract should define parking enforcement <br /> responsibilities and ensure citations are issued only for specified parking violations. <br /> Police Commander Joseph Marty spoke regarding the LAZ-issued citations for <br /> missing front license plates and expired tags, noting that the Police Department <br /> trained LAZ ambassadors and parking control officers, and confirmed LAZ receives <br /> no additional compensation. <br /> Mayor Amezcua acknowledged the impact of citations on community care, thanked <br /> staff and LAZ, and emphasized the need for a balanced approach that upholds <br /> customer service while supporting enforcement. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 7 MARCH 4, 2025 <br />