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Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke regarding TOT Tax, cannabis festival, projects in the <br /> City that lose traction, and Willowick Golf Course. <br /> Mayor Amezcua requested a report of new businesses under the newly hired <br /> Economic Development Specialist and reported the three priorities the Chamber of <br /> Commerce businesses identified: City's public relations, public safety, and the new <br /> business permitting process. <br /> Assistant City Manager Thai spoke regarding the City's new permitting process and <br /> the steps being taken to help streamline the process. <br /> Mayor Amezcua spoke in opposition to the Cannabis Festival. She spoke regarding <br /> Willowick Golf Course, and requested research on the cost difference of contracting <br /> fire services versus in house services, as well as unhoused services costs and how <br /> unhoused services can be more cost effective to the City. <br /> City Manager Nunez spoke regarding a City-wide survey, the City's sales tax, and <br /> state funding restrictions. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding fire services, permitting process, and Santa <br /> Ana Stadium improvements. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding hotel accommodations in the City and meeting with the <br /> City of Garden Grove regarding the Willowick Golf Course. <br /> RECESS <br /> MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the Work Study Session at 91:50 A.M. <br /> RECONVENE <br /> MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Work Study Session at 92.38 P.M. <br /> MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Thai spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course <br /> lease, improvements, and future operations. <br /> Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course improvements, future <br /> contracts, and requested the public be notified of the City's plan to take over the golf <br /> course management. <br /> Discussion ensured regarding strategic goals such as financial stability, modem <br /> facilities and infrastructure, and focusing on CIP projects to reduce liability, protect <br /> existing assets, and generate revenue. <br /> MayorAmezcua spoke regarding safety issues and ensuring there is clarity that issues <br /> like human trafficking, pedestrian collisions, and organized crime are not exclusive to <br /> the unhoused population. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 3 JANUARY 23, 2026 <br />