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Councilmember Phan thanked staff for their work on the budget, spoke in opposition to <br /> moving forward with the Washington Square Park development, spoke in support of <br /> removing the PAAL program, and suggested looking into resources to allocate the $1.5 <br /> million if not used for Washington Square Park development. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated staff will provide a 90-day update regarding <br /> Washington Square Park negotiations. <br /> Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the PAAL program, expressed support for <br /> Washington Square Park, and suggested exploring alternative funding sources for park <br /> development and programming. <br /> Councilmember Lopez requested clarification regarding park security resources and <br /> emphasized the importance of maintaining park security funding to support public <br /> safety. <br /> City Manager Nunez stated park security is being maintained at contract levels. <br /> MayorAmezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 P.M. <br /> City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were (8) eight email comments received. <br /> The following individuals addressed the City Council in person. <br /> 1. Nina Jirik thanked City Council for their support on the Washington Square Park <br /> development. <br /> 2. Ginelle Hardy spoke regarding the proposed elimination of the Historic <br /> Resources Commission. <br /> 3. Victor Bermejo spoke in opposition to eliminating the PAAL Program, Youth <br /> Commission, and Arts and Culture Commission, and thanked Councilmember <br /> Hernandez for appointing a new commissioner. <br /> Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:17 P.M. <br /> Councilmember Lopez noted that eliminated programs could return in the future. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to eliminating programs and <br /> commissions and appreciated the balanced budget. <br /> City Manager Nunez explained the PAAL Program is not being eliminated, but its <br /> funding is being adjusted, and noted budget reductions are being implemented across <br /> all departments to address fiscal constraints. <br /> Mayor Amezcua echoed Councilmember Lopez's comments regarding park security. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 14 JUNE 2, 2026 <br />