Remarks by Valerie Amezcua
345 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 14
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“Yeah, Council Member Farrell wants to say something. I'm sure it's not you, but I'm sure it's just the city manager here. Go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Great. I think we're all clear. Is there a motion?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, we are now ending the business calendar going to public hearings. Before hearing public hearing item number 29, Madam Clerk, please provide instructions to the public who would like to make a comment on this public hearing item only.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“That's okay. So any council members, let's move on to this. Are there any questions by the council? I'm now open to the public hearing from members of the public that would like to provide their comments in person or virtually. Madam Clerk, do we have any speakers?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“With no further comments, I hereby close the public hearing. Do any council members have any comments or questions? Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, she'd have to call you, sir, so please. Sir, can you hold on a second? Madam Clerk?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Sir, you didn't fill out a comment card. I don't have a problem with it. Go ahead, sir. But next time, you need to follow the procedures that we have in place. Go ahead. I'm allowing you, but you do need to follow the procedure, please.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you very much. We're going to close here at the public comments at this time, and I remind everybody, if you want to speak on an item, you need to fill out the proper form, please. Okay, at this time, it's time for Councilmember comments. I have a couple comments. I don't know if any other Councilmember wants to start. Councilmember Lopez? Yes, do we know how long the review will take?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I really wasn't gonna ask you to come up, but since the door was opened, wanna make it as fair, right? So the comment was that they're in contact with you or they're working, is that accurate, sir?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I think you're talking about predatory labor practices, is that correct?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Perfect, thank you so much. Those are all the questions I have, and I'm a no vote, so any other comments?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“And thank you for sharing that. I understand. I'm not speaking for the college. I'm speaking for myself as the mayor. I understand we're a pass-through, but I'm concerned as well, and I was digging into some stuff here. And so I'm very concerned. So whether we're a pass-through or not, we're the legislative body who votes yes or no. So I just want to be really clear on that. And I want to thank the Carpenters for coming out and sharing tonight because one thing I hope I can speak on behalf of this council is that we're very We are very proud of the fact that we try to take very good care of…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Councilor Hernandez, would you be willing to take it to 60 at this time? Yeah. Because the carpenters on both sides have time to work on it.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. May I put it to Council Member Fan?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So there's a motion and then there's a friendly amendment. What do you got, Jennifer? I'm sorry.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“It doesn't matter to me. I just want to be really clear that I appreciate the comments about housing and affordable housing, and I'm supportive as well. However, the issues that the carpenters have brought up are very serious. And so when we say we delay it for 30 days, My expectation is that in 30 days, we'll hear there was some conversation, some agreement, and they're working with the carpenters, and they've addressed whatever issues they may have. Allegedly, the issues that, I mean, I can show what I've pulled up and things that I've learned about this project, this company. And so I'm…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yeah, I'll pull my measure 60. I don't, go back to 30. That's fine. Because no matter what, it's going to be taken care of. And we are the legislative body. I want to be clear again that we approve it or not. And then it can go to the county or school district. And I'm sure they'll have the same discussion there as well.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So before we go forward, Madam Clerk, I apologize. Council Member Lopez, you wanted to say something?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yes, and the expectation is they come back with some news.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Great, thank you very much. All right, next item, Madam Clerk. Public hearing item number 30. Number 30, before hearing item, Hearing public item number 30, Madam Clerk, please provide instructions to the public who'd like to make a comment on this public hearing item only.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. With no further comments, I hereby close the public hearing. Any council members have comments or questions?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“It is moved by Council Member Becerra, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Madam Clerk?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026