Consideration of Request by VHV Foundation for Use of Miriam Warne Community Center for a Little Saigon Community Cultural Center

Spoke on behalf of the Orange County Rose Society, requesting continued use of the Merriam-Warren Community Center conference room.

Expressed strong support for the Little Saigon Community Cultural Center and community refugees.

Supported the cultural center concept but urged pausing the Blakey Park feasibility study since Merriam-Warren could serve as the site.

Expressed concern over continuous spending on multiple cultural center proposals and taxpayer costs.

Opposed taking over existing city buildings for community centers and urged focusing on basic infrastructure and crime.

Opposed item 9.3, arguing public facilities should serve the entire diverse community rather than one cultural organization.

Shared history of Merriam-Warren and urged preserving public facilities for the diversity of the entire community.

Spoke in strong support of item 9.3, highlighting the need for a dedicated Little Saigon Community Cultural Center.

Discussed historical legacies of Blakey, Warren, and Rice, urging preservation of community history.

Asked the council to vote no on item 9.3, stating Merriam-Warren was intended for all residents.

Criticized various council actions, budget items, and cultural center proposals.