Garden Grove City Council approves cosponsorship for Stanton's Saint Polycarp festival

Federal agents' communication practices came under scrutiny during the Garden Grove City Council meeting, highlighting a lack of mandated notifications regarding operations in the city. Council members expressed concerns about the absence of requirements for federal agents to inform local authorities about ongoing or upcoming actions, particularly in relation to arrests. "There's nothing that mandates those federal agents from letting us know that their operations are happening ahead of time," one council member noted, emphasizing the uncertainty this creates for local law enforcement.

The discussion also clarified that the Garden Grove Police Department does not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), adhering to California state laws that prohibit such collaboration. This stance was reaffirmed as council members sought to educate themselves and the public on the limits of their authority in these matters.

In a lighter moment, the council approved a request from the City of Stanton for cosponsorship of the Saint Polycarp Catholic Church's annual family festival, set for September 19-21, 2025. The council agreed to waive rental fees for the use of the city's Showmobile, which will serve as the main stage for the event. "This is a really great event for the community," one council member remarked, noting the significant participation of Garden Grove residents.

The meeting concluded with a brief recess, allowing council members to celebrate a birthday with cake, before returning to further city business.