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90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ron Heike, lOlO W. Santa Clara, expressed concern regarding a business that was functioning in his residential neighborhood. The Mayor referred Mr. Heike to the City Attorney's Office for further assistance with this matter. Jim Tucker, 2062 S. Rene, inquired as to which City agency should be contacted regarding cable television complaints. The City Manager indicated such calls should be referred to the Executive Director of Recreation and Conmnunity Services at 647-5303. Sean Mill, 617 S. Starboard, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Board, requested that the Council refer the issue of the possible arming of Park Rangers to the Recreation and Parks Board for study and recommendation. James McGuigan, 5642 Keelson, encouraged the listening audience to attend the City's Cable Board Meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on March 20, 1990, and expressed concerns regarding cable television services. Florence Leach, 2025 W. Tenth St., criticized the City Council for discussing employee personnel matters in a public forum. 90.C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Norton requested a report from the Recreation and Community Services Agency with respect to Cable Television rate increases and services. Councilmember Norton requested the issue of arming the Park Rangers be referred to the Recreation and Parks Board for recommendation. The Council informally agreed to refer the matter to the Board. Councilmember Norton reported receipt of a comnunication from the Santa Aha Fireman's Benevolent Association which indicated that due to Paramedic training, the staffing level of the fire service would be reduced by two firefighters per shift. He inquired as to whether additional funds might be allocated to the Fire Department to cover this shortage. The City Manager indicated he would review the matter and report to the Council. Councilmember Norton wished a Happy Birthday to Minnie Miller, age 105, Santa Ana's oldest resident. Councilmember Pulido encouraged the listening audience to participate in the upcoming census, and thanked staff for all its efforts with regard to the City's Census project. Councilmember Pulido also inquired as to the status of a request by R & R Festival Promotions to hold two special event festivals in the Civic Center Area. The City Manager indicated he would review this matter and report to the Council at the April 2, 1990 meeting. Councilmember McGuigan expressed congratulations to Mater Dei on its winning the State Basketball Championship. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 82 MARCH 19, 1990