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Kim McPeck, 1823 S. Ross, invited the Mayor, Councilmembers, candidates, and the listening audience to the Great Debate, a candidates' forum sponsored by the Bristol Manor Neighborhood Association to be held at 7:00 p.m., October 2, 1990, at the Police Annex. McPeck requested assistance in obtaining the use of the Council Chambers so that the meeting could be broadcast. The Mayor referred McPeck to the City Manager and Allen Doby, Executive Director, Recreation and Community Services Agency. Mr. McPeck thanked the City staff for their previous assistance and for attending the Bristol Manor Neighborhood Association meetings. 90.C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember May asked if the City had offered economic assistance to displaced businesses on First and Fourth Streets due to the I-5 Freeway widening. Cindy Nelson, Executive Director, Community Development Agency, stated that the City did not offer assistance but that she would explore the matter. Councilmember May commended the City of Irvine's Guardian Angel Program involving volunteer assistance for handicapped and seniors during disasters and requested staff to research establishing a similar program. The Mayor referred the request to the Fire Chief. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Acosta's inquiry, the City Manager indicated the park rangers would be armed by December. Acosta inquired as to the status of the crossing light at the Courthouse on Civic Center Drive. The City Manager referred the matter to staff. Mayor Pro Tem Acosta's request for clarification regarding the vending carts at the Mexican Independence Day Festival at Centennial Park was referred to staff by the Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Acosta reported he had received a call regarding a citation issued to VanNguyenfor operating a recycling business at 3412 W. 17th Street without a Conditional Use Permit. The Mayor requested the City Attorney investigate the matter. Acosta requested that a travel policy be established for councilmembers. Councilmember McGuigan commended volunteers and staff for their hard work on the Mexican Independence Day Festival and stressed that world-class cyclists had participated in the Golden City Grand Prix. In response to Councilmember Pulido's inquiry, Jim Ross, Executive Director, Public Works Agency, stated that the Cabrillo Park Drive tree project was nearing completion. Councilmember Norton inquired as to whether the City provided computers to Councilmembers and hoW many computers had been installed. The City Manager stated that he would provide this information. Councilmember Norton stated he would like to see the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Aha Police Officers Association settled. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 295 SEPTEMBER 17, 1990