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ACTION: Alma Flores will do follow -up to see the possibility of having the OCTA transit <br />terminal, the Stadiiun, the United Methodist Church in Civic Center, or any other <br />accommodation as a check -in center for the homeless. <br />COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS <br />On Patrol Deployment Modeling (MAPP): <br />The Public Safety Committee members expressed support for hiring additional patrol officers. <br />They were interested in the recruitment process, and eventually looking at a study for the <br />specialized investigative units. <br />On Parking Enforcement /Street Sweeping: <br />The Committee Members emphatized with residents, but emphasized the importance of <br />protecting the environment. Councilmember Reyna suggested moving back to the past practice <br />whereby if the street had already been cleaned, not to ticket even if the time wasn't up. <br />Councilmember Martinez suggested more visible signs, education to community members and <br />increased communication with the schools. She also encouraged the City to focus on a Safe -to- <br />School Route plan. Chairman Benavides wants to keep options open for innovative, creative <br />problem- solving to solve this issue. Suggested alternate side of the street sweeping as one <br />option. <br />On Crossing Guards: <br />The Public Safety Committee was complimentary of the Police ,Department's efforts in analyzing <br />the crossing guard program. Michele Martinez: supports the assessment. A suggestion to <br />partner with the School District was made. <br />On Illegal Fireworks: <br />The Public Safety Committee was sympathetic to concerns of community members who are <br />upset about illegal fireworks that are used year- round. A question was raised as to if the City <br />decided to go with the safe and sane fireworks program, would that end the problem with illegal <br />fireworks? Costs dealing with this problem affect the Police Department, the Fire Department, <br />and the Public Works Department. Chairman Benavides suggested looking at permit fees and <br />whether raising them could offset the costs of dealing with this problem. <br />13C -33 <br />