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A. Begin the Park Ambassador Program and the Police Department's <br />Park Enforcement Liaison Program. <br />B. Continue the existing armed Park Ranger Program. <br />C. Begin recruitment of new armed Park Rangers, such as retired Sheriff <br />Deputies. <br />The following spoke on the matter: <br />• Larry Klein, suggest Council agendize matter in 6 month to 12 month <br />to review effectiveness; report should come from police department <br />and residents. <br />• Ann Salisbury, spoke on behalf of park rangers; opined that City <br />Council has been provided false choices; noted that Anaheim has <br />Ambassadors and Park Rangers; review model with multiple reporting <br />layers; council should also consider Council Chamber ambassadors for <br />Council Meetings if it is based on safety concerns and perception. <br />• Mike Lopez, representing SEIU 721, advocated for Park Ranger <br />program in place since 1980's; support proactive approach; public <br />safety program has been successful; keep parks safe for public and <br />staff; proposed that current rangers remain to prepare the <br />ambassadors. <br />• Monica Sutter, concurred with comments from speakers; supports <br />options B and C as a combination; reliability to address issues at the <br />park are better addressed by rangers than police officers who have <br />other priorities. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Councilmember Martinez, opined that City Council has not reviewed all <br />the facts; City is unique and should not rely on practices by other cities to <br />make policy; motion to approve Option C; asked if possible to have <br />existing rangers and move in this new direction; residents have voiced <br />concerns with eliminating ranger program. <br />City Manager Cavazos and City Attorney Carvalho noted that it was <br />against CALPERS regulations to allow current members to continue <br />working part -time; noted that City has tried option C in the past <br />unsuccessfully. <br />Councilmember Martinez, motion to approve Option C, seconded by <br />Councilmember Reyna. <br />Councilmember Tinajero, asked how many Rangers available during the <br />day; asked if City allocated for 1 police officer to patrol the parks; will not <br />support Option C. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JANUARY 20, 2015 <br />1 0A -19 <br />