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• Mike Lopez, representing SEW 721, in favor of keeping Park Ranger <br />Program at the Parks Department that augments the existing programs <br />offered by the department — current program proactively keep visitors <br />safe. <br />• Steve McGuigan, supports Option B and C; allow rangers to train new <br />employees; maintain armed Rangers; role of Ambassador vary from <br />Rangers; thanked the Rangers to their hard work and service. <br />• Larry Klein, MPNA, supports Option C to avoid CalPERS violation. <br />• Therese Duggan, Morrison Park, Rangers are important and should <br />remain armed. <br />• Eric Scandrett, Morrison Park, thanked the City Council who voted to <br />keep the Park Ranger program at the last City Council meeting. <br />• Rick Niedermeyer, commented that City Council approved armed Park <br />Ranger program in 1991; residents also support ambassador program. <br />• Monica Suter, representing SEIU 721, supports combination of Option <br />B and C with provision that no CalPERS annuitant be hired and must <br />have community service experience; when program established in <br />1990's had 5 full -time Rangers, but now part -time; rescind letter of <br />separation until replacements are trained. <br />• Glen Stroud, Riverview Neighborhood, supports Park Ranger Program; <br />concerned with lack of community involvement and decision of the <br />PREY Council Committee; no recommendation by the Board of Parks <br />and Recreation on the matter. <br />• Thomas Anthony Gordon, noted that community supports Option C, <br />protects children; graffiti has proliferated our parks; noted that more <br />security at Council meetings than parks <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Councilmember Benavides, requested clarification of difference between <br />Option B and C and impacts. <br />City Manager Cavazos, noted that Option C keeps the Park Ranger <br />Program, distinction is to hire non CalPERS annuitants; indicated that <br />CalPERS does not allow annuitants to remain (longer than 9 months after <br />retiring from the City); option C would hire non- CalPERS annuitants and <br />would be hired under the auspices of the Police Department. <br />Councilmember Benavides, supports the Park Ranger and Ambassador <br />Program to work conjointly; increase presence at the parks; concerned <br />with the departure of Rangers on February 18, 2015, supports hybrid <br />program and retention of Ranger Program through transition period. <br />Councilmember Martinez proposed motion, seconded by Sarmiento to <br />MOTION: Approve Option B pending determination by CalPERS on <br />annuitants; Rangers remain until new employees hired; move <br />forward with Option C and allow the Park Ranger Program to be <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 FEBRUARY 3, 2015 <br />1 0A -11 <br />