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the dangers of illegal fireworks, to air Public Service Announcements and to define what <br />fireworks are illegal, as well as penalties for sales or use. Division Chief Leonard speaks about <br />how injuries have become more prevalent with the use of any fireworks. The Fire Department <br />provides medical aid and suppression, and assists the Police Department with confiscation, <br />4. Crossing Guards (Review and Recommend Confirmation of the Crossing Guards <br />Agreement) — Deputy Chief McGeachy {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le} <br />Deputy Chief McGeachy has a power point presentation regarding the current status of the <br />crossing guard program in Santa Ana, broken down by school district. The methodology used <br />for the crossing guard program was looked at including traffic collision data, site surveys, <br />proximity to other crossing guards, traffic control devices, and the hours that schools operate. <br />There were three complaints at the outcome of the assessment. One crossing guard was replaced <br />after it was agreed the crossing guard was needed due to significant road work. The traffic <br />collision data didn't identify any significant accidents or incidents that occurred at the current or <br />previous crossing guard locations. The Police Department will continue to work with the Santa <br />Ana Unified School District to make sure that crossing guards are placed where reasonable and <br />necessary. <br />Recommendation: Renew three -year contract with Allstate Management Services for $2.2 <br />million dollars which includes a 15% contingency fee. This will provide funding to add <br />additional crossing guards if needed. <br />Motion; Move the Crossing Guard item to City Council in April. <br />MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezcua <br />VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Tinajero, Amezcua <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSENT: None <br />Motion carries. <br />5. Homeless Check -in Center (Update on Sites for a Homeless Check -in Center, Adjacent <br />to the Civic Center Area) — Interim Executive Director, Planning & Building, Vince <br />Fregoso {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 9d) <br />Sr. Management Assistant Alma Flores and Interim Executive Director of Planning & Building, <br />Vince Fregoso, have a power point presentation updating the property storage and homeless <br />check -in center for the homeless pilot project. The City has been proactively looking at potential <br />sites and has identified Mercy House as that operator. There were 10 sites looked at based on <br />their close proximity to the Civic Center area. Interim Executive Director Fregoso explains that <br />in addition to looking at the sites, the City looked at the zoning codes and the site requirements. <br />Fregoso gives an evaluation of all potential sites being considered. <br />13A -24 <br />