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the dangers of illegal fireworks, to air Public Service Announcements and to define what fireworks are illegal, as well as penalties for sales or use. Division Chief Leonard speaks about how injuries have become more prevalent with the use of any fireworks. The Fire Department provides medical aid and suppression, and assists the Police Department with confiscation. 4. Crossing Guards (Review and Recommend Confirmation of the Crossing Guards Agreement) — Deputy Chief McGeachy {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le) Deputy Chief McGeachy has a power point presentation regarding the current status of the crossing guard program in Santa Ana, broken down by school district. The methodology used for the crossing guard program was looked at including traffic collision data, site surveys, proximity to other crossing guards, traffic control devices, and the hours that schools operate. There were three complaints at the outcome of the assessment. One crossing guard was replaced after it was agreed the crossing guard was needed due to significant road work. The traffic collision data didn't identify any significant accidents or incidents that occurred at the current or previous crossing guard locations. The Police Department will continue to work with the Santa Ana Unified School District to make sure that crossing guards are placed where reasonable and necessary. Recommendation: Renew three -year contract with Allstate Management Services for 52.2 million dollars which includes a 15% contingency fee. This will provide funding to add additional crossing guards if needed. Motion: Move the Crossing Guard item to City Council in April. MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezcua VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Tinajero, Amezcua NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None Motion carries. 5. Homeless Check -in Center (Update on Sites for a Homeless Check -in Center, Adjacent to the Civic Center Area) — Interim Executive Director, Planning & Building, Vince Fregoso {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d} Sr. Management Assistant Alma Flores and Interim Executive Director of Planning & Building, Vince Fregoso, have a power point presentation updating the property storage and homeless check -in center for the homeless pilot project. The City has been proactively looking at potential sites and has identified Mercy House as that operator. There were 10 sites looked at based on their close proximity to the Civic Center area. Interim Executive Director Fregoso explains that in addition to looking at the sites, the City looked at the zoning codes and the site requirements. Fregoso gives an evaluation of all potential sites being considered.