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I. Parks, Recreation and Human Services Director Herron reported on the Teen Center which is expected to provide gymnasium and teen services by the year 1994. He stated that an architect will be contacted for designs to be submitted by fall of this year with bid process to follow. Construction is anticipated to begin by June 1, 1993. Mr Herron invited input from the community. 2. Police Chief Stratton reported on the Gang Intervention Program which is targeted to start in the school system. Officer Victor Paul will be designated as Resource Officer or liaison between the schools and City. It is expected that by January of 1993 an officer will be available in the school scene. Also planned are meetings with teen members, neighborhood meetings, organized field trips, graffiti monitoring, network at school, sponsoring of Junior Explorers Program and job program. 3. Economic Development Director Zamora spoke about more affordable housing for the first time homebuyer. He indicated that it will be the City's aim to provide homes in revitalized neighborhoods by the end of 1994-95. Staff is conducting feasibility analyses to determine the community's best interest in the area located on the northwest portion of the City between Rancho and Mill Streets. 4. Personnel Director Johnson stated that steps are being taken to review and update the existing Affirmative Action Program by focusing on recruiting and hiring women and minorities to sworn positions in the Police Department and Fire Department, establishing goals and timetables, effective July 1992. He will prepare a breakdown by departments of minorities in management vs. non -management roles. 5. Fire Chief Hall gave background on the development of the Paramedic Ambulance Program. He stated that growth has been steady and that there are now 18 paramedics now serving the community with the fourth paramedic team located in Fire Station No. 3. In May 1992, the City Council approved two new ambulances. Chief Hall predicted that by October 1992 the Paramedic Ambulance Program will be providing a high level of service. 6. Public Works Director Hutton reported on a five year capital improvement plan, to be known as PAVING THE WAY TO THE FUTURE - VISION 92/93, which will encompass 27 miles of road paving, composed of five phases. He stated that the program will utilize all municipal resources available: RDA Funding, CDBG, FAU, State and Federal Transportation Funds, County Host City Fees, CFD Funds and any local Measure I Funds that become available over the term of the county sales tax initiative. 8 MAY�s1992