City Council

5. AUTHORIZATION OF AN ADDITIONAL PARK RANGER FOR23-1335 HARPER PARK SCHOOL FIELD ACCESS AND UPDATE REGARDING ENHANCED SECURITY AT FOUR NEWPORT MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FIELDS ON THE WESTSIDE RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Authorize an increase to the City’s Table of Organization by one full-time Park Ranger position in the Police Department and increase the Fiscal Year 2023-34 Adopted Budget accordingly. 2. Receive and file an update on upcoming amendments to the existing Lyons Security Services agreement to increase access to open space at up to four elementary school sites on the Westside (Rae, Wilson, Whittier and potentially Pomona) for open space during off school hours, as previously approved by the City Council. Page 15 of 16 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda August 1, 2023 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*