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Pnlino City Manager Benest reported on expanding the In-service Program with the community colleges and expansion of the facility in the near future into the Court Building. Mr. Benest reported the County and and City have entered into an Agreement whereby the City will be able to acquire ownership of the building. Discussion was held on the need for an additional Animal Control Officer. Council requested that the part-time Animal License Checker be reviewed at Mid Year to determine additional need at that time. Councilwomen Cisneros and Garcia expressed concern about adequate personnel in the Detective Narcotic Division. Staff responded that there is a detective assigned to do narcotic investigations and that within the Police Budget there is a request for two non -sworn persons, which will allow for better utilization of the existing sworn personnel. Councilwoman Garcia stated the City in joint venture with the School District, needs to work more intensely on the drug problem. City Manager Benest reported the Human Services Director is working on an Early Intervention Program with the Schools and Los Padrinos. City Manager Benest reported in the Police -Patrol Division;it is recommended that one Public Service Officer be added. Mr. Benest stated this is one of the civilian positions alluded to previously. This person would handle accident investigation counter reports, as well as, minor crime reports, etc. Mr. Benest reported an additional position of Police Records Manager is recommended in the Police -Services Division. This position would have supervision over the clerical personnel. Moved by Council Member Rehrer, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to tentatively approve the Police Budget. Unanimous vote. Administrative Services City Manager Benest highlighted the budget, stating there is an increase in the budget due in part to: The transfer of the Assistant City Manger Position to this budget, funds budgeted for interns for special projects, and the recommendation to do away with the temporary clerical position and to hire a full time receptionist. In the Utility Billing portion the increase is due to the need to purchase, in volume, new billing forms. In the General Services Division, it is proposed to initiate a Junior Buyer contract position, which would probably be filled through inside/ closed recruitment. The contract term would be two years, at which time staff can take a look and determine future need. Mr. Benest reported the Data Processing Budget includes funds for training in word processing and the cost for utilization of data processing services is shown spread among using departments. 3