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... of 17 people on any calendar day, times three shifts. He provided breakdown per shift. To the idea of hiring extra help, Fire Chief Hall stated that the idea of constant manning is to cover leave time as it occurs. In analyzing the situation, he stated that options available were to hire the City's own people back when they are off, hire more people, or to close the station if, only two people were present to man a fire station as the City could incur liability. He confirmed that constant manning is cost-effective. Recreation and Human Services Department Recreation and Human Services Director Randy Anstine was present with Child Care Coordinator Lori Fretz and Recreation Specialist Marty Vega. Director Anstine described the many projects offered by his department which includes child care, youth projects, and job training. He emphasized recreation plays a critical role as a deterrent to violence. In addition to offering sports, tutoring, travel trips for young and seniors and aquatics, Director Anstine said that Recreation Services Manager Bengie Ibarra and her staff had received awards for their outstanding work. Director Anstine said the senior service section offers peer contact, nutrition and counseling. Child Care program is located in six individual elementary schools, taking 326 children. Recreation Specialist Vega spoke about his recent involvement in a successful program at Colton Junior High School where approximately 150 youths were referred to him. He believed the program worked because the youth found an outlet and gained confidence in themselves. Mr. Vega reported that this program had been cut from the budget. Director Anstine reported that the personnel line item took the biggest hit. He said that the present budget cuts will force them to be imaginative. He believed that the budget cuts crippled supplies, summer recreation and spring vacation programs. Councilmember Bennett inquired about the equipment which was removed from Municipal Park. Director Anstine said equipment was removed from the playground because of the Community Center construction. Three of the small pieces of equipment are stored at the City yards and the oldest piece of equipment has been dismantled. Councilmember Bennett asked if the City can realize some income from the dismantling. Director Anstine said the City can probably realize some money from the pool -liner since it is all aluminum. Councilmember Cook said perhaps, the revenue derived from recycling the liner can be directed to new equipment. Director Anstine replied that would be a City Manager decision. Councilmember Sandoval asked Director Anstine how he felt about the Parks Maintenance being returned to his department and would it result in a cost savings or increase in service. Director Anstine replied based on the fact that his Department and Department's clients are the big park users, better coordination of both functions would be beneficial. To the questions of cost savings and increased service, 4