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count i lmember Rios asked how the positions will be filled. City Manager Young responded the positions will be filled through regular procedures. The positions will be publicized and an oral board will interview. Councilmember Rias inquired about the .setter from the CPDA. officer Stan Welch, President Colton Police Officers Association, addressed the Council saying the association is not in agreement with the Sergeant position and would like to know why the position was created as a Sergeant. The association is also opposed to the language sof "hispanic bilingual", it is felt that any officer who is bilingual should also be considered. Officer Welch said the association is not aware of any City in the state where a sworn tiff icer does not answer to the Chief of Police and is on the police roster. City manager Young replied. that it did not have to be a sargeants position; however, he had selected the rank of sergeant as he was of the opinion this offered a better choice of applicant from which to select. Felice Chief Stratton stated he supports the program; however, there are some details to be worked out; such as, clearing it with PERS and.POST standards. He said at this time, he did not know if a police officer reporting directly to the City Manager would continue to have police powers, as some of the powers are as a result of coming under the direction of the Police Chief. Further discussion was had with regard to filling current vacant position, the delay due to the awaited Affirmative action report, sargeant vs corporal rank and assignment of the position to City Manager vs Police Chief. Moved by Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Counc.ismember Cook, to tentatively approve the Community Liaison Program with the stipulation that it be a six month pilot program and that the position remain in the Police Department but designated to the City Manager. Motion carried. Councilmember Rios voting NO. Chaplain Bob Johnson, addressed the Council saying that he had some thoughts and questions regarding the Community Liaison Program based on what he has read in the. newspaper. Reverend Johnson praised the Police Department and asked , with limz.ted public funds, is this proposal. the best solution and why is it a Cadillac solution? Moved by Councilmember Sandoval., seconded by Councilmember Bennett, to tentatively approve the Community Promotion Budget. Motion carried. Councilmember Rios voting NO. Information Services City Manager Young introduced the information services budget saying the contract for outside services has been cut in half and a full time Information System Manager has been employed to operate the City's 2