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Department is a revenue producer. Director Zamora responded yes, the department derives revenue through building permits and development fees. Councilmember Beltran said, in his opinion and as seen by Councilmember Cook, the office quarters could use remodeling and upgrading. Discussion followed with, regard to replacement of carpeting and drapery and the possibility of this being accomplished through Redevelopment Agency funding. Discussion continued on the need for an additional code enforcement officer. Councilmember Sandoval asked. Director Zamora how manly employees he had in code enforcement. Director Zamora replied 3. Councilmember Sandoval stated he would like to see an additional code enforcement employee on a provisional basis for a six month period. City Manager Young stated he would prefer to go with the present staffing for six months and review it at that time. Councilmember Cook, stated that she wished to commend David for an excellent budget. Councilmember Cisneros asked when the new community improvement program will be implemented. Director Zamora stated the material is going out on August 12. At the present time, the material is being translated into Spanish. Moved by Councilmember Sandoval., seconded by Councilmember Cisneros, to tentatively approve the. Community Development Budget with the addition of one cede efforcement officer for a, six month provisional period. Motion passed. Unanimous vote. Police Department Police Chief Stratton presented a brief history of the early days of the Police Department, saying in 1926 the Chief of Police, received $75.00 a month and a. horse. Chief Stratton introduced the lieutenants for each of the Divisions who presented the functions and services provided by each. Lt. Steve Cabral in. charge of Patrol, Animal Control and Canine. said under the patrol division come the iP Officers, Crossing Guards, Community Service Officer, Motorcycle Patrol., Bicycle Patrol and the regular Police Patrol Officers. Councilmember Bennett 'Inquired about expanding the bicycle patrol program. Lt. Cabral said the bicycle patrol is a pilot program and due to vacancies, they do not have sufficient personnel to expand it. Perhaps, once the positions are filled this can be looked at. Councilmember Cisneros asked when a complaint is received that there is a lot of criminal, activity in a particular area, is an officer assigned solely to that area.. Lt. Cabral responded, that sometimes, that might be the case; however, there could be a concentrated effort made to squelch the activity and the assignments could last until the problem is resolved. Councilmember Cisneros. asked if the Police Budget reflected the CFDs areas paying for police patrol. Chief Stratton, said the war several of the CFDs were structured, in combination, they pay for three officers; however, it takes 4.5 officers to man a 24 hour shift beat. -2_