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Councilmember Cisneros stated the people in. the CFD districts feel they are not getting enough police service for the money they pay. Chief Stratton said the patrol for the CFD beau area is instructed, to spend. the majority of their time in the CFD area; however, there will be times when the unit is called upon as backup in another area. Further discussion followed with regard to improving service to the area as the patrol vacancies are filled. Discussion was also held on the suggested Mobile Unit, the equipment and scales for truck weighing to reduce damage to streets from overweight trucks and the revenue that could be generated as a result of overweight truck citations Lt. Pa.tr.ick. Crowe In charge of the Detectives Division, reported on the number of eleven employees, the number of arrests and crimes processed. Lt. Randy Hesterburg in charge of Services reported on the number of employees, number of 911 calls and dispatches and that the Crime Prevention section is under this division. He identified the DARE and the Citizens Patrol. Programs, saying that a Ford. Taurus car had been painted and equiped courtesy of Redlands Federal Bank- the Citizens Patrol will have its first training in two weeks; the reduction in the volunteers due to some not wanting to testify in court or to make a citizens arrest. Discussion followed on the methods to be used by the volunteer citizens to accomplish their tasks, enforcement of curfew and getting other volunteers to do other types of police duties, such as clerical or disaster assistance; two additional beats, dividing the Washington/ t. Vernon beat into two and adding one in the Agua Mansa area* the School Resource Officer, the last details are being worked out with the School District and that the School District will contribute $10,000 towards this position. Moved by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to tentatively approve the Police Department Budget. Motion passed. Unanimous vote. Fire Department Fire Chief David Hall presented the Fire Budget, saying that the department will undergo an internal reorganization within this fiscal year through the retirement of two Fire Division Chiefs and the implementation of three 24-hour Battalion Chiefs. The elimination of three entry level firefighters will occur through the retirement of personal in Tune and as the reorganization takes place, through promotions and backfill. Discussion followed on the establishment of the emergency medical service through the paramedics and the closing of the loop by the implementation of the City's ambulance service. Councilmember Rios asked what the rational was behind the change of Fire Prevention Officer to Fire Marshall. Chief Hall explained the employee serving in the Fire Prevention slot requested reclassification. The reclassification was reviewed by personnel and. the ,independent. CPS -3_ > Gi <rh £ w '' `