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296 Discussion was held on the bullet-proof vests requested. Chief Elliott stated that Officers would be required to wear the vests at all times while on duty. Cost of machine maintenance, standardizing equipment, in particular typewriters, and the possibility of securing a person to do all machinery maintenance was discussed. Mayor Beltran requested that Staff secure the proposed budgets for the Safety Services from the surrounding cities, i.e. Rialto, Fontana, etc. Discussion followed on Capital Outlay requests for typewriters and Safety Emergency Lights Blue and Red combination. On Council consensus the amount of $1,074.20 for typewriter was deleted. Moved by Mayor Beltran, seconded by Councilman Rehrer to delete the floor Improvements with the exception of $680 for carpeting of the Dispatcher area and the Police Interview Room. Unanimous vote. Discussion followed on the Police Building addition. Discussion followed on the lease with the Chamber of Commerce for the portion of the building where they are housed. On Council consensus the Police Building Addition fund of $25,000 was reduced to $10,000. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to instruct the City Attorney to look into acquisition of a portion of the Chamber of Commerce Building beginning with the Conference Room area. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to tentatively approve the Police Budget with the deletions outlined. Unanimous vote. Council recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon. Council reconvened at 1:30 p. m. Account 01-2003-4 Boarding of Prisoners was discussed. Animal Control Council discussed the Miscellaneous Expenses, Account 40, and Account 21, Vehicle Operating Expense. Councilman Rehrer asked if a new Animal Vehicle Truck is scheduled to be purchased and is the $387.64 for new tires still needed. Chief Elliott replied that due to the type of traveling and time on the road of the truck, a change of tires will be required. Motion by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to tentatively approve the Animal Control Budget portion of the Police Department. Unanimous vote. Community Relations Mayor Beltran asked for an explanation of Account 40, Special Department Expenses, in regard to the programs mentioned. Chief Elliott reported the Community Relations Officer has a continuous program in the Schools, working with civic groups, have had two general meetings with the public this year - hope to increase that, all films needed have now been purchased, the material needed for a better crime prevention program have been secured, self defense for women, gang relations, etc., however, in order to put on the programs some expenses are involved. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to tentatively approve the Community Relations Budget. Unanimous vote. Multi -Purpose Center Mayor Beltran asked if anyone ever had consulted with the Director of the Center in regard to the budget. Chief Elliott replied no. Discussion followed with regard to the Director being a County employee and what the County provided and what expenses are incurred by the City. Mayor Beltran proposed that the Center be deleted from the Police Department and placed under the City Council. Mayor Beltran said that he felt the Social Areas should come under the Council. Council discussion reviewed the Mayor's proposal, the programs being offered, and accountability of on the amount of expenditures. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to approve the Multi -Purpose Center tentative budget. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to delete the Multi -Purpose Center from the Police Department Organization and place it under the City Council. City Attorney Edwards asked if the City Manager had any comments in regard to the City's Structural Organization, is there such a thing as something being under the Supervision of the Council? Councilman Rehrer and Councilman Gonzales withdrew their motion and second respectively. On Council consensus City Attorney Edwards was asked to review the Table of Organization and to present a recommendation to the Council involving placement of the Center under their jurisdiction. BUDGET: (Preliminary) City Attorney City Manager Huffaker stated this budget reflects a $1,350 increase over last Year due to inflation and an increase in Professional Services will provide funding for legal costs that may occur. Discussion followed on the Agreement of Employment with the present and past City Attorneys. It was determined the employment agreement was the same. The City Attorney is not on a contract and is treated as a full-time employee. JUN 51976