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7 4 • <br /> PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) <br /> that they provide watchmen, but that they cannot be expected to be worn <br /> substitutes for trained police officers; that alarm systems do not <br /> offer much assistance as their frequency of false alarm is great; <br /> roma <br /> that the City discourages direct line alarm systems; and that efforts <br /> aimed toward eliminating burglary opportunities, such as fencing, are <br /> more successful. <br /> Councilman Britschgi suggested there is an error in the Budget <br /> relating to the number of persons employed in the Police Department <br /> and Mr. Ference acknowledged there appears to be an error which he <br /> will investigate. (Memo 6/14/81) <br /> CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION <br /> LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING <br /> CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS <br /> M/S: Chandler/Leipzig to accept the recommendations of the City <br /> Manager with regard to Law Enforcement. <br /> Carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> FIRE SAFETY <br /> ADMINISTERING FIRE SAFETY <br /> FIRE SUPPRESSION <br /> In response to question, Fire Chief O'Brien said that batteries for <br /> fire alarms have very long life and are not an unusual expense. <br /> FIRE TRAINING <br /> In response to question, Chief O'Brien and City Manager Fales <br /> reported that the City's training has suffered because of the attempt <br /> to continue the coordinated program with other jurisdictions, and the MOO <br /> City will now operate its own program. <br /> Mr. O'Brien also advised that his department works with developers `m* <br /> not only enforcing fire safety standards but encouraging developers <br /> to do more than is required, such as sprinkler systems for buildings <br /> where they are not required by law. <br /> DISASTER PROTECTION <br /> CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS <br /> M/S: Britschgi/Bury to accept the recommendation of the City Manager <br /> with regard to Fire Safety. <br /> Carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS <br /> WEED CONTROL <br /> In response to questions, Director of Public Works Addiego said he <br /> will look at the corner of Blomquist and Maple where dumping has been <br /> reported, at Harbor Boulevard where there are many weeds in the new <br /> Seaport Village areas; and at weeds in the parking lot at Whipple, <br /> east of Arguello. (Memo 6/14/81) <br /> Budget Study <br /> 6/13/81 <br /> Page 5 <br /> ommel <br /> **me. <br /> • <br />