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Council inquired as to the feasibility of leasing fire engines . City Manager advised that , while leasing administrative vehicles would not be in the best interests , lease of fire engines is available , and he recommended this procedure . He indicated a report would be forthcoming on this . (Memo 2 -12 -71) City Auditor-Accountant advised that a 5-year lease would cost about $72 , 000 o r just under $15 , 000 per year . City Manager reported another approach by the city of Scottsdale , Arizona , which involves obtaining a standard chassis , and adding the required components , with the result a saving of $22 , 000 on the equipment . The matter of the two Library positions and the effect of those vacancies on the level of service was discussed . Councilmen Rhodes and Williams objected to filling the vacancies , while Councilman Weymouth pointed out the positions were budgeted ones , and costs had been included in the tax rate . Councilman Henderson felt maintaining the library services was important , particularly since these relate to the taxpayer more than many of the services provided by the City . A factor pointed out by the City Manager was the cooperative library services , in which the City Library participates , which involves u se of the facilities by other cities . One of the cities is San Carlos , which , in lieu of a pay raise , gave tFs library employees an additional day off . This has resulted in a greater demand on Redwood City , since under the agreement , they must respond . ( Corrected to delete last two sentences , see Minutes 2 -22 -71 ) City Librarian described some of the difficulties due to closing the Main Library evening ( correction made at request of City Librarian 2/24/71 ) and Schaberg Branch one day per week , which he indicated would be alleviated by the filling of the two positions . Councilman Henderson recommended that the " freeze " on the professional librarian positions be removed . In support o f the recommendation , it was noted that if the existing positions remained vacant to the end of the fiscal year , they would be lost . It was also pointed out that Council had made the decision in the previous budget sessions that these were approved positions . It was noted that the Library and the City budgets were separate , and that the Library budget did not affect the City ' s tax rate limit . Mayor Bury felt that the question of filling the vacancies was a matter of administrative discretion , and City Manager should be given the latitude to decide . (Memo 2 - 12 -71 ) Mayor Bury reported that Councilman Petersen had indicated request for increase from PCA , due to greater demand for activities and programs , and increase in