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Human Services (continued) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Bury, Claire, Mosher and Mayor Britschgi Noes: Chandler, Rhodes and Stangel Elden Tank, (no address given), presented a petition to Council containing 290 signatures, requesting immediate attention by Council to the parking problem at Veterans Memorial Senior Center, and that an additional 60 to 100 spaces be provided for use by the older adults who attend the activities at the building. Mayor Britschgi noted that the Senior Affairs Commission is working on the parking problem at the facility. Neighborhood Boards Program City Manager Smith called attention to one additional recommendation for funds, not listed, for $20,000 to the Neighborhood Boards Program, stating that the goal is toward an added coordination effort to encourage more people to participate in the program, and to address their problems themselves, rather than turning to the City unnecessarily. M /S: Mosher / Stangel to continue the allocation of $20,000 to the Neighborhood Boards Program. Carried unanimously by voice vote. (Council recessed from 11:10 to 11:20 a.m. ) SOCIAL SERVICE CENTERS (Page 4) Director of Human Resources Irizarry commented on the Fair Oaks Community Center Operations and the Information and Referral Services; that the County would like to see the staff level increased by .5. PUBLIC SAFETY (Page 7) City Manager Smith and Chief of Police Guardino commented and replied to questions regarding the fact that no additional sworn officers are being requested; that emphasis will be on utilizing civilian unsworn personnel to handle routine matters so that the sworn officers can devote more of their time in dealing with crime; the fact that recruitment for new officers is ongoing in that department. In reply to further questions, Deputy Chief Hamilton described the Career Criminal Apprehension Program, and also commented on the fact that random patrol does not utilize personnel efficiently; that utilizing patrol officers on target areas and persons is more effective, and that the program has been in effect for three years. He also noted that several cities in the Bay Area are cooperating with computer tie -ins. Deputy Chief Hamilton displayed a device now in use to subdue violent suspects by means of an electrical charge, which temporarily stuns on physical contact, but which he said does not have enough voltage to interfere with a heart pace- maker, and that it is more humane than some alternatives. Budget Study Session 6/22/85 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 479