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� 6� ' The motion carried by ma,7ority voice vote which Mayor Barrett determined to be 5-1 (MINUTE ORDER NO 78-160) City Attorney Schricker noted that it is not Council intent to breach the agreement with the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Burear�, but that the City may be unable to perform ' John Murphy, 421 Luff Lane, suggested it might be prudent to be certain that anyone affected by bud9et amendments is present when � the changes are considered It was pointed out that the public hear- ing on the budget will be held on June 19, 1978. (Council recessed from 10 40 to 10 55 p m) Pol�ce Department (pp 13) C�ty Manager Fales advised that the proposed reduction is of three vacant pos�t�ons, so that the budget is at the 1977-78 level in the Police Department. Mr. Fales referred to tRe memorandum from Chief Bold dated June 12 and commented concerning the proposed County Staff reductions in the offices of the District Attorney, the Sheriff and the Coroner which will affect the City's Police Department Chief Bold commented and replied to questions regarding the likely impact on the City of service reductions the County is expected to make, especially with reqard to laboratory services. Mr Fales and Chief Bold commented concerning the present work of ' the Police Department executive staff on manpower deployment and de- partment organization, noting that what many members of the public and some police employees perceive to be effective law enforcement frequently is not, particularly with regard to visible patrols and response time. In response to question regarding possible elimination of the Police Clerk positions, Chtef Bold advised that the business office would be closed more often, but there would be no change in emergency services. It was suggested that some substantial cuts might be made with regard to the City's paying crossing guards, and Councilman Rhodes, Council representative to the City/School Liaison Committee, advised he will bring up the matter at the next meeting of the Committee. Fire Department (p. 14) City Manager Fales indicated there is a slight decrease in the budget which results in the department being operated at the 1977-78 level. He commented concern�ng the desirability of erasing boundary lines between �urisdictions in the South County with regard to responding to fires, noting that Woodside, Belmont and Menlo Park now appear interested in �oining Redwood C�ty in such an effort, but that San Carlos has not yet indicated an interest in participating Mr. Fales � observed that fire districts are in a desperate situation since they are entirely funded by property taxes Budget Study -6 Budget 6/13/78 Study 6/13/78 1