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�� _� �� 3� 9 9 . ^ �� � � The motion died for lack of a second u � MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to eliminate the Noontime Program at Junior High Schools for a saving ° of $3,452 ,� The motion fatled on voice vote � Discussion continued regarding illumination of tenm s cour�s while not in use Mr Weeks responded to questions by Council regarding illumination of tenn�s courts while apparently not in use, and advised they are regulated by time clocks which are set to turn off at a ftxed time Occasionally it is possible also that the clocks get out of sequence He did not believe coin-operated meters would pay their way, and in addition, the City's courts are lighted in pairs making the separation for metering purposes difficult He also commented on the possib�lity of co�n-operated nets, but indicated that converting to a coin-operated turnstile would probably be the most feasible system Responding to questions regarding the spr�nkler systems, Mr. Weeks advised they are monitored at present, and that they are considering moisture-sensing devices, and w111 be used in the Palm Park con- struction Mr. Weeks advised that the problems relating to abuse to the parks by people bringing in their pets ha�e increased to such°an extent ,� that the department has developed a"dog incident report", and that Council will be given this information in the near future. ' He also noted that the ordinance prohibits dogs tn any of the ' City parks, whether or not on a leash. � Ione Jenr�ings (no address given), commented on the potent�al � q health problems due to parasites that can be carrted by dogs MOTION Councilman Norr�s moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, to provide in this budget for a patrol`vehicle and animal`control � offtcer to augment existing levels of service provided by the ' Peninsula Humane Society, Zuma Francis, 904 Cleveland , related difficuTties she has encountered while walking her pet on a leash, caused by roaming unsupervised dogs Mr Fales commented and responded to questions regarding the proposal and noted it has been presented in previous budget study sessions, that it would simply be intended to augment an existing service, and suggesting that having the City provide its own patrol officer might well cause the Humane Society to shift part of its patrol services elsewhere, thus defeating the intent of augmenting the existing level of patrol He added it is not , intended that the City maintain a separate holding facility for the hours when the Humane Society is not open CHANGE OF MOTION Counctlman Norris, with the consent of his second, changed his motion to direct staff with respect to a ' � patrol vehicle and control office to augment the Peninsula " -5- � Budget Study ' 5/22/76 , �