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removing those funds would be removing funds intended to help the downtown. Council Member Hartnett said, "The broader question would be, is that how we still want to help the downtown?" City Manager Everett suggested that staff members speak to the Civic Cultural Commissioners, define the issues regarding the Fox Theater, and bring back recommendations to the Council next Monday night. Mayor Howard said that would be a good solution. MEMO 6/30/98 Mayor Howard thanked the PRCS staff members for all the fine work they do in the community, including staffing four boards, committees and commissions. He said these boards, committees and commissions were invaluable to the Council and the community can really make a contribution through them. She also thanked Director Griffiths for all the cooperative work he does with the School District. 9) Police - Police Chief Bolanos; Police Chief Bolanos said the significant increases in the Police Department Budget reflects the Council's commitment to public safety. He said the additional seventeen new positions and the accompanying costs such as uniforms and training. Chief Bolanos said the Department's objectives reflected the Council's priorities and included measurable, tangible goals which focused on efficiency, customer service, planning and the quality of life of Redwood City residents. He described the up-to- date training programs for every position, a commitment to the Strategic Plan, and the Department's implementation of Team Policing. Chief Bolanos said a major goal was to reduce juvenile crime and truancy. Chief Bolanos referred to the three categories provided by the Police: service, enforcement and prevention. He focused on quick response times, 24-hour service in the entire City including Redwood Shores, officer response to all citizen requests, and friendly staff on the phone and at the front counter. Chief Bolanos said a proposal for a new Detective position is included in the proposed Budget which will allow quicker investigation follow-up. He said an additional motorcycle officer had been included in the proposed Budget. Police Chief Bolanos said an additional traffic officer would increase the Department's ability to meet the traffic citation goals identified in the Staffing Report. BUDGET STUDY SESSION MINUTE BOOK NO. 57 JUNE 29, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 028 PAGE 24