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center in San Jose, Mr. Bob McDonald would be willing to give the Council an overview of the type of facilities and the procedures involved. Councilman Brandt withdrew his motion, with the consent of the second (Mayor Garthe), to authorize travel and subsistence expenses for Mr. McDonald for one day, and to instruct staff to in¥ite him to make a presentation to Council regarding the feasibility of a cultural-sports center in Santa Ana. As an alternative Councilman Brandt suggested that the Public Information Officer invite several members of the Performing Arts Guild to the July 6 Council meeting, at which time Council- man Brandt, the P.I.O. and Mr. Blaustone of the Arts Guild would report on the various alternatives that are available for the development of the Center. CA 52.8A FIRE DEPARTMENT Acting Fire Chief Ray PROPOSED BUDGET Bachtelle reviewed his Budget request with the Council. He stated that there is a 25% increase in emergency calls, and he antici- pates that with two trained paramedic units the calls will average over S00 per month; that the work load has gone up, but the manpower has gone down in fire suppression; that a lot of time is spent in training which translates into product- ivity; that manpower is needed for commercial and industrial inspections and fire suppression. He recommended that the eight positions deleted from the Fire Department suppression budget be reinstated, and that purchase of a new fire engine be authorized. City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that the new Fire Chief plans to prepare a comprehensive master plan for fire protection that will include an audit of the Fire Department to determine what the optimum station location, manpower and equipment may be. Mayor Garthe and Councilman Brandt agreed that three men on a 1,500 gallon pumper cannot function effectively during a fire. CA 65B POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief Ray Davis PROPOSED BUDGET presented an overview of his department bud- get. He stated that Team Policing is continuing to reduce crime in Santa Aha; that six additional officers are requested in his 1976-77 budget to maintain the efficiency level of the program; that the School Resource Officer at Spurgeon School is not being funded this year because the Federal funding is no longer available. He described the Department's Community Relations effort which has experienced a 208.4% increase between 1974 and 1975, the high morale and total community involvement of his officers, and the positive response from the community. Referring to his capital budget, he stressed the need for a shooting range in the basement, the Command and Control Pro- ject with attendant remodeling, and the relocation of the Communications Center from the first floor to the second floor. Councilman Ward stated that he would like to see the School Resource Officer continued at Spurgeon School. Councilman Yamamoto suggested that the School District and the City might share the expense of the officer, and Mayor Garthe stated that he would favor authorizing the SRO position, but it would be the Chief's responsibility to determine his as- signment. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 241 JUNE 22, 1976