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* (1) Police Officer Scenario 2 - $1.5 Million Scenario * Similar to the above scenario, this funding allocation would serve to enhance the land use enforcement model with additional Code Enforcement Inspectors, Building Inspectors and Police Officers. This scenario would include adding: * (3) Code Enforcement Officers * (1) Senior Code Enforcement Officer * (1) Senior Office Assistant * (2) Assistant City Attorneys * (1.5) Combination Building Inspector * (2) Police Officers Scenario 3 - $2 Million Scenario * This funding scenario would provide sufficient resources to develop an enforcement unit within the Police Department to pursue investigations of illegal drug trafficking, money laundering, and other related public safety issues in addition to the Code Enforcement and Attorney's Office enforcement of land use violations. This scenario would include adding: * (3) Code Enforcement Officers * (1) Senior Code Enforcement Officer * (1) Senior Office Assistant * (2) Assistant City Attorneys * (1.5) Combination Building Inspector * (4) Police Detectives Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez, requested clarification as to how many police officers are assigned to industrial and commercial areas. Police Chief Rojas indicated that officers deployed by district areas, but not necessarily assigned to those areas. City Manager Cavazos, recommend City Council provide policy direction on the matter. Councilmember Martinez, noted that various departments play a role in enforcing whatever Ballot Measure is approved at the 2014 General Election. Questioned how staff will regulate the cash -based businesses; will forensic auditor be hired, like City of Oakland? Interim Planning and Building Director indicated that a variety of administrative positions would need to be identified. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014