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5.2 Recommendation for expenditure of AB3229 "Cops Program" Grant Funding — Reso 4 Captain Wilson, Saratoga Substation, addressed their recommendations for this yea's expenditure of AB3229 "COPS" Grant Funding. Three programs were recommended: the Safe Moves bicycle safety program, the TRAK Computer System which aided in the recovery of abducted children, and a car mounted video system for the patrol cars used in Town. In response to an inquiry from the Mayor on the need for programs dealing with domestic violence, he noted that a Domestic Violence Task Force was currently available. On the subject of auto dial programs to reach all of the Towri's residents, Captain Wilson commented on the various levels of these programs and the corresponding expense. Sophisticated auto dial programs were quite expensive and Town funds would be needed for such a program. In addition, consideration had to be given to the upkeep of such programs which would involve staff time. Johnson suggested that this program be reviewed by the Safety Committee and Captain Wilson noted that Lieutenant Colla would be available to assist the committee with their review. Dauber recommended that the Community Relations Committee be advised of the Safe Moves Program for the Town's Spring Picnic so that information could be relayed to the residents. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Siegel and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution 4 15-98 approving the recommended programs and expenditure of AB3329 "COPS" Grant Funding. �w 5.3 Schedule Date for Joint Meeting of City Council and Planning Commission PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was agreed that the Planning Director would check with the Planning Commissioners to determine if the majority of Commissioners could meet with the Council on either Monday, April 13' or Tuesday, April 14'. 14W 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB -COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES 7.1 Northwest Flood Control Advisory Committee Dauber reported that she had attended a meeting of this committee earlier in the day. The agenda had included a discussion of projects and needed funding. It appeared that the original $30 million dollar budget needed had grown to $60 million dollars needed. Prioritization of projects was necessary and Dauber noted she was urging the completion of the Adobe Creek (Reach 5) Improvements. 7.2 Santa Clara County Cities Association Johnson reported that at the 3/18/98 meeting of the Cities Association, the issue of sales tax on the internet was discussed, in particular Assemblymember Ted Lempert's legislation on this matter. There was no consensus on the Council regarding sales tax on the internet and it was agreed Johnson would abstain at the Cities Association from voting on this subject. Much 18, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting