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COMMITTEE REPORTS: Law Enforcement Committee (Cont'd.): -� 2) C. Hartford, analyzed the normal basic law enforcement crimes during a 60 day period; and 3) D. Spencer analyzed traf- fic accidents within the City during the past two years. Mr. Wm. Cutler, Business Manager of Foothill College District, clarified the College's position in that they will continue paying the increased cost for the one hour a day protection but do not feel a basic legal responsibility to cover the routine coverage. Comments regarding the report and level of police protection were heard from Messrs. C. S. French, L. Templeton, and G. Pfeiffer, and Mmes. R. Towle and F. Wheeler. It was made clear by the Council that there would be no reduction in the present level of police protection; however, in view of the City Attorney's opinion regarding the College, the decision remained to determine the exact number of hours for protection and the means to finance the cost. At his reauest, Councilman Aiken stated for the record that he will ask for 13 hours in order to provide more patrolling without an increase in tax rate to be found within the budget by omitting the Tree Committee allocation and its inherent expenses. However, the majority of the Council opposed eliminating the Tree Committee funds and suggested a tax increase, if increased protection to 13 hours is considered appropriate. Council further discussed the inequity of the duplication of residents paying County tax for police protection, as well as a City tax, and the possibility of negotiating on the time spent in accident investigation. The Mayor requested the Law Enforcement Committee submit at the July 18u meeting a more detailed recommendation (i.e., number of hours) and expressed the appreciation and support of the Council in the Committee's continued efforts. OLD BUSIDTESS: 1. Hartog, J. F. - Request for Stop Sign at Alto Verde Lane. Chief of Police reported the trees were trimmed at the corner of alto Verde and Concepcion, but that in his opinion a stop sign at this location, as well as signs and tree trimming at Roble Veneno and Corte Madera Lane at Concepcion are needed, and offered a report of the Deputy Uheriff and contacts with property owners as supporting evidence. City Attorney was requested by Council to prepare a resolution to this purpose to be read under Agenda item "RESOLUTIONS". i -2-