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Councilman Butler inquired about the large decrease in capital expenses. Mr. Walker explained that capital expenses vary from year to year; a one-time item purchased this year will not be purchased next year, etc. Councilman Kephart asked if the $1,250.00 for security and traffic control at Little League games could be handled by reserves. Chief McCloud explained, and stated he would report back in fuller detail on this item. Councilman Brandes inquired as to the revenue received from dog licenses for this year. Mr. Walker responded. ~r. Brown stated that staff would be developing a program to get more dog licenses. Councilmen Kephart and Brandes had questions regarding personnel and work load. Councilman Brandes asked if the lieutenants positions added this year had freed the sergeants for field work. Chief McCloud stated that it had and explained how. Council requested a progress report on this matter at the end of six months. Mayor Mercer asked Councilman Kephart if he was still interested in the P.O.S.T. general survey. Councilman Kephart stated that he was and explained the reasons. Councilman Brandes stated he supported a general survey of the Police Department. Mr. Brown stated the City would make application to P.O.S.T. for a division-by-division survey of operations. Councilman Butler inquired about the level of expenditures for traffic and asked if they should be higher. After various questions and general discussion, Council made no changes in the Police Department budget at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 12:45 A.M., Mayor Mercer adjourned the meeting, to meet again in Budget Session on May 2, 1978, 7:30 P.M., in the Pleasanton Council Chambers. Respectfully Submitted, CLAYTON E~B/ROWN, CITY CLERK 3. 5/1/78