PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMadison, WI · April 13, 2022
Minutes
City of Madison
City of Madison Madison, WI 53703
www.cityofmadison.com
Meeting Minutes - Approved
PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Consider: Who benefits? Who is burdened?
Who does not have a voice at the table?
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:00 PM Virtual, Zoom Meeting
The City of Madison is holding the Public Safety Review Committee meeting virtually
to help protect our community from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
1. Written Comments: You can send comments on agenda items to
PDPSRC@cityofmadison.com
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• Register to speak at the meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Patrick W. Heck; Brenda K. Konkel; Vincent Cha; Matthew W. Giesfeldt;
Brian Benford and Johnnie C. Milton, Jr.
Excused: 2 - Juliana R. Bennett and Aisha S. Moe
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alder Benford made a motion to approve the March 9, 2022 minutes. Giesfeldt
seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved.
DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
There were no disclosures or recusals
This meeting was recorded and can be viewed at the City of Madison Cable
Channel under additional meetings.
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1. 70787 Early Public Comment
There was no early public comment
REPORTS
2. 65747
For Information Only - Chief Barnes Quarterly Report
Attachments: chiefUpdate20211stQtr.pdf
chiefUpdate20204thQtr.pdf
Quarterly Report 2021 2nd.pdf
Quarterly Report 2021 4th.pdf
chiefUpdate20221stQtr.pdf
Quarterly Report 2022 2nd.pdf
Information Only. The first quarter report for 2022 will be attached to the May
11 PSRC agenda.
3. 70789 Report from the Madison Police Department including information on recent
gun violence and an update on strategic planning
Captain Drescher provided information from the attached document. PSRC
was selected and will be involved with strategic planning/focal groups in mid
to late Summer. There was discussion on community meetings, the annual
report, and the difference between last year's summer strategic plan and the
new strategic plan.
It was asked if there are links available to attend strategic plan district
meetings. Captain Drescher will inquire with Matrix regarding this.
4. 70790 Report from the Madison Fire Department/CARE's unit update
Attachments: CARES Alder Report_March 2022.pdf
Fire Operations Information.pdf
PSRC - March 2022.pdf
PSRC Monthly Report April 2022.pdf
Assistant Fire Chief Stedman indicated he is available to answer any questions
on the attached documents. (Fire information and CAREs)
There was discussion on CAREs regarding hiring crisis workers, challenges
with finding applicants/comensurate pay, pilot program vs. phase I, and
evaluation of data and bringing systems together.
NEW BUSINESS
5. 70795 Discussion on what the committee would like to see in the monthly police
reports.
Captain Drescher went over a few of the items the committee thought they
might want to have shared with them. It was pointed out areas where some of
this information is maintained on the police website. It was decided at a future
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meeting that both the police and fire could share a demo to the committee on
what is on their websites.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
6. 70796 Report from the Co-Chairs
Attachments: 2022 Public Safety Review Committee Chair Schedule.pdf
The agenda was mentioned and the lack of referrals the last couple of months
from the council meetings to the committee. It was asked for Alders to keep
this in mind to refer items to the committee that are appropriate for discussion.
7. 70797 Report from Alders
Nothing to report at this time
8. 70322 Report from Budget Subcommittee and Recommendations to Common
Council
Attachments: PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from February 16, 2022.pdf
2023 Capital Budget Summary.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommitee Minutes from March 22, 2022.pdf
Calendar for Capital and Operating Budget.msg
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes for March 2, 2022.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from June 2, 2022.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from June 30, 2022.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from August 18, 2022.pdf
Final Draft 2022 MPD Budget Roadmap9112022.pdf
The next budget subcommittee meeting is on April 19.
Alder Heck and Konkel are working with staff to gather budget items.
9. 70793 Future Agenda Items
There was a suggestion for the committee to have intentional conversations on
listening sessions and other items related to public safety and also to have a
notified hearing on the police and fire budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Alder Benford made a motion to adjourn. Giesfeldt seconded the motion. The
meeting was adjourned at 6pm.
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Agenda
City of Madison
City of Madison Madison, WI 53703
www.cityofmadison.com
Agenda - Approved
PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Consider: Who benefits? Who is burdened?
Who does not have a voice at the table?
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:00 PM Virtual, Zoom Meeting
The City of Madison is holding the Public Safety Review Committee meeting virtually
to help protect our community from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
1. Written Comments: You can send comments on agenda items to
PDPSRC@cityofmadison.com
2. Register for Public Comment:
• Register to speak at the meeting.
• Register to answer questions.
• Register in support or opposition of an agenda item (without speaking).
If you want to speak at this meeting you must register. You can register at
https://www.cityofmadison.com/MeetingRegistration. When you register to speak, you
will be sent an email with the information you will need to join the virtual meeting.
3. Watch the Meeting: If you would like to join the meeting as an observer, please
visit https://www.cityofmadison.com/watchmeetings.
4. Listen by Phone:
(877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 834 9910 6174
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 9, 2022 http://madison.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
Members of the body should make any required disclosures or recusals under the City's
Ethics Code.
1. 70787 Early Public Comment
REPORTS
2. 65747
For Information Only - Chief Barnes Quarterly Report
Attachments: chiefUpdate20211stQtr.pdf
chiefUpdate20204thQtr.pdf
Quarterly Report 2021 2nd.pdf
Quarterly Report 2021 4th.pdf
chiefUpdate20221stQtr.pdf
Quarterly Report 2022 2nd.pdf
3. 70789 Report from the Madison Police Department including information on recent gun
violence and an update on strategic planning
4. 70790 Report from the Madison Fire Department/CARE's unit update
Attachments: CARES Alder Report_March 2022.pdf
Fire Operations Information.pdf
PSRC - March 2022.pdf
PSRC Monthly Report April 2022.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
5. 70795 Discussion on what the committee would like to see in the monthly police
reports.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
6. 70796 Report from the Co-Chairs
Attachments: 2022 Public Safety Review Committee Chair Schedule.pdf
7. 70797 Report from Alders
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8. 70322 Report from Budget Subcommittee and Recommendations to Common
Council
Attachments: PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from February 16, 2022.pdf
2023 Capital Budget Summary.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommitee Minutes from March 22, 2022.pdf
Calendar for Capital and Operating Budget.msg
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes for March 2, 2022.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from June 2, 2022.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from June 30, 2022.pdf
PSRC Budget Subcommittee Minutes from August 18, 2022.pdf
Final Draft 2022 MPD Budget Roadmap9112022.pdf
9. 70793 Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT
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