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Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee Minutes February 1, 2023 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Hulst called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present Mayor Boudreau Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Hulst, Molenaar, and Morales Staff Present: Police Chief Cammock, Fire Chief Brice, City Clerk Jensen, Assistant Fire Chief Harris, Lieutenant Moore, Sergeant Green, Sergeant Cohen, Development Services Director Groth, Citizens: 1 1. Fire Chief Brice discussed the following topics:  Fire Station 3 Update: Truss installation, concrete pour for a new apparatus bay, and underground boring are complete. Next items are framing the apparatus bay, roofing, and interior work. The estimated completion for Station 1 is mid- July. Once Station 1 is complete work on Station 2 will begin.  Fire District 1 Service Contract: Fire District 1 boundaries, services, and current contract were reviewed. Council directed staff to continue current contract negotiations that will include a two percent annual increase. 2. Police Graffiti and Gang Prevention Program Updates:  Chief Cammock provided historical information about gangs and spoke about strategies, programs, education, and awareness. Mount Vernon City Council February 1, 2023 Page 2 of 3  Sergeant Cohen spoke about gang behaviors and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies. Currently high-level gang activity is down, while juvenile activity is up.  Lieutenant Moore provided statistics on cases for graffiti, reported violent crimes, and cleared violent crimes.  Sergeant Green spoked about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) which focuses on the proper design and effective use of the built environment that can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime and increase the quality of life. The Police Department is partnering with schools and local businesses for students to create murals in the community to discourage graffiti. 3. Design Standards: Groth reviewed, the report previously provided to Council and shared recommendations and next steps. Recommendations:  Levels for using the Design Standards Handbook  Permit requirements for [stuff] and [process]  Revise MVMC per City Council (as needed for DRB)  Clear application requirements  Follow code for permit processing (vs. required combos)  When/how to use handbook on existing structures  Design added to site plan or permit review  Keep consultants  Pre-application meetings Next Steps:  Council provides guidance and direction at February Development Services Committee Meeting  Code modifications, if any, docketed for the work plan  Process changes done by staff as soon as possible 4. Consent Agenda: After a discussion, it was the consensus of Council to place recurring contracts on the consent agenda if they are contracts that renew annually, do not have changes in the scope of work, and are budgeted. 5. Miscellaneous/For the good of the order  Mayor Boudreau spoke about meetings regarding TIFIA and Buy America’s state and federal requirements. She will speak at the National League of Cities Conference in March to talk about the uses and requirements of HUD funds. Mount Vernon City Council February 1, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk