City Council Committee Agendas

Public Safety Committee Minutes April 5, 2023 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Hulst called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present Mayor Boudreau Councilmembers: Carías, Hudson, Hulst, Molenaar, and Morales Staff Present: Police Chief Cammock, Fire Chief Brice, City Attorney Rogerson, City Clerk Jensen, Development Services Director Groth, Special Projects Manager Donovan, and Human Resources Director Keator Citizens: 4 1. Ms. Keator briefed Council about an item she will bring forth next week to move a part time position to the non-represented salary schedule. 2. Approval of March 1, 2023 Minutes Councilmember Hudson moved to approve the March 1, 2023 committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Molenaar. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Fire  Fire Station 3 Update: Michael Serrano from KBA, Inc. provided an update of the Fire Station 3 Remodel project. Some unanticipated issues were discovered during the construction that have had to be corrected or repaired.  Fire District 1 Service Contract: Negotiations have been finalized and a contract will be presented for approval on April 12th.  Fire Department Responses: Chief Brice reviewed call volumes Mount Vernon City Council April 5, 2023 Page 2 of 3 and types as well as statistical calculations, time spent on calls, calls per day, transports, average arrival times, etc. 4. Police  Mr. Rogerson discussed ‘red flag’ laws and Extreme Risk Protection Orders that will prohibit an individual from possessing a firearm under specific circumstances.  Police Operations Update: Chief Cammock provided an overview and progress of major cases that occurred in March.  Best Western – Court has ordered receivership to Elliot Bay Solutions; the property will be ready to sell by July 31st.  Staffing and hiring updates: The Park Ranger graduated from the BLEA equivalent and will have full commission authority. A third Outreach Specialists has been hired. Lieutenant promotion will take place this summer.  The Prep Academy will be June 20-23  The department is working with NW Technical Academy for intern opportunities. 5. Position Reallocations: Mr. Groth discussed moving the Building Official and Engineering Manager from Salary Range 31 to 32 and reclassifying the Administrative Assistant to Planning Technician. 6. 317 W. Kincaid Storefront Usage: Mr. Donovan discussed the Lincoln block rental unit. There have been updates to the interior, and a market rate analysis completed. He recommends renewing the lease with Mount Vernon Downtown Association to market the space as a pop-up storefront at a monthly rate of $200 for a term of three years. 7. Proposed Land Donation of Parcel P80417: The City received an offer for the donation of parcel P80417. The parcel is not a suitable candidate for wetlands mitigation potential. Additional information will be presented at a later date. 8. Miscellaneous/For the good of the order  Mr. Rogerson provided information about a public drug use ordinance.  Mr. Rogerson discussed a camping ordinance and its restrictions that would prevent camping on public rights of way and public property. Additional information will be shared at a future meeting.  Mayor Boudreau notified Council that there will be a WSDOT listening session on April 19th from 5-6pm that will be accessed Mount Vernon City Council April 5, 2023 Page 3 of 3 via Zoom.  Mayor Boudreau provided information regarding the Senate budget as related to the Library Commons Project  Mr. Donovan and Mr. Rogerson provided an update on the Eaglemont Golf Course.  Councilmember Carias reported that the Library Foundation’s donation match for Library Commons Project yielded over $40,000. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk