City Council Committee Agendas

Public Safety Committee Minutes April 3, 2024 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Beaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm Present Mayor Donovan Councilmembers: Brocksmith, Carías, Molenaar, Hudson, and Tercero Staff: Fire Chief Brice, Police Chief Cammock, Police Lieutenant Shackleton, Fire Marshall Kerth, Special Projects Manager Sexton, Sergeant Cohen, City Clerk Jensen, Citizens: 0 1. Approval of March 6, 2023 Minutes Councilmember Tercero moved to approve the March 6, 2023 committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Carias. Motion carried 5-0. 2. Fire  Fire Protection Systems Compliance Software: Mr. Kerth discussed the cloud-based software for tracking inspections, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems that is used by the Fire Department, inspection companies and property owners and managers.  Chief Brice provided an update of the Fire Station 2 construction project. Delays in the Station 3 project necessitate an amendment to the project management contract KBA, Inc. in the amount of $349,000. Time extension, scope of work update $349k. Funding and contract management options were discussed. 3. Police  Graffiti Response Program/Graffiti App: Mr. Shackleton discussed the process for dealing with graffiti including investigation, clean up and prevention. Sergeant Cohen spoke about the COPP graffiti Public Safety Committee April 3, 2024 Page 2 of 2 abatement team, partnering with local businesses and schools, and the graffiti app being used to track and report graffiti. Prevention measures include environmental design, decorative fencing, landscaping, mural projects. 4. Legal  Public Records Policy Update: Mr. Rogerson discussed an update to Public Records Policy fee schedule to include body worn camera fees and payment processing for all fees. 5. Miscellaneous:  Mr. Rogerson discussed a proposed ordinance that will be presented for approval on April 10th, The Municipal Code updates will reflect the existence of the Mayor’s authority regarding enforcement and prosecution of the city’s ordinances, including those by the Parking Enforcement Officer.  Mayor Donovan extended an invitation from the Mount Vernon School District for Council to participate in the Cinco de Mayo parade.  Council discussed room and table set up for committee meetings and the process for requesting and placing items on committee agendas. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm. Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk