City Council Committee Agendas
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, WA · October 2, 2024
Minutes
Public Safety Committee Minutes
October 2, 2024
Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place
Councilmember Beaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Present
Mayor Donovan
Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Molenaar,
Tercero, and Vander Stoep
Staff: Police Chief Christman, Sergeant Cohen, Outreach
Supervisor VonFempe, Finance Director Volesky, City
Attorney Rogerson, Special Projects Manager Sexton,
Assistant Fire Chief Harris, Parks and Enrichment Services
Director Berner, and City Clerk Jensen
Citizens: 1
1. Approval of September 4, 2024 Minutes
Councilmember Tercero moved to approve the
September 4, 2024 minutes. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Carias. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Police
North River Commercial Area Issues: Mr. Cohen presented service
call statistics for 2023 and year to date 2024. Police staff have
partnered with Recovery Cafe and Walmart to assist with trash
removal. The Graffiti Prevention Program, Riverside Bridge
Business CPTED/Security, and community education programs were
reviewed.
Integrated Outreach Services Update (IOS): Ms. Von Fempe
presented an update of the IOS program and discussed case
studies.
Mayor Donovan provided an update about the recent termination of
a contract between the NorthStar organization and Michelle
Muething.
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Chief Christman provided information about the recent drive-by
shooting.
3. Finance
Mr. Volesky reviewed Revenue Policies, the 2025 budget calendar,
and presented 2025 Estimated Revenues. Revenue sources include
taxes, licenses and permits, intergovernmental services, charges for
services, and fines and forfeitures.
Property, Sales, and Real Estate excise tax distributions were
reviewed.
4. Committee Agenda Requests
The October 16th Development Services Committee will start at 5
p.m.
There will be a Special Joint meeting with the Planning Commission
on October 30th, with a start time of 5 p.m.
5. Miscellaneous:
Tenant protections were briefly discussed; Mr. Rogerson will provide
additional information at a future meeting.
Mr. Rogerson presented a draft agreement for 1590 recipients.
Discussed edits will be incorporated and agreements will be
presented to Council for approval at an upcoming meeting.
Mr. Volesky discussed ARPA funding.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.
Submitted by: Becky Jensen
City Clerk
Agenda
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
October 2, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
Police/Court Campus – 1805 Continental Place
1. Approval of September 4, 2024 minutes
2. Police
North River Commercial Area Issues – Dan Christman, Dave
Shackleton, Aaron Cohen
Integrated Outreach Services Update – Erin VonFempe
3. Finance - Doug Volesky
2025 Revenue Projections
4. Agenda Requests
5. Miscellaneous
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