City Council Committee Agendas

Public Safety Committee Minutes August 6, 2025 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Tercero called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present Mayor Donovan Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Molenaar, and Tercero Staff: Fire Chief Harris, Police Chief Christman, Special Projects Manager Sexton, City Attorney Rogerson, Human Resources Director Keator, Parks and Enrichment Services Director Berner, City Clerk Jensen Citizens: 2 1. Approval of June 4, 2025 Minutes Councilmember Hudson moved to approve the June 4, 2025 minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Carias. Motion carried 6-0. 2. Fire and Fire a. July 4th Preparation and Responses: A fireworks ban began this year in the City. Chief Harris and Chief Christman reviewed the steps taken to prepare for the Fourth of July, including public messaging, signage (permanent), and flyers, and additional staffing. Fire related incidents and response were also reviewed; there were fewer fire (four) incidents and no medical incidents. Chief Police Christman reviewed Police calls for service. No tickets were issued due to in part, the requirement to witness fireworks in hand. 3. Police a. July 4th Presentation: Presented under item 2. 4. Legal Public Safety Committee August 6, 2025 Page 2 of 2 a. Municipal Code Amendments:  E-bikes and Scooters - Mr. Rogerson reviewed the current State of Washington e-bike regulations. There are three classifications that regulate where they may be operated and parked. Local jurisdictions may adopt their own regulations. The city’s current regulations under Chapters 10 and 12 of the Municipal Code were reviewed. Chief Christman discussed e-bike collisions that occurred in the city from January 2024 through July 2025 including one fatality. Ms. Berner reviewed E-bike regulations in State Parks, Skagit County and the Cities of Sedro-Woolley, LaConner, Anacortes, Burlington, and Bellingham. Proposed regulations in city parks were presented. Staff will bring regulations forward for Council approval; staff recommends adopting regulations for Police and Parks simultaneously. Council may elect to hold a public hearing to allow testimony.  City Council Procedures - Council, Mayor, and staff reviewed and discussed proposed updates to Chapter 2.12 Of the Municipal Code. 5. Agenda Requests  Report from Lincoln Theatre outlining their plans for the theatre’s centennial.  Acknowledge Mount Vernon High School staff member Ramon Rivera. Miscellaneous  Police Lieutenant Salary and Benefits: Ms. Keator reviewed a proposed ordinance providing for retroactive salary and benefit adjustments for the non-represented Administrative Police Lieutenant position to match the represented Lieutenant positions. The non-represented position is not allowed to be a member of the union group. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen, City Clerk