Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Community Livability and Public Safety Information: 360.753.8499 Committee Wednesday, June 22, 2022 5:30 PM Online and Via Phone Register to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NwHN8uRcRbCIW2-I5GbWqg 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Payne called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: 3 - Chair Dontae Payne, Committee member Yến Huỳnh and Committee member Cheryl Selby 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT - None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.A 22-0610 Approval of May 26, 2022 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Minutes The minutes were approved. 6. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 6.A 22-0597 Olympia Downtown Alliance Downtown Projects Update Strategic Projects Manager Amy Buckler gave an overview of the work of the Olympia Downtown Alliance (ODA) and their partnership with the City for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. ODA Executive Director Todd Cutts and Downtown Project Manager Desiree Freeland gave an update on the projects they working on related to the economic recovery, Downtown Creative District Development and Implementation; Downtown Business Recruitment & Retention Strategy; Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design; Re-Opening Campaign and Placemaking Initiatives. Committee members asked clarifying questions. City of Olympia Page 1 Community Livability and Public Meeting Minutes June 22, 2022 Safety Committee The report was received. 6.B 22-0603 Briefing on Body Worn Camera and In-Car Video System Community Feedback Police Chief Rich Allen gave a briefing on community feedback received regarding body-worn cameras and in-car video systems. Axon Enterprises Representatives Brandon Hawes and Michele McDonald gave a demonstration of body-worn cameras. Committee members asked clarifying questions. The discussion was completed. 6.C 22-0614 Discussion on Addressing Vacancies on the Police Use of Force Event Board Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth discussed approaches to filling current vacancies on the Police Use of Force Event Board. Committee members discussed the issue and decided to address the vacancies by reviewing demographic concerns and reviewing the list of community members who were previously interviewed and a list of 12 not interviewed. The Committee will discuss potential appointments at the August Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting. The discussion was completed. 6.D 22-0613 Update on Advisory Board Recruitment Process Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth provided an update on the 2023 Advisory Board recruitment. Committee members asked clarifying questions. The information was provided. 7. REPORTS AND UPDATES Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan gave an update on Reimagining Public Safety. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2