Public Services Committee Meeting

Draft until approved at the next meeting. MINUTES Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Public Services Committee 4:42 PM Carnegie Town Hall 235 West 10th Street Members Present: Council Member Michelle Erpenbach, Council Member Christine M. Erickson, Council Member Kermit L. Staggers, Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. Members Absent: None Staff Present: Denise D. Tucker, CMC, Assistant City Clerk; and Jim David, Legislative/Operations Manager Guests: City Council Members Dean Karsky, Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, and Greg Jamison 1. Call To Order Committee Chair Christine M. Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:42 p.m. 2. Review and approval of minutes dated September 8, 2015 A motion was made by Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Michelle Erpenbach to approve the minutes. Erickson called for a voice vote. All members voted yes. Motion Passed. 3. Prohibition On Use Of Electronic Communication Device While Operating A Motor Vehicle by Michelle Erpenbach, City Councilor Council Member Michelle Erpenbach, representing the Central District, gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding Safer Streets Ordinance - Wireless Communication Device Restrictions. She spoke about: the role of elected officials; the Sioux Falls texting ban; the approval of a State-wide texting ban; texting tickets; Rapid City's texting ban and enforcement of it. Erpenbach spoke about possible additions for the current ordinance, which included the topics of: Hands-Free Mode of Operation; Prohibition on Use of Electronic Communication Device; and Exceptions on Use of Electronic Communication Devices. A list of organizations, which have banned the use of cell phones in employee vehicles, and individuals supporting the ban were noted. Rich Lauer spoke in support of the ban. He mentioned statistical information, education  funding and mentioned a death due to distracted and driving. Gary Conradi spoke in support of the proposal. City Council Member Rick Kiley encouraged this issue be considered by the entire Council. Dick Sabers, retired State Supreme Court Justice, said the City of Sioux Falls is the leader of almost everything, in the State. He added that the city should be the leader in safety issues, too. Dick Gregerson mentioned how his daughter and granddaughter were in a car accident near his home. They believe the accident was due to someone texting and driving. He stressed the importance of this issue. Erpenbach opened the discussion for questions. Discussion followed. The ordinance was moved out of committee, to the City Council, for a first reading on Monday, October 19, 2015, and a second reading on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. 4. Mobile Vending Ordinance by Adam Roach, Neighborhood Development Coordinator Adam Roach, Neighborhood Development Coordinator, provided an update on mobile food vending. His last presentation on the issue was in May. He gave a PowerPoint presentation, which included slides on: Purpose; Process; Definitions; Permits; Mobile Vending Locations; Prohibited Conduct; Hours of Operation; Parking; Fire Safety; ADA Access; Health; Litter Control; Liability and Insurance. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach to move the Mobile Vending ordinance to City Council. Erickson said as a consensus they will move it forward for a first reading. Roach is to work with staff to have it scheduled on a City Council Meeting. 5. Open Discussion There was none. 6. Adjournment A motion was made by Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Michelle Erpenbach to adjourn. Committee Chair Christine M. Erickson adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Denise D. Tucker, CMC Assistant City Clerk