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i. No regular schedule of testing is dictated. It is only required if there is an exposure or symptoms. j. Question: Why do they not follow the same rules as state employees? Answer: Police are municipal employees, so follow Tukwila rules. • Equity Presentation Niesha Fort -Brooks presented the City of Tukwila Equity Policy. Details can be found in the posted Power Point presentation. • Graffiti 1. The issue on 42nd Ave. S is part of a larger issue. 2. They are taking an all -department approach. 3. Sergeant Zach Anderson is taking the lead. He is working together with Public Works and Parks departments. 4. The draft plan has 3 parts. a. Voucher program — Partner with paint supplier to provide paint to property owners needing to paint over graffiti on private property. b. Public Works is working on a Holds Harmless form so that owners can sign it to say it is okay for Public Works to remove the graffiti. c. City will engage with property owners for compliance. They will enforce if necessary, but as a last resort. It is difficult because the property owners are victims of a crime, but it then becomes a public nuisance. If they refuse help, Code Enforcement may have to become involved. A monetary penalty would be a true last resort. 5. This plan will start in the next few weeks. They will start by asking for voluntary compliance. • Community Survey 1. There is no data report this month because only one survey was completed in the month. 2. Officers do not appear to be handing out the cards and telling people about the survey. Chief will address this with the officers and reset expectations. 3. New cards with the new link are almost ready. 4. SPIDR Tech Program —This will automate the survey through cell phone and email automatic communication. • COPCAB By -Laws Review 1. Pg. 1, Item 8 — Do annual recognition and annual report? Have we done that? a. We are supposed to submit a report to the mayor, who then sends it to the City Council. b. COPCAB used to do an Officer of the Year recognition. i. Chief Dreyer would like to see that done again, as it would help morale. ii. Any criteria for the award? No. We can make it what we want. iii. The committee would then present the award at a City Council meeting. 2. Pg. 2 — Regular Meeting Place —This has the old address. Need to update it to the Justice Center address. 3. Pg. 2 — Quorum a. Quorum is defined as 5 or more members. b. Discussion was held as to the best criteria for defining quorum, and what the process would be to change the definition. c. Is quorum a set number of people, or half plus one of current membership? 15005 Tukwila International Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206) 433-1808 • Records Fax (206) 244-6181 Invest. Fax (206) 431-3688