HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-19 Public Safety MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Public Safety Committee
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Kate Kruller, Zak Idan
Staff: David Cline, Bruce Linton, Jay Wittwer, Chris Partman, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ANNOUNCEMENT
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
Chair Robertson and Councilmember Idan agreed to consider the locking mailbox pilot program as
the first order of business.
A. Locking Mailbox Pilot Program
Staff briefed the Committee on a new locking mailbox pilot program that the Police Department
is implementing. Mail theft is a major community concern. In 2017 the City intended to help
residents install locking cluster mailboxes, but received no applications as it required unanimous
consent from a block of residents to install. Staff proposes to launch a pilot program similar to
that used in SeaTac, which has been successful. The City will purchase a bulk order of Mail Boss
mailboxes in the amount of $11,664, and residents will be able to purchase these at the reduced
rate of $108 (or $52 for low income residents). The City will install the mailbox at the residence.
The pilot program will begin with 100 mailboxes to allow staff to evaluate the demand and allow
for adjustments. The initial purchase of 100 will still allow the City to receive the bulk discount.
Committee members expressed support for the program and Councilmember Idan suggested
reaching out to those who have already reported mail theft to promote it. DISCUSSION ONLY.
B. Public Safety Plan Contracts
Amendment to JRS Engineering Contract for Construction Administration Services
Staff is seeking Council approval to amend the JRS Engineering contract for construction
administration services associated with the Justice Center, Fire Station 51 and Fire Station 52
projects. These services were anticipated and included in the project budget. JRS Engineering
has proposed a total of $67,415, but subtracting Station 54 design funds makes the amendment
total $56,465. MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 25, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE.
Amendment to Bush, Roed, and Hitchings for Land Survey Services
Staff is seeking Council approval to amend the Bush, Roed & Hitchings, Inc. contract in the
amount of $30,300 for land survey services associated with the Justice Center, Fire Station 52,
Fire Station 54 and Public Works projects. This will be Amendment No. 4 and will provide
delineation of existing wetlands to the Public Works site and Lot Line Consolidations to the
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Justice Center site, Public Works site, and Fire Station 54 sites, as well as additional mapping
and survey points for Station 52. These services were anticipated and included in the project
budget. MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 25, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE.
C. 2018 4" Quarter Police Department Report
Chief Linton updated the Committee on items of interest in the 4' Quarter, including staffing,
recognitions, community engagement, significant operations and events, and crime statistics.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Kruller mentioned the importance
of public education on strategies to avoid crime. Councilmember Idan asked that future reports
include information about homelessness response. DISCUSSION ONLY.
D. 2019 Work Plan
Chair Robertson suggested that this year the Committee take a deeper look at police and fire
statistics in an effort to better understand trends and equity between neighborhoods as well as
evaluate if current resources and policies are appropriate. He suggested looking at commercial
vs. residential, service calls by neighborhood, and distinguishing fire from emergency medical
calls. Councilmembers Kruller and Idan expressed support but wish to provide a specific list of
data requests, which will be developed at a future meeting. DISCUSSION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Adjourned 6:50 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Summary by LH