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City Council Public Safety Committee
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
June 17, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Kate Kruller, Zak Idan
Staff: David Cline, Jay Wittwer, Bruce Linton, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ANNOUNCEMENT
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Resolution: Surplus Vehicle
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would declare as surplus and transfer
ownership of a 1997 Ford Expedition from the Fire Department to the Zone 3 Fire Explorers. The
vehicle was donated to the Zone 3 Fire Explorers Program in 2010 and has numerous
mechanical issues and required repairs exceed the cost of the vehicle. The Explorers have
requested the title and will be responsible for future costs. They will also add signage in honor
of former advisor Mike McCoy. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 15, 2019
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Fourth of July Holiday Enforcement Strategy
Staff updated the Committee on plans to enforce the fireworks ban during the upcoming Fourth
of July holiday. The City plans to do more proactive enforcement this year with emphasis on a
"zero tolerance" message to the community in the weeks prior. The City will get the word out
through its media channels and coordination with the School District. Both Police and Fire will
be providing additional staff on July 3 and July 4 for an estimated financial impact of $7,800.
Councilmember Kruller suggested messaging in additional languages and seeking guidance
from the Equity and Social Justice Commission. DISCUSSION ONLY. FORWARD TO JUNE 24,
2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff updated the Committee on the propane tank emergency incident over the weekend.
Councilmember Idan asked if the City would be reimbursed. The Fire Chief will be sending a letter
to responsible parties explaining the violations and outlining next steps.
Staff distributed a document showing automatic aid given and received per station between 2014
and 2018. Chair Robertson reiterated the Committee's intent to review public safety data to assess
longterm change and ensure effective policymaking.
Public Safety Committee Minutes June 17, 2019
Adjourned 6:19 p.m.
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Committee Chair Approval
Summary by LH