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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-05 Public Safety MinutesCity of Tukwila City Council Public Safety Committee PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 5, 2019 -5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Kate Kruller, Zak Idan Staff: Rachel Bianchi, Bruce Linton, Henry Hash, Jay Wittwer, Trina Cook, Gail Labanara, 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 Fixtures, Equipment & Outbuildings from the Public Works Shops Facility Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution to surplus fixtures, equipment, and outbuildings as part of the improvements to the new Public Works Shops facility. The former Heiser property at 11210 and 11234 Tukwila International Boulevard came with large fixtures and equipment in the form of paint booths and a former coffee stand outbuilding that are of no use to the City and for which the cost of removal is more than the actual value. The resolution would declare the items surplus and authorize the sale or disposal of the equipment. Chair Robertson asked about the cost of removing the equipment. Staff replied that it is still under negotiation, but the estimate is around $70K for the paint booths and coffee stand. Chair Robertson asked for that estimate to be added to the memo for Council review. Councilmember Kruller noted that local apprenticeship programs may be very interested in the painting booths and asked that staff reach out. She will provide contact information. Councilmember Idan noted that tenant improvements come with a cost and it would be great if any of the surplus could be sold. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 19, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. Interlocal Agreement: Regional Automatic Aid Staff is seeking Council approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Aid between Regional Fire Agencies. This is a 2018-2019 update to an existing ILA. The agreement now includes the City of Seattle and also requires the renumbering of apparatus to eliminate redundant numbering within the mutual aid system. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 19, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. C. 2019 2nd Quarter Police Department Report Chief Linton updated the Committee on items of interest in the 2nd Quarter, including staffing, recognitions, community engagement, significant operations and events, and crime statistics. Councilmember Kruller asked for the number of people on the waitlist for secure mailboxes and staff will follow up. Chief Linton personally trained command staff on the ordinance prohibiting officers from enforcing federal immigration law passed by the Council last year. He follows up Public Safety Committee Minutes August 5, 2019 to ensure all new hires are trained on it as well. The passage of Initiative 1639 brought changes that impact the department, and he is tracking the increased workload closely. The Committee has previously requested more detailed crime statistics, particularly those indicating calls for service by neighborhood. Committee members and staff discussed the current display of crime statistics as included in the packet and what changes the Committee may want to see. Chair Robertson stated that he would like sexual assault and rape included as well as geographic areas displayed. He would prefer to see total numbers over a period of 3-5 years so that he can easily identify trends. Councilmember Idan would like more information about homelessness response, which is not currently tracked. Chief Linton noted the ongoing work of the homeless engagement team which do not usually result in service calls or case reports because there is no crime. Councilmember Idan also asked for more information about hate crimes. Councilmember Kruller agreed that a map would be helpful. Staff reminded the Committee that the data on CommunityCrimeMaps.com is available for public viewing, but it does not include sensitive cases such as domestic violence. Staff will incorporate some of the suggestions discussed and return with some new reports. DISCUSSION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Report on 2019 4th of July Fireworks Emphasis After Action Report Chiefs Linton and Wittwer provided an after action report on the fireworks emphasis this past July 4 holiday. As previously shared with Council there was a renewed emphasis this year including more community outreach and a proactive patrolling approach. The cancellation of the Fourth at the Fort fireworks display freed up resources in both Police and Fire to have more active patrols in neighborhoods. In 2019 overall calls for service increased and there were no citations written by officers. It is very difficult to catch individuals in the act of lighting off a firework, which is needed for a citation. Councilmembers Robertson and Kruller both stated they felt it was a quieter year overall. The Committee asked that the report be given to the full Council at a meeting. Adjourned 6:50 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Summary by LH