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.: City Council Community Services & Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2020 -5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, City Holl
Councilmembers Present: Kate Kruller, Chair; Thomas McLeod, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Staff Present: Rachel Bianchi, Bruce Linton, Eric Drever, Trish Kinlow, Trina Cook,
Rebecca Hixson, Niesha Fort -Brooks, Stacy Hansen, Tony
Cullerton, Laurel Humphrey
Others Present: Sharon Mann, resident
Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Police Records Digitization Project
Staff is seeking Council approval to digitize case reports, homicide files, and ID files in the
amount of $150,000 over 18 months, with the potential to recover up to $50,000 through
grants. The Department can cover much of the cost with existing budget but may seek a 2020
budget amendment.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to February 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
B. Additional Transport Officers
Staff is seeking Council approval to fund 2 additional FTE Support Officers to safely and
securely support the Court's compliance with the Washington State Court of Appeals
Division II ruling regarding the shackling of inmates in the courtroom. The salary and
benefits package for two FTEs is approximately $188,000.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to February 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
C. 2019 4th Quarter Police Department Report
Chief Linton updated the Committee on items of interest in the 4th Quarter of 2019, including
staffing, recognitions, community engagement, significant operations and events, and crime
statistics.
Committee question(s) requiring follow up:
PD to follow-up on suspects from car -jacking cases to find out if they are still in custody.
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only
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D. Tukwila Works 2019 Report
Staff provided the Committee with an overview of the Tukwila Works Program in 2019,
including statistics, reports by neighborhood, and issues and methods reported.
Committee Recommendation
Cynthia suggested more outreach to public regarding Tukwila works.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Sharon Mann presented a request for the City to assist with disposal of garbage that
community members collect by picking up garbage from common areas of Tukwila.
Committee question(s) requiring follow up:
Staff will work with Waste Management on options.
2. Committee members and staff discussed the issue of Public Safety Plan art, which will be an
agenda item at the 2/24/20 meeting. Staff will return with options for consideration.
The meeting adjourned of 6:58 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by Eric Drever