HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-07 Community Services and Safety MinutesCouncilmembers Present: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Zak Idan
Staff Present: David Cline, Eric Drever, Eric Lund, Jay Wittwer, Ben Hayman, Norm
Golden, Trish Kinlow, Vicky Carlsen
Guests: David Kirshenbaum & Timothy Goss
Chair Delostrinos Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Public Defense Program
Kirshenbaum & Goss presented an overview of the city's public defense program.
Items(s) requiring follow-up.
• Provide information on advocacy opportunities for the next state legislative session.
• Plan for annual check -ins with the City Council.
Committee Recommendation;
Discussion only.
B. Use of Force Review
Councilmembers and staff continued discussion of the use of force review process.
Items(s) requiring follow-up.
Invite community representatives on Use of Force Review Board to share their
experience with the Council.
Committee Recommendation;
Discussion only.
C. Request for Consultation Service Funding for Fire Advisory Task Force
Staff is seeking Council approval to proceed with the timeline, activities, and consultation
services for the Fire Advisory Task Force project, which will require a budget amendment up to
$80,000 at the end of the year.
Committee Recommendation;
Unanimous approval. Forward to June 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.
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D. Update on Police Reform/Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA)
Staff presented an update on Tukwila's compliance with 2020 and 2021 state legislative reform
requirements.
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only. Return to Committee in August.
E. 2020 Police Department Annual Report
Postponed.
MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
CDJ Committee Chair Approval
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