PSC agenda packet 10-26-17
Council Public Safety Committee
2nd Floor Conference Room
City Hall
October 26, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Members: Staff: Others:
Councilmember Mendez (chair) City Manager Cliff Moore
Councilmember Coffey Police Chief Dominic Rizzi
Councilmember D. Gutierrez Fire Chief Bob Stewart
Councilmember Lover (alternate) City Prosecutor Cynthia Martinez
Brad Coughenour
Scott Schafer
Agenda
1. Approval of September 28, 2017 minutes
2. New Business
a. Council request for collision information at S. 3rd St./Pacific Ave. – Rizzi/Schafer
3. Old Business
a. Governor’s Forum on Gang Violence
b. Domestic Violence update - Martinez
c. Public forum planning
4. Other Business
5. Information items
a. YWCA Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
6. Recap of future agenda items
7. Audience Participation
8. Adjournment
Council Public Safety Committee
August 24, 2017
MINUTES
Members present: Staff:
Councilmember Carmen Mendez (chair) City Manager Cliff Moore
Councilmember Kathy Coffey Chief Bob Stewart, Fire
Councilmember Dulce Gutierrez Capt. Gary Jones, Police
Shawn Hawkins, Community
Development
Prosecutor Cynthia Martinez, Legal
Brad Coughenour, SunComm
Lt. Shawn Boyle, Police
Sgt. Uriel Mendoza, Police
Firefighter Jay Elmo, Fire
Terri Croft, Police
Others present:
Tony Coursey
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
1. Approval of minutes of August 24, 2017
It was MOVED by Gutierrez and SECONDED by Coffey to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion PASSED unanimously.
2. New Business
2.a. Special Event Fees
Hawkins advised that members from two local motorcycle clubs had come before
council requesting a fee waiver for their special event permits. Hawkins provided a brief
history of the fee schedule adopted by council in 2014. Prior to January 2014, fees
were not charged for special events that required for city services (streets, police, etc.)
Staff reviewed the previous events and identified three primary categories: 1st
amendment events, non-profit events, and for-profit events. Staff recommended and
council accepted that 1st amendment events would not be charged a fee, non-profit
events would be charged a 50% reduced fee, and for-profit events would pay the full
fee. MRSE was consulted to determine the appropriate event rates. Prior to 2013, the
city was paying between $40,000-$60,000 in overtime for special events.
Jones noted the difference between off-duty employment and overtime. Off-duty
employment is a lower rate than overtime with different levels of service and liability.
Gutierrez was unsure of how cost-prohibitive the fees were for the organizations and
suggested obtaining sponsorship to cover the fees. Coffey relayed that at the time the
ordinance was passed, the council felt it would be a good opportunity for the community
to step up and provide sponsorship for the non-profit events. She noted that the city
already makes allowances for events that benefit the whole community. Mendez
express that she did not think additional exemptions should be created and that the
non-profit groups should seek sponsors.
The committee recommended no changes to the current ordinance. They expressed
their desire to encourage sponsorship and also continue the discussion of the fee
schedule on a broader scale, rather than discussing specific groups and events. It was
MOVED by Coffey and SECONDED by Mendez to recommend the ordinance remain as
is to the full council. Motion PASSED unanimously.
2.b. Youth Firesetter Program
Elmo reported on the Youth Firesetter Program, which he has been the director of for
the past 7 years. The program was created as an education and intervention program
for youths who set fires. Since January 2016, 69 youths have been through the
program. In 2015, fire staff attended fire intervention and prevention training. Fire staff
has the ability to do onsite interviews and tracking. The Yakima Fire Department has
sponsored a Level 1 intervention class to get all ESD 105 counselors certified, and is
the only department to take steps to certify school counselors. Their hope is to get all
Yakima County counselors certified. Currently there are 23 certified interventionists.
There is another class being sponsored October 26 & 27.
Elmo also reported that National Fire Prevention Week will be held in October. He
advised that non-profit status had been finalized in August to permit fundraising for
training materials and supplies for the Youth Firesetter Program.
Mendez advised she had invited Stewart to bring this presentation to the committee to
highlight the excellent work they are doing. Coffey inquired if the program might be
submitted to AWC for recognition.
3. Old Business
3.e. Public forum planning
Due to committee member obligations, item 3e was moved up for earlier discussion.
Gutierrez is working on a 2nd forum for District 1. She requested assistance from Moore
in securing the Garfield Elementary gymnasium on either October 25, October 26, or
November 9 at 6:00 p.m. She is also working with James Parks to see if the OIC gym
might be available.
Gloria Aparicio from District 2 was requesting a Spanish-language forum. Gutierrez will
continue to attempt contact with her.
Mendez is working on a forum from District 3.
District 4 has a forum set for Saturday, October 14 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church.
There had been previous discussion of having two separate forums for business owners
and residential neighbors. The coordinator requested to hold them together.
District 5 has two parties interested in holding forums. Dory Baker is looking for a date
and location, and Tony Coursey has requested a forum for the 16th Avenue/Hathaway
area. Will ask OIC if a District 5 forum could be held there, or possibly Robertson
Elementary.
There have been no requests from Districts 6 or 7.
Need a police officer to attend the October 14th forum. Jones will ensure someone is
assigned. Coffey will facilitate the forum and also contact DAY to see if they will assist
with outreach.
3.a. Central Washington Catholic Foundation community forum
Moore reminded the group that there is an invitation for up to 4 members per
organization to attend the forum with Father Greg Boyle on October 7. The fundraising
dinner that night has been sold out.
3.b. Domestic Violence
Mendez requested “stand up against domestic violence” spots be created before the
end of the year. Moore will address with Beehler to coordinate.
3.d. Governor’s October/November visit planning
Moore reported on the newest information regarding the upcoming listening session
with Governor Inslee. He will be here October 5 for a 90 minute session requesting a
brief panel presentation from law enforcement, faith community, elected officials, non-
profit, and education on gang and gun violence. Recommended Gutierrez to be the
elected representative on the panel. The agenda will be opening comments from the
governor, panel presentation, table top breakout sessions to cover any topics or issues
not covered by the panel, reports from the table top discussions, and closing comments
from the governor. The event will be at the Black Box Theater. Coffey advised to
spend some time brainstorming on the common message, the desired outcome, and the
“ask” of the governor. That brainstorming meeting will be scheduled for Monday or
Tuesday (October 2-3).
3.c. Downtown Camera Survey
The downtown camera survey was presented for information.
4. Other Business
There was no other business.
5. Information items
Stewart reported that Narcan is now stocked on all fire apparatus. Two lives have been
saved in September directly attributable to Narcan availability.
6. Audience Participation
No audience participation
7. Adjournment
It was MOVED by Coffey and SECONDED by Gutierrez to adjourn the meeting. Motion
PASSED unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Approved:
City of Yakima
Police Department
Memorandum
Date: October 20, 2017
To: Public Safety Committee
From: Dominic Rizzi, #7425
Police Administration
Subject: Information request for S. 3rd St./Pacific Ave.
In response to the Council’s request for information at S. 3rd Street and Pacific Avenue, below
are the statistics for collisions over the past three years at the intersection compiled by Brian
Buchert.
Accidents History
Intersection of S. 3rd Street & Pacific Avenue, Yakima WA 98901
Accident Types 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Accident Hit & Run 0 0 1 2 1 0 0
Accident Injury 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
Accident No Injury 0 5 1 3 3 0 5
Accident Unknown 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Yearly Totals 1 7 3 6 5 0 5
Total Number of Accidents: 27
Additionally, Scott Schafer provided the following information regarding the costs to convert
the signals at the intersection:
What is the cost to change the flashing yellow lights to flashing red?
The cost of changing the beacon to all-red is approximately $750 including all the signage.
There may be an issue as to whether it should be an all-way stop. If the ratio of traffic between
3rd St and Pacific is high, the intersection would not be a good candidate for an all-way stop.
Short term we may need to see if there is anything that can be done to improve the sight distance
from Pacific.
What is the cost to have a traffic signal installed?
Starting price for a traffic signal is approximately $250,000. If right-of-way and/or other
improvements are needed, the price can jump up to $500,000 or more. However, there are
several other intersections within the City that have a greater need for a signal than this one
(Fair & Mead, Fair & Beach, 14th & Mead (Share w/Union Gap), 24th & Lincoln, etc.).
200 S. 3rd Street
Yakima,Washington 98901
Telephone (509) 575-6200 Fax (509) 575-6007 Dominic Rizzi Jr, Chief of Police
In any case, a warrant study needs to be done prior to making any changes. The warrant study
would consist of traffic counts and accident history.
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Dominic Rizzi, Chief of Police
Joint Summit
on Gang Prevention and Intervention
Register Today by Visiting
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Registration fee is $20 per person. Scholarships available.
Fee includes refreshment, lunch, and Summit materials.
For more information, contact Alice Coil, Office of Juvenile Justice,
alice.coil@dshs.wa.gov, 360-902-0801
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND….
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community leaders,
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The Summit will feature national and state experts, as well as
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• Learn about research, best-practices and information related
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discuss ways to be most effective.
The Summit is hosted by
Washingt
on State
Monday, November 1, 2017
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA
Summit Hosted by:
Joint Summit on Gang Prevention and Intervention
November 1, 2017
8:30-8:40 Welcome and Introduction Gordon McHenry, Jr., Washington Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice
8:40-8:50 Remarks Governor Jay Inslee
8:50-9:00 Remarks Attorney General Bob Ferguson
9:00-9:15 Responses to Gang Activity Eileen M. Garry, OJJDP Acting Administrator
9:15-9:45 Gang/Group Activity in Washington Law Enforcement Representatives
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 “Understanding and Responding to Gangs” Scott Decker, Ph.D., Arizona State University
11:00-12:00 Panel Discussion: Community Engagement Pastor Shon Davis, Spokane
Sean Goode, Seattle
Sonia Rodriguez True, Yakima
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:30 “Overview Comprehensive Gang Model” Meena Harris, National Gang Center
Erika Fearbry Jones, National Gang Center
1:30-2:30 “Washington Comprehensive Gang Model Mahogany Villars, Center for Children and Youth Justice
Strategies” Vicki McLaurin, Tacoma Gang Reduction Program
Tracie Meidl, Spokane Police Department
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:15 Breakout sessions
“Using Data, Intelligence, and Technology to Inform Policing Strategies from Prevention to Suppression,”
o Michelle Maike, MA.; Levi Desrosier, ATF; Marc-Garth Green, Seattle Police Department
Community Engagement and Mobilization
o Pastor Shon Davis; Sean Goode; Sonia Rodriguez True
“Leveraging Limited Resources: The Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver”
o Paul Callanan, Gang Reduction Program of Denver
“Gang Prevention & Intervention: Evidence-based Solutions on a Tight Budget”
o Phelan Wyrick, Ph.D., National Institute for Justice
4:15-4:30 Closing
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