HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/2009 04B Minutes 01-07-2009 Council Public Safety CommitteeCouncil Public Safety Committee
CED Conference Room
City Hall
January 7, 2009
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Council Members Present: Dave Edler, Bill Lover and Rick Ensey
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Dave Zabell, Fire Chief Charlie Hines, Deputy
Police Chief Kelly Rosenow, Acting Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso, Deputy
Fire Chief Bob Stewart, Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez, Police Administrative
Assistant Terri Greer
The meeting was called to order by Edler at 2:02 p.m.
Graffiti Issues
Rosenow gave a brief report on graffiti paint out projects.
Martinez clarified some information provided in the previous Council study session on
graffiti. She advised the suggestion to de- criminalize graffiti removed the ability of the
judge to impose restitution. She also advised that the municipal penalties cannot differ
from those imposed by state law.
Ensey inquired if a private business such as Graffiti Busters could do what the various
city departments are doing to eradicate graffiti for less cost.
Lover advised the intent of the study session was to catalog what the various
departments are doing to make a coordinated effort to combat graffiti.
Rosenow suggested that graffiti issues be discussed with the new County Prosecutor to
get his ideas regarding graffiti crime.
Caruso advised that Code Administration works in conjunction with ONDS to combat
graffiti.
II. Firefighter /Paramedic Program
Hines updated the committee on the efforts in support of the City EMS levy. He advised
all the presentations made to the various trauma councils were approved. On April 1,
there will be two firefighters that are paramedic certified in service within the current
EMS levy funds.
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III. Union GapMest Valley Fire Districts
Hines advised the current trend in fire service is to create fire districts to pool resources.
He is exploring this option with surrounding fire departments. There would be a mix of
volunteers and fire professionals.
IV. Violent Crimes Task Force
Council approved the Police Department's participation in the Violent Crimes Task
Force. This task force is a direct result of Representative Ross's legislation. The task
force will be made up of local, federal and state agencies, with Yakima County Sheriffs
Office being the lead agency. Prosecution of cases will depend on the cases and
jurisdiction.
The committee would like to see this type of information and any relevant statistical
information forwarded to Representative Ross. Lover asked if Ross should contact
Yakima PD directly to advise what information he needs to continue his work on our
behalf. Rosenow suggested meeting with the other bill sponsors. Rosenow also
updated the committee on gang and narcotics investigations.
V. LEMAP report
iRosenow asked if the committee would like another updated report. They advised they
would like to see the final report only.
VI. Other Business
Edler asked if YPD was having any success with Crisis Intervention Training. Rosenow
advised that many officers have been through the training and are utilizing the diversion
options as appropriate. Edler requested that Chief Granato be advised of his support of
the CIT program.
The committee will select a chair at the next meeting
VII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned to executive session for a police personnel issue at 2:49
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0 Minutes prepared by Terri Greer