Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)
TL;DR
The Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee met to review several key reports, including an encumbrances audit, workers' compensation program, and police department operations. The meeting focused on city safety, financial oversight, and emergency management priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Key Decisions
- Encumbrances Audit Report Accepted, to be referred to full City Council
- Workers' Compensation Program Annual Report Accepted
- Emergency Management Work Plan Priorities Accepted
- Traffic Enforcement Measures Status Report Accepted
- Police Department Quarterly Operations Report Accepted
Agenda
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- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Review of Work Plan
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- Consent Calendar
- Reports to Committee
- 1. Encumbrances Audit Report.Reports to Committee
(1) Accept the report on an audit of compliance with the City’s Encumbrance Policy. (2) Refer and cross-reference this audit report to be heard by the full City Council for approval at its meeting on October 8, 2024. (City Auditor)
- 2. Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the annual report on the City’s efforts to contain workers’ compensation costs and reduce claims for the Workers’ Compensation Program by focusing on wellness, health, and safety through the end of fiscal year 2023-2024. (Human Resources)
- 3. City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management Work Plan Priorities Annual Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the annual report on the City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management Work Plan priorities for fiscal year 2024-2025. (City Manager - Emergency Management)
- 4. Traffic Enforcement Measures Implementation Status Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the status report on automated speed enforcement (speed cameras) and red light camera implementation, including an update on Automated License Plate Reader use and effectiveness, and an exploration of the deeper integration of the Transportation Department cameras and Police Department enforcement activities. (Police/Transportation)
- 5. Police Department Operations and Performance Quarterly Status Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the verbal quarterly status report on Police Department operations and performance in the areas of citywide crime statistics, crime trends, emerging issues, police redistricting efforts, recruitment and hiring activity, and other matters of interest, as needed, including an update on the use of funds for serving individuals with frequent justice system involvement. (Police)
- Open Forum
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- Adjournment
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