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Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee met virtually to discuss community safety initiatives and accept two significant donations for city improvements. The meeting focused on updates to city equity and safety programs, and approved resolutions for technology and office funding.

Key Decisions

  • Accept $20,000 in office furnishings from Resideo Technologies for Corrections Department Passed
  • Accept $250,000 in-kind services from Honeywell for 'Smart Cities' technology grant planning Recommended for Approval
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Fox called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Fox introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended virtually, except for Council President James and Chair Fox, who attended in chambers.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. "DEFLECTION MODEL" UPDATE
    Discussion Item

    No one was available to speak to this item.

  5. 2. "TRUTH AND TRANSFORMATION" UPDATE Chief Michael Meeks, Office of Equity Paul Smith, National Network for Safe Communities
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to this item: - Michael Meeks, Office of Equity - Paul David Smith, National Network for Safe Communities - Committee Member McCraney - Chair Fox - Committee Member Bowens - Council President James

  6. Pending Legislation

    {See the "Captioning Transcript of Public Safety Committee Meeting - August 31, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.}

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $20,000 IN OFFICE FURNISHING DONATIONS FROM RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed
  8. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF IN-KIND SERVICES FROM HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $250,000 TO DEVELOP “SMART CITIES” PLANS AND APPLICATIONS CAPABLE OF WINNING FEDERAL GRANTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIC INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member McCraney, seconded by Committee Member Flood, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Winkler - Eric Burnette, Civic Innovation & Technology The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. Adjournment

    Committee Member McCraney asked Chair Fox for a personal point of privilege and it was granted. Without objection, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting at 4:24 p.m.

  10. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on September 8, 2022.
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  12. Clerk(s)

    Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Metro Council Clerk

  13. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  14. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President James Council Member Winkler