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Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The committee approved Seattle's new emergency alert system (AlertSeattle) to replace the old system and passed a resolution committing the city to eliminate youth detention. A fire code update on radio coverage in high-rise buildings was postponed for further review.

Key Decisions

  • AlertSeattle Emergency Notification System Passed
  • Zero Youth Detention Resolution Passed
  • Fire Code Amendment for High-Rise Radio Coverage Postponed
  • Contracting Equity and Women/Minority-Owned Business Report Heard in Committee
  • Comcast Franchise Renewal Briefing Heard in Committee
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  2. Call To Order
  3. Chair's Report
  4. Public Comment
  5. Items of Business
  6. 1. AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2012 Seattle Fire Code as adopted by Section 22.600.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code; amending and adding provisions to the Fire Code related to emergency responder radio coverage in existing high-rise buildings, all as regulated and allowed by the State Building Code Act, Chapter 19.27 of the Revised Code of Washington.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: postponed

    The Council Bill (CB) was held.

  7. 2. AN ORDINANCE relating to The City of Seattle’s (City) emergency notification and alerting system; establishing AlertSeattle as the City’s emergency notification and alerting system; adopting policies governing the use thereof including administrative guidelines and a governance charter; and repealing Ordinance Number 122527.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  8. 3. Contracting Equity/Women- and Minority- owned Businesses (WMBE) Report
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. 4. Discussion of Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity resolution
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. 5. A RESOLUTION endorsing a vision for The City of Seattle to become a city with zero use of detention for youth, and establishing a path forward to develop policies that eliminate the need for youth detention.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: adopt Passed

    The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

  11. 6. Comcast Franchise Renewal Briefing
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  12. Adjournment