Agendas 03-06

Agenda For: Thursday, November 30, 2006
   1. Mounted Patrol Units (Information Only)
        Staff Resources: Keith Parker, Captain Chuck Adkins
        Action: Staff will present information regarding the benefits and challenges associated with Mounted Patrol Units. The presentation will include the experiences of Mounted Patrol Units in other cities, the advantages and possible uses of a unit in Charlotte. This item is being re-introduced due to the lack of a quorum at the October 26 Community Safety Committee Meeting.]
   2. Legislative Request
        Staff Resource: Boyd Cauble, Chief Darrel Stephens
         Action: The Committee will receive information regarding community safety related initiatives that may be included among the 2007 North Carolina - Legislative reports.
     3. Hotel / Motel Ordinance
         Staff Resources: Captain Diego Anslemo, Anna Schleunes
          Action: In an October briefing to Council, staff detailed considerable problems associated with some hotels/motels, ranging from unsanitary and unsafe conditions to significant criminal activity. Council referred the issue to the Criminal Safety Committee for further discussion and the development of action steps. Staff will highlight gaps in local ordinances and possible legislative remedies.

Agenda For: Thursday, October 26, 2006
   1. Mounted Police Units
     Staff Resources: Keith Parker, Captain Chuck Adkins
     Action: Staff will present information regarding the benefits and challenges associated with Mounted Patrol Units. The presentation will include the experiences of Mounted Patrol Units in other cities, the advantages and possible uses of a unit in Charlotte, as well as the challenges and estimated cost of starting a unit.

Agenda For: Thursday, September 28, 2006
   1. Pawn Shop Ordinance
        Staff Resource: Captain Andy Leonard, CMPD
        Action: The Committee will be asked to endorse staff's recommendation for a proposed Pawn shop ordinance. Several options regarding punishment for non-compliance will be presented.
    2. Homicide Task Force Report
         Staff Resource: Keith Parker and members of the Homicide Task Force
         Action: The Committee will have discussion with the Homicide Task Force, who presented their recommendations to Council on August 28, 2006.

Agenda For: Thursday, August 24, 2006
   1. Neighborhood Watch Program
        Staff Resource: Officer Heidi Kimbell, CMPD; Cynthia Woods, Neighborhood Development
         Action: The committee will receive a presentation on the City's Neighborhood Watch Program. Staff will provide information on the purpose of Neighborhood Watch, the number of communities participating and ideas for increasing participation. Information only - No action required.
    2. Pawn Shop Ordinance
         Staff Resource: Captain Andy Leonard, CMPD
         Action: Staff will present a proposal for an ordinance that would require pawn shops to take a fingerprint from any individual pawing an item. Information only - No action at this time.

Agenda For: Thursday, July 27, 2006
   1. Valet Parking Ordinance
        Staff Resource: Doreen Szymanski, CDOT
        Action: The Committee is asked to endorse staff's recommended Valet Parking Ordinance. This item has been presented as information at two previous Community Safety Committee meetings.
   2. Communication with Towing Companies and CMPD
        Staff Resource: Captain Marc Deluca, CMPD and John Joye, Police Attorney
        Action: Staff will present information detailing how CMPD handles communications with towing companies. Information Only, no action.

Agenda For: May 25, 2006
   1. Tour of Fire Station #10
         Staff Resource: Deputy Chief Pete Key
         Action: Tour
   2. Valet Parking Ordinance
         Staff Resource: Doreen Szymanski
         Action: The Committee will review the draft ordinance and provide feedback to staff.
   3. Road Race and Major Event Permit Process
        Staff Resource: Brad Richardson & Emily Westbrook
        Action: The Committee is asked to approve staff's recommendation on the permit process for road races and major events.

Agenda For: Wednesday, February 22, 2006
    1. Valet Parking
         Staff Resource: Doreen Szymanski, Bob Hagemann
         Action: Information Only -Staff will present an overview of the concerns with the city's current practices regarding valet parking. The Committee will also receive information about how other cities handle valet parking.
   2. Road Race and Major Event Permit Process
        Staff Resource: Brad Richardson, Emily Westbrook
        Action: Information Only - Staff has received complaints from citizens regarding special events, such as road races, charitable walks, parades and festivals that require street closures. The number of these events that require police support also continues to increase. Staff will provide the committee with an overview of the concerns.

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2005 AGENDAS:

- September 22, 2005
- August 25, 2005
- June 23, 2005
- May 26, 2005
- April 28, 2005
- March 23, 2005
- January 27, 2005
- January 13, 2005

Agenda For: Thursday, September 22, 2005
     1. False Alarm Ordinance
         Staff Resource: Sergeant Allan Rutledge
     2. Update on CFD Firefighters First Responders Duties
          Staff Resource: Chief Luther Fincher

Agenda For: Thursday, August 25, 2005
     1. False Alarm Ordinance
     Staff Resource: Sergeant Allen Rutledge
     Handouts will be available at the meeting
     2. Update on CFD Firefighters First Responders Duties
     Staff Resource: Chief Luther Fincher

Agenda For: Thursday, June 23, 2005
     1. Passenger Vehicle for Hire Ordinance
     Staff Resources: Joe Vanderlip, John Joye, Mujeeb Shah-Kham
   Action: The Committee will receive staff's recommendation modifying the ordinance based on the feedback from the stakeholders' meetings.

Agenda For: Thursday, May 26, 2005
    1. Passenger Vehicle for Hire Ordinance (Information Only)
     Staff Resource: Joe Vanderlip, John Joye & Mujeeb Shan-Khan
     Action: The Committee will receive an update from the Stakeholders meeting on the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Ordinance.
     2. False Alarm Ordinance (Information Only)
     Staff Resource: Deputy Chief Gerald Sennett, Captain Teresa McNally.
     Action: Council referred the False Alarm Ordinance to the Community Safety Committee. The Committee will receive a report on the history, effectiveness, and challenges facing the Ordinance.

Agenda For: Thursday, March 23, 2005
1. MEDIC presentation (information only)
     Staff Resources:  Keith Parker, Chief Luther Fincher
     Action: Community Safety Committee and the Medical Control Board (MCB) have received presentations from Chief Luther Fincher regarding the possibility of increasing the services firefighters can provide as first responders. Dr. Tom Blackwell, executive director of the Medical Control Board, will provide information about MEDIC's services.
     2. Passenger Vehicle for Hire Ordinance
     Staff Resources:  Joe Vanderlip, John Joye
     Action: The Committee will receive a presentation on significant issues regarding the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Ordinance.

Agenda For: Monday, January 27, 2005
     1. Community Safety Targets for Action
     Staff Resources: Keith Parker, Darrellyn Kiser
      Action: Under separate cover Council received the compilation of the notes from Lyle Sumek's conversation with the Mayor and Council members. Each committee will be asked to prioritize the Targets for Action in 2005 relative to each focus area. Each committee's recommended prioritization will be incorporated into the February retreat materials.
     2. Prostitution Free Zone
     Staff Resource: John Diggs
     Action: The Council referred the proposal for a "Prostitution Free Zone" to the Committee at the November workshop. Staff will reintroduce the proposal and the Committee will have an opportunity to discuss it and ask questions.

Agenda For: Monday, January 13, 2005
    1. Focus Area Plan
     Staff Resource: Keith Parker, Chief Darrel Stephens, Darrellyn Kiser.
     Action: Staff will present the draft Focus Area Plan for Community Safety, including draft initiatives, measures, targets and trend data. The draft plan will be discussed by the full Council at the February retreat.
      2. First Responders
      Staff Resource:  Chief Luther Fincher.
      Action: Staff will represent overview of the current practices of Charlotte Fire Department and other first responders in regards to the provision of certain services. The presentation will focus on the history of the existing roles and impact of increasing the services offered by CFD.
      3. Jiggler Keys
      Staff Resource: Sgt. Brenda Jones, Major Kevin Wittman
      Action: The Committee will receive a presentation on the use of Jiggler (aka Master) Keys for illegal activities. The Committee will review possible legislative actions that would limit the possession of Jiggler keys and similar devices.

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2004 AGENDAS:

- December 6, 2004
- October 28, 2004
- July 22, 2004
- May 27, 2004
- April 22, 2004
- February 23, 2004
- January 16, 2004

Agenda For: Monday, December 6, 2004
   1. Dangerous Dogs
        Staff Resource: Tammy Williams, John Joye
        Action: Staff will present an overview of current strategies to deal with "dangerous dogs" and propose minor changes to enhance enforcement. 1) A proposed change in the number of dogs allowed to be kept outside without a permit. 2) A proposed new "late" penalty for failure to pay animal control citations; and 3) The proposed addition of mandatory spay/ neuter to the preventative measures that animal control is authorized to require.
       Two related topics were also referred to committee at the request of Council: 1) Review of dog bite statistics by geographic area. 2) Review of ways the City could more effectively address the possession of dangerous dogs by convicted felons.
Action: The Committee is asked to make a recommendation to Council on the dangerous dog ordinance changes.
        2. Prostitution Free Zones
        Staff Resource: John Diggs
        Action: The Council referred the proposal for a "Prostitution Free Zone" to the Committee at the November workshop. Staff will reintroduce the proposal and the Committee will have an opportunity to discuss it and ask questions.

Agenda For: Thursday, October 28, 2004
     1. Fencing Requirements for Carnivals
     Staff Resource: Bruce McDonald
     Action:   On Oct. 11, 2004 City Council adopted an ordinance to regulate the operation of carnivals. Council referred the matter of fencing requirements to Committee. The Committee is asked to consider an amendment to the carnival ordinance providing that perimeter fencing may be required as a condition for issuing a carnival permit.
     2. November 18 Community Policing Retreat (Staff Resource: Chief Darrel Stephens) The Committee will receive information on the Police Department's November 18-19 retreat. The purpose of the retreat is to talk about the steps needed to advance community policing in Charlotte.

Agenda For: Thursday, July 22, 2004
1. Commercial Towing Ordinance

Agenda For: Thursday, May 27, 2004
1. Proposed Picketing Ordinance
Action: Committee will review a presentation.

Agenda For: Thursday, April 22, 2004
1. Auto Theft Report
Action: CMPD will present a report on Auto Theft which will include an outline of the problem, a summary of the initiatives being used to address it, and a discussion of some possible legislative changes.

Agenda For: Monday, February 23, 2004
1. Future of Policing Committee Report
2. Service Operations for Animal Control

Agenda For: Friday, January 16, 2004
1. Committee Logistics
2. Security and Screening for Uptown Surface Parking Lots

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2003 AGENDAS:

- November 20, 2003
- October 9, 2003
- September 10, 2003
- July 17, 2003
- June 12, 2003 - Meeting Cancelled
- May 22, 2003
- April 10, 2003
- March 13, 2003
- February 6, 2003

Agenda For: Thursday, November 20, 2003
1. Panhandling Ordinance

Agenda For: Thursday, October 9, 2003
1. Spay/Neuter Program
Action: Committee will review the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) compliance audit and options for further actions, and determine if there are recommendations regarding the City's spay/neuter program.

Agenda For: Wednesday, September 10, 2003
1. Spay/Neuter
Action: Committee will hear a presentation on Spay/Neuter services at Animal Control.

Agenda For: Thursday, July 17, 2003
1. Security and Screening for Uptown Surface Parking Lots

Agenda For: Thursday, June 12, 2003
1. Security and Screening for Uptown Surface Parking Lots

Agenda For: Thursday, May 22, 2003
1. Drug Threat Assessment
2. CMPD Initiatives Update

Agenda For: Thursday, April 10, 2003
    1. Ordinance on Non-Consensual Tows on Private Property
          Action: Based on the results from surveys and the public hearing, the Charlotte - Mecklenburg Police recommend that the fee for non-consensual towing be $100.
    2. Fire False Alarm Ordinance
         Action: Committee is asked to approve the Charlotte Fire Chief's recommendation to monitor the fire alarm experience for the next twelve months to determine if there is a problem that requires further action.
    3. Change of Committee Name
          Action: Committee will make a recommendation on whether to change it's name.

Agenda For: Thursday, March 13, 2003
1. Ordinance on Non-Consensual Tows on Private Property
2. Change of Committee Name

Agenda For: Thursday, February 6, 2003
1. DNA Testing
2. Photo Radar Speed Cameras

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