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2006 AGENDAS:

- November 30, 2006
- October 26, 2006
- September 28, 2006
- August 24, 2006
- July 27, 2006
- May 25, 2006
- February 22, 2006

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.