MIN 06-15-20 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Public Comment: Mr. John Hill — 1075 Lakeland Ave. —Mr. Hill expressed his opposition to line items in the ordinance that allotted money for police equipment, such as ammunition. He noted his opposition to the use of tear gas. President O'Malley noted that the ordinance was already passed in 2019 and that it is only being amended to include additional expenses for municipal engineering consulting. He added that he believes that the Lakewood Police Department does not use tear gas. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. The rules were suspended to allow for the adoption of Ordinance 33-19B on second reading. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Ordinance 33- 19B. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock spoke to the police line items raised by Mr. Hill in his public comments. Chief Malley noted that the ammunition is used for training and increase competency in use of firearms. Police equipment line items are supplies, such as pens, paper, and anything else used to operate the police department. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Ordinance 33-19B was adopted. 8. Public Safety Committee report regarding meeting held June 8, 2020. (to be provided) Councilmember Neff read the following report into the record: All committee members were present as well as several council members. In addition, Police ChiefTim Malley,Fire Chief Tim Dunphy, other members of the Lakewood Police Department, Mayor George, and members of her administration participated in the meeting. We discussed three topics . First, was Ordinance 10-2020, which relates to pay for Traffic Guards during extended emergency or disaster situations that requires the schools to be closed. In particular, the Mayor and Chief Malley articulated the rationale for amending section 135.05(c) Traffic Guards Rate ofPay. There was a healthy discussion about the issue. The amendment will allow for Traffic Guards to be paid for five (5) consecutive calamity days per incident during an extended emergency and school closing. However, Traffic Guards will continue to be paid during the regular schools winter and spring breaks. All committee members unanimously agreed to refer the amended Ordinance to Council for adoption.