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Mr. Baas gave an overview of past parking data on Edwards Ave. It was found that the highest levels of on street occupancy were in the morning and late at night. He indicated that a potential goal would be to try to incentivize apartment dwellers in the area to park in lots off of the street. He expressed some concerns about residential on street parking passes, citing issues with enforceability and being replicable throughout the city. Acting Police Chief Wilkins noted that the police department has not been receiving complaints regarding the parking issue. Chairperson Neff detailed complaints from residents about increased traffic on the street. Councilmember Litten stated that the path to pursue incentivizing off street parking makes sense. Councilmember Shachner spoke to the difficulties of balancing residential parking with commercial corridors and how creating residential street parking passes could make the parking problem worse. Public Comment-John Hill of 1075 Lakeland Ave. - Mr. Hill expressed concern regarding the new format of parking to be implemented on Lake Ave., citing the presence of fire hydrants on the north side of the street potentially being blocked. Planning department staff indicated that fire hydrants alternate on either side of the street on Lake Ave. and directed Mr. hill to online resources that give detailed information on the parking plan for the street. Communication from Councilmembers Kepple, Rader, &Bullock regarding policing policy review&racial equity. (Referred to PS 6/15/20) Chairperson Neff provided a brief recap of the last Public Safety Committee meeting where the Westshore Enforcement Bureau was discussed. Councilmember Kepple suggested detailing the use of vapors in the city's use of force policy and asked to go through the "8 Can't Wait" strategies point by point. Chief Wilkins spoke to how LPD does not instruct on or encourage the use of chokeholds. She indicated that one may have to be used as a last resort if officers find themselves in imminent danger. Councilmember Kepple spoke about the notification of supervisors in the event of an application of a restraint device. Chief Wilkins indicated that a use of force investigation and cameras on scene would be reviewed if a restraint device was applied. Councilmember Kepple asked how an officer would know how to use a chokehold safely. Investigator Fiorelli and Lieutenant Warner spoke to how damaging chokeholds can be and how the department does not want officers using that move.