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7. Committee report from Public Safety Committee regarding meeting held April 19, 2021. <br /> (to be provided) <br /> Councilmember Neff delivered the following oral report: <br /> I made some opening remarks about public safety in our community, and then deferred to <br /> Mayor George and Chief Kaucheck to give an overview of the situation. They shared short <br /> term goals, such as an increase in patrols at city parks, putting officers on foot, and the <br /> installation of high-tech security cameras. Some long-term goals included working with the <br /> anti-racism taskforce and the outdoor basketball committee. Chief Kaucheck talked about <br /> vacancies on the police department, noting that it appears they are down only one officer on <br /> paper, while they are actually down 19 officers due to other leaves of absence and field <br /> training. It was also noted that a police officer is being assigned to Madison Park for 4-hour <br /> evening shifts. A Madison Park security guard, who is a retired Cleveland police officer, is <br /> there as well. We heard from 4 community members and will be continuing conversations. <br /> Councilmember Neff made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to receive and file the <br /> oral report. <br /> Discussion: Mayor George clarified that the security guard mentioned is assigned to all parks, <br /> and that her administration is looking to get someone specifically assigned to Madison Park. <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Sean Freeman Beech Ave. Mr. Freeman stated that it is unjust to punish the community for <br /> the actions of a few. He added that signs prohibiting guns should be enlarged, adding more <br /> floodlights, and closing the courts before sun down. <br /> Aaron Pearl 1289 Brockley Ave. Mr. Pearl stated he is working with a group of people <br /> from the community safety meeting. He noted the importance offace-to face meetings and the <br /> need to increase community presence at Madison Park. <br /> Mary Anne Crampton — 17895 Captain's Cove Ms. Crampton cited gun violence statistics <br /> and added she connect Council to gun violence resources. <br /> Randy Brown Mr. Brown shared various capital improvements he would like to see at <br /> Madison Park. <br /> Councilmember Bullock thanked community members for their input and suggested further <br /> investment at the park. <br /> John Wagner Mr. Wagner thanked Council and Chief Kaucheck for being responsive, and <br /> proposed hiring a full-time safety director. <br /> On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: <br />