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He explained efforts his department has undertaken to increase diversity and exposure to the fire service, by visiting at Lakewood High School and the Westshore Technical District. President Litten asked for a breakdown of medical runs to the Lakewood Family Health Center compared to other facilities in the region. Chief Dunphy stated he would provide Mr. Litten with a breakdown and highlighted the importance of taking patients to the most appropriate facility based on their condition. Vice President Kepple asked about increases in the capital budget regarding fire equipment from 2022 to 2023. Chief Dunphy explained that$400,000 was being spent for a complete set of turnout gear for the department, as they are on a time-sensitive replacement cycle. It was noted that a new fire engine for Station 43 and a new ambulance are slated for arrival in 2024. CDBG Allocations Director Leininger described the department's staff transitions including the following: • Promotion of David Baas to Assistant Planning Director • Fill the vacant part-time City Planner position with a full-time employee • Replace part-time intern position with a full-time project specialist that will split their work between the planning and community development divisions. Director Leininger briefly presented on the Department's 2022 major projects and initiatives, broken down into the categories of planning, zoning, capital improvement and others. Director Leininger discussed how the Planning Department represents the city on a number of internal and external boards and commissions, one of which is the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), led by Development Officer Dan Wyman. Development Officer Wyman introduced CAC Co-Chairs Aidan Lawrence and Katherine McCormick. He explained the purpose of the CAC and how the committee accomplished its work, through a series of public hearings and deliberations, to decide how ESG and CDBG funds ought to be appropriated. Those recommendations have been submitted to Council as part of Resolution 2022-55. He explained that the recommendations are based on estimated totals of funds the City is set to receive from the federal government. These totals have remained relatively stable over recent years. Ms. McCormick addressed Council about her experience on the CAC. She remarked that the CAC was an eye-opening experience for her to learn about city operations and community services. She reported that the CAC agreed with the recommendations of the administration and that there was not a lot of debate about the appropriations. Mr. Lawrence reported on his experience as a member of the CAC. Noting that some members were reluctant to stray from the administration's recommendations or prior year funding, he suggested that that information be hidden, so as to reduce its influence on current decision making. In response to questions, Mr. Lawrence noted that the city departments were persuasive in their presentations. However, he noted that the Committee debated the merits of awarding funds to city projects verses outside organizations. 6