HomeMy Public PortalAbout20150224 Public Safety PacketNOTICE OF MEETING AND TENTATIVE AGENDAi
City of Jefferson Public Safety Committee
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
7:30 a.m.
City Annex, 427 Monroe Street, Lower Level Multipurpose Room
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. HVAC System (Britt Smith and Captain Wilde)
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. After Hours Club Regulation (Janice McMillan)
b. 911 Phone Upgrade (Captain Wilde)
c. Emergency Medical Services Agreement (Fire Division Chief Turner)
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Fire Department Update (Fire Division Chief Turner)
b. Police Department Update (Chief Schroeder)
6. ADJOURN
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Call to Order
The December 30, 2014, Public Safety Committee meeting convened at 7:32 a.m. by
Councilman Mihalevich.
Attendance
Present: Committee Members: Councilman Rick Mihalevich, Councilman Ken Hussey,
Councilman Larry Henry, and Councilman Jim Branch.
Guests: City Administrator Steve Crowell, Fire Chief Matt Schofield, Police Chief Roger
Schroeder, City Counselor Drew Hilpert, Fire Division Chief Jason Turner, Police
Captain Eric Wilde, Police Fiscal Affairs Technician Lauren Maddox, Cole
County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Farr, Public Works Operations
Director Britt Smith, and Mike Olive for Checker Cab.
Approval of Minutes
Councilman Branch made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2014,
committee meeting. Councilman Henry seconded the motion. Minutes were approved.
Discussion of Agenda Items
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ride Share
Councilman Mihalevich advised there is a bill before the City Council next Monday regarding
the issue of ride share. City Counselor Hilpert gave a brief history of the ordinance pertaining to
the operation of taxi cabs. In order for a company to operate a taxi cab service, a Certificate of
Need must be obtained. Currently, there is only one cab service in Jefferson City. Ride sharing
services operate from computer/cell phone applications. The ride is requested and the customer
makes payment over the phone. No cash is exchanged. The company sends the rider a picture of
the driver and the cost of the service. Counselor Hilpert advised this new type of service does not
fit into the Certificate of Need category. Two options would be to either tweak the ordinance to
include this new type of service, or eliminate the Certificate of Need. Uber is the company
providing the majority of the ride share service. It was noted that the company has not yet
provided service in Jefferson City.
When solicited for comment, Chief Schroeder stated his chief concern was safety. There are no
parameters concerning the safety of the vehicle, safety of the driver, or insurance for the vehicle.
Without establishing reasonable assurances that citizens are reasonably safe, Chief Schroeder
advised he could not support the proposal. The ride share service should be regulated as a taxi
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cab service. Chief Schroeder advised that 14 states and the District of Columbia have issued
alerts regarding problems encountered with this type of ride share service.
Mike Olive, representing Checker Cab, stated he would like the ride share companies to meet the
same guidelines as taxi cabs are required.
After considerable discussion, the committee agreed to table the issue until more information is
gathered. Counselor Hilpert was instructed to contact the company “Uber” and obtain
information regarding insurance of the vehicles, background checks on the drivers, etc.
Vehicle Bids
Chief Schroeder asked Fiscal Affairs Technician Maddox to present the vehicle bid information
to the committee. The department received three bids for police vehicles. The low bid was
received from Joe Machens Ford, Jefferson City. The department’s budget allowed for $240,000
to purchase nine vehicles; five marked and four unmarked. Nine older vehicles will be sold in a
sealed bid process. A sixth marked vehicle will be replaced due to a traffic crash which “totaled”
the patrol car. Insurance paid $20,500 with the remaining cost paid by the police “Operational
Supplies” line item. Costs of the new vehicles were provided to the committee. With no
questions from the committee, Councilman made a motion to forward the vehicle bid to the City
Council for approval. Councilman Henry seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Towing Contract
Chief Schroeder asked Captain Wilde to present the information on the towing contra ct. Captain
Wilde advised that bids were received from Broadway Wrecker and Tow Pro, LLC. After
committee review, the lowest/best bid proposal from Tow Pro is recommended. The bid includes
the towing of all city vehicles, 20-minute response time within the city limits, 40-minute
response time outside the city limits, and storage facilities. Tow Pro will pay the City $7,601 on
January 15th each year. The contract is for one year with the annual option to renew for five
years. Counselor Hilpert advised the money that Tow Pro will pay the City for the contract is
recouped from money collected from vehicle owners for storage. Councilman Henry made a
motion to forward the towing contract to the City Council for approval. Councilman Branch
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
FY2013 “Technical Rescue” Grant – Timeline for Purchase of Equipment
Chief Schofield updated the committee on the execution of the grant process. The FY2013
Technical Rescue grant, which was awarded in June 2014 and must be completed by Ju ne 2015,
consists of three phases. Phase 1: Conduct Trench/Excavation Technician Level Training for 28
fire department personnel was completed in November 2014. Phase 2: Research, select, specify,
and procure $157,000 in specialized technical equipment. This is in the process, and entails
constructing training props and securing logistical support for Structural Collapse Training.
Phase 3: Conduct 80 hours of Structural Collapse Training for up to 30 personnel, to be
completed in April 2015. Chief Schofield advised bids for the specialized technical equipment
went out on December 17th and are due on January 6, 2015. He anticipates presenting the bids to
the Finance Committee on January 8th and to the City Council on January 20th. At that time he
will ask to add the recommendation to the consent agenda. The training and new equipment will
create new capabilities for fire department personnel in structural collapse/heavy rescue
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situations. Some of the new equipment will replace equipment that is currently used in day-to-
day operations.
Revision to Ordinance 11-3 Mayor’s Power During Emergency
Counselor Hilpert advised the revision to Ordinance 11-3 will give the Mayor the power to
authorize a “Hazardous Travel Advisory” in the event of a natural and/or manmade disaster. He
would have the power to close streets during situations such as a snow emergency. Councilman
Hussey made a motion to forward the revision onto the City Council for approval. Councilman
Branch seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Medical Bio Hazard Drill
Cole County Emergency Management Coordinator Farr advised a medical bio-hazard drill was
held on December 17th brought about by the Ebola outbreak in the United States, and a false
alarm in Jefferson City. The training keyed on the 911 Communications Center and protocol for
calls designated as “medical bio-hazard” calls, which include any communicable disease. Mr.
Farr stated that other Missouri counties look to Jefferson City to establish protocol. The police
department, fire department, EMS, area hospitals, Hazmat, and the Cole County Health
Department all participated in the drill. Lincoln University students filled the role of “patients”.
Mr. Farr advised the drill went very well and was a great work experience. The after-action
report brought out some hospital related issues that were noted.
Mr. Farr stated that the unified command center was handled very well during the NAACP State
Capitol Demonstration on December 5th. Both major events went very well.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chief Schroeder provided the committee with information regarding a $5,000 MoDOT grant
made available to the police department for overtime pay for work zone enforcement at the new
Lafayette interchange construction site. This grant will run through 2015, and possibly longer.
MoDOT has asked for special enforcement in February during bridge work. This is a no -match
grant. The police department was just recently notified of the grant, and Chief Schroeder would
like to present it to the City Council on Monday, January 5th. Councilman Hussey made a motion
to forward the grant onto the City Council for approval. Councilman Henry seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Chief Schofield noted an article in the News Tribune regarding an incident last Saturday in
which firefighters delivered a baby in an emergency situation. The call came into Fire Station 1.
The situation highlights the EMS training utilized by the firefighters.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
The next meeting, scheduled for January 27, 2015, will be held in the Multipurpose Room in the
Fire Administration Building.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Works and Planning Committee
Public Safety Committee
FROM: Janice McMillan, Director of Planning and Protective Services
DATE: February 16, 2015
RE: Amendment to After Hours Club Regulation, Chapter 17
Section 17-33 pertains to licenses to "after-hours operations" and specifically cites an
assembly use.
Larry Burkhardt, Building Official, has reviewed the applicability of this code, and has
recommended the use group be amended to "A-2" assembly use.
The attached ordinance proposes this change. The schedule for committee review is:
• Public Works and Planning Committee - February 19, 2015.
• Public Safety Committee - February 24, 2015.
cc Chief Schofield, Asst. Chief Turner
Chief Schroder
BILL NO. [Bill No.
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
PERTAINING TO AFTER-HOURS OPERATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 17 (Licenses, Taxation And Miscellaneous Business
Regulations) Section 33 (License Revocation for After -Hours Operation) is amended as
follows:
Sec. 17-33. License Revocation for after-hours operation.
Any business license of any type shall be subject to revocation, if it is open to the public between the hours of 1:30
a.m. and 4:00 a.m. and during those hours in the area open to the public it:
A. Fails to comply with the all requirements for an A- A2 assembly as defined in the fire code, or any other
provision of the fire code; or
B. Fails to immediately consent to a fire inspection during those hours if the business is open to the public at
the time of the requested inspection; or
C. The license holder or its employees, knows or should have known that there was alcohol upon the premises
of the licensed business or the parking lots adjacent to the licensed premise, and failed to report the same to
the police department, unless such property has a valid liquor license; or
D. The license holder or its employees, knows or should have known that there were illegal drugs upon the
premises of the licensed business or the parking lots adjacent to the licensed premise, and failed to report
the same to the police department; or
E. Fails to have required permanent lighting outside the business; or
F. Fails to properly control customers. If any customer becomes unruly or abusive, it shall be the duty of the
license holder to call and fully cooperate with police, or other law enforcement authority. The license
holder shall take appropriate and necessary steps to supervise the premises immediately outside the
establishment, shall keep said premises free from litter, and shall not allow the premises to become a
gathering location for customers. The licensee shall take reasonable steps, based on past incidents, to
prevent persons who have recently left the establishment or who are waiting to enter the establishment from
disturbing the peace, fighting, discharging firearms, or threatening or intimidating passers-by, and shall not
permit such persons to engage in lewd or lascivious conduct
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage and approval.
Passed:
Presiding Officer
ATTEST
Approved
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Counselor
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into this day of , 2015, by
and between the County of Cole, (hereinafter "County") and the City of Jefferson City,
(hereinafter "City").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has and continues to provide emergency medical response
to citizens of Cole County.
WHEREAS, the County operates Cole County Emergency Medical Services
(hereinafter "EMS") and desires the assistance of the City to aid and augment EMS in
responding to medical emergencies in Cole County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties in consideration of the foregoing recitals and
the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, hereby agree as follows:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT: The term of this agreement shall be from January
110 2015 through December 31, 2015.
2. OBLIGATION OF COUNTY: The County will provide to the City an
amount consisting of one-half of the County Commission's annual
appropriation for First Responders from the County EMS Sales Tax. This
amount for the current fiscal year is $25,000.
3. OBLIGATION OF CITY: The City will provide first responder medical
response to the County inside the City limits.
4. INSURANCE: The City shall maintain adequate liability, workers
compensation, and accident and health insurance.
5. INDEMNIFICATION: Each party (the "Indemnifying Party") shall defend,
indemnify and hold the other party and its trustees, directors, officers,
employees, agents, and representatives (the "Indemnified Party") harmless
from and against, any and all losses, costs, claims, demands, liabilities,
damages, fines and penalties, including but not limited to those relating to
investigations, actions, suits, proceedings and hearings and reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs (collectively, "Damages") arising out of, related to,
or caused by (i) any act of gross negligence or willful misconduct committed
by officers, directors, agents, representatives or employees of the
Indemnifying Party during the term of this Agreement, or (ii) any breach of,
or failure of performance under, this Agreement; provided, however, that
Damages shall not include any amount resulting from the Indemnified Party's
(A) act of gross negligence or willful misconduct, or (B) breach of, or failure
of performance under, this Agreement.
6. STATUS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: It is expressly
acknowledged the parties hereto are independent contractors, and no
partnership, joint venture, agency, or any other arrangement is established.
7. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION: In the event the City and County
shall mutually agree in writing, this Agreement may be terminated on the
terms and dates stipulated therein.
8. ASSIGNMENT: No assignment of this Agreement or the rights and
obligations hereunder shall be valid without the specific written consent of
both parties hereto.
9. WAIVER OF BREACH: The waiver by either party of a breach or a violation
of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as, or be construed to be
a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions hereof.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement supersedes all previous contracts
and agreements and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No
oral statements or prior written material not specifically incorporated herein
shall be recognized unless incorporated herein by amendment, such
amendment(s) to become effective on the date stipulated herein.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and
assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in multiple
originals as of the date above first written.
COUNTY OF COLE
Sam Bushman
Presiding Commissioner
Attest:
County Clerk
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CITY OF JEFFERSON CITY
Title:
CERTIFICATION OF AUDITOR
I do hereby certify that there is a balance otherwise unencumbered to the credit of
the appropriation to which it is to be charged and a cash balance otherwise unencumbered
in the treasury to the credit of the fund from which payment is to be made, each sufficient
to meet the obligation incurred to the City of Jefferson City.
County Auditor
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