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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-02-28 packetNOTICE OF MEETING AND TENTATIVE AGENDA' City of Jefferson Public Safety Committee Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:30 a.m. Jefferson City Police Department — 401 Monroe Police Training Room TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Modification to the Work Agreement between L671 and City of Jefferson: Scheduling adjustment (2 consecutive 24hr shifts) - Chief Schofield and L671 representatives b. Fire Apparatus Fleet Update and Funds from Sale of Surplus Fleet (Chief Schofield) c. CAD Upgrade (Chief Schroeder/Lt. C. Stieferman) d. MoDOT DWI Enforcement Grant (Chief Schroeder) e. MoDOT Hazardous Moving Violations Grant (Chief Schroeder) 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Fire Department Update (Chief Schofield) b. Police Department Update (Chief Schroeder) 6. ADJOURN NOTES 'Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Public Safety Committee Meeting Call to Order The October 25, 2018, Public Safety Committee meeting convened at 7:32 a.m. by Councilman Schreiber in Councilman Graham's absence. Attendance Present: Committee Members: Councilman Schreiber, Councilman Kemna and Councilman Hussey Guests: City Administrator Steve Crowell, City Counselor Ryan Moehlman, Fire Chief Matt Schofield, Police Chief Roger Schroeder, Police Captain Deric Heislen and Police Lieutenant Chad Stieferman. Approval of Minutes Councilman Hussey made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2018 meeting. Councilman Kemna seconded the motion. Minutes were approved. Discussion of Agenda Items OLD BUSINESS Fire Apparatus Fleet Status Chief Schofield advised five of the seven new fire apparatus have been received; three engines and two squad trucks. They are awaiting the arrival of two ladder trucks. He is in the process of mounting equipment and conducting training. This has been a three-year process and represents a major milestone. Chief Schofield advised the committee new Engine #4 would be available for viewing after the meeting. The new apparatus are very functional and were designed by JCFD personnel. The apparatus will be durable, reliable and capable of serving the community for the next 20 years, 10 years of frontline service and 10 years of reserve service. The old trucks are being slowly taken out of service for surplus. There are sale commitments on each one. Two will be held in reserve until all new apparatus are established in the fleet. Fire Station #2 Update Chief Schofield stated the construction of new Fire Station 2 is moving ahead, and he is happy with the progress. The roof trusses will be installed by the end of the week, and the outer structure should be up by Thanksgiving, as originally projected. The conclusion of the project is estimated to be late spring/early summer 1 NEW BUSINESS Intent to Declare the Property at 2400 E. McCarty (old Fire Station 2) Surplus and Sell Via Sealed Bid Chief Schofield asked the committee for their endorsement of the intent to sell the property housing old fire station 2. The selling of the property may have to include zone changes and splitting of the lot. It is the intent to have a buyer before moving out of old fire station 2 to avoid paying utilities on both the old and new buildings. City Counselor Moehlman advised there may be a closed session of the City Council to discuss sale terms, depending on what is ultimately decided to do with the property. New Firefighter Eligibility Process Accepting Applications November 1st Through December 17th, Written and Physical Test January 2nd_5th Chief Schofield advised the City will begin advertising and taking applications for a firefighter eligibility roster. The list will become effective upon completion of the process in adherence to the City Code. Proposed Changes to Shelter Advisory Committee Ordinance Captain Heislen stated the Shelter Advisory Committee had voted at its meeting on September 18th to increase the number of their committee by two, to include one representative of Cole County and one resident of Jefferson City/Cole County that is not required to have a veterinary license. The intent is to broaden the spectrum of the board and expand involvement. The proposed ordinance also includes the change from a veterinarian on the committee being required to be the owner of a clinic to being required to be a practicing veterinarian. Councilman Hussey made a motion to move the proposed ordinance changes onto the City Council for consideration. Councilman Kemna seconded the motion. Motion approved. Community Cats Proposed Ordinance Captain Heislen advised at the present time there is no ordinance regarding feral cats. Presently they fall under the City's leash law which would require them to be trapped and euthanized. The Shelter Advisory Committee is requesting an ordinance to establish separate colonies of feral cats to allow non-profit groups to trap, sterilize and release the cats. Responsibility for these cats would fall on the caretakers of the established colonies. There would be no cost to the City. If the cats become a nuisance, they would be treated as any other nuisance animal and dealt with by Animal Control. The ordinance would satisfy both ends of the spectrum on feral cats. Councilman Hussey stated he saw this as a middle-of-the-road solution to the feral cat situation, and a good plan. Councilman Kemna made a motion to move the proposed ordinance onto the City Council for consideration. Councilman Hussey seconded the motion. Motion passed. 2 Updates to Computer Network Lt. Stieferman stated issues with the computer infrastructure have been uncovered which affect the entire City and 911 Center. He is working with IT Manager Meyer to remedy these issues. Outside vendors conducted a full network analysis and determined that outdated hardware needed to be replaced, and the network needs reconfiguration. This will provide optimal internet traffic and improve all core functions. The UPS (uninterrupted power supply) at Fire Station 3 was also found to be insufficient, and an upgrade is in the process. This upgrade will provide a fully powered redundant communications center at Fire Station 3. A hardware configuration of the entire city network will occur next Wednesday, October 31st which will require a brief interruption of service. The goal is to provide optimum public safety service to the community. OTHER BUSINESS Fire Department Update Chief Schofield stated October is Fire Safety Month, and they have been very busy. The Fire Department will hold their Halloween event "Pit Stop" at the Fire Museum on Halloween evening. In addition to candy for the children, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors will be given out to the public. Chief Schofield advised every two years captain and driver eligibility testing occurs, these extensive written, practical and skill assessments were completed in October. The new Safety House, which was made possible through donations from community groups, has had very positive review. It has enabled more children to be processed through more efficiently. KRCG has partnered with the Fire Department to promote the Safety House. Police Department Updates Chief Schroeder advised that recent promotions and movement of people to new positions within the department has provided career development opportunities which are healthy for the organization. Two police officers are currently attending the Law Enforcement Training Institute at the University of Missouri. With one new police officer position authorized in the 2018-2019 budget, the department has two police officer and one communications operator vacancies. The turnover rate for the department is normally 7-8%, which is low for law enforcement. This year the turnover rate to date is lower, and the department can lose another three employees in the next two months before it reaches the normal percentage. The department will not be getting 2019 Ford patrol cars. The demand for the vehicles exceeded Ford's ability to manufacture the number requested. The department followed the local government process for requesting vehicles, but Ford shortened the window for ordering vehicles, which meant the vehicles were requested after the arbitrary cutoff date. There are two options for obtaining new patrol vehicles. Ford is manufacturing a 2020 electric hybrid Explorer, their next car available for police vehicles. Shawn Stumpe with Maintenance has stated he would prefer other departments discover problems with the electric vehicle before they are 3 purchased by the Jefferson City Police Department. Captain Heislen and Shawn Stumpe recently attended the National Police Fleet Conference in St. Louis. Captain Heislen advised Ford was very cryptic concerning their 2020 vehicle. Many law enforcement personnel at the conference expressed their displeasure with Ford's changes, and the extremely short ordering period. The Dodge Durango is also an option, but would require new equipment for the interior. Chief Schroeder stated the Dodge Chargers used by the Highway Patrol are too small and too fast for municipal policing. The Durango utility vehicle affords the necessary space and manageable speed. Captain Heislen estimates the cost of the equipment for the Durango to be $3,500 - $4,000 per car. Councilman Hussey confirmed with Chief Schroeder that the $300,000 allocated in next year's budget for police vehicles would include the cost of cars and equipment. Chief Schroeder stated a mass notification system will finally be implemented. Captain Heislen advised the law department is drafting an MOU between the City and Cole County for a Rave 911 system. Cole County will pay 50% of the cost of the system. Rave 911 is being utilized by surrounding counties, and the City/County system can be integrated with those of other counties. The specific uses of the notification system have yet to be determined, but there are many Chief Schroeder stated Rave 911 was deemed the best vendor through the bidding process, and Councilman Mihalevich is a strong supporter of the system. Bill Farr, Cole County Emergency Management Coordinator, is also supportive of the system. Chief Schroeder advised Captain Wilde is attending Northwestern University Police Staff and Command School for 12 weeks. It is the department's policy that all commanders attend advanced recognized training such as Northwestern University or the FBI National Academy. Lt. McCutchen has assumed command of the Operations Division in Captain Wilde's absence. Chief Schroeder addressed an article advocating for community policing in the News Tribune. Captain Clark talked with Jerry Tritz of the News Tribune, advising no one talked to JCPD before publishing the paper's opinion piece. Chief Schroeder advised that the department has never stopped community policing and noted that community policing is an attitude, not a program. Department statistics show that 5100 security patrols, conducted on foot, occurred in 2017. Chief Schroeder is proud of the department's interaction with the community and stated it was an unfair and inaccurate opinion. Councilman Hussey commented he had received no phone calls from the public concerning the article. Chief Schroeder stated the CAT (Community Action Team) officers have been concentrating on the Ventura Street area, walking the neighborhoods and talking to residents. During a two-week period, they arrested over 40 people and issued over 120 citations. Quality of life is improved when the "bad" people are displaced from an area. This is an excellent example of community policing. Other Updates City Counselor Moehlman advised the renovations for the new Municipal Court space will be completed by October 31St. A ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce and an open house is planned for November 14th at 5:00 p.m. The renovations are being completed on time and on budget, and Counselor Moehlman is looking forward to serving the public in the new facility. 4 Adj ourn Councilman Hussey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Kemna seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 a.m. 5 CONSENT AGENDA STAFF REPORT ITEM CONSIDERED: (agenda item number assigned — City Clerk will fill in) SUBJECT: Application for Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division DWI Enforcement Grant DATE: 03/04/2019 DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR(S): CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Approval of this Consent Agenda item would approve the opportunity to apply for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety DWI Grant. This grant provides funds, payable at an overtime rate, for commissioned personnel to participate in enforcement efforts associated with DWI Enforcement. The requested grant amount is $35,445.60 and would not require the City to match funds, nor have any future obligations. Agency: Address: City: Phone: Contact: Jurisdiction: Higbway Safety and Traffic Division TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2020 (Application due by March 01, 2019) Jefferson City Police Dept. 401 Monroe St. Jefferson City 573-634-6400 Sgt. Doug Ruediger Urban Targeted Population: Impaired Drivers Agency ORI#: Federal Tax ID#: DUNS #: Highway Safety and Traffic Division P.O. Box 270 830 MoDOT Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102 1-800-800-2358 or 573-751-4161 M00260100 446000193 048127740 State: MO Zip: 65101=3120 County: Cole Fax: 573-634-8726 Email: druediger©a jeffcitymo.org Jurisdiction Population: 43,079 Project activity for which your agency is requesting funding: DWI Enforcement Project Title: Brief Description: DWI Enforcement / Saturation Patrols Impaired Driving Enforcement Steve Crowell Requested Amount: $35,445.60 Authorizing Official Authorizing Official Signature City Administrator Authorizing Official Title Page 1 of 11 BUDGET Category Personnel Item Overtime and Fringe Description Average Officer Overtime = $36.47 Aveiage Fringe = 12.76 Quantity 720 Unit Cost $49.23 Total Contract Page 10 of 11 Total $35,445.60 $35,446.60 $35,445.60 Match $0.00 $0.00 s0.o0 Total Requested $35,446.60 $35,445.60 536,445.60 l N1oDDT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION Highway Safety and Traffic Division P.O. Box 270 Jefferson City, MO 65102 1-800-800-2358 or 573-751-4161 On , 20_ the Council of held a meeting and discussed the City's participation in Missouri's Highway Safety Program. It is agreed by the Council that the City of will participate in Missouri's Highway Safety Program. It is further agreed by the Council that the Chief of Police will investigate the financial assistance available under the Missouri Highway Safety Program for Traffic Enforcement and report back to the Council his/her recommendations. When funding through the Highway Safety Division is no longer available, the local government entity agrees to make a dedicated attempt to continue support for this traffic safety effort. Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Mayor CONSENT AGENDA STAFF REPORT ITEM CONSIDERED: (agenda item number assigned — City Clerk will fill in) SUBJECT: Application for Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division HMV Enforcement Grant DATE: 03/04/2019 DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR(S): CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Approval of this Consent Agenda item would approve the opportunity to apply for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety HMV Grant. This grant provides funds, payable at an overtime rate, for commissioned personnel to participate in enforcement efforts associated with HMV Enforcement. In addition to providing funds for HMV Enforcement, the grant monies can provide funding to be used towards law enforcement training & six (6) radar replacements. The requested grant amount is $25,599.60 toward HMV overtime expenses, $17,544 towards six (6) radar replacements that requires a 50% match and $5,950 toward law enforcement training. The total requested grant amount is $49,093.60 with a requirement to match of $8,772. M DOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION fri;k-- October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2020 (Application due by March 01, 2019) Highway Safety and Traffic Division P.O. Box 270 830 MoDOT Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102 1-800-800-2358 or 573-751-4161 Agency: Address: Jefferson City Police Dept. 401 Monroe St. Agency ORI#: M00260100 Federal Tax ID#: 446000193 DUNS #: 048127740 City: Jefferson City State: MO Zip: 65101-3120 County: Cole Phone: 573-634-6400 Fax: 573-634-8726 Contact: Sgt. Doug Ruediger Email: druediger©jeffcitymo.org Jurisdiction: Urban Targeted Population: Aggressive Drivers Jurisdiction Population: 43,079 Project activity for which your agency is requesting funding: Hazardous Moving Violation Project Title: HMV Enforcement Brief Description: Hazardous Moving Violations Steve Crowell Requested Amount: $40,321.60 Authorizing Official Authorizing Official Signature City Administrator Authorizing Official Title Page 1 of 13 BUDGET Category 9 ry Item Description P Quantity Unit Cost Total Match , Total Requested Equipment Radar Stacker DSR 2 -antenna Radar Unit 6 $2,924.00 $17.544.00 $8.772.00 $8,772.00 $17,544.00 $8,772.00 $8,772.00 Personnel Overtime and Fringe Average Officer Overtime = $36.47 Average Fringe = $12.76 Total = $49.23 520 $49.23 $25.599.60 $0.00 $26,599.60 ' $25,699.60 30.00 $25,599.60 Training r Professional Development LETSAC Conference 3 $750.00 $2.250.00 $0.00 $2,250.00 Professional Development Lifesavers Conference 2 31,850.00 $3.700.00 $0.00 $3,700.00 r 35,950.00 30.00 36,950.00 Total Contract 349,093.60 $8,772.00 340,321.60 Page 12 of 13 MDQT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION Highway Safety and Traffic Division P.O. Box 270 Jefferson City, MO 65102 1-800-800-2358 or 573-751-4161 On , 20 the Council of held a meeting and discussed the City's participation in Missouri's Highway Safety Program. It is agreed by the Council that the City of will participate in Missouri's Highway Safety Program. It is further agreed by the Council that the Chief of Police will investigate the financial assistance available under the Missouri Highway Safety Program for Traffic Enforcement and report back to the Council his/her recommendations. When funding through the Highway Safety Division is no longer available, the local government entity agrees to make a dedicated attempt to continue support for this traffic safety effort. Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Mayor