Council work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

A council meeting was held on November 30, 2011, and presided over by Mayor Gray. The meeting included three agenda items, all presented for informational purposes. Council heard reports on the Charles Young Center Task Force, the Procurement Task Force, and Parks and Recreation's Graffiti Abatement initiative. The council took three motions and votes during the session and heard four public comments from members of the community.

Attendance

The following councilmembers were present at the meeting on November 30, 2011:

• Councilmember Ford
• Councilmember Henson
• Councilmember Kaye
• Councilmember Lawless
• Councilmember Myers
• Councilmember Crosby
• Councilmember Beard
• Councilmember Lane
• Councilmember Stinnett
• Councilmember Ellinger
• Councilmember Blues
• Councilmember Martin
• Councilmember McCord
• Councilmember Farmer

No councilmembers were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The council took three votes during this meeting, all of which passed by voice vote.

Motion to Approve Item Number 8 Without a Public Hearing 4:39 Council Member Ellinger moved to approve number 8 without a public hearing, seconded by Vice Mayor Gordon. The motion passed by voice vote.

Motion to Hold a Public Hearing on Item Number 9 7:24 Councilmember Lawless moved to hold a public hearing on number 9. The motion passed by voice vote. The public hearing is scheduled to be held on January 24th at 6 p.m.

Motion to Approve New Business Items 1:09:15 Vice Mayor Gordon moved to approve new business items, seconded by Council Member Ellinger. The motion passed by voice vote.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed the following financial action:

Police Radio System Contract

The city approved a contract with Harris for a police radio system at a cost of $18,800,000.

Public Comment

Four speakers addressed the council during public comment, all focusing on the Charles Young Center and its importance to the community.

Carl White 1:29:59 expressed the importance of the Charles Young Center to the community and urged the council to support its restoration.

Patricia Devine Mohammed 1:34:05 presented a vision for the Charles Young Center that would focus on educational, social, and cultural activities. She emphasized the historical significance of Colonel Charles Young.

Corey Dunn 1:40:59 supported the task force recommendations but raised concerns about the RFQ (Request for Qualifications) process. Dunn expressed worry that the process could potentially favor larger organizations over community members.

Bruce Mundy 1:44:47 emphasized the importance of the Charles Young Center for the community and highlighted the need for community-driven initiatives.

Contested Items

Police Radio System Contract

14:28

Council members engaged in a heated discussion regarding the $18.8 million contract for a new police radio system. The primary concern centered on the cost of the contract and its implications for future budget allocations. No resolution outcome was documented in the available meeting materials.

Charles Young Center RFQ Process

1:40:59

Community members raised concerns about the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the Charles Young Center, expressing worry that the process structure might favor larger organizations over local community groups. No resolution outcome was documented in the available meeting materials.

Charles Young Center Task Force Report

Councilmember Ford presented the task force's recommendations regarding the redevelopment of the Charles Young Center 1:11:22. The presentation focused on the proposed improvements to the facility and emphasized the importance of community involvement in the redevelopment process.

The task force highlighted the need for facility improvements at the Charles Young Center as a key component of their recommendations. The presentation was informational in nature, providing the council with an overview of the task force's findings and proposed direction for the center's future.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational, with no formal action taken during the meeting.

Procurement Task Force Report

Councilmember Ellinger presented the Procurement Task Force's recommendations during this agenda item 2:16:03. The presentation focused on proposed improvements to the city's procurement processes.

Key Recommendations

The task force recommended two primary actions:

• Repealing CAO policy number one
• Adopting new regulations to replace the existing policy

Outcome

This agenda item was presented for informational purposes and did not result in a formal vote or decision at this meeting.

Parks and Rec Graffiti Abatement

Tim Clark and Jennifer Miller presented on the graffiti abatement efforts coordinated between Parks and Recreation and the Sheriff's Department 2:50:21.

The presentation highlighted the program's operational approach, which utilizes inmate labor as a key component of graffiti removal efforts. The presenters emphasized the quick response times achieved by the combined departments in addressing graffiti throughout the jurisdiction.

This was an informational presentation with no formal action or debate recorded.