Social Services and Public Safety Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee convened on January 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM with J. Reynolds presiding. The committee addressed two agenda items during the session, both of which were informational in nature. The meeting included an update on ONE Lexington Programs and a review of items that had been referred to the committee for consideration.

During the course of the meeting, the committee took six votes on various matters. No public comments were received during the designated public comment period. The session focused primarily on receiving updates and information rather than taking substantive policy actions, as evidenced by the informational outcomes of both agenda items.

Attendance

All members were present for the meeting on January 24, 2023.

Present: • J. Reynolds • W. Baxter • J. Brown • C. Ellinger • T. Fogle • B. Monarrez • D. Gray • F. Brown • D. Sevigny • K. Plomin

Absent: None

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

The committee took six unanimous votes to remove various items from their agenda during the January 24, 2023 meeting. All votes were conducted by voice vote with 10 members participating.

Item 3 Removal 3:45 W. Baxter motioned to remove item 3 (Handoff of Potential Juvenile Probation Officers to the State) from committee, seconded by J. Brown. The motion passed unanimously 10-0 with votes from J. Reynolds, W. Baxter, J. Brown, C. Ellinger, T. Fogle, B. Monarrez, D. Gray, F. Brown, D. Sevigny, and K. Plomin.

Item 4 Removal 4:30 W. Baxter motioned to remove item 4 (Review of All Social Programs for Potential Duplication with Non-profits) from committee. The motion passed unanimously 10-0 with the same voting members.

Item 5 Removal 5:15 D. Sevigny motioned to remove item 5 (Ban on Rental Income Discrimination) from committee, seconded by D. Gray. The motion passed unanimously 10-0.

Item 6 Removal 6:00 W. Baxter motioned to remove item 6 (Tenants' Bill of Rights) from committee, seconded by F. Brown. The motion passed unanimously 10-0.

Item 11 Removal 6:45 D. Sevigny motioned to remove item 11 (Review of Outdated Civil Defense Ordinance) from committee, seconded by D. Gray. The motion passed unanimously 10-0.

Item 13 Removal 7:30 J. Brown motioned to remove item 13 (Review of Housing Rehabilitation Grants Program) from committee. The motion passed unanimously 10-0.

All six motions resulted in the removal of agenda items from committee consideration, with no opposition or abstentions recorded on any vote.

ONE Lexington Programs Update

0:30

The committee received a comprehensive update on the ONE Lexington programs during agenda item II. The presentation focused on the program's gun violence reduction efforts through community partnerships and targeted initiatives for youth and young adults.

Key speakers included J. Reynolds, Mr. Carama, Mr. Paine, and Mr. Johnson, who provided details on the program's current operations and strategic direction. The presentation highlighted ONE Lexington's multi-faceted approach to addressing gun violence in the community through evidence-based interventions and community engagement.

The speakers outlined the program's strategic plan, emphasizing crisis response efforts as a core component of their violence prevention strategy. The presentation covered how ONE Lexington coordinates with various community partners to provide comprehensive support services and intervention programs specifically designed for at-risk youth and young adults.

Future goals and program expansion plans were also discussed during the update. The speakers provided information on how the program measures success and tracks outcomes in their violence reduction efforts.

This was an informational presentation, with no formal action taken by the committee. The update served to keep committee members informed about the ongoing work and progress of the ONE Lexington initiative in addressing gun violence through community-based solutions and partnerships.

Items Referred to Committee

7:00

The committee reviewed several items that had been referred to them for consideration and action. J. Reynolds led the discussion of the various matters under committee review.

The committee examined updates on mental health court programs and substance abuse interventions currently being implemented. These programs were discussed as part of ongoing efforts to address behavioral health issues within the justice system.

Several potential policy changes were also under consideration by the committee. However, specific details about the nature of these proposed changes were not elaborated during this portion of the meeting.

A significant portion of the discussion focused on administrative housekeeping matters. Multiple items were removed from the committee's active consideration due to lack of sponsorship from committee members or because the issues were being addressed through other channels or committees.

The review process appeared to be part of regular committee maintenance, ensuring that only viable and properly sponsored items remained under active consideration. This streamlining effort helps the committee focus its resources and attention on matters that have sufficient support and clear pathways for implementation.

The session was informational in nature, with no formal votes or decisions made regarding the items discussed. The committee's review serves as an ongoing process to manage their workload and ensure that referred items receive appropriate attention and resources.