What happened
The council approved a $1.9 million security contract with Allied Universal for 3 years to guard City Hall, the port, and community centers. The company scored highest among 29 bidders after recent theft and vandalism incidents.
A 45-day ban on new or expanded parklets was approved unanimously while staff creates permanent safety rules. The council also heard 2024 crime statistics showing 11 homicides (up from 8 in 2023) though overall crime dropped slightly by 0.25%.
The council heard a presentation declaring January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which drew 6 public comments. Residents discussed the human trafficking task force, labor trafficking awareness, and debates over prostitution versus human trafficking definitions.
Several major contracts received no votes and will return to future meetings. These include negotiations to buy Motel 6 for permanent housing conversion, expanding city employee paid parental leave from 1 week to 4 weeks, and adding $100,000 for sexual assault evidence collection services.
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