Adopt policy preventing council from requesting code violation investigations outside public meetings

Police & Community SafetyGovernanceResolution

Resolution 19-06

In Plain English

Council members can currently ask staff to investigate alleged code violations through private conversations or emails. This creates transparency concerns since residents cannot see what investigations are requested or why. If approved, all requests for code violation investigations must be made during public council meetings with proper advance notice.

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Votes

To add language regarding the City Council shall have the power to continue the matter for no more than 30 days

Passed

6 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council approved a change requiring all requests for code violation investigations to be made publicly during council meetings rather than through private conversations with staff. This amendment adds language allowing the council to delay decisions on these investigation requests for up to 30 days when needed. The measure passed with broad support in an 8-0 vote, with Mayor Tom Butt abstaining. The new policy aims to increase transparency by ensuring residents can see what code violations the council asks staff to investigate and the reasons behind those requests.

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Approve consent calendar

Passed

7 to 0

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Other motions

To approve amendments to the agreement

Passed

To deny the appeal

Passed

To adopt Option 1 (meeting start time)

Failed

First reading and lay over for two weeks

Passed

To adopt Order of Vacation No. 893

Passed

To adopt Option 2 (meeting start time)

Failed

Community Discussion

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