2008/01/09 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

January 9,2008 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m.,January 9,2008,in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hell,President Nielsen presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephenson and Council Members Robeds,Olson,Hagoe,Gipson, Nielsen,Stonecipher end Affhaker were present. Council Member Aff holler led the Pledge of Allegiance. • The minutes of the January 2,2008 City Council meeting were approved as printed.Council Memuer Hatloe abstained from the vote. MAYOR REPORT—CHANNEL 21 President Nielsen stated that he has requested that this report be placed on the agenda as a courtesy to the city council and public as the question of putting pictures of those soliciting prostitution has been considered by our current public safety committee and by public safety committees in the past It has been rejected each time it has been considered.The current Public Safety Committee has considered the matter recently and has also recommended it be rejected. Laura Van Slyck,Legal,gave a summary of information provided to the Public Safety Committee regarding the research done by staff relating to whether photos of"johns"convicted of soliciting prostitution should be broadcast on Channel 21.Due to the findings regarding legal issues and other policy related concems it is not the recommendation to broadcast these images on Channel 21.She highlighted the following legal issues: 1)potential for Inaccuracy,2)lawful use of photos.Other concems relate to resources(staff time)needed to implement this program,impact on the families of'johns'.She further stated that they are not aware of any data that support a reduction in crime as a result of displaying images of convicted'johns'. Currently the city uses SOAP orders,undercover opereoons,songs,proactive work,abatements and very aggressive prosecution policies end mandatory minimum penalties for SOAP order violations.Data shows that this aggressive approach is effective. 8