2021/08/11 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• August 11, 2021 Chief Templeman stated he has heard the Attorney General is in receipt of a request for guidance; however, a timeframe for an official opinion is not known at this time. Council Member Tuohy requested regular updates from the Police Department on the impacts and challenges created by the new legislation. The meeting was temporarily interrupted at 7:50 p.m. due to technical difficulties. The meeting was reconvened at 8:03 p.m. Council Member Vogeli extended kudos to the Police Department for its use of de-escalation techniques before it was common practice. Council Member Roberts requested that the Police Department bring forward recommendations to be included in the City's legislative agenda. He also requested the Police Department provide a best estimate regarding the impacts of unfunded mandates. • Council Member Bader expressed concern that the impacts of the new legislation may impact the City's ability to hire and retain Everett police officers. He also stated it may be helpful for the public to receive information about the new legislative changes. Council Member Bader requested the City's legal team draft a resolution asking the Governor to call the legislature back into special session to address the challenges that have been created by the new legislation and to request that the Attorney General immediately release the model policies rather than at some time in the future. Council Member Scott Murphy provided support for this action. City Attorney Hall stated the Legal Department will draft a resolution for Council's consideration. Council Member Moore expressed agreement with the action brought forward by Council Member Bader. He encouraged Administration to join with others on this issue. • 7