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• <br /> December 1, 2021 <br /> Council Member Vogeli expressed non-support for the proposed amendment. She <br /> added that although public safety is important; however, the increased funding <br /> might be better utilized for Community Outreach & Enforcement (COET) services <br /> rather than additional police officers. <br /> Council Member Tuohy stated the presence of police officers in downtown <br /> Everett, which is important in protecting businesses, is not currently adequate. <br /> President Stonecipher spoke about the challenge of recruiting and retaining <br /> employees and the City's ability to fill police officer vacancies. <br /> Mayor Franklin spoke about the success of Chief Templeman and the Human <br /> Resources Department for their successful recruitment of diverse candidates, and <br /> that she looks forward to a positive community policing presence provided <br /> through the COPS grant. <br /> Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Vogeli • <br /> who voted no. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance, <br /> as amended. <br /> AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Vogeli, Stonecipher, Tuohy <br /> NAYS: None <br /> EXCUSED: None <br /> Ordinance No. 3838-21 adopted. <br /> COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: <br /> COUNCIL BILL 2111-57 <br /> • <br /> 12 <br />