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—Health anC Public Safety Committee Committee Report The September 27, 2004 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee was called to order by its Chairperson,Council Member Ann Puzzello at 4:31 p.m. Persons in attendance included Council Members: White,Kelly,Puzzello, Kelly, Varner, Dieter, and Kuspa; Citizen Member Isabel Gonzalez, Community & Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Kendall, City Controller Frederick B. 011ett III,Police Chief Thomas Fautz, Lt. Richard Powers, Jack Dillon, City Clerk City Clerk John Voorde, City Attorney Charles S.Leone,Marco Marian and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Puzzello noted that the Council has received a letter from Assistant Fire Chief James Lopez to continue indefinitely Bill No. 04-102 which deals with National Incident Management System(NIMS)in light of recent information received from Homeland Security. Council Member Puzzello then called for a presentation on Bill No. 04-114 which is a resolution adopting the Neighborhood Restoration Plan for the weed and seed program (copy attached). Marco Marian of the Division of Community Development made the presentation. He state that the Neighborhood Restoration Plan for the Weed & Seed Program is bounded by Norfok Southern Railroad on the north, Sample Street on the south, Arnold Street on the east, and Sheridan Street on the west. A Strategic Action Plan has been commissioned for three (3) neighborhoods, namely St. Casimir, Westside and LaSalle Park. The proposed resolution would approve the land use policy plan for the future land use development in these areas. $10 million over ten (10) years are involved; with $100,000 earlier approved this year to jump start the program. He noted that this is the 2nd time the Council has approved a plan for revitalizing neighborhoods in this area with the first one being in Keller Park. Council President White inquired whether the program would address problems associated with graffiti. Mr. Marian stated that there would be a"little bit"in this area,but that Lt. Powers could address this in greater detail as part of the Community Policing policies Mr. Marian clarified the amount listed on page 51 of the multi-page handout dated June 2004(copy attached),noting that$475,000 is not being received each year. Council Member Dieter inquired whether there are any other youth programs besides the tennis and soccer ones. Lt. Powers stated that they have a program which deals with peer pressure in the high schools,and that there is a billboard on Olive Street with Captain Boykins. Council Member Kuspa inquired how long the program would last, and was advised that they are in the 3rd year of a 5-year program. Dr. Varner inquired about rental housing addressed on page 52 of the handout, and it was noted that they work on problems and are supportive to the persons involved. Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of September 27,2004 Page 1