2006 Meeting Schedule

Public Safety & Regulatory Services Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

1:30 p.m. - Room 317 City Hall

NOTE: All cellular telephones, pagers and BlackBerry devices to be switched to a non-audible function during Council and Committee meetings.

Present: Committee Members Samuels, Hofstede, Johnson, Schiff, Gordon (quorum 4)

Absent: Committee Member Ostrow

Council Committee Coordinator: Jackie Hanson (612) 673-2046

Public Hearings

Licenses & Consumer Services

1. Tam Tam’s African Restaurant (605 Cedar Av):

Application for On-Sale Wine Class E with Strong Beer License, subject to conditions.

Staff reports: Tam Tam’s African Restaurant Hearing Notice; Conditions

Action Taken: Approved.

2. Cedar Inn (4155 Cedar Av S):

Application for On-Sale Wine Class E with Strong Beer License.

Staff report: Cedar Inn Hearing Notice

Action Taken: Approved.

Referred by City Council

3. Spray Paint:

Subject matter of ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 223 of Code relating to Health and Sanitation: Drugs, adding requirements that spray paint be sold behind locked cabinets that clearly state current City law stating spray paint may not be sold to people 17 years of age or younger (Schiff; Introduction and 1st Reading 6/30/2006).

Staff report: Spray Paint Staff Report; Spray Paint Proposed Ordn Ch 223

Action Taken: Approved Ordinance; Staff Direction to convene task force, with report back in 3 cycles.

4. Business Licenses:

Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 259 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: In General, amending Business License Management Responsibilities to add the requirements of Title 10, Food Code, relating to existing minimum standards and conditions in order to hold a license, provisional license, or permit (Hofstede; Introduction & 1st Reading 8/3/2006).

Staff reports: Business Licenses request for council action; Chap 259 Ordinance; Responsibilities

Action Taken: Approved.

5. Use of Alleys by Pedestrians:

Subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 15, Chapter 385 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses—Miscellaneous: In General, prohibiting use of alleys for through pedestrian traffic, except for abutting property owners, tenants, their guests and invitees, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical or fire personnel, persons performing public service activities or inspections, and person performing services for public or private utility, garbage collection, or communication companies (Lilligren; Introduction & 1st Reading 5/26/2006)

Staff reports: Use of Alleys by Pedestrians request for council action; Ordinance amendment (Lilligren); Staff Report; Question and Answer Sheet

Action Taken: Sent forward to City Council without recommendation.

6. Towing:

Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 349 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Wreckers and Tow Trucks, adding a new Section 349.270 establishing a maximum service fee for licensees performing Class A Motor Vehicle Service and requiring that licensees performing Class A Motor Vehicle Service accept all forms of payment accepted by the City of Minneapolis impound facility
(Goodman; Introduction & 1st Reading 7/21/2006).

Staff reports: Towing request for council action; Hearing Notice; Proposed ordinance

Action Taken: Public Hearing Canceled; Ordinance Returned to Author.

7. License Fees:

Ordinance amending Appendix J of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to License Fees Schedule, for first reading and referral to the Public Safety & Regulatory Services Committee, increasing 2007 license fees to account for inflationary increases incurred from 2005 to 2006 (Samuels; Introduction & 1st Reading 7/21/2006). (Refer to W&M/Budget)

Staff report: License Fees request for council action; Appendix J

Action Taken: Approved.

Referred by City Council 8/18/2006

8. Sidewalk Cafes:

Subject matter of ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 265 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Special Permits for Specific Businesses and Uses, amending Section 265.290 to delete the prohibition of sidewalk cafes serving alcohol within 200 feet of residential properties (Remington).

Action Taken: Set Public Hearing for September 27th Meeting.

9. Grumpy’s Bar (2200 4th St NE):

Application for On-Sale Liquor Class E with Sunday Sales License (expansion of premises for outdoor seating area on private property).

Staff report: Grumpy’s Bar Hearing Notice; Map; Inspectors Report

Action Taken: Postponed.

Consent Items

Licenses & Consumer Services

10. License Applications:

Grant Licenses recommended for approval.

(See separate Licenses Agenda - Not available in electronic format)

Action Taken: Approved.

11. Stars Food Market (818 Lowry Av N):

Grant Grocery, Tobacco and Food Manufacturer Licenses, subject to conditions.

Staff report: Stars Food Market conditions

Action Taken: Approved.

Fire Department

12. Emergency Community and Health Outreach (ECHO) Project:

Execute grant agreement with Minnesota Counties Research Foundation to assist with costs of ECHO Project Year 2005 public education television shows ($97,000). (Refer to W&M/Budget)

Staff report: ECHO Project request for council action

Action Taken: Approved.

Police Department

13. National Night Out:

Accept donation of $6,000 for the SAFE Unit to use for community incentives for National Night Out; and Approve appropriation. (Refer to W&M/Budget)

Staff report: National Night Out request for council action

Action Taken: Approved.

14. Phillips Weed & Seed:

Approve appropriation decrease of $5,000 in grant funds received from Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. (Refer to W&M/Budget)

Staff report: Phillips Weed & Seed request for council action

Action Taken: Approved.

Purchasing

15. OP #6645, Armor Tactical Vests and Accessories:

Accept low responsive bid of Paraclete Armor and Equipment for armor tactical vests and accessories ($107,415.22). (Refer to W&M/Budget)

Staff report: OP #6645 request for council action

Action Taken: Approved.

16. OP #6646, Armored Rifle Plates:

Accept low responsive bid of Pinnacle Armor for armor rifle plates ($98,176).
(Refer to W&M/Budget)

Staff report: OP #6646 request for council action

Action Taken: Approved.

Discussion Item

Department of Inspections

17. Chapter 249 Properties (Time Certain 2:30 p.m.):

a. 1516 W Broadway

Action Taken: Approved Demolition.

b. 2937 Queen Av N

Action Taken: Approved Demolition.

c. 2903 Fremont Av N

Action Taken: Approved Demolition.

d. 1014 16th Av N.

Action Taken: Approved Demolition.

Staff report: a) 1516 W Broadway Presentation & Findings; b) 2937 Queen Av N presentation; Findings;; c) 2903 Fremont Av N presentation; Findings; d) 1014 16th Av N presentation; Findings

Department of Regulatory Services and Public Works

18. Boulevard and Sidewalk Standards regarding the Plan Development Review Process:

Report back from staff recommending that interim Streets and Boulevard guidelines be used for the plan development review process. (Refer to T&PW)

Staff reports: Boulevard and Sidewalk Standards request for council action; Standards and Guidelines

Action Taken: Received & Filed; Refer to T&PW Committee.

Referred by City Council 7/21/2006

19. Safety/Security Cameras:

City Council directive to the City Coordinator to work with the Chief of Police to design a fair and open selection process for the future placement of safety/security cameras. PS&RS will report to the Council within 60 days with a proposed selection process.

Action Taken: Postponed to September 13th Meeting.

License Hearings

Regulatory Services

20. CPES LLC (1730 New Brighton Blvd):

Deny renewal of Vehicle Immobilization License due to non-payment of administrative fines.

Staff reports: CPES Request for Council Action; CPES Request for Council Action Revised; CPES Hearing Notice;

Action Taken: Deleted from the Agenda.

21. Rental Dwelling License at 2908 16th Av S:

Concur with Rental License Board of Appeals to revoke license held by Phillip R. Owens.

Staff reports: Rental Dwelling License at 2908 16th Av S request for council action; Findings

Action Taken: Concurred with Revocation of License.

22. Rental Dwelling License at 729 8th Av SE:

Concur with Rental License Board of Appeals to revoke license held by Hyder Jaweed, Asgher Jaweed and Teri Kanis dba Minneapolis Apartments Housing Associates I LLC.

Staff reports: Rental Dwelling License at 729 8th Av SE; Findings

Action Taken: Concurred with Revocation of License.

23. Rental Dwelling License at 309 24th Av N:

Concur with Director of Inspections to reinstate license to be held by Paragon Osagiede.

Staff reports: Rental Dwelling License at 309 24th Av N request for council action; Inspectors report

Action Taken: Approved.

Postponed Items

24. Residence Location for Sex Offenders:

Subject matter of ordinance amending Title 15 of the Code relating to Offenses--Miscellaneous by adding a new Chapter 405 relating to Sexual Offenders, establishing a residence location prohibition for designated sexual offenders. (Ostrow and Schiff; Referred by City Council 3/10/2006)

25. Condominium Conversions:

Subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 250 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Condominium Conversions, adding notice and City approval requirements, as well as improved protections for buyers and provisions to address the loss of affordable rental housing due to condominium conversions (Gordon; Referred by City Council 6/16/2006).

(Referred to staff for analysis)

26. Civilian Police Review Authority:

Subject matter of ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 172 of Code relating to Fire and Police Protection: Civilian Police Review Authority, adding language to Section 172.20 entitled Scope of authority, and Section 172.130 entitled Disciplinary decision (Hodges; Referred by City Council 6/30/2006). (Also in HE&E) (Postponed 7/12/2006)

Upcoming Items

27. September 13th - Taxicabs:

Subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 341 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Taxicabs, repealing the requirement that the City Council conduct periodic public convenience and necessity hearings; increasing the authorized number of taxicab licenses issued; adding license fees applicable to wheelchair accessible, fuel efficient and alternative fuel taxicabs; amending the reference to seasonal licenses while deleting the reference to limited licenses; and repealing the section which authorizes additional taxicabs to conduct studies concerning taxicab service and fares (Ostrow; Introduction & 1st Reading 8/3/2006).

28. September 27th - Rental Licenses:

Subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, adding provisions to Rental Licenses to require additional application information, to make violations of Title 5, Building Code, grounds for license revocation or refusal to renew, and to make continuing violations of Title 12, Chapter 244 and unpaid water bills grounds for refusal to renew (Gordon; Introduction & 1st Reading 8/3/2006).

29. September 13th - Chapter 249 Property at 2655 15th Av S.

Notice: A portion of this meeting may be closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.03 or 13D.05.

Next Regular PS&RS Meeting: September 13, 2006

Next City Council Meeting: September 1, 2006

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