Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6 PM

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The Legislative Matters Committee holds a public hearing on an update to the Civilian Oversight policy development process. It also takes up a proposed Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, plus the Surveillance Use Policy and Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras. A resolution on enforcement of short-term rental rules is also on the agenda.

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(Posted online: 9/29/26 at 10:30 AM)

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Roll Call

1.
26-1385 Committee Minutes

Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026.
- 📎 Minutes - Leg Matters - 9-8-26 Full
2.
26-1449 Committee Minutes

Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 15, 2026.
- 📎 Minutes - Leg Matters - 9-15-26 Full
3. Public Hearing
3.1.
26-1407 Mayor's Communication

Conveying an update on the Civilian Oversight policy development process.
- 📎 Civlian Oversight Update 9.24.26
4. Ordinances
4.1.
25-1822 Mayor's Request

Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure.
4.2.

26-0240 Resolution

That the Director of Inspectional Services review the rules for short-term rentals and inform this Council what enforcement tools are available and how the city may take action against known violations.
4.3.
26-1023 Ordinance

That Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
- 📎 Ethical Procurement Ordinance
4.4.
26-1274 Mayor's Request

Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to update enforcement personnel.
- 📎 Amend Section 1-11(b)
5. Body Camera Policies
5.1.
26-1272 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
- 📎 Revised BWC Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy Final 8-27-2026
- 📎 Revised BWC Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy 8-27-2026 Redline
5.2.
26-1273 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
- 📎 Revised BWC STIR 8-27-2026 Final
- 📎 Revised BWC STIR Revisions 8-27-2026 Redline
6. To be marked Work Complete
6.1.
26-0478 Public Communication

Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: anti-coagulant rodenticides.
- 📎 Urban Forestry Committee - AGRs
6.2.
26-0475 Public Communication

Digital Fourth submitting comments re: Surveillance Technology Annual Report.
- 📎 Digital Fourth - Surveillance Report
6.3.
26-1006 Public Communication

89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
- 📎 89 residents - body worn cameras
6.4.

26-1027 Order

That the City Clerk provide the procedure followed upon a Mayoral veto of any measure approved by this Council.
6.5.
26-1034 Officer's Communication

Chief of Police conveying information regarding item #26-0378, a request of the Mayor for acceptance of a grant for a body-worn camera program.
- 📎 Item 26-0378 Memo (6.11.26)
6.6.
26-1185 Public Communication

74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
- 📎 74 voters - ethical procurement
7. To be Placed on File: (old STIR submissions)
7.1.
26-0485 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer.
- 📎 Crime Tracer Impact Report
7.2.
26-0484 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
- 📎 BWC Surveillance Tech Impact Report
7.3.
26-0830 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for CrimeTracer.
- 📎 CrimeTracer Impact Report
7.4.
26-1000 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
- 📎 BWC Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy 6.4.2026
7.5.
26-0999 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
- 📎 Revised BWC STIR 6.4.2026
7.6.
26-1189 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
- 📎 BWC Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy 7.9.26
7.7.
26-1192 Mayor's Request

Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
- 📎 Revised BWC STIR 7.9.2026