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← Thursday, March 27, 2025

Item 59 Passed 11-0

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend City Code Chapter 4-2 (Alarm Systems) to create a requirement for alarm system installers to verify if an alarm site has an alarm permit, create a verification requirement for burglar alarm monitoring services before the City responds to a burglar alarm, create an in-person conference requirement for alarm permit holders, modify the conditions for which an alarm permit can be revoked, add notification requirements when a permit is revoked, consider programs and policies related to voluntary registration of private security cameras for police access during public safety emergencies; and to review and recommend changes to current policies and procedures to reduce the number of false alerts from burglar and fire alarm systems.

The roll call

Approved on Consent 11-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Yes
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes

Official votes