The citySA国际影视传媒檚 Municipal Enforcement Division will be tasked with putting a priority on speeding and illegal parking while the will be expected to maintain higher visibility downtown, if the Governance and Priorities CommitteeSA国际影视传媒檚 recommendations are passed by city council on Monday.
The committee met on April 19 to sort out what Municipal Enforcement Division (MED) and the should be focused on in 2022-SA国际影视传媒�23.
MED is being asked to put emphasis on the citySA国际影视传媒檚 Highway Traffic Bylaw, particularly speeding. As well, MED would also focus on the enforcement of unauthorized parking to ensure easier emergency vehicle access. Continued public engagement is another highly-ranked item.
Coun. Steve Payne asked if municipal staff will be looking out for problems more often, rather than waiting on complaints from unhappy residents.
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City manager Sheila Bassi-Kellett replied that while trying to balance modest staff resources around enforcement and making sure public safety is upheld, anything related to safety is dealt with proactively.
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Coun. Shauna Morgan spoke frankly in warning against the targetting of repeat offenders without reliable evidence.
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Insp. Chris Hastie, who was in attendance at the meeting, stated that continuing offenders are bound by court release conditions, parole conditions or terms of probation.
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Joint objectives for MED and Yellowknife will include facilitating reconciliation with the Indigenous communities.
