Public Safety Committee meets; BERK OEM assessment and legislative work planning presented (Jan 13, 2026)
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The Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee met on January 13, 2026, 9:32–11:36 a.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. Chair: Councilmember Robert Kettle. Members present: Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, Eddie Lin, Maritza Rivera; Debora Juarez arrived late. Two informational items were heard: Inf 2814 — BERK Consulting 2025 Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Organizational Assessment (presenters Brian Murphy and Oliver Hirn) and Inf 2816 — Public Safety Legislative Work Planning (presenter: Chair Kettle). No committee actions or votes are recorded in the minutes.
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- Inf 2814 (BERK Consulting 2025 OEM Organizational Assessment) was presented to the committee as an informational item.
- Inf 2816 (Public Safety Legislative Work Planning) was presented to the committee as an informational item.
- No committee votes, ordinances, or formal actions are recorded in the minutes.
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- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
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- Call to Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- BERK Consulting 2025 Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Organizational Assessment and Presentation
- Public Safety Legislative Work Planning
- Adjournment
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