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Council proposes meeting with resident leaders and police to address youth disorder on Fifth and Tutor
Summary
A resident who raised concerns about youth disorder and a blocked street on Fifth and Tutor was offered a meeting with council, police and outreach staff to explore solutions; council directed staff to set up a meeting rather than place the item on a future agenda.
During the citizens forum on July 14, resident Donnell Walters said he and others have been trying to address “out of control” youth around the area of Fifth and Tutor and expressed a desire to work with the city on a collaborative solution.
Walters said some community members supported blocking the street and that some young people felt “they was disrespected.” He told the council, “We're willing to work with them,” and asked that the city consider meeting to develop organization and structure.
At agenda item 14, a councilmember proposed scheduling a meeting with Walters that would include Chief Kimmy Snowdon, the city manager, community outreach staff and relevant councilmembers. Councilmembers indicated support for arranging that meeting and for including Councilmember Moore, who had previously been contacted by Walters.
No formal ordinance or vote was taken beyond the council’s direction to staff to arrange the meeting; staff and council characterized it as a working session to explore community-led options and potential follow-up.
