The Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee voted 3–0 on Nov. 6 to forward a favorable recommendation for draft 2 of CR109, a resolution that establishes a task force to reexamine the county’s adequate public safety response‑time test.

Committee members said the existing response‑time methodology can be misleading to the public and may not be used as originally intended. Sponsor testimony described the task force’s charge as examining the methodology, data accuracy and real‑world application of the test and recommending revisions or alternatives to better align with public safety goals and available resources.

Draft 2 of the resolution adds a representative from the Department of Homeland Security to the task force; the Office of Budget and Management provided written analysis stating no fiscal impact because the item is a task force. The Planning Department recommended adding the Office of Homeland Security and OMB as representatives. Some council members cautioned against overly large task forces that become unwieldy and create quorum issues; others said inclusion of certain executive‑branch agencies helps secure information and cooperation.

A motion to recommend draft 2 favorably was moved and seconded and carried on a roll call vote recorded as Chair DeNoga, Council member Adam Stafford and Council member Olson voting aye.

The resolution as approved by the committee directs the task force to convene stakeholders and produce recommendations for any needed revisions to the response‑time test. The transcript does not record a final Council vote.