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Council agrees to place UWPD membership in small-agency coalition on consent calendar
Summary
Council discussed an amendment (Resolution 26-2090) to the interlocal agreement of the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) to allow University of Washington Police Department membership and voted to waive the 3-touch rule to move the item to the July 23 consent calendar for final action after public notice.
Council members heard a presentation from the police chief about a request by the University of Washington Police Department to join the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA). The chief said UWPD would bring training room access, parking lots for large-scale training, a mobile command post and specialized resources such as a bomb-detection canine that could support small agencies in mutual-aid situations.
The chief described the practical benefits: closer facilities in Seattle for monthly trainings, classrooms and a mobile command post that could be deployed in major incidents. He said the 12 existing member agencies have supported the change and that staff expect no financial burden on Lake Forest Park because the coalition's resource funding is grant-supported.
Council members discussed the item and some disclosed potential conflicts: one councilmember noted employment at the University but said they had no governing authority over the UWPD and no financial interest. To allow public comment and additional review, the council waived the 3-touch rule and voted to place Resolution 26-2090 on the consent calendar for the July 23 meeting rather than adopt it tonight.
Deputy Mayor Fertani recommended using the consent-calendar placement to provide community notice and allow the item to be pulled for fuller discussion if warranted. Staff said there is no immediate deadline; an approval before the end of August was desirable but not mandatory.
