UCUC Approval and Adoption Matrix, Part II.G

University Community Urban Center
Approval and Adoption Matrix

II. Specific Activities for Implementation

The activities listed in this section are not directly associated with a Key Strategy. For each activity, the City has identified next steps as a part of the City's work program in response to the neighborhood plan. Many of the next steps are actions to be taken by the City, but in some cases, the neighborhood or other agency will be able to take the next steps. As with the activities listed for each Key Strategy in Section I, these activities are intended to be implemented over the span of many years.

G. Public Safety

#	Activity	Pri- ority	Time Frame	Cost Estimate	Implementor	Executive Response	Executive Recommended Action	Council Action Taken
G1	Integrate security planning with development of parks and open space.			Modest increase in design fees.	DPR, SPD.	SPD and DPR are working to improve coordination in this area.	Recommendation can be implemented.	C2 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.
G2	Explore the feasibility of providing portable wireless CCTV cameras for use in drug-dealing and other criminal activity locations. Equipment purchased by local businesses; locations determined by SPD; installations by City Light.		Imme- diately	Equipment and consulting paid privately. Operations by SPD and City Light.	Local businesses, SPD, SCL.	SPD: This idea must be considered very cautiously, as it could be interpreted as an invasion of privacy. Street poles are owned by SCL, the US West, KC/Metro or SEATRAN. Approval needs to be obtained from the pole owner. There may be pole attachment requirements and fees.	Recommendation may be considered in the future, pending identification of potential fund source, clarification of any legal issues and evidence of very strong community support.	C4 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.
G3	Explore the feasibility of establishing SPD's car prowl decoy program in the UCUC.		Imme- diately	Cars and equipment donated. Monitoring by SPD and volunteers.	Set-up and monitoring by SPD and volunteers.	SPD is currently reevaluating the effectiveness of this program, and is not implementing it in other areas. Preventing car prowls is a high priority. SPD is exploring other options for car prowl prevention which could be implemented in the UCUC.	Recommendation will not be implemented, but SPD will consider alternatives to address concerns of community.	C4 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.
G4	Notify the community about current crime problems. Piggyback on other mailers. Send out press releases to local papers.			Preparation by SPD Crime Prevention. Distribution varies.	SPD, DON.	Crime prevention staff are currently co-located in the University Neighborhood Service Center. SPD and DON can increase coordination on this issue.	Recommendation can and will be implemented.	C2 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.
G5	Initiate a publicly-funded alley lighting program for alleys behind commercial uses. Begin with both sides of the Ave.	M		Undeter- mined.	City Light, Chamber of Commerce, University District Improvement Area.	SPO: This issue can be addressed as part of station area planning. SCL: Under current programs, City Light funds are not used for alley lighting. All hardware, installation and energy costs are borne by the property owners where the lights are installed. For additional street or alley lights, the neighborhood is encouraged to develop a lighting plan with SCL's North Service Center. The plan should include location of lights, type of lighting fixtures and lighting calculations. The lighting plan will provide information for a feasibility analysis and cost estimate.	Recommendation will be considered in the future, as part of station area planning, and pending identification of a public or private fund source.	C4 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.
G6	Establish a code requirement for CPTED review of multifamily projects. Establish a roster of qualified security specialists.					DCLU: It is not appropriate to require review in the manner proposed. Alternative recommendation: If, however, development standards in the Land Use Code are in need of amendment to better incorporate Crime Pre- vention Through Environmental Design principles, this could be undertaken on a citywide basis. It would be helpful for the neighborhood to document problems or shortcomings with regard to CPTED to contribute to the scope of a future code amendment project.	Recommendation will not be implemented as proposed. Alternative recommendation: May be considered in the future, pending prioritization with other neighborhood plan recommendations, and identification of potential fund source.	C2 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.
G7	Support existing crime fighting programs, including Block Watch, and the University District BIA.		Ongoing	Resources added as necessary.	SPD, Community.	This is an ongoing service provided by SPD.	Recommendation already being implemented.	C2 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.
G8	Recommend the SARA process as a method to solve public safety problems and issues which divide the community.		As issues develop.	SPD, PFY staff time.	SPD, DON (NSC), Partnership for Youth.	The Seattle Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community policing, partnering and problem-solving (which includes the SARA problem- solving process). SPD is currently implementing a SARA problem-solving process for problems identified on the Ave and will use this process on other identified problems, when appropriate in the future.	Recommendation can and will be implemented.	C4 Approve Exec.'s Rec. Action.

Council Actions: References C1-C5 are to categories identified in Resolution 29716 pertaining to City Council review of proposed neighborhood plans. C1 = City has implemented; C2 = City can implement within existing resources, C3 = City will consider when adopting the budget and/or Capital Improvement Program; C4 = City will consider at future time (due to need to coordinate with citywide issues or other neighborhood plans, evaluate policy or regulatory changes, identify fund sources, etc.); C5 = City will not implement (for reasons stated).