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Page 3 City Council Minutes July 13, 1994 1.3 fire and rescue vehicles. Toward this end, staff has developed guidelines for citizens on ride alongs that addresses selection criteria, attire, and conduct. These guidelines have been reviewed by the city's insurer and the city attorney. Councilmember Gehrz expressed some concern about respecting the privacy of patients on ambulance calls. For example, it might not be appropriate to take ride along participants to suicide and psychiatric calls. She suggested that perhaps the program be limited to fire calls only. Councilmember Gibson Talbot noted the confidentiality clause in the ride along agreement. Both fire and rescue calls are traumatic and require confidential treatment. Administrator Hoyt suggested that the agreement be amended to include a listing of situations that are of a confidential nature and not appropriate for ride along citizens. This list could be compiled with the assistance of the fire/rescue captains. Councilmember Gehrz stated that this program would be a wonderful opportunity for youth to see the workings of the fire/rescue department, but that there are some situations where confidentiality should be protected. Mayor Baldwin suggested that the council approve the fire department portion of the program but wait for more information from staff regarding the rescue portion. The Council concurred with the Mayor's suggestion and asked that the Fire/Rescue Chief be present when this issue is addressed in the future. DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 1994 Due to the need for budget workshops, the Council's July and August meeting schedule was amended to the following: no meetings held on July 27 and August 10; regular meetings followed by budget workshops on August 3rd, August 17th, and August 24th (all beginning at 6:30 p.m.). UPDATES Councilmember Gibson Talbot reminded the public of the Ice Cream Social on July 28th. Councilmember Gehrz updated the Council on the status of the Human Rights Commission's work on "Turn Off the Violence" day on October 22nd. Administrator Hoyt made note of several improvements being done in the city (seal coating and park work), a meeting scheduled on Larpenteur Avenue, and studies being conducted by staff on parking and traffic issues.