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