Environment and Safety Committee
Environment and Safety Committee
The Environment and Safety Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure:
- The contributions of natural resources to human well-being are explicitly recognized and valued and that maintaining their health is a primary objective;
- Public health needs are recognized and addressed through provisions for healthy foods, physical activity, access to recreation, healthcare, environmental justice, and safe neighborhoods;
- Building and maintenance resilience to climate change; and
- The provision of public safety, including Police, Fire, and Emergency Management Services, as well as, intergovernmental relations and cooperation with law enforcement.
- Chair: Council Member Maggie Ullman
- Members: Vice Mayor Sandra Kilgore, Council Member Sheneika Smith
- Staff liaison: City Manager Debra Campbell
- Meeting schedule: Fourth Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m.
For Committee meeting materials, please go to City Environment and Safety Committee webpage: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/government/city-council-committees/environment-and-safety-committee/
Note: Effective January 2023, the Public Safety Committee became the Environment and Safety Committee. Find archived Public Safety Committee meeting details and materials at this link.
Environment and Safety Committee March 28, 2023 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Environment and Safety Committee February 28, 2023 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Environment and Safety Committee January 24, 2023 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee November 17, 2022 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee October 25, 2022 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee September 27, 2022 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee August 23, 2022 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee June 28, 2022 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee April 26, 2022 Meeting
This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee March 30, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee February 25, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee January 25, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected]put.com (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Note: This meeting begins at 11:00 a.m.
Public Safety Committee November 17, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee October 26, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee September 28, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee August 24, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee June 22, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee June 1, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee March 24, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/J8773 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
Note: This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee February 23, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/9477 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
Note: This meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee January 26, 2021 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/C161 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
Note: This meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee November 17, 2020 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/O234 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
Note: This meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee October 28, 2020 Meeting
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/X063 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre-submitted written public comments: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
Note: This meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee September 22, 2020 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/R623 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and Enter Code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre submitted written public comments– [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
Note: This meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee September 8, 2020 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/R470 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477.
Pre-recorded voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and Enter Code 9477 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
Pre submitted written public comments– [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9477; Hit * and option 3.
Note: This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Public Safety Committee August 25, 2020 Meeting
This meeting has been CANCELED.
Public Safety Committee June 25, 2020 Meeting
Welcome to the June 25 - Public Safety Committee Meeting. While we are Staying Home and Staying Safe, City Council wants you to still have the opportunity to participate in the decisions...