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10 Ms. Hamilton said she thinks the Mayor is probably right. She asked if we could build into the system that new development must treat all or most of their water on site. Ms. Hamilton asked if there would be incentives for reductions in run off, and Ms. Riddervold said yes, that is the basis of the credit program. Ms. Karen Waters, Chair of the Urban Eco System Subcommittee of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, said the Committee supports the proposed program. She said they realize there is a need to further discuss the costs and relief to low income residents. She said this is seen as the beginning of the conversation. Mr. Norris said that if we move to a fully fee based system that would free up $900,000 in the General Fund. He said it would be prudent of Council not to assume that would be found money, but would be returned to the taxpayer. Dr. Brown asked Councilors what they would like to do next and when. Mr. Taliaferro said he would like to have a work session. Mr. O’Connell asked if there is a consensus about the need to move forward, and if so, the questions are mainly financial. It was agreed that a work session will be held. Mr. Lynch said we need to look at a mix of what stays in the General Fund and what is done with new money. REPORT : DOWNTOWN MALL SECURITY CAMERA POLICY Mr. O’Connell said that the security cameras are seen as an additional tool for the Police. He said Council is being asked for their questions about the proposed policy and to provide direction to staff. Police Chief Tim Longo said that other policies were reviewed. He said the proposed policy limits access and use of the system. He said the Police Department does not have resources to monitor the cameras, but he feels the policy should be broad enough to allow that if there is a need. He said signs would be posted alerting the public to the cameras. He noted that feedback from the Rutherford Institute was just received today and staff has not had the opportunity to review it. Ms. Hamilton said that the Rutherford Institute noted that there is no mention of compliance with the Constitution in the proposed policy. She suggested that personnel who are authorized to review the recordings be identified in the policy. She suggested that training and oversight be more regular than “as needed.” She asked if there would be circumstances when the material would be shared with the press. Chief Longo said staff would seek a Freedom of Information Act exemption for the material. Ms. Hamilton noted that Mr. Lynch thinks storing the film for 30 days is too long, but she said she does not think that is long enough. Chief Longo said the department would know within 48 hours if the recording is needed. He noted that the State’s Records Retention Act would require that it be kept for 30 days. Ms. Hamilton asked if the cameras would be located on mall sidestreets and Market and Water Streets, and Chief Longo said yes. She asked if they would be located in the parks, but Chief Longo said he cannot answer that as they are currently having discussions about their placement.