Committee tables surveillance (ALPR) oversight ordinance after concerns about scope and capacity

The committee considered a proposed surveillance-technology oversight ordinance that would address use of license-plate readers (ALPRs) and other recording devices. A motion to consider the ordinance was made for discussion purposes, and several members expressed concern about the draft’s clarity and local capacity to implement its reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

One committee member characterized the draft as "very hard to understand" and said it lacked clear delineation about who would be required to do the reporting and bear the costs. Another member urged that the city solicitor and public‑safety staff be consulted and suggested the measure might be better discussed first at council because of the budget and cross‑departmental implications. The committee voted to table the ordinance to council for further review, 4–1.