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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas, Deborah Ranniger, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Deborah Ranniger at 5:04 PM.
• Chair noted the addition of a presentation by Law Department
1. Approval of Minutes
Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the January 20,2005 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
2. Fire Stoppers Program Memorandum of Understanding—AUTHORIZE
Fire Marshall Chief Jon Napier reviewed the on-going program.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend placing the Fire Stoppers Program
Memorandum of Understanding on the Consent Calendar of the April 5,2005
Council Meeting and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Probation Violations and Deferred Prosecution Amendment to Ordinance-ADOPT
Deputy City Attorney Patrick Fitzpatrick reviewed the amendment.
Les Thomas moved to recommend the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance
amending section 9.02.390 of the Kent City Code in order to extend its application to
those completing a deferred prosecution program and who violate provisions of that
program.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant request to apply-AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Ed Crawford reviewed the purpose of the DUI/Traffic Safety Task Force grant.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the application for the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission grant and placing this on the Consent Calendar for the
April 5,2005 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs grant-AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Ed Crawford stated that the grant funds would be used to purchase equipment.
Les Thomas moved to recommend accepting the Washington Association of Sheriffs&
Police Chiefs grant in the amount of$1,000,and placing this on the Consent Calendar
for the April 5,2005 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
6. Fireworks—INFO ONLY
Police Chief Ed Crawford and Fire Marshall Chief Jon Napier reviewed last year's
fireworks emphasis work by both the Police and Fire Departments and expressed their
intent to continue working together on this year's emphasis.
7. Underage Drinking—INFO ONLY
Police Chief Ed Crawford spoke about the collaboration between the Drinking Driver Task
Force and the Washington State Liquor Control Board in working on local stings in an
effort to curb the sell of liquor to minors
Added Item:
8. Unlawful Race Attendance and Stay Out of Areas of Racine—SOAR—Amendment to
Ordinance—ADOPT
Deputy City Attorney Patrick Fitzpatrick explained the purpose of the amendment and
introduced Sergeant Pat Lowery who gave examples of the current problems.
Les Thomas moved to recommend that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance
amending Chapters 9.42 and 9.43 of the Kent City Code to address illegal street racing
and race attendance within the City of Kent,subject to the addition of 62ad Avenue
South from South 192ad Street to South 199tn Place as a"No Racing Zone" and subject
to the change to the No Racing Zones set forth in section 9.43.030 correcting the name
of 199tn
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.
Jo�ompson
Administrative Assistant
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
March 17,2005