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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas, Deborah Ranniger, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Deborah Ranniger at 5:08 PM.
• Chair Ranniger noted that there would be three additions to the agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes
Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the April 21,2005 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
2. Surplus and Donate one 1989 Engine/Aid Unit-AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the condition and reserve status of the unit.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend placing on the Consent Calendar of the June 7,
2005 Council Meeting the surplusing of one(1) Pierce Engine/Aid Unit and also
granting authority to donate said apparatus to Kent's El Grullo Sister City Committee.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Ordinance amending Kent Citv Code 13.05—Fireworks-ADOPT
Fire Marshal Jon Napier reviewed the purpose of the amendment. The Committee members
expressed concern that the hours of discharge of fireworks were not noted in the amendment.
In order to remain consistent with the established discharge times of 9 AM to 11 PM, they
asked the Fire Marshal to confer with Law Department prior to the July 7, 2005 Council
Meeting and provide an amendment addressing hours of discharge at that meeting.
Les Thomas moved to recommend the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 13.05 of the Kent City Code relating to public fireworks display
permits and providing the authority,commencing one year from the date of passage,
to ban the sale, use and discharge of fireworks if a high fire danger exits.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
4. Fireworks display permits(2) -AUTHORIZE
Fire Marshal Jon Napier explained the purpose of the two permits.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend placing on the Consent Calendar of the June 7,
2005 Council Meeting that authorization be granted to issue fireworks display permits
for the Washington State Patrol/Fire marshal media event and for the wedding
ceremony scheduled for June 11,2005.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Interlocal Agreement between king County and City of Kent—Use of the Ravensdale
Range-AUTHORIZE
Deputy Chief Chuck Miller explained the purpose of the agreement.
Les Thomas moved to recommend placing the Interlocal Agreement between King
County and City of Kent Relating to the use of the Ravensdale Range on the Consent
Calendar of the June 7, 2005 Council Meeting, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
agreement.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission additional funds—ACCEPT and AMEND
BUDGET
Deputy Chief Chuck Miller explained the proposed use of the additional funds.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend accepting the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission additional grant funds in the amount of$9,000.00,and placing this on the
Consent Calendar of the June 7,2005 Council Meeting,and amending the budget.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
7. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Brant —ACCEPT
Deputy Chief Chuck Miller explained the proposed use of the funds.
Les Thomas moved to recommend accepting the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission grant in the amount of$65,750.00,placing this on the Consent Calendar
of the June 7,2005 Council Meeting, and establishing the budget.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
8. DSHS: Division of Alcohol& Substance Abuse¢rant-AUTHORIZE
Deputy Chief Chuck Miller explained the funds would be used to continue to support the Kent
Drinking Driver Task Force.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend the Council accept the Reduce Underage
Drinking grant from DSHS/Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse,placing this on
the Consent Calendar of the June 7, 2005 Council Meeting, and to establish the
budget.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
9. Fireworks in Kent—Update
Fire Marshal Jon Napier spoke about the plan for fireworks enforcement this year and noted
that the Fire and Police Departments will begin their emphasis on June 28th. He also
mentioned a media event which will be held on June 28th at the Police/Fire Training Center.
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10. Washington Traffic Safety Commission¢rant—ACCEPT
Deputy Chief Chuck Miller explained the proposed use of the grant funds.
Les Thomas moved to recommend accepting the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission grant in the amount of$5,000.00 and placing this on the Consent
Calendar of the June 7, 2005 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
11. Interlocal Agreement Between Washington State Department of Corrections and City of
Kent—AUTHORIZE
Deputy Chief Chuck Miller explained the purpose of the agreement.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend placing the Interlocal Agreement between
Washington State Department of Corrections and City of Kent on the Consent
Calendar of the June 7,2005 Council Meeting and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
agreement.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
12. Fire Station Exhaust Extraction Systems Sole Source Procurement-AUTHORIZE
Charlie Lindsey,Facilities Superintendent, explained the sole source vendor request.
Les Thomas moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
with Air Exchange,Inc. to furnish the Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction systems
for Stations 72 and 76 in the amount of$84,277.88,excluding Washinton State Sales Tax,
upon review by the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:47 PM.
Jo t ompson
Administrative Assistant
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
May 19,2005