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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 08/08/2006 `� KENT W.SMIN6TON CITY OF KENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 8, 2006 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bob O'Brien, Les Thomas,and Ron Harmon,Chair • The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5.04 PM. • Chair Harmon called for any additions to the agenda,there were none 1. Approval of Minutes Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the July 11,2006 meeting. The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0. 2. Amend KCC 9.34.020 to Include Appeal Provision of Assessed Bookine Fees-ADOPT Patrick Fitzpatrick,Deputy City Attorney,explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance. Bob O'Brien moved to recommend the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance which amends KCC 9.34.020 to include a provision for appealing booking fee assessments. The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0. 3. Correctional Facility Control System Replacement-AUTHORIZE Charlie Lindsey, Superintendent of Facilities,reviewed the vendor selection process. Les Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the mayor to enter an agreement with ESC Innovative Solutions in the amount of$270,207 to furnish and install a detention control system at the Correctional Facility. The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0. 4. City of Kent Fire Department 2006 Organizational Chart—INFO ONLY Jim Schneider, Fire Chief,reviewed the 2006 Organizational Chart 5. Kidde Fire Trainers Lease Agreement Renewal-AUTHORIZE Jim Schneider,Fire Chief,reviewed the facility lease agreement. Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City, the facility lease agreement renewal with Kidde Fire Trainers. The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0. 6. Washington State Military Department Brant—ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE Jim Schneider, Fire Chief,recognized Kimberly Behmeyer for her work on the grant. Les Thomas moved to recommend Council accept the Washington State Military Department grant in the amount of$95,300 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0. 7. Public Housing Safety Initiative program—APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Chuck Miller,Interim Chief of Police,explained the purpose of the program. Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council approve the Public Housing Safety Initiative Contract for Services between the King County Housing Authority and the Kent Police Department,subject to approval by the Law Department, authorize signing of the agreement and place this on the Consent Calendar of the August 15, 2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0. 8. East Hill Burglaries—Update by Police—INFO ONLY Chuck Miller,Interim Chief of Police,gave an update on the burglaries that have occurred since March 2006 He stated that many arrests have been made of young adults and juveniles,but it seems there are several unrelated groups involved in the burglaries 9. Security Issues at Kent Station—INFO ONLY Chuck Miller,Interim Chief of Police, spoke about enforcement issues being used at Kent Station In addition to Kent Police bike units and volunteer patrols, King County Metro's security and Sound Transit's security are also involved Added: • Chair Ron Harmon asked Chuck Miller for an update on hiring for the police department. Committee members noted they wanted the City to get in front of crime and possibly hire more police officers to accomplish that. John Hodgson, Chief Administrative Officer, stated that the City is aggressively hiring for both police and fire departments, especially when considering possible annexation and future retirements. • Les Thomas relayed a comment from a couple of citizens about some changes in retail businesses along Meeker Street Mayor Cooke was aware of the comment; she has personally visited some of the new businesses and stated that they are very safe,just different and that it's part of our changing culture and a sign of the evolution of our community into an urban city. • Chair Harmon recognized Mr. Tom Sharp, P.O. Box 918,Maple Valley, WA, a property owner for over twenty years,who spoke about crime at town homes on the East Hill,that he supports the police department, and that he is in support of increasing police resources in the current budget in an effort to make people feel safer. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM. Jo ompson / Pu is Safety Committee Secretary Public Safety Committee Minutes 2 August 8,2006