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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 01/16/1990 MINUTES FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 16, 1990 PRESENT: Paul Mann Alana McIalwain Christi Houser Tony McCarthy Sandra Driscoll Barney Wilson Norm Angelo Lyle Price - Valley Daily News Rod Frederiksen Alana McIalwain AMENDMENT TO POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LAW City Attorney Driscoll indicated that at the last Legislative Session, the Legislature determined that violations of the marijuana laws must be a criminal violation and they have re- criminalized the possession of marijuana. What this does it change our local ordinance to be consistent with State Law and we are required by the Legislation to do that. Christi Houser moved to make the change as required. Paul Mann seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ,AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO DANGEROUS WEAPONS City Attorney Driscoll indicated that the change in this ordinance is to correct an error that occurred when the document went through word processing. One of the weapons was listed as SLING shot, when actually it was supposed to be SLUNG shot. Mr. Mann asked what a slung shot is and Driscoll indicated that Jill Vanneman, Prosecuting Attorney, knew what it was but was out sick today so she would have to let them know after she was able to get the information. Chief Frederiksen indicated that he assumed it was something like what David slew Goliath with. Mr. Mann asked if this meant a sling shot is okay and Driscoll indicated that under the dangerous weapons ordinance, sling shot is not included. Christi Houser moved to make the change as requested. Paul Mann indicated that he had a question about Item D, anyone who shall carry with intention to conceal any pistol, what about a person who has a concealed weapons permit? Driscoll indicated that if a person has a permit to carry that, then they are not going to be in violation of this. Mr. Mann asked if the Kent Police Department issues permits for concealed weapons and Chief Frederiksen stated that they do. Mr. Mann asked if Chief Frederiksen saw any problem with this and Chief Frederiksen indicated that he didn't see any problem with it. Chief Frederiksen indicated that Leona Orr had expressed some concerns about people going to Karate tournaments and having some of the s' d MINUTES FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 16, 1990 PAGE -2- weapons they talked about, the numchucka sticks and throwing stars. Frederiksen stated that is very clearly states in Section B that it has to be used with intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons. Frederiksen indicated that after he explained this to Ms. Orr, he felt that she didn't have any further concerns about that portion of the ordinance. Paul Mann seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATED TO GUNS City Attorney Driscoll indicated that the gun ordinance had to be changed to comply with State Law so it was amended to do that. Mr. Mann asked if the City has an ordinance against assault rifles, assault weapons and Chief Frederiksen stated no. Mr. Mann asked if there had been any consideration of such an ordinance considering all the concerns regarding assault weapons. Chief Frederiksen indicated that they had looked at it, but that one of the problems comes in defining what an assault weaponfis and there is currently national debate on it. Also, there is State consideration by the Chiefs and Sheriffs association regarding that topic area. Do you define it on the basis of clip size, or description of automatic weapons. You have to be very careful that you don't define assault weapons do as to include hunting type rifles or target weapons. They are very concerned that when one is drafted that it not be challenged and overturned once it is established. Chief Frederiksen indicated that this is being looked at with interest. Mr. Mann stated that he was glad to hear that. Christi Houser moved to amend the ordinance related to guns. Paul Mann seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. STATISTICAL UPDATE - POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Frederiksen indicated that this item be postponed to a later date when there was a little more time. Mr. Mann asked for any additional items. Chief Angelo indicated that they would be at the next Public Safety meeting with a couple of items, to include accepting the of the Station 71 building. Christi Houser asked about the Northend Station. Chief Angelo a �y MINUTES FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 16, 1990 PAGE -3- indicated that they're almost up to the end of the year right now and they're still going. Chief Angelo indicated that he did a presentation to Rotary about the Bond Projects and where they are. Paul Mann asked about the West Hill Station going up on target date. Chief Angelo indicated that there isn't a target date on moving in yet, but it may be toward the last week of January or the first week of February. Christi Houser asked what the idea was for the dedication and Chief Angelo indicated that the Mayor had suggested possibly dedicating the facility on the North Hill to a given individual, but right now they don't have any one in particular and probably will just dedicate it to the neighborhood. Paul Mann asked about the artwork on the Headquarters Station, the stained glass windows. Chief Angelo indicated that clear glass cannot be put back in without incurring significant costs to ventilation. The smoked glass will filter some of the sunlight and therefore keep some of the heat out. There will be another meeting called this month sometime to reconsider other alternative for artwork. Meeting adjourned.