HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 07/19/1993 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
JULY 199 1993
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Leona Orr
Jon Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Crawford
Dave Haenel
Tony McCarthy
Chief Angelo
Mary Berg
Dennis Byerly
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Unidentified press person
The Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Committeemember Johnson.
DRAFT SURVEY ON WEST HILL FIRE STATION
Chief Angelo explained that at the last meeting the Committee had requested a survey be sent
to residents on the West Hill regarding whether or not a tot lot should be placed on the old Fire
Station site, as promised with the closing of the Midway Landfill. He distributed a copy of a
cover letter with the survey for review and comment. He noted that the letter and survey will
be delivered door-to-door on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to residents on the west side of
Military Road where the site is located because they expressed the most interest in the property.
STATION 74 EMERGENCY GENERATOR UPDATE
Chief Angelo explained that an emergency generator was approved in the 1993 CIP for the East
Hill Complex. He briefly updated the Committee on the progress to date. He noted that the
next step is to submit specifications and modifications to the Attorney's office for review and
then it will go out for bid.
McCarthy informed the Committee that the City Hall generator will be down for a short period
of time because they are in the process of digging out the underground tank associated with the
generator.
UPDATE ON ARSON SITUATION
Chief Berg explained that they are requesting a method for upgrading the surveillance equipment
on potential arson sites which is a joint proposal between the Fire and Police Departments.
They are requesting $6,500 for the Fire Department and $9,400 for the Police Department and
that the money would come from the interest accrued from the Public Safety Bond Issue. He
noted that this equipment would be placed in a pool to be used by either department as the need
arose. Chief Angelo noted that this item will be discussed at the next Executive Committee
meeting and the Budget Committee for approval.
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DRINKING DRIVER TASK FORCE REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
CONTRIBUTIONS
Chief Crawford noted that contributions have been won for the "Game of Life" Youth Wellness
Conference as follows: 1) $7,500 from the Beer Institute, and; 2) $1,000 from the Chamber of
Commerce Foundation. He requested acceptance of the money. ORR MOVED to accept these
monies. Johnson seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
LIAISON OFFICER POSITION WITH KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Chief Crawford explained that the Kent School District had a five person security force working
after hours and as hall monitors in the schools. He noted that they are revamping their security
and are not planning to rehire the five person force for next year, but would like to hire a Kent
Police Officer for the Kent schools and a King County Police Officer for schools outside of
Kent. Crawford noted that the Executive Committee has given authorization for another police
position but that approval is needed from the Public Safety and Budget Committees also. He
explained that the Kent School District would be paying $47,000 a year for the position which
will be an 8:00-5:00 job. Upon Orr's question, Crawford explained that an additional vehicle
is not being requested at this time, but could be needed at a later date. ORR MOVED to
approve the authorization for a new police position based on the Kent School District Plan.
Johnson seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
CORNUCOPIA DAYS REVIEW
Chief Crawford explained that extra patrol was added for Kent Cornucopia Days and the Balloon
Classic to offer more security. He noted that groups were not allowed to gather as they did last
year creating a sense of tension and fear; and that everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.