HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 09/14/1999 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE M UTES
September 14, 1999
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Connie Epperly, Sandy Amodt, Tom Brotherton
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Everett, Ed Crawford, Tim Clark,Jackie Bicknefi.,Dena Laurent,
The meeting was called to order at 5:05PM by Chair Connie Epperly. One item was added to the
agenda: Safety Issues at Novak& Central Streets.
Approval of Minutes of August 10, 1999
Committee Member Tom Brotherton moved to approve the minutes of August 10, 1999. The motion
was seconded by Committee Member Sandy Amodt and carried 3-0.
Year 2000 Criminal Justice Funding Application
Captain Dave Everett of the Kent Police Department addressed the Committee on the funding
application for the Year 2000 Criminal Justice Funding. The proposed funding list includes three
areas: (1)Innovative Law Enforcement Programs: salaries and benefits for the Lighthouse, supplies
and equipment for the Game of Life, equipment and training for CEU Personal Safety program. (2)
At-Risk Children: Parks Mobile Computer Bus. (3)Domestic Violence Prevention: salaries,benefits,
services, and equipment for Lighthouse. The total estimated allocation is$132,969. There would be
• no matching funds from the City.
Sandy Amodt moved that the Public Safety Committee recommend to the Council to approve
application for the Year 2000 Criminal Justice Funding and establiskbudget documents as
required. The motion was seconded by Tom Brotherton and carried 3-0.
Bureau of Justice Assistance Block Grant Application
Captain Dave Everett said the Bureau of Justice Assistance Block Grant assists in the funding of the
Domestic Violence Prosecutor and the purchase of equipment to investigate computer-related crimes.
It also funds presentation equipment for training. The grant total is $81,9,10,and the City is required
to match 10% of that.
Tom Brotherton moved that the Public Safety Committee recomimeal$to the Council approval
for application for grant funding and to establish budget documents as required. The motion
was seconded by Sandy Amodt and carried 3-0.
Safety Issues at Novak& Central
Sandy Amodt brought up the safety issue at Novak and Central Streets w +e new apartments with
300 residents have presented a concern for adults and children safely crossing Central Street. It is
difficult for car drivers to see pedestrians while turning left from Novak onto Central. Ms. Amodt
suggested the need for some kind of temporary safety idea until a street light can be put up at the
crossing. Tom Brotherton suggested taking the issue to the Public Works Committee. Some ideas
discussed were installing `blinking yellow lights', "Pedestrians Ahead"signs, and trying to get the
street light manufactured more quickly.
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Police Chief Ed Crawford said that a Crosswalk or Pedestrian Island is a possibility,but crosswalks
on four lane highways are unsafe. One lane of traffic might stop causing**pedestrian to think it
safe to cross, but the second lane of traffic doesn't see the pedestrian. He Swd there are no easy
suggestions for people crossing without a traffic signal.
Chair Connie Epperly said the issue would be moved on to the Public Works Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:20PM.
Jackie Bicknell
City Council Secretary
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