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W-HINOTON
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
December 6,2006
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bob O'Brien,Les Thomas,and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:03 PM.
• Debbie Raplee attended this meeting in the place of Les Thomas.
• Bob O'Brien was unable to attend but gave Chair Harmon his concurrence on the action items.
1. Approval of Minutes
Debbie Raplee moved to approve the minutes of the November 14,2006 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0,with Bob O'Brien's concurrence.
2. City of Kent Fire Department Resolution—ADOPT
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the purpose of the Resolution.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of
Kent Fire Chief to adopt and annually review and amend the Performance Policies,Standards
and Objectives,as required by RCW 35A.92.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0,with Bob O'Brien's concurrence.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant—AUTHORIZE and ACCEPT
Police Chief Steve Strachan explained the purpose of the funding for the"Drive Hammered—Get
Nailed"program.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorization of the application and placing the
acceptance of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission mini-grant in the amount of
$2,500.00 on the Consent Calendar for the December 12,2006 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0,with Bob O'Brien's concurrence.
4. Department of Justice Weed and Seed Program-AUTHORIZE
Chief Steve Strachan explained the purpose of the grant application and the proposed use of funds.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Department of Justice Assistance FY2007 grant in the amount of$1 million dollars.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0,with Bob O'Brien's concurrence.
5. Graffiti/Neighborhood Improvement—INFO ONLY
Chief Steve Strachan gave an update on police department efforts against graffiti. He spoke about the
proposal of a rental licensing initiative that would require the management of rental housing units
(apartments)to pre-screen applicants and enforce their lease requirements in an effort to ensure
community safety. Updates will be brought to the Committee in 2007 as the initiative is developed.
6. Police Department Mission Statement and Strategic Plan update—INFO ONLY
Chief Steve Strachan noted that an ad-hoc committee is finalizing a draft that will be presented to the
Committee at the January meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:28 PM.
Jo T so
Pub Safety Committ Secretary