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KENT
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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2007
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ron Harmon,Bob O'Brien, and Les Thomas, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Les Thomas at 5:05 PM.
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the January 9,2007 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
2. Safety Restraint Coalition mini-grant-ACCEPT
Police Chief Steve Strachan explained the proposed used of grant funds.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend accepting the Washington State Safety Restraint Coalition
mini-grant in the amount of$800.00.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
3. Red Light Cameras—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan introduced Sgt. Raf Padilla and they shared information on Red Light Camera
technology.
4. Police Department Facility Needs Assessment -AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Charlie Lindsey,Facilities Superintendent,explained the purpose of the facility
space needs assessment.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with
Ambia,Inc.to prepare a facility needs assessment for the Kent Police Department in the
amount of$28,435.00.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
5. Safe Rental and Hotel/Motel Housing Ordinances—INFO ONLY
Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief Strachan explained the proposed ordinances and
answered questions from committee members. Pat Fitzpatrick distributed a document to members
which was a sort summary comparing ordinances in neighboring jurisdictions. Committee members
thanked Pat Fitzpatrick for his work on the drafts. The ordinances will be brought back to committee
at the March meeting with further changes.
6. Change Orders with American Medical Response and Tri-med Ambulance,LLC-
AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider stated the Fire Department is pleased with the current working relationship
with these two ambulance companies and requests a three year extension on the agreements.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign Change Orders with
American medical Response and Tri-med Ambulance,L.L.C.to extend the term of the original
Ambulance Services Agreements for an additional three years through April 30,2010.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
7. Purchase of WebEOC software and related hardware—AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the benefits of the software and equipment which will be purchased with
grant funds previously accepted from the Washington State Military Department.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that the Mayor be authorized to sign purchase orders for
the purchase of WebEOC software and related hardware.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
8. Regional Fire Authority Concept—INFO ONLY
Chief Schneider explained the concept and stated that it would require voter approval in order for the
Kent Fire Department and King County Fire District#37 to form a Regional Fire Authority. Ron
Harmon was asked, and agreed,to serve on the Ad-Hoc Stakeholder Committee.
The meeting adjourned at 6:04 PM.
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Jo ompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
February 13,2007