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KENT
WASHINGTON
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 10,2007
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ron Harmon,Bob O'Brien,and Les Thomas,Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Les Thomas at 5:00 PM.
• Ron Hannon's absence was excused. Debbie Raplee attended in his place.
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the March 13,2007 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
2. Fire Department Web Site and Emergency Medical Information Sheet—INFO ONLY
Fire Chief Jim Schneider and Captain Kyle Ohashi shared updated information on the EMIS sheet.
The form is now available at the Fire Department's link on the City's web page.
3. Goods and Services Contract with Santiam Emergency Equipment-AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the selection of the vendor and the need for the replacement equipment.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Goods and Services
Contract with Santiam Emergency Equipment.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
4. Goods and Services Contract with Bauer Compressors,Inc.-AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the selection of the vendor and the need for the replacement equipment.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Goods& Services
Agreement for the purchase of an H-25 Single Drive Mobile Skid Mounted Compressor.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
5. King County Office of Emergency Management grant—ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the proposed use of funds to provide a Zone 3 Regional Coordinator.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of the April 17,
2007 Council Meeting,accepting the reimbursable grant monies not to exceed$100,000 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with King County Office of Emergency
Management to receive the funds.
6. Parking Stalls on the East Side of Fourth Avenue North of Titus—Proposed Ordinance-
ADOPT
Chief Prosecutor Tami Perdue reviewed the purpose of the ordinance.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance which amends
section 9.38.080 of Kent City Code to apply the 30 minute parking restriction to all stalls
located on the east side of Fourth Avenue north of Titus Street.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
7. Valley Special Response Team—Interlocal Cooperative Agreement-AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Steve Strachan explained the purpose of the agreement and that the work on the
agreement by Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick was appreciated by the agencies involved.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to the Interlocal
Cooperative Agreement for the Valley Special Response Team and place this on the Consent
Calendar for the April 17,2007 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
8. Washington Traffic Safety Commission School Flashing Beacon/Lighting Project-
AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan introduced Debra LeRoy,Research and Development, and stated that he appreciated
Debra's work on this school lighting project as well as the work done by Larry Blanchard's team on
the installation of the previously purchased lighting..
Bob O'Brien moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for a Washington
Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$45,000.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
9. Bureau of Justice FY2007 Bulletproof Vest Program grant—AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy explained the purpose of the ant.
C S y p d pure e grant.
Debbie Raplee moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the FY2007
Buearu of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest(BVP)grant.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
10. State of Washington Emplovment Security Department Community Wrok Orientation
Program contract—AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy explained the purpose of the bid request.
Bob O'Brien moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to bid on the State of
Washington Employment Security Department Community Work Orientation Program
contract.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
11. Ordinance Prohibiting Vehicle Trespass—ADOPT
Tami Perdue explained the purpose of the ordinance.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that
prohibits persons from trespassing into another person's vehicle.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
12. Ordinance Prohibiting the Tampering of Interfering with Property of Another—ADOPT
Tami Perdue explained the purpose of the ordinance.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that
prohibits persons from tampering or interfering with another person's property.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
Discussion Only,No Action:
• Bob O'Brien asked Chief Strachan if police officers in Kent are prohibited from asking about a
person's immigration status. Chief Strachan answered that Kent officers are not prohibited from
asking that question.
• Chief Strachan noted that Pat Fitzpatrick continues to work on the Safe Rental and Hotel/Motel
Housing Ordinances.
• Chief Strachan reported that the request for one Auto License Plate Reader will be on the April
17,2007 Operations Committee agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 5:43 PM.
Jo Thompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
April 10,2007