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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 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.
• Chair Thomas noted that one item from Police(#14)would be added to the agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the May 8,2007 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
2. Emergency management Performance Grant—ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Deputy Fire Chief,Ken Weatherill,reviewed the purpose of the grant and its funding.
Ron Harmon moved to accept the EMPG reimbursable grant monies in the amount of
$61,636 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
3. Operation Safe Kids 1107-Update
Deputy Fire Chief,Dominic Marzano,and Police Chief Steve Strachan gave a brief summary of the
exercise which was held on June 8"'at Sequoia Middle School. They also noted that a complete
report will be compiled by the end of the month and submitted to the City Council members,the
Mayor's Leadership Team members and the Kent School District.
4. Valley Civil Disturbance Unit Interlocal Agreement-AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the agreement,adding the Federal Protective Service.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal
Cooperative Agreement for the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit and place this on the Consent
Calendar for the June 19,2007 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
5. Memorandum of Understanding Between King County Police Chiefs and RAIN Participating
Agencies-AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the MOU allows agencies to acquire and implement NetMotion Wireless
Mobility software/hardware to support mobile connectivity to essential law enforcement databases.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend placing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the
King County Police Chiefs and RAIN(Regional Automated Information Network)on the
Consent Calendar of the June 19,2007 Council Meeting and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
MOU.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
6. Justice Assistance Grant FY2007 application-AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the proposed use of funds for bicycle officer overtime,vehicles for the
NRT team and to hire cadets as a police officer recruitment strategy.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department to
apply for the FY2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
7. Community Orientated Police Servcies FY2007 grant application-AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the proposed use of funds to develop and implement a Cadet Project.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department to
apply for the Community Policing Development Grant Program FY2007.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
8. Safe Rental and Hotel/Motel Housing Ordinances—Update—INFO ONLY
This agenda item was posted as an action item but was changed to a non-action,discussion item
prior to the meeting. Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief Strachan addressed the most
recent changes to the proposed ordinances. Julie Johnson,President of the Rental Housing
Association of Puget Sound,Jay Olson,Regional Vice-President of ConAm Management and
Richard Qualey,owner of a 10-unit building in Kent,were introduced and stated that they shared the
City's goals but didn't agree with certain aspects of the proposed ordinances. After some amount of
discussion,Ron Harmon asked that the guests put their concerns in writing prior to the next meeting.
9. Neighborhood Response Team Update—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan introduced Lt. Ken Thomas and Sgt.Mark Gustafson who will both be working with
the three officers selected for the NRT. They will work to identify geography-based crime in the
City and form solutions,working with Patrol and the Crime Analyst.
10. Crime Analysis Update—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan introduced Kevin Axelson,Crime Analyst,who presented a Power Point of the City's
crime stats for the previous week.
11. Racer Issues/strategies—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan acknowledged Larry Blanchard and the Public Works Department for the installation
of low-profile rumble strips in the north end as a deterrent to racers,providing positive initial results.
12. Target$800 NNO Donation—ACCEPT
Chief Strachan introduced Judi Mauhl,Public Education Specialist,and thanked Target,the National
Corporate Sponsor for National Association of Town Watch, for the donation which will help cover
the cost of National Night Out T-shirts for this year's event on August 7t'.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council accept the donation from Target in the
amount of$800 and place this on the Consent Calendar for the June 19,2007 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
13. National Night Out—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan and Judi Mauhl invited community participation in this year's event on August 7t'.
14. Washington State Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School grant—ACCEPT
Chief Strachan acknowledged the excellent work by Debra LeRoy,Research and Development
Analyst, in applying for and receiving the grant which will be utilized at Daniel and Meridian
Elementary Schools.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington State Department of
Transportation Safe Routes to School grant,authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement,and
place this on the Consent Calendar of the July 3,2007 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.
J hompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
June 12,2007