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KENT
W-HINGTON
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 14, 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.
• Bob O'Brien's absence was excused and Debbie Raplee attended in his place.
• Chair Thomas noted that one item from Police would be added as(#5)to the agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes
Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of the July 10,2007 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
2. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant.Kent Drinking Driver Countermeasure
Program-ACCEPT
Police Chief Steve Strachan reviewed the proposed use of grant funds.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington Traffic Commission
grant in the amount of$65,750.00.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
3. Department of Justice FY2007 Weed and Seed Program grant—ACCEPT and AUTHORIZ
Chief Strachan introduced Debra LeRoy,Research and Development Analyst and recognized her for
her work throughout the grant process. The grant funds will be used to develop a program of
comprehensive strategies to address areas of high serious and violent crime,drug abuse and gang
activity in a specific region on Kent's East Hill.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council accept the Department of Justice Assistance
FY2007 grant in the amount of$174,845 and authorize Chief Strachan to sign the acceptance.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
4. State Farm Insurance Child Passenger Safety grant application -AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the proposed use of grant funds.
Debbie Raplee moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the State Farm
Insurance Child Passenger Safety grant in the amount of$2,000.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
5. King County Community Organizing Program mini-grant-AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the proposed use of grant funds.
Ron Harmon moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the King County
Community Organizing Program mini-grant in the amount of$2,000.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
6. Purchase of Valley Special Response Team vehicle—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan explained the purchase of the vehicle would have no budget impact as seized funds
from the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team will be used for Kent's portion.
7. National Night Out Report—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan thanked Judi Mauhl for planning and organizing this annual event which was held
on August 7th. 31 city vehicles and 90 visitors visited 65 Kent neighborhoods. He also thanked
Mayor Cooke, city council members,city employees and the local Target store employees for their
participation in this year's event. Target Corporation was this year's national corporate sponsor.
8. Neighborhood Response Team(NRT)Update—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan announced that Sergeant Mark Gustafson will begin his duties on the team effective
November l't and that three officers will be selected soon and will join the team on 2/01/08.
9. Safe Rental Housing Ordinance—UPDATE
Chief Strachan and Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick reviewed the most recent changes to the
proposed ordinance and noted that the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound has also reviewed
the changes. The proposed ordinance will appear on next month's agenda as an action item.
Ron Harmon asked if the Motel/Housing Ordinance would be presented to the Committee again after
the Safe Rental Housing Ordinance passes and if that would happen prior to year end. Pat
Fitzpatrick stated that was a real possibility and that some changes have been made to it since its first
presentation earlier this year.
INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan announced that the City of Kent Corrections Facility received its national accreditation
from the American Correction Association(ACA)on August 11`''in Kansas City,Missouri. He
acknowledged Captain Lorna Rufener,Lt. Curt Lutz,the Corrections staff and especially,Officer Andy
Jackson,for the hard work that it took to become the only municipal jail in Washington to gain ACA
accreditation.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 PM.
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Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
August 14,2007