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KENT
WASHINGTON
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 11, 2007
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ron Harmon,Bob O'Brien, and Les Thomas, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Les Thomas at 5:03 PM.
• Ron Harmon's absence was excused and Debbie Raplee attended in his place.
• Chair Thomas noted that agenda item#7 will be tabled until next month's meeting.
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the August 14,2007 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
Police Chief Steve Strachan thanked city staff and council members for their support of Police
Officer Greg Duffin,his family and the Police Department throughout Greg's battle with cancer.
Officer Duffin's memorial service was held on 9/10/07.
2. FY2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant—ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Police Strachan reviewed the proposed use of grant funds.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that Council accept the FY2007 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of$61,996 and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant
document.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
3. Surplus Radar Trailer-AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the trailer has not been in use and will be auctioned.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department to
surplus radar trailer#9951.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
4. Safe Rental Housing—Ordinance Creating Program—ADOPT
Chief Strachan and Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick thanked the Rental Housing Association
and the Kent Chamber of Commerce for their input during the ordinance process. The ordinance
was reviewed at the Council Workshop on 9/4/07. Randy Bannecker,Bannecker&Associates,was
introduced and stated that his organization appreciated working on the ordinance with Pat
Fitzpatrick,Chief Strachan and other businesses.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance that establishes
standards for the operation of multi-unit rental housing facilities and creates a voluntary
program to encourage safe business practices for such facilities.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
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5. Ordinance EstablishinE Additional No Parking Zones on Portions of 27h PL S and S.256th
Street-ADOPT
Chief Strachan,Pat Fitzpatrick and Lieutenant Ken Thomas talked about safety concerns and
abandoned vehicles along the streets and that managers at two adjacent apartment complexes
welcomed the ordinance.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance which amends
section 9.38.020 of the Kent City Code to add additional parking prohibitions on portions of
27th Place South and South 256th Street.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
6. Agreement with Kent School District for School Liaison Officer-AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan reviewed the purpose of the agreement.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
between the Kent School District and the City of Kent to provide a school liaison officer from
September 1,2007 through August 31,2008,pending review and approval by the City
Attorney.
The meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM.
J hompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
September 11,2007