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W.s HINGTON
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 12, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:03 PM.
• Council member Jamie Danielson was introduced as the new committee member.
• Chair called for additions or changes to the agenda, there were none.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the July 08, 2008 meeting.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
2. National Night Out report - INFO ONLY
Chief of Police Steve Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Sara Wood who
reported on the 70 Kent events on August 5th . Target was the national sponsor and
nearly 20 Target employees visited events with police and other city staff.
3. Keep America Beautiful, Graffiti Hurts grant - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan and Sara Wood explained how the grant funds would be used.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the Keep
America Beautiful, "Graffiti Hurts" grant in the amount of $2,000.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
4. Department of Justice, Weed & Seed Program grant - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan and Research and Development Analyst Debra LeRoy reviewed the
purpose of the second year grant funds in the amount of$149,555.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the FY2008 Department of Justice Weed and Seed
Program Continuation funding.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant - ACCEPT and Establish
Budget
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy reviewed how the funds would be used for a regional
task force. Chief Strachan commended Debra for her excellent work on the grant
application and working with a large number of agencies in a short timeline.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant
award in the amount of $1,030,000 and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
6. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Graffiti &Tagger
Abatement Gang Crime grant application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy explained how the grants funds would be used.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
grant in the amount of $12,000 from Washington Association of Sheriffs and
Police Chiefs.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
7. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Enforcement Targeting
Gang Crime grant application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy explained how the grant funds would be used.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
grant in the amount of $84,465 from Washington Association of Sheriffs and
Police Chiefs.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
8. Proposed Ordinance - Cyberstalking Statue for Enforcement in Kent - ADOPT
Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council adopt the prpoposed ordinance
which amends the Kent City Code in order to adopt by reference RCW 9.61.260
related to the crime of cyberstalking for enforcement in Kent.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
9. Resolution - Kent Corrections Facility Programs and Kent Police Department
fees - ADOPT
Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the proposed fee increases.
3. Danielson moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed resolution
relating to the fees schedule established for the Kent Corrections Facilities
Programs and the fees for the Kent Police Department.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
10. Public Safety Testing revised agreement - AUTHORIZE
Pat Fitzpatrick reviewed the revisions which involve Civil Service Statues.
L. Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a three
year agreement with Public Safety Testing, Inc., in the annual amount of
$7,500 for testing of entry level police officers, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by 3. Danielson and passed 3-0.
ADDITION - Discussion Only:
L. Thomas asked Chief Strachan to speak to the officer involved shooting
which occurred in Kent on August 8th. Chief explained the suspect was a
Bonney Lake resident, a chronic offender who fled Kent Police Officers and
was shot when he attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle. The
suspect suffered a minor injury, has been released from the hospital, taken
into custody and is expected to be charged on August 13th. The Renton Police
Department is handling the investigation.
The ee 'ng adjourned at 5:50 PM.
]o ompson,
Pu lic Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
August 12, 2008