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KENT
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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
July 8, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 4:30 PM.
• 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 June 10, 2008 meeting.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0.
2. King County Interagency Agreement - AUTHORIZE
Charlie Lindsey, Facilities Superintendent, stated the equipment and improvements
would be used with auxiliary power at the Kent Senior Center in the event of a major
disaster as this could be a potential site for preparing food.
D. Raplee moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Interagency Agreement with King County for a generator transfer switch at
the Kent Senior Activity Center.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Washington State Military Department, Emergency Management Performance
Grant - AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the grant funds are passed through to local
jurisdictions each year for emergency management programs.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council accept the EMPF matching funds
reimbursable grant monies in the amount of $80,507 and authorize the Mayor
to sing the contract.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0.
4. Public Safety Testina renewal,agreement - AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Steve Strachan stated the Police Department is happy with PST and would
like to continue using them for the entry level police officer testing process.
D. Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Public
Safety Testing Subscriber Agreement.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
S. Washington Traffic Safety Commission. "Drive Hammered-Get Nailed" grant
application - APPROVE
Chief Strachan stated funds will provide supplemental overtime funding for DUI
enforcement.
L. Thomas moved to approve the Kent Police Department's request to apply for
the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed
$3,000.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0.
6. Jail Industries Board grant — ACCEPT and AMEND Budget
Chief Strachan stated that he was appointed to the Jail Industries Board. Grant funds
in the amount of $13,482 will be used for offender employment-related training at the
City of Kent Corrections Facility. A Flagger Certification Project will be developed.
D. Raplee moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Jail Industries Board grant and amend the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
7. Automated License Plate Reader update — INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan stated that the ALPR now provides hits on stolen plates, warrants and
Canadian stolens in addition to just stolens.
S. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant — INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan stated that WATPA will soon announce the award of a $1,030,000 grant
to the PATROL Task Force, a regional task force of South King County law enforcement
agencies, King County Prosecutor's Office and two North Pierce County police agencies.
The regional task force will focus on chronic vehicle thieves. In addition to personnel, a
van and technician for on-site fingerprinting and ALPR's will be purchased.
D. Ra lee asked Chief Strachan if the police department planned to add more ALPR's.
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When he stated there were no plans to add more at this time, committee members
asked him to budget for two more in order to cover different areas of the city.
9. National Night Out, August Sth — INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Sara Wood who invited committee
members and citizens to participate in this year's event, the 25th anniversary for NNO.
Target is the national sponsor for a second year. Kent was awarded 5th place nationally
in 2007 for cities our size. Sara stated NNO is an opportunity for neighbors to meet
neighbors and partner with police in the fight against crime. Events range from
barbeques to water fights to ice cream socials and generally run from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
Registration is available at the City of Kent website: www.ci.kent.wa.us/police
Discussion only:
L. Thomas asked Chief Strachan to report at the August meeting the number of
citations which were issued over the Fourth of July holiday.
Th a ing adjourned at 5:03 PM.
J hompson, Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
June 10, 2008