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KENT
WISHIHOTOH
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:02 PM.
• D. Raplee's absence was excused. R. Harmon had her concurrence on action items.
• Chair called for additions or changes to the agenda, there were none.
1. AARproval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2008 meeting.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee's
concurrence.
2. Recognition of council member Bob O'Brien's service to Kent community -
INFO ONLY
Chair Harmon mentioned that Bob O'Brien recently passed away from cancer and that
he would be missed by council members and the community. He also stated that
O'Brien was always passionate about Public Safety issues in the community.
3. King County Office of Emergency Management $14,030 grant - ACCEPT and
AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider shared that he wanted to publicly thank Bob O'Brien for his
service and commitment, especially on behalf of the Fire Department.
Chief Schneider explained the grant funding would be used for the training and
education of emergency responders to incidents of terrorism.
L. Thomas moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of
the May 20, 2008 Council Meeting, accepting the reimbursable grant monies
not to exceed $14,030 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with
King County Office of Emergency Management to receive the funds.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee's
concurrence.
4. Kina County Office of Emergency Management $11,000 -grant - ACCEPT and
AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the grant funding would be used to deliver two seminars in
the Zone 3 response area for Law Enforcement, Fire, Public Works, Communications,
and special response teams.
L. Thomas moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of
the May 20, 2008 Council Meeting, accepting the reimbursable grant monies
not to exceed $11,000 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with
King County Office of Emergency Management to receive the funds.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee's
concurrence.
S. King County Office of Emergency Management $13,000 grant - ACCEPT and
AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the grant funding would be used for an exercise of a
controlled event as follow-up to the Zone 3 Unified Command Seminar.
L. Thomas moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of
the May 20, 2008 Council Meeting, accepting the reimbursable grant monies
not to exceed $13,000 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with
King County Office of Emergency Management to receive the funds.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee's
concurrence.
6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission $2,700 grant application - AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Steve Strachan expressed condolences and acknowledged Bob O'Brien's
contribution to the community, in particular, his support of public safety issues.
Chie Strachan stated the funds would be used to purchase a LIDAR (laser) speed
measurement unit.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for a grant
in an amount up to $2,700 from Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee's
concurrence.
7. Graffiti Hurts $2,000 grant application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan stated the funds would be used to start a program called "Adopt a Spot",
engaging the community to help with graffiti removal in certain areas across the City.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Graffiti Hurts grant in the amount of $2,000.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee's
concurrence.
S. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of WATPA is to reduce auto theft across the state
and that its funding is based on a ten dollar surcharge on traffic infractions. He
introduced Lt. Bob Holt and Research and Development Analyst Debra LeRoy who are
working with other agencies on a multi-jurisdictional application due June 2"d,
L. Thomas moved to approve the Kent Police Department's request to apply for
the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee's
concurrence.
9. Crime States 2007 - INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan shared Kent's 2007 crime stats compared to Kent's 2006 stats, and to
the 2007 statewide stats, as compiled by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and
Police Chiefs Association. The statewide 2007 crime stats will be released by WASPC in
a press release on June 5m
ThIQ meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM.
J Thompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
May 13, 2008