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KENT
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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 8, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bob O'Brien, Les Thomas, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Debbie Raplee at 5:07 PM.
• Ron Harmon's absence was excused and Debbie Raplee attended in his place.
• Bob O'Brien's absence was excused. D. Raplee had his concurrence on the action
items.
• Chair called for additions or changes to the agenda, there were none.
1. Approval of Minutes
Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2008 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
2. Tpwina and Impound Services draft contract — INFO ONLY
Tom Guilfoil, Assistant City/Prosecuting Attorney and Captain Mike Painter explained
that protocols and policies needed to be formalized and that tow companies would have
the opportunity to review them prior to a bid process.
3. Washington State Law Enforcement Boating Equipment Grant Program —
AUTHORIZE
Captain Painter explained the funds would be used to purchase a new boat for patrol
use on Lake Meridian.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington State Law Enforcement Boating Equipment grant.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
4. Lease Agreement Between City of Kent and Rainier Pacific Management. LLC -
AUTHORIZE
Captain Painter explained the lease would provide a visible police substation on the
West Hill at the Woodmont Shopping Center.
L. Thomas moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Lease
Agreement with Rainier Pacific Management, LLC for a Kent Police Department
Substation.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
5. Criminal Code Amendment, Metal Theft and Possessions of Vehicle Theft Tools
— ADOPT
Tom Guilfoil explained the purpose of the code amendment.
L. Thomas moved to recommend council enact the proposed ordinance that
adopts by reference new code provisions recently enacted by the state
Legislature, and repeals the repetitive Kent City code provisions, making it a
gross misdemeanor to make or possess vehicle theft tools, and requiring metal
businesses to maintain transaction records for the sale fo nonferrous metals.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
6. Goods and Services contract with Motorola, Inc. in care of Action
Communications, Inc. - AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the contract for the purchase of portable radios and
related support equipment.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Goods and Services
Contract with Motorola, Inc. in care of Action Communications, Inc.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
7. Surplus a 1991 Pierce Lance Aerial Ladder - AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the request for the surplus of the equipment.
L. Thomas moved to surplus a 1991 Pierce Lance Aerial Ladder (apparatus 734
VIN#000445), authorize Fire Administration to sell the apparatus and that
funds received from the sale of the apparatus be deposited into a Facilities
account for Fire Maintenance Shop renovations.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
S. FY 2008 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Program grant
application - AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Steve Strachan reviewed the purpose of the vest program.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent JPolice Department to apply for the FY
2008 Bureau of 3ustice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
9. Lowe's Heroes Award application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds would be used to purchase supplies for graffiti
eradication efforts in neighborhoods on the West Hill.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Lowe's Heroes Award.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
10. Washington Traffic Safety commission grant - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the grant funds would be used to fund officer overtime for the
Click-It-Or-Ticket Mobilization.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
The me tin9 adjourned at 5:30 PM.
Thompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
April 8, 2008