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KENT
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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bob O'Brien, Les Thomas, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• Ron Harmon's absence was excused and Debbie Raplee attended in his place.
• The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Debbie Raplee at 5:05 PM.
• Bob O'Brien's absence was excused and he gave D. Raplee his concurrence
on the action items.
• Chair called for additions or changes to the agenda; item #3 was removed.
1. Approval of Minutes
Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2008
meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
2. Prohibited Conduct on Public Transit PrORerty and Vehicles —
Ordinance - ADOPT
Tom Guilfoil, Assistant City/Prosecuting Attorney, and Chief Steve Strachan
explained why the police asked for the ordinance. Adopting the substance of
King County's transit code of conduct ordinance provides a tool for police
officers to ensure consistent regulations. D. Raplee asked why the use of
drugs was not mentioned and T. Guilfoil stated he would review and add the
language if it was needed.
L. Thomas moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance
relating to prohibited conduct on public transit property and vehicles.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with O'Brien's
concurrence.
3. Agenda item removed.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant application -AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the grant funds would be used for emphasis patrols.
L. Thomas moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police
Department to apply for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission
"X-52 Patrols" grant in an amount up to $7,000.00.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
5. King County Basic Life Support Services Contract - AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the EMS funding has been received since
1981 from Seattle-King County Department of Public Health.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign contract with King
County to receive Basic Life Support levy funds.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
6. Santiam Goods and Services Contract for Emergency Equipment -
AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the personal protective equipment would be used
for 22 new and replacement firefighters in 2008.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Goods and
Services Contract with Santiam Emergency Equipment.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
7. Fire Investigations Interlocal Agreement with City of Covington -
AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider reviewed the purpose of the agreement.
L. Thomas moved to recommend placing the renewal of the Interlocal
Agreement Between the Cities of Kent and Covington Relating to Fire
Investigations on the Consent Calendar of March 18, 2008 Council
Meeting and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
8. Homeland Security Sub-grant for Zone Coordinator - ACCEPT and
AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the funds would provide a Zone 3 Coordinator.
L. Thomas moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent
Calendar of the March 18, 2008 Council Meeting, accepting the
reimbursable grant monies not to exceed $100,000 and authorizing
the Mayor to sign the contract with King County Office of Emergency
Management to receive the funds.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
9. Zone 3 Emergency Management Planning Consultant Contract -
AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained how this contract relates to the previous agenda
item by providing a consultant agreement.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to
sign the contract with the consultant to enhance Zone 3 Emergency
management Planning. This agreement directly coincides with the
King County Office of Emergency management grant on the agenda.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
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March 11, 2008
10. Public Health. Seattle-King County Inter-agency Lease Agreements
(2) - AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the purpose of the lease agreements for used by
paramedic units at Station 76 and the medic unit at Station 75.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal of two
(2) Inter-agency Lease Agreements with Public Health, Seattle-King
County.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
11. Emergency Medical Services PrehosRital Participation grant -ACCEPT
Chief Schneider explained the proposed use of funds to purchase temporal
thermometers and vacuum splints.
L. Thomas moved to accept the EMS Prehospital Participation Grant
in the amount of $1,594.
The motion was seconded by D. Raplee and passed 3-0, with
O'Brien's concurrence.
The meeting adjourned at 5:29 PM.
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Public Safety Committee Secretary
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March 11, 2008