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KENT
WASHING-N
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 8, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bob O'Brien, Les Thomas, and Ron Harmon,Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:03 PM.
• Les Thomas's absence was excused and Tim Clark attended in his place.
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the November, 2007
meeting.
The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0.
2. DSHS Divison of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, $500 stipend -
ACCEPT
Police Captain Mike Painter explained the proposed use of funds.
Tim Clark moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept
the DSHS grant in the amount of $500.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
3. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, $9,000 grant -
AUTHORIZE
Captain Painter explained the purpose of the grant application.
Bob O'Brien moved to authorize the Kent police Department to apply
for a grant in the amount of $9,000 from Washington Association of
Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0.
4. King County Public Entity Services Contract 2008 - AUTHORIZE
Captain Painter and Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick explained the
contract services and answered questions from the committee members.
Tim Clark moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent
Police Department to enter into a contract with King County for
reimbursement of prescribed medications at the City of Kent
Corrections Facility, place this item on the Consent Calendar of the
January 15, 2008 Council Meeting, and that the Mayor be authorized
to sign said contract.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
S. Code Enforcement — Changes to Code — INFO ONLY
Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick spoke about some upcoming city code
enforcement changes that will affect property owners who don't maintain
their property. A process may be created for violators to either pay their
fines or attend a hearing. Unpaid fines may be sent to a collection agency.
Although the current system for violations works 98% of the time, the
remaining 2% involves a tremendous amount of attention and time. The
police department's Neighborhood Response Team, along with the Code
Enforcement Officers, will work together to build better relationships with
property owners, including apartment complexes.
Pat Fitzpatrick was asked to bring updated information to a future meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:29 PM.
Jo T ompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
January 8, 2008