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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 12/02/2008 KENT W-HINGTON CITY OF KENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING December 2, 2008 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair • The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:04 PM. • Chair noted that no action items could be added to the agenda of this special meeting. 1. Aaaroval of Minutes L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2008 meeting. The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0. 2. Youth Conference December 9-10th - INFO ONLY Police Chief Steve Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Stacy Judd who explained the purpose and focus of the 21s' annual event and invited committee members to attend the event. 3. Bulletproof Vest Partnership FY 2008 grant award - AUTHORIZE and ACCEPT Chief Strachan introduced Research and Development Analyst Debra LeRoy who reviewed the vest replacement program. J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the FY2008 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant in an amount not to exceed $9,444.50. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. 4. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs $7,400 grant application - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained if awarded, the funds will be used to purchase two Lidar Radar units and one hand held radar unit, including sales tax for the Traffic Unit. L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety grant in the amount of $7,400. The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0. S. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs $500 mini-grant application - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained the grant funds would be used for small microphones for use during seatbelt patrols and by undercover officers during street racing enforcement. J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety mini-grant in the amount of $500. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. 6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission "X-52" $5,003 grant - ACCEPT Chief Strachan explained the funds will provide sustained overtime funding for DUI enforcement and speeding. L. Thomas moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission "X-52 Patrols" grant in an amount up to $5,003. The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0. 7. Seattle Police Department Cost Reimbursement and Service Agreement - ACCEPT Chief Strachan explained the funds will be used for Kent police officers' overtime as they assist in the investigation and prosecution of gang related crime through a multi- jurisdictional Special Gang Enforcement Taskforce. J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept cost reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from the Seattle Police Department. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. S. Metro Transit Police Suspension Procedures - INFO ONLY Chief Strachan reviewed the protocol to be used by Kent Police Department officers when dealing with situations on Metro Transit and Sound Transit properties or coaches pertaining to transit suspension procedures within the City of Kent. 9. Homeland Security Sub Grant $50,000 - ACCEPT Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the funds will be used to purchase personal safety equipment for trained CERT individuals through a bulk buy program. He credited Kimberly Behymer, Program Coordinator, for her work on this grant. L. Thomas moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of the December 9, 2008 Council Meeting, accepting the Homeland Security Sub Grant, not to exceed $50,000 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with King County Office of Emergency Management to receive the funds. The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0. 10. Fire Department's 2007 Emergency Response Performance Report - INFO ONLY Chief Schneider distributed copies to the members and reviewed the report. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 PM. J hompson, Public Safety Committee Secretary Public Safety Committee Minutes 2 December 2, 2008 i KENT WASHINGTON CITY OF KENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING December 2, 2008 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair • The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:04 PM. • Chair noted that no action items could be added to the agenda of this special meeting. 1. Approval of Minutes L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2008 meeting. The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0. 2. Youth Conference December 9-10t" - INFO ONLY Police Chief Steve Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Stacy Judd who explained the purpose and focus of the 215t annual event and invited committee members to attend the event. 3. Bulletproof Vest Partnership FY 2008 grant award - AUTHORIZE and ACCEPT Chief Strachan introduced Research and Development Analyst Debra LeRoy who reviewed the vest replacement program. J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the FY2008 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant in an amount not to exceed $9,444.50. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. 4. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs $7,400 grant application - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained if awarded, the funds will be used to purchase two Lidar Radar units and one hand held radar unit, including sales tax for the Traffic Unit. L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety grant in the amount of $7,400. The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0. S. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs $500 mini-grant application - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained the grant funds would be used for small microphones for use during seatbelt patrols and by undercover officers during street racing enforcement. J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety mini-grant in the amount of $500. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.