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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2009
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 Harmon asked for changes and additions. Item #6 was posted incorrectly as an
Action item, but is a non-Action item. Item #8 was pulled from the agenda by Law
Department. Item #5A was added as an additional Action item.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2009 meeting.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
2. National Night Out – INFO ONLY
Chief of Police Steve Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Sara Wood who
reported that the City of Kent’s NNO was awarded third place in 2008 among cities in
the same population category. This year’s event will occur on Tuesday, August 4th.
3. MetLife Award application – AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Sara Wood explained that funds would be used for the eradication of
graffiti within the city.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award in an amount not to
exceed $25,000.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
4. Drug Free Communities Support Program grant application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Stacy Judd who explained the
purpose of the continuation funding for the second year of the five year program period.
J. Danielson moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to
apply for the Drug Free Communities Support Program grant in the amount of
$54,370.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds would be used to purchase one Automated License
Plate Reader (ALPR), one server, and supporting hardware and software.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for a
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant not to exceed $45,500.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5A. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant application – AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan introduced Lt. Bob Holt who explained the funds would be used to
purchase equipment and technology for the Prevention of Auto Theft through Regional
Operational Links (PATROL) task force. Kent PD is the fiscal agent for PATROL.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for a
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant not to exceed $34,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
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6. Intersection Safety – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan reviewed options – photo enforcement, emphasis patrols and delaying
signal changes on stop lights. Police Captain Bob Cline and Public Works Director Larry
Blanchard joined the discussion that ensued with the Committee members. Committee
members asked for public education, traffic emphasis and further study on signal
changes on stop lights prior to any photo enforcement.
7. Amend Kent City Code 9.02.210 and 9.02.230 – Add ShoWare Center as Public
Facility – ADOPT
Chief City Prosecutor Tami Perdue explained the purpose of the amendment.
L. Thomas moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance which
amends sections 9.02.210 and 9.02.230 of the Kent City Code to add ShoWare
Center as a public facility for enforcement purposes of the City’s criminal code.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
8. Item was pulled from Agenda by Law Department.
9. Proposed Ordinance – Prohibit Retail Sale of Novelty Lighters – ADOPT
Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the purpose of the ordinance which would go into
effect 90 days following adoption by the City Council.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance, in a
form similar to that presented to the Committee and acceptable to the City
Attorney, which bans the retail sale of novelty lighters within the City of Kent.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
10. Presentation of Fire Department’s 2009 Work Plan – INFO ONLY
Chief Jim Schneider distributed copies of the Work Plan and reviewed the document.
11. Hazardous Materials Response Plan - AUTHORIZE
Chief Jim Schneider recognized Brian Felczak for his work on the extensive document.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Hazardous Materials
Response Plan.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary