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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 9, 2009
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:03 PM.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2009 meeting.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
2. Costs of Inmate Confinement and Kent Corrections Facility Programs Ordinance -
ADOPT
Police Chief Steve Strachan and Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick explained the purpose
of the ordinance.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council adopt an ordinance amending
chapters 2.34 and 9.34 of the Kent City Code regarding costs of inmate
confinement and Kent Corrections Facility programs.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Impoundment of Vehicles Used in Prostitution Crimes Ordinance - ADOPT
Chief Strachan, Captain Ron Price and Chief Prosecutor Tami Perdue explained the purpose
of the ordinance and distributed an example of the type of signage that will be posted.
L. Thomas moved to recommend Council adopt an ordinance to provide for the
impoundment of vehicles used in high risk prostitution areas for suspected
prostitution crimes as authorized by recent state legislation.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
4. Prohibition of Attendance at Illegal Street Races Ordinance – ADOPT
Chief Strachan, Lieutenant Rafael Padilla and Chief Prosecutor Tami Perdue explained the
purpose of the ordinance, and distributed an updated version of the ordinance.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council adopt an ordinance, in a form
substantially similar to that presented to the Committee, that amends sections
9.42.020 and 9.43.030 of the Kent City Code to expand the prohibition against
race attendance at all illegal street races, to add additional No Racing Zones
within which the Kent Municipal Court can prohibit a defendant from engaging in
racing or unlawful race attendance, and to make minor housekeeping changes to
alphabetize the designated No Racing Zones.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Boating Safety, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission grant –
ACCEPT
Chief Strachan and Research & Development Analyst Debra LeRoy explained the funds
would be used for officer overtime during high impact shifts on Lake Meridian.
L. Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Kent Police Department to
accept the Boating Safety grant in the amount of $12,730 from Washington State
Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
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6. FY 2009 Bulletproof Vest Program application, Bureau of Justice Assistance -
AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy explained the purpose of the grant application.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
FY 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
7. Motorcycle Enforcement Patrols, Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant
application – AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Sergeant John Cagle explained the grant would fund officer overtime
for motorcycle patrols and that community education would also be included.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed $3,350.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
8. Fourth of July – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan and Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained that only legal fireworks can be
in the City of Kent on the Fourth of July between 9 AM and 11 PM.
9. Fire Budget update – INFO ONLY
Chief Schneider reviewed the status of the Fire Department’s 2009 budget.
Added items:
10. FY 2009 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant -
AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the proposed use of funds for juvenile diversion strategies.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department’s request to apply for
the FY 2009 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
11. Black and White Patrol Cars – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan spoke about plans to paint the remaining patrol cars to match the black
and white fleet vehicles.
12. Citizen Comment
Ron Harmon invited R. Moyer, address 22845 135th Ave SE, to speak about an incident
that occurred at Lake Meridian Park.
The meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary