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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 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 April 14, 2009 meeting.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
2. National Night Out August 4th – INFO ONLY
Police Chief Steve Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Terri Morford who is
working with Block Watch groups for this year’s event. Target is the national sponsor.
3. King County Citizen Corp grant application– AUTHORIZE
Terri Morford explained funds will be used to reprint Neighborhood Watch booklets.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department’s application for the
King County Citizen Corps grant in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
4. Keep America Beautiful – Graffiti Hurts $2,500 grant - AUTHORIZE
Public Education Specialist Sara Wood explained funds will be used to help reduce graffiti
in the community.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Graffiti Hurts grant in the amount of $2,500.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
5. Nighttime Seatbelt Enforcement $7,000 grant, Washington Traffic Safety
Commission - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained the grant would fund officer overtime during emphasis dates.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an
amount not to exceed $7,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
6. Reduce Underage Drinking $2,400 grant, Washington Traffic Safety Commission
- Accept
Public Education Specialist Stacy Judd explained that funds provide officer during
compliance checks with Liquor Control Board members.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant not to
exceed $2,400.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
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7. Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act Grant application - AUTHORIZE
Stacy Judd explained the funds would be used to expand strategies to prevent underage
drinking.
J. Danielson moved to approve the Kent Police Department’s request to apply for
the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act Grant.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
8. 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.
9. Offender Reentry Program Grant, FY 2009 Department of Health and Human
Services - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained comprehensive offender reentry strategies would be funded.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department’s request to apply
for the Offender Reentry Program grant.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
10. Recovery Act: Edward Byrne memorial Justice Assistance Grant - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds would provide equipment for the PATROL regional
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant on
behalf of the PATROL task force in an amount not to exceed $34,638.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
11. Boating Safety, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission grant –
AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds would be used for officer overtime on Lake Meridian.
J. Danielson moved to approve the Kent Police Department’s request to apply for
the Boating Safety grant from Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
12. Santiam Emergency Equipment Goods and Services Contract - AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained that replacement personal protective equipment would
be purchased from Santiam.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Goods and Services Contract with Santiam Emergency Equipment.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
13. King County Office of Emergency Management $100,000 grant – ACCEPT &
AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the funds would provide a Zone Coordinator.
J. Danielson moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of
the May 19, 2009 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 L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
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14. Terrorism Research Center Consultant Services Agreement - AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the consultant would be paid from the grant from King County
Office of Emergency Management discussed in Item #13.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sing the
contract with 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 L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
15. Driving While License Suspended 3 – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan explained the procedure when drivers are charged with DWLS3.
16. False Alarms update – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan introduced Community Education Unit Program Supervisor Aaron
Hasenoehrl who gave an update on the false alarms procedure.
17. Police Budget update – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan reviewed the status of the 2009 budget.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary