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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 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.
• Elizabeth Albertson attended the meeting for the excused absence of Les Thomas.
• Chair noted that three items would be added to the agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes
J. Danielson moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2009 meeting.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
2. Ordinance – Parking reserved for the physically disabled - ADOPT
Julie Stormes, City Prosecutor, explained the purpose of the Ordinance.
E. Albertson moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance which
repeals section 9.38.090 of the Kent City Code to allow Kent Police Officers to
cite violators who illegally park in spots reserved for the physically disabled
under the state RCW provision, which carries a higher penalty.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Drive Hammered-Get Nailed grant -
ACCEPT
Chief Strachan reviewed the purpose of the grant.
E. Albertson moved to recommend Council authorize the Kent Police Department
to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to
exceed $3,000.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Target Zero grant – ACCEPT and
Establish budget
Chief Strachan reviewed the purpose of the grant.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council authorize the Kent Police Department
to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to
Exceed $93,840, and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by E. Albertson and passed 3-0.
5. Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Motorcycle Enforcement Patrols grant
award - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan reviewed the purpose of the grant.
E. Albertson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept 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.
6. Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement, Amendment No. 1 -
AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the Agreement for the Special Gang Enforcement
Taskforce. He also provided an update on the activities at Cornucopia Days.
E. Albertson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to sign Amendment
No. 1 to the Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
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7. King County $500 mini-grant - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the mini-grant.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that the Kent Police Department accept the
King County Community Organizing Program mini-grant in the amount of $500.
The motion was seconded by E. Albertson and passed 3-0.
8. National Night Out, August 4, 2009 – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan spoke about the community event and invited participation.
9. 2009 Fourth of July After Action Report – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan and Fire Chief Jim Schneider provided overviews from both departments.
10. Purchase of 61’ Sky-Boom - AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the aerial ladder and elevated water tower Sky-Boom purchase.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign contract
with Pierce Manufacturing for the purchase of a 61’ Sky-Boom.
The motion was seconded by E. Albertson and passed 3-0.
11. Fire Station Remodel contract - AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the remodel costs will be reimbursed by Fire District 37.
E. Albertson moved to recommend that Council authorize Mayor to sign Fire
Station Remodel contract with King County Fire Protection District 37.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
12. CodeRED Services Agreement - AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the purpose of the service agreement.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council accept the CodeRED Services
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with CodeRED.
The motion was seconded by E. Albertson and passed 3-0.
13. Emergency Management Performance Grant – ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Chief Schneider explained the purpose of the grant
E. Albertson moved to recommend accepting the grant from the State of
Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division in the
amount of $90,079 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
Added items:
14. Corrections Facility Renovation Agreement – AUTHORIZE
Facilities Superintendent Charlie Lindsey explained the purpose of the agreement.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement with Architects Rasmussen, Triebelhorn, AIA/ps in the amount of
$78,536 for schematic design to renovate the Corrections Facility.
The motion was seconded by E. Albertson and passed 3-0.
15. Chief Schneider informed the Committee of the SAFER Grant for additional Fire
personnel that would appear on the July 21st Operations Committee.
16. Chief Schneider informed the Committee of the possibility that Fire Fighters may
soon vote for a 48/96 work schedule (48 hours on/96 hours off).
The meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary