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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 10, 2009
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Harmon at 5:08 PM.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2009 meeting.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
2. In-Car Video System – INFO ONLY
Chief of Police Steve Strachan and IT Technical Services Manager Paul Dunn gave a
presentation on a test system from a vendor which is currently in one of the patrol
vehicles. The purchase of a large server by IT will coincide with the purchase of an
in-car video system in order to provide the required amount of video storage.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan stated the grant funds provide reimbursement of officer overtime for DUI
enforcement under the “Drive Hammered Get Nailed” program.
J. Danielson moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to
accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to
exceed $6,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs grant - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds will be used to purchase equipment for the Traffic Unit
and collision investigation software.
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 $8,815.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
5. King County Community Organizing Program mini-grant – AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds will be used for the upcoming Youth Conference.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for a King
County Community Organizing Program mini-grant in the amount of $1,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
6. Safe Rental Housing Program Background Check Requirement – ADOPT
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the proposed revision to the Kent City Code.
Following discussion, the Committee asked that Chief Strachan share some of their
concerns and recommendations with the Deputy City Attorney, table this amendment and
return with a revised amendment at a future meeting.
L. Thomas moved to table the proposed amendment.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
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7. Annexation – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan stated that since the Panther Lake Annexation was approved by the voters
the police department will begin becoming more familiar with the area which includes
several schools. He will bring a staffing plan to a future meeting prior to July 1st .
8. Interlocal Agreement Relating to Fire Prevention – AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the agreement would allow the City of Kent to perform
fire prevention services to the City of Covington. The estimated revenue to the City of
Kent would be $45,000.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Kent and Covington Relating to Fire
Prevention and place this on the November 17, 2009 Consent Calendar.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
9. Presentation of Fire Department 2008 Emergency Response Performance Report
- INFO ONLY
Chief Schneider distributed copies of the report and emphasized several performance
objectives. He spoke about the increase in population, traffic and calls for service. Chief
also spoke about the number of stations, staffing plans, equipment, and specific types of
service performed by the Fire Department.
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary