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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 13, 2010
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Dennis Higgins, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Harmon at 5:01 PM.
• Chair Harmon noted one additional item for the agenda from Police.
• Les Thomas has given his concurrence on action items to Chair Harmon.
1. Approval of Minutes
D. Higgins moved to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2010 meeting.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
2. National Night Out – INFO ONLY
Chief of Police Steve Strachan and Public Education Specialist Sara Wood informed the
members that 64 events are registered to-date with a goal of 100 events.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Law Enforcement Target Zero
Amendment #1 to Memorandum of Understanding – ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained that an additional $2,200 has been awarded to Kent.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero grant in an amount not to
exceed $2,200 and authorize the Chief of Police to sign Amendment #1 to the
Memorandum of Understanding.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Law Enforcement Target Zero
Amendment #1 to Memorandum of Understanding – ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained that an additional $6,200 has been awarded to Kent.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero grant in an amount not to
exceed $6,200 and authorize the Chief of Police to sign Amendment #1 to the
Memorandum of Understanding.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
5. Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team Interlocal Cooperative Agreement –
AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the agreement with local agencies.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
July 13, 2010 2
6. King County Sheriff’s Office Cost Reimbursement Agreement – ACCEPT,
AUTHORIZE and Establish Budget
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the agreement which provides reimbursement
for police officer overtime costs in order to contact sex and kidnapping offenders. He
stated that Kent’s officers also make contacts as part of their regular job duties.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the King County Sheriff’s Office grant in an amount
not to exceed $48,309, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and
establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence
from L. Thomas.
7. Federal Bureau of Investigation Innocence Lost Task Force Memorandum
of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement – ACCEPT, AUTHORIZE
and Establish Budget.
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the agreement and the mission of the task force.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council authorize the Chief of Police to
sign the Federal Bureau of Investigation Innocence Lost Task Force
Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
8. Public Safety Testing, Inc. Subscriber Agreement - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the agreement.
D. Higgins moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Public
Safety Testing Subscriber Agreement.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
9. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan – APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
Dominic Marzano explained the purpose of the plan.
D. Higgins moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP) and authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of
Promulgation and Introduction page of the plan.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
10. Bonel Mobile Manor, Paradise Mobile Home Park and MHCP – INFO ONLY
Greg Blount, Executive Director, spoke about the positive relationship between
his management of the properties in Kent and the Kent Police Department. He intends to
ask the committee to support an application to gain funding for property rehabilitation.
Added items:
11. SECTOR Service Level Agreement with Washington State Patrol - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick explained the purpose of the
agreement regarding citation and collision report processing.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council authorize the Chief of Police to
sign the SECTOR Service Level Agreement.
The motion was seconded by R. Harmon and passed 3-0, with concurrence from
L. Thomas.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
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12. INFO ONLY –
Chief Strachan announced that the 2nd Annual Greg Duffin and Motorcyle Show
would be held on July 31st from 9 AM to 4 PM, benefitting Cops With Cancer.
13. INFO ONLY –
Fire Marshall Jon Napier gave an after-action report on the Kent Fire Department’s
activities and number of calls from June 28th through July 5th regarding fireworks.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary