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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 10, 2010
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Dennis Higgins, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Harmon at 5:02 PM.
• Chair Harmon noted two additional items for the agenda from Police.
• Chair Harmon noted one additional item requested by D. Higgins
1. Approval of Minutes
D. Higgins moved to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2010 meeting.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
2. National Night Out – INFO ONLY
Chief of Police Steve Strachan and Public Education Specialist Sara Wood presented an
update on NNO. There were 103 events held across the City, reaching an estimated
12,000 residents.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Law Enforcement Target Zero
Teams Memorandum of Understanding – ACCEPT and Establish Budget
Chief Strachan explained that $14,210 has been awarded for DUI emphasis.
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 $14,210 and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs $1,00 grant - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained that $1,000 has been awarded to Kent to purchase equipment.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that the Kent Police Department accept the
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety grant in the
amount of $1,000.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
5. Sex and Kidnapping Offender Address and Residency Verification Program –
INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan introduced Detective Doug Garrett and he provided information on the
verification process.
6. Fourth of July after-action report – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan provided information on the number of police calls and arrests over this
year’s holiday.
7. Emergency Management Performance Grant Amendment – ACCEPT and
AUTHORIZE
Dominic Marzano stated that the amendment provided additional funds to the existing
grant in the amount of $6,860.00.
D. Higgins moved to recommend approval and acceptance of the WA State
Military Dept Emergency Management Division, Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG) amendment and authorize the Mayor to sign the
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amendment document.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
Added items:
8. The Home Depot $2,500 grant award – ACCEPT
Chief Stachan stated the funds will support a community-wide graffiti cleanup day on
Saturday, September 18, 2010.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that the Kent Police Department accept the
$2,500 grant award from The Home Depot.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
9. Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial grant award – ACCEPT
and Establish the budget
Chief Strachan explained that the award in the amount of $84,277 would be used to
purchase equipment, fund training, and provide life skills classes for Kent jail inmates.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the FY 2010 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant in the
Amount of $84,277 and establish the budget.
10. Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee -INFO ONLY
D. Higgins stated that he attended the 7/29/10 meeting of the Committee and advised
the members of an upcoming King County proposition on this November’s ballot which,
if passed by voters, would direct .02% sales tax increase to Public Safety. By law, cities
would receive 40% of those funds. D. Higgins would like the Kent City Council members
to ask city administration and public safety department heads what they would do with
the funds if the proposition passes. R. Harmon and L. Thomas agreed with D. Higgins
that the question should be asked in the near future.
11. INFO ONLY –
Chief Strachan mentioned that the in-car video camera order is about to be placed
and that the IT Department now has the necessary server storage.
Chief Strachan advised the members that seizure funds from the Valley Narcotics
Enforcement Team will be used to purchase a used Bearcat vehicle for the Valley Special
Response Team (VSRT). The total purchase is estimated at $120,000, with $20,000 of
seizure funds to be contributed to the purchase by each participating city of the VSRT.
Chief Strachan was asked by L. Thomas to share information on the officer-involved
shooting that occurred on August 6th. Due to the investigation process, Chief Strachan
was only able to provide limited information.
The meeting adjourned at 5:42 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary