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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 9, 2010
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Dennis Higgins, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Harmon at 5:03 PM.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2010 meeting.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
2. Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award – ACCEPT, AUTHORIZE and Establish the
budget
Chief of Police Steve Strachan and Research and Development Analyst Debra LeRoy stated
the award reimburses 50% of the cost of new and replacement vests for police officers.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the FY2010 Bureau of Justice Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant
in the amount of $7,202.52.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant – ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan stated the funds will provide officer overtime funding for traffic safety
emphasis patrols in support of Target Zero priorities.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council accept the grant in the amount of
$10,300 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, authorize the Mayor to
sign the Memorandum of Understanding, and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant – ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds will provide reimbursement for the Law Enforcement
Liaison’s training, travel and overtime as designated in the Memorandum of
Understanding.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Washington Traffic
Safety Commission Memorandum of Understanding which designates a Law
Enforcement Liaison for the South King County Target Zero Task Force and to
accept grant funds not to exceed $5,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking stipend - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained the funds will be used by the Kent Youth Board to work on a
campaign project to reduce the amount of alcohol advertising to youth.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the $500
Stipend from the Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
6. Youth Conference, December 7th & 8th – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan spoke about the purpose of the annual conference held at the Kent
Commons and invited the Committee members to attend.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
November 9, 2010 2
7. First Amendment to Corrections Facility Food Services Agreement –
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief Strachan explained the Amendment will
extend the contract for an additional five years to December 31, 2015.
L. Thomas moved to recommend the City Council approve and authorize the
Mayor to enter into the First Amendment to Corrections Facility Food Services
Agreement, subject to final approval of terms and conditions by the City
Attorney.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
8. Third Amendment to Corrections Facility Medical Services Agreement –
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
Deputy City Attorney Fitzpatrick and Chief Strachan explained the Amendment will
extend the contract for an additional five years to December 31, 2015.
D. Higgins moved to recommend the City Council approve and authorize the
Mayor to sign the Third Amendment to the Corrections Facility Medical
Services Agreement between the City of Kent and Valley Medical Center
Occupational Health Services, subject to final approval of terms and conditions
by the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
9. Interlocal Agreement with Chelan County for the Housing of Inmates – APPROVE
and AUTHORIZE
Deputy City Attorney Fitzpatrick and Chief Administrative Officer John Hodgson explained
the Agreement would allow the City to house inmates at the Chelan County jail when
overcapacity is reached at the City’s jail. Although the City’s population has increased, the
City’s jail capacity remains at 96 beds.
L. Thomas moved to recommend the City Council approve and authorize the
Mayor to enter into an interlocl agreement with Chelan County for the housing of
inmates, subject to final approval of terms and conditions by the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
10. Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting Firework Display Permit – AUTHORIZE
Fire Marshal Jon Napier explained the permit needs authorization from City Council.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council authorize the Fire Marshal to issue
a public firework display permit for the Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
ADDED ITEMS:
11. Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement –AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the Agreement pertains to an interagency gang task force under
the direction of the Seattle Police Department. The agreement funds reimbursement
of police officer overtime in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Chief of Police of the Kent Police Department
to sign the Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement and accept the
grant funds.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
12. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant application – AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy stated, if granted, the funds will be used to purchase
flashing beacons at three elementary school zones – Easthill, Glenridge and Springbrook.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Polilce Department to apply for the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of $16,800.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
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13. Operation Cross Country – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan provided information on the FBI’s Innocence Lost Task Force (ILTF) efforts
on November 6th & 7th during a national crackdown on juvenile prostitution. Operation
Cross Country safely removed 69 juvenile prostitutes off the streets, 23 of those in the
Seattle area, 8 in Kent. ILTF coordinated with social services agencies to provide
counseling and safe housing for the juveniles and returning many to their families.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary