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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 12, 2011
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Dennis Higgins, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Harmon at 5:00 PM.
• Chair Harmon stated that one action item would be added to the agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2011 meeting.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
2. Public Defense Standards - Resolution - ADOPT
Pat Fitzpatrick, Deputy City Attorney, explained the purpose of the resolution.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that the Public Safety Committee approve the
resolution adopting standards of public defense provided to indigent defendants
in the City of Kent.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero Task Force Project grant
application– AUTHORIZE
Chief of Police Ken Thomas explained the funds would be used to assist with funding the
salary and benefits of one Public Education Specialist for two years.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed $93,840.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Amendment #1 to MOU – AUTHORIZE and
Amend Budget
Chief Thomas explained that Amendment #1 will increase the funding by $10,450 on the
original MOU for a total grant amount of $29,053.50.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council accept the grant funds in the amount
of $10,450 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, authorize the Mayor
to sign Amendment #1, and amend the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Washington Traffic Safety Commission mini-grant – ACCEPT and Amend Budget
Chief Thomas explained the funds will be used to help close out a previous grant which
was received for the purchase of two speed reader signs at Daniel Elementary.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission mini-grant in the amount of $860 and
amend the budget.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Target Zero grant application –
AUTHORIZE
Chief Thomas stated the funds will be used for public education and traffic enforcement in
an effort to prevent fatalities and serious injury collisions containing contributing factors of
run-off road, young drivers age 16-25 involved, and speeding.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero grant in an amount not to
exceed $50,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
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7. Smart Policing Initiative FY 2011 BJA grant application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Thomas stated the grant funds will be used to develop data-driven strategies to
address chronic crimes on the East Hill of Kent, focusing primarily on street robberies.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Bureau of Justice FY 2011 grant in the amount of $300,000.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
8. Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation grant - AUTHORIZE
Chief Thomas stated the grant funds would fund community improvement projects along
27th Place on the West Hill of Kent.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation grant in the amount of $25,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
9. Washington State Parks and Recreational Boating Safety Federal Assistance
Grant application – AUTHORIZE
Chief Thomas stated the grant will fund marine patrol overtime on Lake Meridian as
well as vessel maintenance and repairs.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington State Parks and Recreational Boating Safety Grant in an amount
not to exceed $19,029.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
10. Agreement for Provision of Work Crew Services at the Criminal Justice Training
Center – INFO ONLY
Chief Thomas stated work crews are performing some janitorial and landscaping services
in return for minimal payment of services, approximately $13,000 per year.
11. Lease Agreement with Rainier Pacific Management, LLC for police substation
at Woodmont Shopping Center – AUTHORIZE
Chief Thomas explained this is a renewal agreement for the substation on the West Hill of
Kent. There is no monthly rental, but monthly utilities will be paid by the City of Kent.
D. Higgins moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Lease
Agreement with Rainier Pacific management, LLC for a Kent Police Department
Substation.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
Added item:
12. Shopping Center License Agreement with PK I Panther lake, LLC – AUTHORIZE
Chief Thomas explained this agreement will provide a storefront substation for the Kent
Police Department at the Panther Lake Shopping Center. There is no monthly rental,
but monthly utilities will be paid by the City of Kent.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Shopping Center License Agreement with PK I Panther Lake, LLC for a Kent
Police Department Substation.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary