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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 14, 2011
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 stated that one action item would be added to the agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2011 meeting.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
2. Fourth of July Fireworks Plan – INFO ONLY
Jon Napier, Kent RFA Chief Fire Marshal, reviewed the coordinated plan between the Kent
Police Department and Kent RFA for the holiday. Legal fireworks are allowed in Kent but
can only be discharged on July 4th between 9 AM and 11 PM. There will be a full page ad
in the July 1st Kent Reporter with more details about fireworks in Kent.
3. Washington State Parks and Recreation Boating Safety Program Award –
ACCEPT and Establish Budget
Deputy Chief Mike Painter explained the award is an increased amount from the original
application amount. The funds will be used for marine patrol officer overtime from
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the
Washington State Parks and Recreation Grant in the amount of $21,886.00 and
establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
4. Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program application – AUTHORIZE
Deputy Chief Painter explained the program funds fifty percent of new and replacement
bulletproof vest costs for police officers.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
FY 2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
5. Lease Agreement with Rainier Pacific Management, LLC – AUTHORIZE
Deputy Chief Painter explained the purpose of the Agreement is to provide the Kent Police
Department with a West Hill substation at Woodmont Shopping Center for the pro rata
share of the Operating Costs plus utilities, for a term of sixty months beginning 5/01/11.
D. Higgins moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the First
Amendment to Lease Agreement with Rainier Pacific Management, LLC for a
Kent Police Department Substation.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant – ACCEPT and Adjust the budget
Deputy Chief Painter explained an additional $1,000 was available to the Police Department
from the original Target Zero grant.
L. Thomas moved to recommend the Kent Police Department accept the
additional funds in the amount of $1,000 from the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission and adjust the budget.
The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0.
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7. Metro Transit Police Department Memorandum of Agreement – INFO ONLY
Deputy Chief Painter explained the Memorandum provides the Department access to
Metro Transit’s suspension database to effect trespass arrests on transit property within
the City of Kent.
8. Tahoma National Cemetery Agreement for Provision of Work Crew Services –
INFO ONLY
Deputy Chief Painter explained the Agreement provides formalization of the working
relationship between the cemetery and the City of Kent which provides work crews from
the Kent Corrections Facility.
9. Promotions – INFO ONLY
Chief of Police Ken Thomas introduced Captain Randy Bourne who was promoted to
Captain on June 1st and is assigned to the Patrol Division. Chief Thomas also informed
the Committee members that Police Officer Jarod Kasner was promoted to Police Sergeant
effective May 16, 2011.
10. Social Media/Marketing – INFO ONLY
Chief Thomas stated the Kent Police Department is developing a strategy to enhance its
community outreach. The City of Kent’s website, Facebook, Twitter and quarterly public
meetings are some of the methods that are and will be used to better communicate
with citizens.
11. Residential Burglaries – INFO ONLY
Chief Thomas talked about a recent press release regarding burglary suspects. He also
spoke about a number of significant arrests made as a result of forming a residential task
force of police officers and detectives to address recent burglaries on the East Hill and
Panther Lake areas of Kent.
12. Staffing – INFO ONLY
Chief Thomas provided information on the staffing level from October 2009 to current
date. He explained that the Criminal Justice funding was lower than previously due to
the lower states sales tax amount available to the city due to the economy, as well as
a lower crime rate from the previous reporting year which reduces the city’s share of funds.
Added item:
13. Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Award – AUTHORIZE
Deputy Chief Mike Painter explained the grant application in the amount of $66,460
pertains to projects and programs. The grant funds cannot be used for personnel.
D. Higgins moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
FY 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant in the amount of $66,460.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary