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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2012
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Dana Ralph, and Bill Boyce, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Boyce at 4:33 PM.
• Chair Boyce called for additions to the agenda. There was one.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2012 meeting.
The motion was seconded by D. Ralph and passed 3-0.
2. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant amendment — ACCEPT and AMEND
the budget
Chief of Police Ken Thomas explained the additional funds will provide officer overtime to
conduct traffic safety emphasis patrols. The amendment also extends the term of the grant
from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
D. Ralph moved to recommend the Kent Police Department accept the additional
funds in the amount of $6,150 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission
and amend the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Washington State Patrol SECTOR Service Level Agreement — AUTHORIZE
Chief Thomas explained the updates in the Agreement and noted the termination
date of June 30, 2016. SECTOR Client software is used to create and transmit
electronic collision reports, notice of infractions and notice of criminal citations.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Chief of Police
to sign the SECTOR Service Level Agreement.
The motion was seconded by D. Ralph and passed 3-0.
4. Police Department Updates — INFO ONLY
Chief of Police Ken Thomas stated that he and Assistant Chief Jon Straus attended
the Washington Association Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Spring Conference last
month. The Kent Police Department received a plaque in recognition of achieving state
accreditation from WASPC for a term of three years.
Chief Thomas announced the promotional test for the Corrections Commander position was
held on May 31". A Corrections Sergeant will be promoted to this position which was
formerly held by Curt Lutz. A promotional test for Corrections Sergeant will occur in July.
Chief Thomas announced that a fundraiser for Kent's Chief For A Day will be held on
Saturday, June 161h, at the Applebee's Restaurant on the East Hill of Kent. Kent Police
Officers will be in uniform serving flapjack breakfasts from 8 to 10 AM in an effort to
raise funds to benefit 6 year-old Mikey Bishop. The ticket price is ten dollars.
S. Fourth of July 2012 — INFO ONLY
Chief Thomas explained what types of fireworks are legal within Kent city limits and that
they can only be discharged on July 41h, between 9 AM and 11 PM. The discharge of
fireworks prior to and after July 41h is illegal and subject to a citation. Chief stated that
extra patrols will be out on the streets July 2-4, along with special emphasis teams
comprised of police officers and fire personnel.
L. Thomas recommended that residents call 9-1-1 at the time of fireworks complaints
so that police can respond to the incident.
WALK-ON ITEM
6. Washington State Parks Department grant award — ACCEPT and Establish the
budget
Chief Thomas explained the grant funds provide marine patrol overtime, maintenance and
operation of the police patrol boat on Lake Meridian during the grant period of July 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013.
D. Ralph moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department
to accept the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission grant in the
amount of $19,045, and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
June 12, 2012