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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 01/10/2012 (3) Public Safety Committee Agenda T Councilmembers Les Thomas Dana Ralph • Bill Boyce, Chair KEN W PSHINGTGN January 10, 2012 5:00 P.M. Item Description Action Speaker Time Pic 1. Approval of Minutes 11/08/11 Yes BIII Boyce 3 min 1 2. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Yes Ken Thomas 5 min 3 Grant - ACCEPT and establish budget Debra LeRoy 3. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Yes Ken Thomas 5 min 7 Authority grant - ACCEPT and amend budget Debra LeRoy 4. Police Department Update - INFO ONLY No Ken Thomas 15 min 13 Unless otherwise noted, the Public Safety Committee meets the 2n'Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-5895 For information please contact the Police Administration at(253) 856-5890. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at(253) 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388. 1 KENT CITY OF KENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 8, 2011 COMMITTEE MEMBERS, Les Thomas, Dennis Higgins, and Ron Harmon, Chair • The meeting was called to order by Chair Harmon at 5.01 PM. • Chair Harmon called for additions or corrections to the agenda, there were none. 1. Approval of Minutes D. Higgins moved to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2011 meeting. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. 2. Amend Kent City Code 5.05 - Pawnbrokers Ordinance - ADOPT Chief Prosecutor Tami Perdue explained the amendment will update the Kent City Code to be in conformance with current state law in regards to pawnbrokers in the city. D. Higgins moved to recommend that the Public Safety Committee approve the Ordinance amending Chapter 5.05 of the Kent City Code. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. 3. Bulletproof Vest Program grant award - AUTHORIZE and Establish budget Chief of Police Ken Thomas and Research and Development Analyst Debra LeRoy explained the award provides fifty percent of new and replacement bulletproof vest costs for police officers. L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the FY2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant in the amount of $4,832.16 and establish the budget. The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0. 4. Bureau of Justice Assistance grant - AUTHORIZE and Establish budget Chief Thomas and Debra LeRoy explained the grant funding is designated for correctional purposes only and will be utilized by the City of Kent Corrections Facility. D. Higgins moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the FY2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant in the amount of $9,975 and establish the budget. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. S. Washinciton Traffic Safety Commission grant - AUTHORIZE and Establish budget Chief Thomas explained the grant will fund officer overtime for DUI and Seat Belt enforcement patrols. L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed $8,500 and establish the budget. The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0. 6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant - AUTHORIZE and Establish budget Chief Thomas explained the additional grant will provide officer overtime funding to conduct high visibility enforcement traffic safety emphasis patrols. D. Higgins moved to recommend the Kent Police Department accept the additional funds in the amount of $1,500 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission adjust the budget. The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0. 7. Public Safety Testing Subscriber Agreement — AUTHORIZE Chief Thomas explained the renewal agreement is for entry level police and corrections officers. PST provides advertising, processes applications and administers written examinations and/or physical agility tests. L. Thomas moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Public Safety Testing Subscriber Agreement. The motion was seconded by D. Higgins and passed 3-0. S. Police Department Updates — INFO ONLY • Chief Thomas and Assistant Chief Jon Straus thanked Ron Harmon for his years of service on this committee, for his support of the police department and to the City of Kent. • Chief Thomas stated the Traffic Unit will be fully staffed by December 1st with the addition of Officers Kelly VanAmburg and Kevin Bateman. • Chief Straus provided an update on the City of Kent Corrections Facility. • Chief Thomas stated a rape investigation led to the arrest of a 15 year-old male on 11/7. • Chief Thomas provided an update on the formation of a gang task force which will go live on December Vt and will include members from Auburn, Renton, Kent, Port of Seattle and King County Metro Police agencies. A King County Prosecutor has also been assigned to work with the task force on case development. ` Chief Thomas announced a Community Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17, at 7 PM at Totem Middle School, 26630 40t" Avenue South on Kent's West Hill. The public is invited to attend and will be introduced to the command staff, receive an update on current activities and have an opportunity to ask questions. • Chief Thomas noted that East Hill burglaries increased while much attention was focused on the East Hill rape investigation. West Hill burglaries decreased over the past few weeks. Chief encouraged citizens to call 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity. • Chief Thomas explained the Department's recent restructure to change the title of the Deputy Chief and Captain positions to Assistant Chief. In addition, the Lieutenant position is now titled Commander. These title changes are consistent with other area agencies. • Chief Thomas stated Civil Service will be announcing a Commander position testing process for a January promotion. He noted the department has been working short by one commander for some time. Les Thomas thanked Ron Harmon for his eight years of service on the Public Safety Committee. Dennis Higgins also thanked Ron for his service to the City of Kent. Ron expressed that it's been an honor and pleasure to serve on the Council and this committee. The meeting adjourned at 5:47 PM. om pson, Joi Gr�V" Public Safety Committee Secretary Public Safety Committee Minutes 2 November 8, 2011 3 POLICE DEPARTMENT Kenneth E. Thomas, Chief of Police KENT Phone: 253-856-5888 w °T° Fax: 253-856-6802 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 DATE: January 10, 2012 TO: Public Safety Committee SUB3ECT: Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant award - ACCEPT MOTION: I move to recommend that City Council accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of $7,500 and establish the budget. i4 SUMMARY: The grant funds will be used to purchase one school zone flashing light assembly for Park Orchard Elementary School. EXHIBITS: WTSC award letter dated 11/18/11 BUDGET IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: Public Safety Committee WTSC $7,500 Flashing Light award January 10, 2012 4 This page intentionally left blank. 5 STATE OF WASHINGTON WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION PO Box 40944, Olympia, Washington 98504-0944, (360) 753-6197 November 18, 2011 Debra LeRoy, Research and Development Analyst Kent Police Department 220 41h Ave S Kent, WA 98032 RE: School Zone Flashing Beacon/Lighting Project Dear Ms. LeRoy: On behalf of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), I am pleased to inform you that funding for School Zone Flashing Lights in the amount of $7,500 00 is approved for the following schools- Park Orchard Elementary School Your project(s) must begin within 60 days after November 18, 2011, (date of grant approval and availability of funds) and must be completed within 120 days. PLEASE NOTE: You may obligate funds for this project immediately upon receipt of this letter. Reporting Requirements Your agency is responsible to fulfill the reporting requirements as outlined in the signed agreement, including submitting requests for reimbursement and final reports, in a timely manner. Final reimbursement requests must be received by the WTSC no later than 30 days after the completion of your project(s) or you will not receive reimbursement ➢ Verification that the lighting systems are installed is required prior to our processing of any request for reimbursement. (Please provide a digital picture or similar documentation of the system in place with your request for reimbursement.) A final report shall be submitted within one year of installation detailing the impact of this project within the school zone, and should include if the goals outlined in your original proposal were achieved. The speed data collected for the final report should be 6 consistent with the conditions existing during baseline data collection. One year of post installation collision data should be included as well Failure to submit reimbursement requests or to file the required final report could lead to termination of the project agreement, and forfeiture of reimbursement I have detailed the order/reimbursement procedure below: 1. Your agency must order/purchase the item(s) granted and be billed for the equipment or goods and services 2. Upon receipt of the vendor billing, your agency must submit for the reimbursement using the enclosed Invoice Voucher, A-19-1A Form. Submit the voucher and duplicate copy of your vendor-billing invoice to WTSC for reimbursement Please note that we cannot accept a FAX. We must have your agency identified as the Claimant, a Federal Tax ID Number, Statewide Vendor Number, and original signature of the agency head, command officer or contracting officer on the A-19 form. 3. Upon receipt of the above, your agency/jurisdiction will be reimbursed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your project, please contact me at (360) 725-9896, or e-mail blones@wtsc.wa gov Sincerely, r^ Brian Jones Program Director Enclosures: A-19 form and instructions SWV# instructions BJ'kd 7 t POLICE DEPARTMENT Kenneth E. Thomas, Chief of Police Phone: 253-856-5888 KENT Fax: 253-856-6802 W A 5 H I N G T O N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 DATE: January 10, 2012 TO: Public Safety Committee SUBJECT: Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant award MOTION: I move to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant on behalf of the PATROL task force in an amount not to exceed $55,000 and amend the budget. SUMMARY: As the financial agent for the PATROL task force, the Kent Police Department will invoice WATPA for the PATROL task force under this reimbursable grant. EXHIBITS: Award notification dated 9/28/11 BUDGET IMPACT: No city matching funds are required. BACKGROUND: City of Kent Public Safety Committee $55,000 WATPA PATROL award January 10, 2012 8 This page intentionally left blank. 9 WASHINGTON AUTO THEN PREVENTION AUTHORITY WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SHERIrTS AND POLICE CHIEFS 3060 Willamette Drive NE,Suite 101 —Lacey,WA 98516—Phone (360)292-7900—Fax (360)292-7269—Website hup/Avatpa waspc org 'pi eventing and reducing motor vehicle theft and other associated crane in the Stale of 1-Vashinglon I��W/�TPA I II]\ii AuIJ IL31 f„Ji 1 ' e September 28,2011 Chief Brian Wilson Federal Way Police Department 33325 8th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003 Dear Chief Wilson: 1 am pleased to inform you the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority has approved a grant application award in the amount of S55,000 for the PATROL Task Force Partnership Ividt WSP. WATPA was unable to fully fund your agency's grant request of$191,340 due to the significant reduction in WATPA funding as much of the WATPA account has been "swept" by the Legislature foi other general government purposes The Board is hoping to maintain at least some etfort in the vai sous task forces across the state We hope you can use the award amount to maintain an effort with the anticipation that WATPA support can increase as the slate's financial position improves PATROL has been highly successful in its efforts to combat auto theft and associated crimes This grant award amount is in recognition of the stellai work PATROL has displayed The Board's desire was to provide the task force with additional funding to employ innovative techniques and support its continued effort a Please submit a budget which reflects the newly funded amount total. The grant award is effective January 1,2012 and expires on June 30,2013.The grant award agreement below is to be signed and ieturned to WATPA No funds will be ieinibuised until the signed agreement is received Expendttutes prior to the awaid effective date,or after the grant expiration date,aie not authorized and will not be Ieimbuised In addition, the grant award is subject to all Grant Policies and Procedures of the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Costs will be paid on a reimbursement basis You will be ieimbursed foi actual expenses only up to the limit of the award The financial related forms are attached. If you choose to not accept this award,please notify us immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Grant Clark at 360-292-7962 or via email at zclaik(a)waspc org or myself at 360-486-2380 or via e-mail at dpiei ce@v%aspc or,, Sincerely, Donald G.Pier ce,Executive Director Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority I0alh/1,44,m Ann,7 heft P),,,,n inn Anthorltl' I JOHN BATISTE ENILDAMAIEL HARVEY GJESDAL KEN HOHENDERC JOHN LOVICK C'hlcf-IIq,llme Potnd Mwwnrelmhnhy Vun/j—D...gim County Chrel—Kennewlck Men#-S imO hComity MERLE PFIEFER DONALDC PIERCE DANSATTERBERG CLIFFORD COOK VACANT Gmern11',W1, l:reutlh'e IN"II-IVASPC Prosecutbg Ahwo),-Klnq Courtly Chief—v.c..W, AuPombik hkkury 10 AGREEMENT BETWEEN FEDERAL WAY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY A UTO THEFT PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT 1. Award Recipient Name and Address: 2. Contact: Brian Wilson Federal Way Police Department Title: Chief 33325 8th Ave. S. Telephone: 253-835-6701 Federal Way, WA 98003 3. Project Title 4. Award Period: PATROL Task Force Partnership with 01/01/12 - 06/30/13 Washington State Patrol 5.Grant No: 6. Funding Authority: 11-13-GG-WATPA-001 WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY 7, Amount Approved 8. Service Area: $55,000.00 King County 9. Requests for reimbursement under this agreement are subject to the following Budget: A. Personnel B. Employee Benefits C. Consultants/Contracts D. Travel/Trainings E. Other Expenses F. Equipment G Prosecution H. Confinement Total: 55,000.00 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the WATPA and RECIPIENT acknowledge and accept the terns of this AGREEMENT and attachments hereto, and in witness whereof have executed this AGREEMENT as of the date and yeas last written below The rights and obligations of both parties to this AGREEMENT are governed by the information on this Award Sheet and other documents incorporated heiem by reference: Agreement Specific Terms and Conditions, and Agreement General Terms and Conditions. WATPA RECIPIENT nn Name/ Donald G. Pierce, Name/ Title WATPA,Executive Director Title Date 10/1/2011 Date 1 1 1 WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY WASHINGTON ASSOCIA110N OF SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS 3060 Willamette Drive NE,Suite 101 Lacey,WA 98516—Phone (360)292-7900—Fax (360)292-7269—Website- http t/watpa waspc org Donald G Pierce,WATPA Executive Director "preventing and reducing motor vehicle theft and associated crime in the State of Washington" Revised Budget Grant Agency: Name of Agency: Federal Way Police Department Mailing Address: 33325 8" Ave.S. Federal Way,WA 98003 Effective January 1, 2012--Ending June 30,2013 Grant Program: ® Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Project Title:Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program Multiple Agency Request ® Single Agency Request ❑ A. Personnel $13,300 B. Employee Benefits $1,700 C. Consultants/Contracts - D. Travel/Trainings $13,000 E. Other Expenses $2,000 F. Equipment $25,000 G. Prosecution - H. Confinement - Total: 55,000.00 To the best of my knowledge and belief,all data in this application is true and correct The document has been duly authorized by the chief executive of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances and the terms of the qrant contract. Name of Authorized Official Brian Wilson Date: 1116SIAji/ / 7 Signature of Authorized Official: Title.-Chief of Police Phone 253-835-6701 For WATPA Use Only: WATPA Authorized Signature Date Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Page 1 12 This page intentionally left blank. 13 POLICE DEPARTMENT ��� Ken Thomas, Chief of Police `� KEN Phone: 253-856-5888 W.1.,1..r° Fax: 253-856-6802 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 DATE: January 10, 2012 TO: Public Safety Committee SUBJECT: Police Department Update - INFO ONLY MOTION: NONE SUMMARY: Chief of Police, Ken Thomas, will provide an update on the Police Department. 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