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April 10, 2012
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Item Description Action Speaker Time Pg
1. Approval of Minutes 02/14/12 Yes Bill Boyce 3 min 1
2. Amend KCC 9.36 - Traffic Code - Yes Julie Stormes 5 min 3
Ordinance - ADOPT
3. Police Department Update - INFO ONLY No Ken Thomas 10 min 9
4. Medical Marijuana - INFO ONLY No Bill Boyce 30 min 11
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KENT
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 14, 2012
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Dana Ralph, and Bill Boyce, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Boyce at 4.30 PM.
• Chair Boyce called for changes to the agenda. There were none.
1. Approval of Minutes
D. Ralph moved to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2012 meeting.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
2. Washinaton Traffic Safety Commission grant — AUTHORIZE
Chief of Police Ken Thomas explained the funds, if awarded, would provide the Kent Youth
Board an opportunity to tackle the distracted driving problem.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission mini-grant in the amount of $500 and
accept the funds, if awarded.
The motion was seconded by D. Ralph and passed 3-0.
3. Washinaton Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs grant — ACCEPT and Establish
the budget.
Chief Thomas explained the funds will be used to purchase traffic safety equipment.
D. Ralph moved to recommend that City Council accept the Washington
Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs grant in the amount of $11,550 and
establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
4. Amend KCC 9.39 — Towing — Ordinance — ADOPT
Julie Stormes, City Prosecutor, explained the purpose of the code amendment in order to
align with federal and state law changes.
L. Thomas moved to recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. (to be assigned at
a City Council meeting), amending Chapter 9.39 of the Kent City Code, entitled
"Towing".
The motion was seconded by D. Ralph and passed 3-0.
S. Police Department Updates — INFO ONLY
• Chief Thomas introduced Raf Padilla, Commander of Special Investigations.
• Chief stated that recent commissioned police retirements resulted in promotions and
openings for specialty assignments.
• Chief announced that the third Police Community Meeting will be held on February 16th at
the Kent Senior Activity Center from 6:30 to 8 PM. Community members are invited to
attend to meet Kent Police staff, get updates on police related issues and ask questions.
• Commander Padilla spoke about residential burglaries as a regional issue. He stated
police agencies are networking and communicating information which has shown that
burglars from other areas are targeting cities for a day, then targeting a different city.
• Commander Padilla announced the Valley Gang Enforcement Team is now operational.
This is also a regional issue and the team is considering some long-term investigations
that would work to bring down the core of a large gang.
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• Chief stated he's working closely with Representatives Ladenburg and Moscoso on gang
legislation that addresses prevention and intervention. They're working on a grant
program that would require applicants to use proven and effective programs, a
community survey and many other factors in an effort to find the best program for their
situation.
• Chief stated that there continues to be lots of prostitution activity, some of it internet
based. Gangs are forcing young females into prostitution and see this as funding for
their other gang activities.
• Chief is also working with Representative Orwall on legislation to increase the penalties
for patronizing a prostitute. He stated 100% of the increased fees would revert back to
the arresting Jurisdiction to be used for programs to help prostitutes get off the streets,
the formation of John schools and for additional anti-prostitution enforcement.
• Chief strongly recommends that residents call 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity.
The meeting adjourned at 5:07 PM.
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Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
January 10, 2012
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LAW DEPARTMENT
40 Tom Brubaker, City Attorney
Phone: 253-856-5782
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WASHING-ON
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Date: April 10, 2012
To: Public Safety Committee
From: Julie Stormes, Prosecutor
Subject: Revise KCC 9.36 - Traffic Code - Ordinance-Adopt
MOTION: Recommend that City Council adopt the proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 9.36 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Traffic Code."
SUMMARY:
The Revised Code of Washington (RCW 46.52.020 states it is a crime for a motor
vehicle driver to leave the scene of an accident if he or she struck and injured a
pedestrian. Such crime is punishable as a Class "C" Felony.
In the past, the city of Kent's police department cites such cases as "attempted" in
order to file them in a court of limited Jurisdiction (e.g. Kent Municipal Court),
creating a circumstance where proving the crime to a Jury is nearly impossible.
The city of Kent wishes to add the duty in the case of accident with pedestrian or
vehicle propelled by human power to the Kent City Code so that prosecution of the
offense is clearly defined for ease of prosecution.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section 9.36
of the Kent City Code, entitled "Traffic Code,"
adding duties of an operator of a motor vehicle in
case of an accident with a pedestrian or vehicle
propelled by human power.
RECITALS
A. The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.52.020 states it is
a crime for a motor vehicle driver to leave the scene of an accident if he or
she struck and injured a pedestrian. Such crime is punishable as a Class
"C" Felony.
B. Citing such cases under as "Attempted" in order to file them
in a court of limited jurisdiction (e.g. Kent Municipal Court), may create a
circumstance where proving the crime to a jury is nearly impossible.
C. The city of Kent wishes to add the duty in the case of accident
with pedestrian or vehicle propelled by human power to the Kent City Code
so that prosecution of the offense is clearly defined for ease of prosecution.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1 Amend KCC 9.36
Amend Traffic Code - Ordinance
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ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - New Section. Section 9.36.075 is added to Chapter
9.36, to read as follows:
Sec. 9.36.075. Duty in the case of accident with pedestrian
or vehicle propelled by human power. The operator of any motor
vehicle involved in an accident with a pedestrian, or with a device
propelled by human power operated by any person, or upon which a
person is seated, shall do the following:
1. Immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident,
or as close thereto as possible, and return to and remain at the scene of
such accident until he or she has done the following:
a. Given his or her name, address, insurance company,
insurance policy number, and vehicle license number, and exhibit his or
her operator's license to the pedestrian or person operating the device
propelled by human power, or, if they are unconscious or incompetent,
provide the same information to another person who he or she reasonably
believes is acting on their behalf; or, if the pedestrian or person operating
the device propelled by human power is unconscious or incompetent, and
there is no one to act on their behalf, shall immediately, or as soon as
possible, call 9-1-1 to summon emergency services to the scene; and
For the purposes of this section, "Pedestrian" means any person who is
afoot or who is using a wheelchair, a power wheelchair, an electric
personal assistive mobility device, or a means of conveyance propelled by
human power. "Motor Vehicle" shall be as defined in RCW 46.04.320.
2 Amend KCC 9.36
Amend Traffic Code - Ordinance
Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor the maximum penalty of
which is three-hundred and sixty-four (364) days in jail and a five-
thousand dollar ($5,000) fine.
SECTION 2. - Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk
and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this
ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 3. - Severabilitv. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and that remaining portion shall maintain its full force and
effect.
SECTION 4. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage and publication, as
provided by law.
3 Amend KCC 9.36
Amend Traffic Code - Ordinance
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SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of 12012.
APPROVED: day of , 2012.
PUBLISHED: day of 12012.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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4 Amend KCC 9.36
Amend Traffic Code - Ordinance
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
KENT Phone: 253-856-5888
Fax: 253-856-6802
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: April 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.
Public safety Committee KPD update
April 10, 2012
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
\ 440 Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
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Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: April 10, 2012
TO: Public Safety Committee
SUBJECT: Medical marijuana — Info Only
MOTION: NONE
SUMMARY:
Public Safety Committee
April 10, 2012
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The Public Safety Committee hereby recommends that the Economic and Community
Development Committee address the matter of zoning for medical marijuana
dispensaries and collective gardens and further recommends the committee pass an
ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens from the city
of Kent.
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Thompson, Jolene
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