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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 9, 2012
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Dana Ralph, and Bill Boyce, Chair
C The meeting was called to order by Chair Boyce at 4:38 PM.
1. Approval of Minutes
D. Ralph moved to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2012 meeting.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
2. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero Team presentation —
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Sara Wood, Public Education Specialist, introduced Director Darrin Grondel and
Program Manager Shelly Baldwin with WTSC to talk about the Target Zero Teams
two-year pilot project, A PowerPoint presentation provided information on the success
the project and the next steps to be taken.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant — ACCEPT and Amend the budget
Sara Wood explained the funds In the amount of$8,000 will provide officer overtime
during specified Target Zero Impaired Driving emphasis dates and during seat-belt
focused patrols.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington Traffic Safety
commission grant in an amount not to exceed $8,000, authorize the Chief of
Police to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, and amend the budget.
The motion was seconded by D. Ralph and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant — ACCEPT and Amend the budget
Sara Wood explained the funds In the amount of$5,000 will provide overtime for the
Law Enforcement Liaison as outlined in the Statement of Work.
D. Ralph moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission grant in an amount not to exceed $5,000, authorize the Chief of
Police to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, and amend the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Drug Free Communities Support Program grant — ACCEPT and Amend the budget
Debra LeRoy, Research and Development Analyst, explained how the grant funds will be
utilized in the effort to reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults.
This is the fifth year of the five year grant period. Dana Ralph mentioned the annual Youth
Conference, which will be held at Kent Commons on December 4-5, 2012, is one event
supported by this grant.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Drug Free Communities Support Program grant in the
amount of $53,639 and amend the budget.
The motion was seconded by D. Ralph and passed 3-0.
6. STOP Act Grant Substance Abuse Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) — ACCEPT
and Establish the budget
Debra LeRoy explained the grant supplements the Drug Free Communities grant and
focuses specifically on preventing underage drinking. This Is the first year of the four
year award period with an annual application requirement, The four year grant total is
$193,032, Debra stated that she and Stacy Judd, Public Education Specialist, prepared the
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Drug Free Communities and STOP Act grants as a team effort.
D. Ralph moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department
to accept the STOP Act grant in the amount of $48,258 and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0,
7. Police Services Agreement — AUTHORIZE and Establish the budget
Assistant Chief Pat Lowery explained the Agreement with the Kent School District provides
a Kent Police Commander or higher, to the District for the purpose of assisting with j
communication and logistics between the two organizations that relates to school safety.
The District agrees to reimburse the Department $40,258.44 per agreement, to be applied
toward the Commander's salary and benefits. The Agreement shall be effective on
September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. B. Boyce commented on the success of the
relationship built between the District and the Department.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Police Services Agreement and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by D. Ralph and passed 3-0.
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• Ken Thomas, Chief of Police, recognized the work of Sara Wood, Debra LeRoy and Stacy j
Judd on grants and the importance of the Community Education Unit's work In the i
community.
• B. Boyce commented that the City is going through tough budget cuts and as a result,
Jo Thompson is impacted by being laid-off. He stated he's known her for many years to
be a great person, great worker, a big part of the police department and that she's
appreciated and wlli be missed. L. Thomas and D. Ralph also thanked her for her work.
The meeting adjourned at 5,12 PM.
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Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary
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Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
September 11, 2012