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April 8, 2014
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Item Description Action Speaker(s) Time Pace
1. Approval of March 11, 2014 minutes Yes Jim Berrios 5 min 1
2. 2014 Distracted Driving Pilot Project
Grant — Recommend Yes Chief Thomas 5 min 5
3. Kent Drug Free Coalition Reducing
Underage Drinking Project
Grant - Recommend Yes Chief Thomas 5 min 7
4. Police Chief's Update No Chief Ken Thomas 10 min 11
A. Panther Lake Substation Sign
B. Woodmont Substation Sign
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KENT
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2014
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jim Berrios, Chair, Les Thomas, and Dana Ralph. The meeting was
called to order by Committee Chair Jim Berrios 4:37 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Ralph MOVED and Council Chair Berrios SECONDED a Motion to
approve the January 14, 2014 minutes. Motion PASSED 3-0.
2. Traffic School and Target Zero Fund Balances - Accept
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the Traffic
School and Target Zero Teams fund balances requesting authorization to increase both funds.
After deliberating, Councilmember Ralph MOVED and Council Chair Berrios SECONDED a
Motion to recommend the Council authorize the Mayor to accept the current Traffic School
contribution fund balance of $79,600 and the Target Zero Teams grant fund balance of $62,708,
authorize amending the budget and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the
grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. Motion PASSED 3-
0.
3. State Farm Grant — Prevent Illegal Street Racing - Authorize
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the $15,000
State Farm Grant for the prevention of Citywide Illegal Street racing enforcement/Education
Campaigns. In the summer of 2013, the City formed a partnership with State Farm Insurance.
Prior grants have been received from State Farm Insurance for Illegal Street Racing within the
City. Council Chad Berrios asked if there are other opportunities with other insurance
companies to apply for grants to support the enforcement and education regarding illegal street
racing. Sara indicated that there may be and that she will inquire with other insurance
companies regarding the potential to apply for grants.
After deliberating, Councilmember Ralph MOVED and Council Chair Berrios SECONDED a
Motion to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept the $15,000 grant from State
Farm Insurance to implement a citywide illegal street racing campaign including enforcement
and community outreach, authorize amending the budget and authorize expenditure of the
funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City
Attorney. Motion PASSED 3-0.
4. Panhandling — Information Oniv
Chief Thomas presented information regarding Kent's current disorderly conduct ordinance that
mirrors other jurisdictions. Kent's ordinance additionally addresses aggressive panhandling,
obstructing pedestrians and vehicle traffic. The City has conducted research and looked at other
ordinances of neighboring jurisdictions including Seattle, Renton, Auburn, Federal Way, and
Longview. The City's panhandling ordinance is located in the disorderly conduct ordinance and it
mirrors the other neighboring jurisdiction's ordinances, except that Kent's ordinance addresses
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aggressive panhandling, in addition to obstructing pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Additional
discussion may need to be held regarding the ability to put up signs.
Council Chair Berrios requested clarification regarding aggressive panhandling. Chief Thomas
recited the City's definition of Aggressive Panhandling located in the current city code and
indicated that we may want to examine that definition further.
5. Panther Lake Police Substation License Agreement — Authorize
Chief Thomas presented information regarding the Panther Lake Police Substation License
Agreement. He indicated that Chief Straus is working with the property manager and
negotiated an additional three year lease at the current location. The City will now be
responsible for upkeep and utilities of the location not to exceed $800 per month. This is the
lease contains the same provisions as the substation located in the Woodmont Shopping Center.
Councilmember Ralph asked if this item is budgeted and Chief Thomas indicated that there was
a line item, but it was not funded. They will take the funds from another overfunded line item
and will make a request in the next budget to fund the line item for both police substations.
After deliberating, Councilmember Ralph MOVED and Council Chair Berrios SECONDED a
Motion to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the First Amendment to Shopping
Center License Agreement with PK Y Panther Lake LLC, for the rental of space in the Panther
Lake Shopping Center for a three year term to be used as a police substation, and subject to
final agreement terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. Motion
PASSED 3-0.
6. Ordinance Correcting Code Sections for Menacing and Lewd Conduct — Authorize
Acting City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick, presented information regarding the code sections for
Menacing and Lewd Conduct. Pat indicated that this committee recently approved two
ordinances that were codified in the same section of the Kent City Code due to the fact, at the
time the lewd conduct ordinance was prepared, and the code book had not been updated to
show the addition of the menacing ordinance in KCC 9.02.295. This ordinance clarifies that the
crime of menacing is recodified at Section 9.02.293 of the Kent City Code. The code sections
relating to lewd conduct will be reenacted.
Pat advised that Assistant City Attorney, Tammy White found an omission in Section 0.02.296
and has indicated the need to insert the word "following" into section 9.02.296.A.(1) to read
"(1) Exposes any of his or her following body parts without a full and opaque covering."
After deliberating, Councilmember Ralph MOVED and Council Chair Berrios SECONDED a
Motion recommending Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 9.02 correcting
code sections for menacing and lewd conduct. Motion PASSED 2-0.
Pat introduced Assistant City Attorney, Tammy White. Tammy will be the attorney assigned to
the Public Safety Committee.
7. Ordinance Amending KCC 13.05.050 — Fireworks Penalty — Recommend
Chief Thomas presented information regarding the ordinance amending Kent City Code
13.05.050, entitled "Fireworks Penalty." This ordinance will amend the penalty for the unlawful
sale, possession, or discharge of fireworks from a criminal offense to a class 1 civil infraction.
This change will make it possible for officers to write citations that will make it easier to enforce
the city's ordinance.
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These infractions will be processed through the Kent Municipal Court with a maximum penalty of
$250. Dangerous acts with fireworks will remain a gross misdemeanor or felony as they
currently exist.
Councilmember Ralph indicated that she feels like this will be an additional tool for the officers
to use for enforcement. She indicated that she does not believe that it is possible to enact and
enforce a citywide ban.
Chief Thomas indicated that he believes they will get more compliance with this provision. Both
Chief Schneider and Fire Marshall Jon Napier, in addition to the fire investigations and indicated
he has the full support of the Fire Department.
Pat indicated that the reckless discharge of fireworks will be vigorously prosecuted. This
ordinance captures the discharge at the wrong time or the possession when not allowed to be
possessed. Pat agrees with Chief Thomas and believes that this ordinance will result in a much
better tool that should be easier to utilize.
Pat Fitzpatrick provided Committee Chair Berrios information regarding the enforcement and
identification of legal and illegal fireworks. If you purchase your fireworks at a fireworks stand
within the city limits you can be generally assured you are purchasing legal fireworks, if you buy
fireworks at the reservation, you are probably purchasing illegal fireworks.
Chief Thomas indicated that the community education group works closely with apartment
managers to educate them and their tenants with the penalties of discharging fireworks.
Council Chair Berrios clarified that the police officers not only came up with this provision but
also believe that it is enforceable. Additionally, he indicated that essentially we are telling the
community that we want to celebrate the Fourth of July, but we have to be respectful and safe
and are serious about accountability.
Councilmember Ralph asked if a ticket was going to be issued, would be issued to a minor and
not their parent. Pat confirmed that the ticket would go to a minor, but that the officer will
probably try to locate a parent and try to resolve the issue through the parent.
After deliberating, Councilmember Ralph MOVED and Council Chair Berrios SECONDED a
Motion to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to adopt an Ordinance amending
KCC 13.05.050, entitled "Penalty," amending the penalty for unlawful sale,
possession, or discharge of fireworks from a criminal offense to a class i civil
infraction. Motion PASSED 2-0.
B. Police Chief's Update
Chief Thomas introduced Tom Kaspar, the new Volunteers in Police Services ("VIPs")
coordinator. Tom will be taking over for former officer Paul Peterson. Tom feels fortunate to
have the opportunity to work with the police department and indicated that they are a fun, good
group of people to be around.
Tom's goals include growing the number of volunteers in addition to being cited for a national
VIPs award.
Both Tom and his wife are graduates of Seattle University. After retiring from his job as the
Chief Executive Officer of a holding company, they moved to Maple Valley. Tom coached local
football and became a member of Kent Sunrise Rotary where he met the Chief.
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Council Chair Berrios indicated that he looks forward to Tom enhancing the VIPs program.
Tom said he is honored to work with the police department volunteers and will try to direct the
volunteers that cause them to get the outcomes we all want.
Councilmember Ralph indicated that she is proud of the VIPs program and its volunteers and
indicated their dedicated service is evident throughout the City.
Chief Thomas indicated that Tom and other volunteers will be attending training to gain
information on how to manage the VIPs group in addition to gaining knowledge on how to apply
for grants.
As of today, the program has 15 volunteers.
The Chief provided information on the next police department community meeting that will be
held on Thursday, March 20th at Panther Lake Elementary School. Tom and another volunteer
will give a presentation on the VIPs program. Other discussions will include police department
issues, the commanders will be talking about crime in their areas, a question and answer section
will be held, and finally, there will be a K-9 presentation by Kato and Officer Tung.
Councilmember Thomas arrived and provided concurrence on all action items presented during
this meeting.
Adiournment
Coun I President Ra h adj urned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
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Kim A. Komoto
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
.�� Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
�KENT Phone: 253-856-5800
Fax: 253-856-6802
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: April 8, 2014
TO: Public Safety Committee
SUBJECT: 2014 Distracted Driving Pilot Project Grant -Recommend
MOTION:
Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept the Emergency
Medical Services Division of Public Health Seattle/King County grant in the
amount of $7,000, authorize amending the budget, authorize the mayor to sign
all documents, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the
grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
SUMMARY: On June 10, 2010, the new Washington's cell phone law came into effect. To
continue enforcement of this law, the Kent Police Department will implement an emphasis
patrol and educational campaign. The goal of the project is to educate the public on the
dangers of distracted driving (cell phone/texting).
The $7,000 grant will be used to pay for services to collect and provide data from the
Distracted Driving Emphasis Patrol to the Emergency Medical Services Division of Public
Health Seattle/King County.
Exhibit: Agreement
Budget Impact: Unanticipated Income
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Emergency Medical Services Division PUbi1C L���7tY
401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1200 Health
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Seattle,WA 98104-1818 Seattle & King County
206-296-4693 Fax 206-296-4866
rry Relay: 711 Agreement in Accordance to
www,kingcounty.gov/health Contract Purchase Agreement
City of Kent Police Department
and
Emergency Medical Services Division
Public Health—Seattle and King County
2014 Distracted Driving Pilot Project
Background:
On June 10, 2010, the new Washington state new cell phone law came into effect.To enforce this law,the Kent Police
Department will implement an emphasis patrol and educational campaign in the City of Kent
Project Goal:
® Educate the public on the dangers of distracted driving(cell phone/texting)
Tactics:
® Enforce the current Washington State cell phone law (RCW 46.61.667)through an emphasis patrol and a student
lead educational awareness campaign
Deliverables:
This Agreement is for payment of up to $7,000 to the City of Kent Police Department for services to collect and provide
data from the Distracted Driving Emphasis Patrol scheduled in May 2014 on dates and times as agreed to between the
parties. As a result of this emphasis patrol, Kent Police Department shall report to Emergency Medical Services Division
of Public Health Seattle/King County the following information:
a Quantity of infractions, citations, warnings, total stops, etc during the emphasis patrol during the agreed upon
times and dates in May 2014. A report on ticket dissolutions must be presented to KC EMS prior to Nov. 30,
2014—i.e. paid, mitigated, courts, collections, etc
o Estimated 215 contacts during the patrol which includes estimated 130 cell/text phone citations
® Coordinate efforts with a school to develop and implement a student based Distracted Driving Awareness
Campaign that targets students as well as community members during, prior or after the designated emphasis
patrol. The campaign must have an evaluation component that demonstrates either increased awareness,
behavior change, or other outcome measures as developed by the students. Any expenses incurred for the
school/student based awareness campaign will be reimbursed by the Kent Police Department. Copies of the
materials produced by this awareness campaign must be provided to KC EMS.
® Kent PD must also implement a media awareness campaign in collaboration with Public Health
This A r ement c ' rs the period from April 1, 201 , to November 30, 2014.
Ken T omas Jim Fogarty
Chief of Police Emergency Medical Services Division
City of Kent gPolice Department Public Health—Seattle and King County
Date: `; ®r j �r� Date:
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
.�� Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
�KENT Phone: 253-856-5800
Fax: 253-856-6802
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: April 8, 2014
TO: Public Safety Committee
SUBJECT: Kent Drug Free Coalition Reducing Underage Drinking Project -Recommend
MOTION:
Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration 2013-2014 grant in the amount of
$15,570, authorize amending the budget, authorize the mayor to sign all
documents, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant
terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
SUMMARY: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded
the city of Kent a grant in 2013 for $48,258 per year, for four years.
The City must plan and implement a comprehensive approach inclusive of multiple
strategies as emphasized in the 2007 Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and
Reduce Underage Drinking, in addition to emphasizing environmental strategies to
prevent and reduce underage drinking that incorporates prevention efforts aimed at
changing or influencing community conditions, standards, institutions, structures, systems
and policies.
This grant supplements the City's Drug Free Communities grant.
Exhibit: Notice of Award
Budget Impact: Unanticipated Income
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Notice of Award
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Department of Health and Human Services
14� Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Grant Number: 5H79SP019035-02 REVISED
Program Director:
Stacy Judd
Project Title: Kent Drug Free Coalition Reducing Underage Drinking Project
Grantee Address Business Address
KENT CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Kenneth Thomas
Kenneth Thomas Chief of Police
Chief of Police Kent Police Department
Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue S
220 4th Avenue S Kent, WA 98032
Kent, WA 98032
Budget Period: 09/30/2013 —09/29/2014
Project Period: 09/30/2012—09/29/2016
Dear Grantee:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hereby revises this award (see "Award
Calculation" in Section I and "Terms and Conditions" in Section III) to KENT CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT in support of the above referenced project. This award is pursuant to the authority of PHS
Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-25b), Section 519B and is subject to the requirements of this statute and regulation
and of other referenced, incorporated or attached terms and conditions.
Award recipients may access the SAMHSA website at www.samhsa.gov (click on "Grants" then SAMHSA
Grants Management), which provides information relating to the Division of Payment Management
System, HHS Division of Cost Allocation and Postaward Administration Requirements. Please use your
grant number for reference.
Acceptance of this award including the "Terms and Conditions" is acknowledged by the grantee when
funds are drawn down or otherwise obtained from the grant payment system.
If you have any questions about this award, please contact your Grants Management Specialist and your
Government Project Officer listed in your terms and conditions.
Sincerely yours,
Virginia Simmons
Grants Management Officer
Division of Grants Management
See additional information below
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SECTION I—AWARD DATA—5H79SP0l9035-02 REVISED
Award Calculation (U.S. Dollars)
Salaries and Wages $5,231
Fringe Benefits $780
Personnel Costs (Subtotal) $6,011
Supplies $3,067
Consortium/Contractual Cost $41,075
Travel Costs $5,005
Other $8,670
Direct Cost $63,828
Approved Budget $63,828
Federal Share $63,828
Less Unobligated Balance $15,570
Cumulative Prior Awards for this Budget Period $48,258
AMOUNT OF THIS ACTION (FEDERAL SHARE) $0
SUMMARY TOTALS FOR ALL YEARS
YR I AMOUNT
2 $48,258
3 $48,258
4 $48,258
*Recommended future year total cost support, subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory
progress of the project.
Fiscal Information:
CFDA Number: 93.243
EIN: 1916001254A2
Document Number: 12SP19035A
Fiscal Year: 2013
IC CAN Amount
SP C96P119 $48,258
IC CAN 2013 2014 2015
SP C9612119 $48,258 $48,258 $48,258
SP Administrative Data:
PCC: DFC-STOP/OC: 4145
SECTION 11 —PAYMENT/HOTLINE INFORMATION—5H79SP019035-02 REVISED
Payments under this award will be made available through the HHS Payment Management
System (PMS). PMS is a centralized grants payment and cash management system, operated by
the HHS Program Support Center (PSC), Division of Payment Management (DPM). Inquiries
regarding payment should be directed to: The Division of Payment Management System, PO Box
6021, Rockville, MID 20852, Help Desk Support—Telephone Number: 1-877-614-5533.
The HHS Inspector General maintains a toll-free hotline for receiving information concerning
fraud, waste, or abuse under grants and cooperative agreements. The telephone number is: 1-
800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). The mailing address is: Office of Inspector General,
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Department of Health and Human Services, Attn: HOTLINE, 330 Independence Ave., SW,
Washington, DC 20201.
SECTION III—TERMS AND CONDITIONS—5H79SP019035-02 REVISED
This award is based on the application submitted to, and as approved by, SAMHSA on the
above-title project and is subject to the terms and conditions incorporated either directly or by
reference in the following:
a. The grant program legislation and program regulation cited in this Notice of Award.
b. The restrictions on the expenditure of federal funds in appropriations acts to the extent
those restrictions are pertinent to the award.
c. 45 CFR Part 74 or 45 CFR Part 92 as applicable.
d. The HHS Grants Policy Statement.
e. This award notice, INCLUDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CITED BELOW.
Treatment of Program Income:
Additional Costs
SECTION IV— SP Special Terms and Conditions—5H79SP019035-02 REVISED
REMARKS:
This revised Notice of Award approves carryover of an unobligated balance in the amount of
$15,570 from 2012 year funds to 2013 year funds per grantee's letter dated February 17, 2014. If
the final resolution of the audit covering the above stated budget period(s) determines that the
unobligated balance of funds is incorrect, SAMHSA will not make additional funds available to
cover any shortfall.
ALL PREVIOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT.
CONTACTS:
All responses to special terms and conditions of award and postaward requests must be mailed
to the Division of Grants Management, Office of Financial Resources (OFR), and SAMHSA
below:
For Regular Delivery: For Overnight or Direct Delivery:
Division of Grants Management, OFR, SAMHSA Division of Grants Management, OFR, SAMHSA
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 7-1091 1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 7-1091
Rockville, MD 20857 Rockville, MD 20850
Barbara Howes, Program Official
Phone: (240) 276-2547 Email: barbara.howes@samhsa.hhs.gov
Erwin Morales, Grants Specialist
Phone: (240) 276-1425 Email: erwin.morales@samhsa.hhs.gov Fax: (240) 276-1430
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
� Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
KENT Phone: 253-856-5800
Fax: 253-856-6802
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: April 8, 2014
TO: Public Safety Committee
SUBJECT: Police Chief's Update — Information Only
Information Only
SUMMARY: Ken Thomas, city of Kent Police Chief, will present information regarding
current events affecting the police department including:
• Panther Lake Substation Sign
• Woodmont Substation Sign