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September 9, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Jim Berrios called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmember Jim Berrios, Council President Dana Ralph and Councilmember Les
Thomas.
Chances to the Agenda:
None
Item 1 - Approval of meetinc minutes dated July 8, 2014
Councilmember Thomas MOVED to approve the minutes of July 8, 2014.
The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 - Kinc County Recional Hazard Mitication Plan Update - Resolution
- Recommend Adoption. Dominic Marzano, Emergency Manager for the City of
Kent and Division Chief for the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority
presented information regarding the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update. In 2004 the City of Kent was part of the regional plan that was adopted
through King County. During the 2009 revision, Kent prepared its own Mitigation
Plan, separate from the King County Plan. The City now is going back to being a
regional member and will be included in the King County Plan. The Plan is critical
for the City of Kent that provides a compliance component so that the City can
apply for grants. This plan is a key component to the Community Rating System
that lowers insurance rates for businesses and residents. Although this is in draft
form, no revisions are proposed.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council pass a Resolution
adopting the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the
proposed June 2014, update for application in the City of Kent upon final
terms and conditions acceptable to the Kent Office of Emergency
Management and the City Attorney and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 -Fireworks Discussion - Information Only.
Jon Napier, Division Chief, Arthur "Pat" Fitzpatrick," Acting City Attorney, and
Assistant Chief, Derek Kammerzell, presented information regarding fireworks in
the City of Kent and neighboring jurisdictions. Additional documentation was
presented to the committee detailing 911 calls received by Valley Communications
Center on July 4th. A Firework Enforcement 2014 After Action Report was handed
out detailing police and fire statistics for July 2nd - July 5th. Chief Napier handed
out the Firework and Explosive Devices information sheet prepared by the
Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau - Prevention Division. The
Committee reviewed and discussed the various reports. Information was presented
and discussed regarding Valley Communications report detailing statistics on
age 11
neighboring jurisdictions, including jurisdictions with restrictions and bans on
fireworks. Chief Napier presented information comparing the State's guidelines to
the City of Kent, including the times for sale, use and discharge. The committee
discussed planning for 2015 since July 4th falls on a weekend. The committee
requested Chief Napier gather information regarding the effect of recent bans in
neighboring jurisdictions and how things have changed in those cities since those
bans. Pat Fitzpatrick detailed the state law and the guidelines for instituting a ban
on fireworks. For 2015, the committee requested the police department compile
accurate numbers for their after action report.
Item 4. School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Update
Chief Ken Thomas and Deputy City Attorney, Arthur "Pat" Fitzpatrick, presented
information on the City's School Zone Traffic Safety Camera program. Pat detailed
the history of the adoption of the program including how the two schools
participating in the program were selected. Pat detailed how and when the
cameras operate and how the tickets are processed by the police department and
court. Pat advised that the program pays for itself and no officers have been taken
off the street to manage this program. All revenues go back into traffic safety
programs. Chief Thomas provided information regarding the income and expenses
related to the program and why a reserve is maintained in the program fund. Chief
Thomas expressed the desire of Kent School District Superintendent, Dr. Vargas, to
increase the School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Program in additional Kent Schools.
The committee requested updates on the program at each Public Safety Committee
meeting.
Item S. Police Chief's Update
Chief Thomas presented information regarding the current issues and concerns of
the police department including:
A. Memorandum of Understanding — Center for Children and Youth Justice
This MOU details that the City of Kent participates in the data
collection portion of the program.
B. Staffing Update:
Chief Thomas provided information regarding the current state of the
Police department.
The department is budgeted at 144 Commissioned Officers
As of September 9, 2014, the department is down 23 officers (4 out on
medical leave, 13 are in training program, 6 vacancies)
Chief Thomas expects at least 4 retirements in 2015.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. by Councilmember Berrios.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Komoto
Public Safety Committee Secretary
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Public Safety Committee Minutes
September 9, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Jim Berrios called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmember Jim Berrios, Council President Dana Ralph and Councilmember Les
Thomas.
Chances to the Agenda:
None
Item 1 - Approval of meetinc minutes dated July 8, 2014
Councilmember Thomas MOVED to approve the minutes of July 8, 2014.
The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 - Kinc County Recional Hazard Mitication Plan Update - Resolution
- Recommend Adoption. Dominic Marzano, Emergency Manager for the City of
Kent and Division Chief for the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority
presented information regarding the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update. In 2004 the City of Kent was part of the regional plan that was adopted
through King County. During the 2009 revision, Kent prepared its own Mitigation
Plan, separate from the King County Plan. The City now is going back to being a
regional member and will be included in the King County Plan. The Plan is critical
for the City of Kent that provides a compliance component so that the City can
apply for grants. This plan is a key component to the Community Rating System
that lowers insurance rates for businesses and residents. Although this is in draft
form, no revisions are proposed.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council pass a Resolution
adopting the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the
proposed June 2014, update for application in the City of Kent upon final
terms and conditions acceptable to the Kent Office of Emergency
Management and the City Attorney and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 -Fireworks Discussion - Information Only.
Jon Napier, Division Chief, Arthur "Pat" Fitzpatrick," Acting City Attorney, and
Assistant Chief, Derek Kammerzell, presented information regarding fireworks in
the City of Kent and neighboring jurisdictions. Additional documentation was
presented to the committee detailing 911 calls received by Valley Communications
Center on July 4th. A Firework Enforcement 2014 After Action Report was handed
out detailing police and fire statistics for July 2nd - July 5th. Chief Napier handed
out the Firework and Explosive Devices information sheet prepared by the
Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau - Prevention Division. The
Committee reviewed and discussed the various reports. Information was presented
and discussed regarding Valley Communications report detailing statistics on
age 11
neighboring jurisdictions, including jurisdictions with restrictions and bans on
fireworks. Chief Napier presented information comparing the State's guidelines to
the City of Kent, including the times for sale, use and discharge. The committee
discussed planning for 2015 since July 4th falls on a weekend. The committee
requested Chief Napier gather information regarding the effect of recent bans in
neighboring jurisdictions and how things have changed in those cities since those
bans. Pat Fitzpatrick detailed the state law and the guidelines for instituting a ban
on fireworks. For 2015, the committee requested the police department compile
accurate numbers for their after action report.
Item 4. School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Update
Chief Ken Thomas and Deputy City Attorney, Arthur "Pat" Fitzpatrick, presented
information on the City's School Zone Traffic Safety Camera program. Pat detailed
the history of the adoption of the program including how the two schools
participating in the program were selected. Pat detailed how and when the
cameras operate and how the tickets are processed by the police department and
court. Pat advised that the program pays for itself and no officers have been taken
off the street to manage this program. All revenues go back into traffic safety
programs. Chief Thomas provided information regarding the income and expenses
related to the program and why a reserve is maintained in the program fund. Chief
Thomas expressed the desire of Kent School District Superintendent, Dr. Vargas, to
increase the School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Program in additional Kent Schools.
The committee requested updates on the program at each Public Safety Committee
meeting.
Item S. Police Chief's Update
Chief Thomas presented information regarding the current issues and concerns of
the police department including:
A. Memorandum of Understanding — Center for Children and Youth Justice
This MOU details that the City of Kent participates in the data
collection portion of the program.
B. Staffing Update:
Chief Thomas provided information regarding the current state of the
Police department.
The department is budgeted at 144 Commissioned Officers
As of September 9, 2014, the department is down 23 officers (4 out on
medical leave, 13 are in training program, 6 vacancies)
Chief Thomas expects at least 4 retirements in 2015.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. by Councilmember Berrios.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Komoto
Public Safety Committee Secretary
S VPUBLIQPOLIQIFuL II C Sdoty Commlttoo\20144SeptemLer 2014AooORO V,-ons\S,pt,mb,r 9.2014 M nutas.Loc