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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 07/14/2015 Public Safety Committee Agenda KETYT *ENS Councilmembers: Dana Ralph - Les Thomas - Jim Berrios, Chair July 14, 2015 4:30 p.m. Item Description Action Speaker Time Page 1. Call to order Chair Berrios 1 2. Roll Call Chair Berrios 1 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Berrios 1 4. Approval of Minutes, dated June 9, 2015 YES Chair Berrios 5 1 5. National Night Out - Information Only NO John Pagel, 10 Community Education Coordinator 6. July 4 1 h Public Safety Committee Chair NO Chair Berrios 10 Report 7. July 41h/Fireworks - Information Only NO Chief Thomas, 30 Chief Schneider, Assistant Chief Kammerzell 8. Police Department's July 4 1 h After Action NO Assistant Chief 10 7 Report - Information Only Kammerzell Unless otherwise noted, the Public Safety Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 41h Ave S, Kent, 98032. For additional information please contact Kim Komoto at 253-856-5788 or via email at kkomoto@kentwa.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388. 1 Public Safety Committee Minutes June 9, 2015 Item 1 - CALL TO ORDER Committee Chairperson Jim Berrios called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. Item 2 - COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Dana Ralph, Committee Chairperson Jim Berrios and Committee member Thomas were present. Item 3 - Changes to the Agenda: None Item 4 - Approval of meeting minutes dated April 14, 2015 Councilmember Thomas MOVED to approve the minutes of, April 14, 2015. The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0. Item 5 - 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Recommend. Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant for 2014. The City of Seattle manages the formula grant that is applied for and received annually. The $57,455 grant will be used to pay for police overtime during the summer enforcement of illegal street racing, hot spot overtime patrols in intelligence led policing areas, facial workbench recognition software used by the intelligence led policing, NRT teams, and GPS tracking units for vulnerable adults. Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept the Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $57,455, ratify and authorize the Mayor's signing of all necessary documents, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the police chief and city attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Council member Thomas and PASSED 3-0. Item 6. - Washington Traffic Safety Commission Interlocal Agreement Target Zero Manager Grant- Recommend. Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Interlocal Agreement Grant - Target Zero Manager. The Kent Police Department houses the Target Zero Manager for South King County. This $124,000 grant is for a two year period and pays for 60% of the Community Education Coordinator's salary and benefits. Council member Thomas MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept a grant in the amount of $124,000 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to fund 60% of the salary and benefits for the Page 11 z City's Community Education Coordinator who serves as the Target Zero Manager for South King County, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant's terms, and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents with terms and conditions acceptable to the police chief and city attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0. Item 7. - Washington Traffic Safety Commission Memorandum of Understanding - Distracted Driving Enforcement - Recommend. Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Memorandum of Understanding for Distracted Driving Enforcement. The city of Kent received $3,000 in grant funds for distracted driving focused enforcement patrols during May, June, and September of 2015. Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant in the amount of $3,000 for the King County distracted driving focused patrols, authorize the Mayor to sign all documents, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the police chief and city attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Council member Thomas and PASSED 3-0. Item 8. - Ordinance Amending KCC 9.04 - Massage and Reflexology Services- Recommend. Deputy City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief of Police, Ken Thomas, presented information regarding the ordinance amending KCC 9.04 - Massage and Reflexology Services. Chief Thomas detailed the concerns received by citizens and provided details on the investigations that have taken place in the past year. Chief Thomas indicated that the Police Department has been working with the Seattle Police Department and the King County Sheriffs office in addition to other jurisdictions during the various investigations and would like to address issues regarding massage parlors without placing offices in bad situations. Chief Thomas, presented information regarding a meeting with Washington Engaged that included himself, Pat Fitzpatrick, and Council President Ralph. During the meeting, concerns were addressed regarding human trafficking. Pat Fitzpatrick detailed information regarding providers working at massage parlors operating without valid business licenses and the correlation between unlicensed providers and complaints received by the City's Special Investigative Unit. Pat L detailed the requirements contained in the ordinance and indicated that Kent's ordinance is on the cutting-edge by attacking the problem of unlicensed providers and will allow officers to address problems with massage parlors. Pat Fitzpatrick advised the committee that the state of Washington does not engage in any Page 12 3 enforcement. Pat detailed the various provisions of the ordinance and detailed the exceptions that are allowed by state law. Pat Fitzpatrick indicated that the intent is to get the message out that both a massage practitioner and their customer is responsible for ensuring that the providers working at massage businesses are properly licensed. This ordinance was vetted through Washington Engaged and the City's Special Investigative Unit. This ordinance is intended to get rid of the problem and support the legitimate massage businesses in the city of Kent. Council President Ralph expressed her satisfaction with the ordinance as a tool for the police department to use for enforcement and its use to help protect the valid massage business operators. Council President Ralph expressed her pride with the police department being on the cutting-edge of the human trafficking and prostitution issues. Council member Berrios confirmed that the police department rather than the code enforcement department will be responsible for enforcement. Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief Thomas provided details regarding how the ordinance will be communicated to the public and massage businesses. Council member Thomas MOVED to recommend Council adopt an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Kent City Code entitled "Public Safety," by adding a new Chapter 9.04, entitled "Massage and Reflexology Services," and amending Chapter 5.01, entitled "General Business Licenses," by adding a new section 5.01.135, entitled "Massage or reflexology businesses — Conviction for prostitution or fraud related activity — Conviction for violation of Chapter 9.04 KCC — Denial or revocation of business license. The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0. Item 9. — Text? Talk? Ticket! — Information Only John Pagel, Community Education Coordinator, provided information regarding a grant received from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. King County received $75,000 grant to conduct two enforcement campaigns specifically targeting distracted driving. $50,000 of the grant will cover enforcement overtime. $25,000 is set aside for education and awareness. The goal of the programs is to make distracted driving as socially unacceptable as impaired driving. Council President Ralph provided information regarding how children are putting pressure on family members and peers to not text and drive. Council member Berrios indicated that this campaign is centered around awareness and enforcement. Page 13 4 John Pagel provided statistics received from King County regarding the first week of enforcement. Council member Berrios expressed his appreciation for the work that the Kent Police Department has been doing regarding this issue. Item 10. - Fireworks - Information Oniv Assistant Chief Kammerzell and Chief Thomas presented information regarding the Fourth of July plan for this year. Enforcement Plan - Police will be stepping up enforcement of existing laws. The Kent City Code prohibits the discharge of fireworks outside of July 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Violations are subject to $250 civil infraction and confiscation of fireworks. Information was presented about the laws regarding which fireworks are legal or illegal. Fireworks purchased at stands inside the city of Kent are generally legal to discharge. Information was provided regarding illegal explosives and that they violations are a criminal felony. Additional patrol of special enforcement teams consisting of 50 officers will be out on July 4th Communication Plan - Begins June 15, 2015. The communication plan will be coordinated between the Kent Education Unit and Regional Fire Authority. Enforcement will be stepped up and penalties imposed. Information will be disseminated via flyers, social media, movie theatres, block watch groups, neighborhood groups, in person contact with apartment managers, and press release. The Regional Fire Authority will erect new signage at the city limits regarding guidelines on discharging fireworks. A joint safety advertisement will be printed in the Kent Reporter. Council member Berrios provided a brief history of complaints regarding the discharge of fireworks and the City's plan for 2015. Public Speaker: Dave McDougall (a Kent resident) 626 Second Ave S., Kent. Mr. McDougall has made appeals to the city of Kent to get a handle on the fireworks issues. Mr. McDougall expressed concerns why Kent does not prohibit fireworks as do fellow communities. Mr. McDougall indicated that you cannot enforce the illegal discharge of fireworks. Does not wish to confront people that have been drinking and discharging fireworks. Does not believe any additional enforcement will change anything. Council member Berrios indicated that the City has researched other jurisdictions and the issues other cities have regarding enforcement. Chief Ken Thomas indicated that he did not have his research, but did provide some information regarding calls for service. Chief Thomas thanked Assistant Chief Kammerzell regarding the work that he has put into the fireworks issue. Chief Thomas advised Page 14 5 Mr. McDougall that he would be available after the meeting to discuss this issue further. Item 11. - Flashing School Zone Sneed Signs - Information Only Chief Ken Thomas presented information regarding the addition of School Zone Traffic Safety Cameras at both Meridian Elementary and Millennium Elementary schools this fall. The study identified five elementary schools having the most serious safety concerns. Flashing speed light signs, rather than school zone traffic safety camera signs will be installed at Springbrook and Meadowridge and the last school identified, Horizon elementary, already has the flashing light signs installed. Item 12. - Police Chief's Update - Information Oniv Chief Ken Thomas advised the committee regarding current events affecting the police department: A. Hiring Update - Chief Ken Thomas provided information regarding the current status of the hiring of police officers. 147 police officers are authorized in the budget and as of today, there are 141 officers hired and working. Chief Thomas showed his appreciation for recruiting and hiring group's work. Chief Thomas detailed the budgetary issues with paying those officers to cover shifts during the period that the new hires are being trained. Overtime is also being paid during the hiring process. Chief Thomas showed his appreciation for the work that Natalie Winecka, Civil Service Examiner, has done streamlining the hiring process. Council member Berrios indicated the council's support for full staffing in the police department. Council President Ralph expressed her appreciation for the high standards Chief Thomas has maintained during the hiring of new officers. B. School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Fund - Chief Thomas provided information regarding the police departments plan to spend funds currently in the fund. Chief Thomas presented information regarding the plan to take his request to the Operations Committee for their approval prior to going to the City Council. Chief Thomas presented information regarding: 1. Corrections Renovation - Requested capital upgrades in the amount of $400,000 to upgrade the Kent correctional facility to ensure the safety of the staff and sustainability of the building. A sustainability study is currently in the process and early indications suggest retaining current correctional facility. 2. Traffic Safety Equipment - Requested $34,000 for a traffic radar trailer. $14,000 for the purchase the 4 permanent radar signs to be installed at Springbrook and Meadowridge schools, $8,400 for 4 portable radar signs that can Page 15 6 save and send data, $2,000 for the cost of installation by the Public Works Department, and $2,6000 for tax and shipping. 3. Use of Force Training Simulator - Chief Thomas provided information regarding the $100,000 purchase of a Use of Force Training Simulator. The simulator is a training tool that is used to improve officer's judgment skills. Chief Thomas presented information regarding the details of the system. 4. Police Overtime Staffing Supplement - Chief Thomas provided information regarding the need to supplement the overtime fund with $300,000, due to the overtime that is needed to cover additional shifts during the training process, additional time for current special investigations, and coverage due to officers being out on administrative leave. 5. Power DMS - Chief Thomas provided information regarding spending $11,000 on the Power DMS system used to manage police policies and accreditation proofs. The Chief and committee members discussed and agreed to move all budget requests to the Operations Committee for a recommendation to the City Council. Council President Ralph provided her support for the proposed expenditures. Council member Berrios approved moving these requests onto the Operations Committee. Chief Thomas indicated that all requests will be funded by the School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Fund that currently has over $950,000, The total current requests equal $845,000. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. by Council Member Berrios. Respectfully sub fitted, Kim Komoto `- Public Safety Committee Secretary 5:\P UB POttCE\Pu0'z Sa'. Cartm_ttEkHIW—\KbRO Verso ula 9,2015,NIS tt:nu[-.1 Page 16 7 July 4th Patrol Staffing and SPLASH Festival 2015 After Action Report — Planning, Staffing and Lessons Learned The 2015 4ch of 3uly and Splash Festival fell on a Saturday. The Splash Festival was held at Lake Meridian Park, as in previous years, and started at 7AM and ran through 12:30AM until all the shuttle busses had picked up the festival goers. The weather for the 4ch of 3uly was sunny with highs for the day at 92 degrees Fahrenheit. The attendance at the festival appeared abundant and increased as the sun set and the firework show began. The increase in festival goers was noticed as it took longer, than last year, to get the crowds shuttled back to the surrounding parking areas. Pre-Event Plannina Our Community Education Unit was tasked with putting together our Communications Plan. • The message blitz started June 15 • KPD CEU coordinated with Kent RFA education unit and their PIO to establish facts and a consistent message that incorporates with safety that enforcement will be stepped up and fines are $250. • CEU coordinated with Michelle Wilmot for messaging, press releases, and to get her assistance with media, marketing and the broadest dissemination possible. CEU with multimedia created a flier with the message. • Message was ran during AMC movie previews from 3une26- 3uly 4 • CEU puts the message out on social media (Facebook, Twitter, webpage) and pushes it out to block watch, business watch and apartment managers. Coordinates with KPD PIO for press release. • Kent RFA education unit and PIO coordinated new signage at the city limits, messages via their social media, their PIO press release. The message is put on a full page KPD/RFA joint safety add on the back page of the Kent Reporter • CEU coordinated with Toni Azzola to push the message out to her neighborhood groups • CEU conducts in person contact with over 25 apartment complex managers, many that had issues last year (apartment hot spots) and phone contact with any block watch captains if their neighborhood was a hot spot. Fliers were disseminated at the complexes. 8 • We had reporters from Komo and King ride with officers for a story on our enforcement • Steve Hunter wrote a front page article on the enforcement • Fire sent out a two code red (they reached phone and email) notices to the public on the law and enforcement. • Due to high fire danger, both Fire and KPD did an additional press release urging people to obey the laws, use caution and to refrain from lighting their own fireworks this year. Staffina The planning for this year's holiday began in the spring and was coordinated by Commander Kasner. The planning for the 4th included Kent Police, the RFA, Kent OEM and Kent Parks. Outside of scheduled leave all other leave was frozen on the 4th of July. After looking at several options and analyzing the cost effectiveness of each option a comprehensive staffing plan was developed. Staff ina for the street to handle 911 calls for service 25 Officers throughout the day on overlapping shifts 5 Sergeants on overlapping shifts 1 Patrol Commander SPLASH Festival staffing 14 Officers throughout the day on overlapping shifts (dedicated to the festival) 2 Sergeants all day 1 Commander all day 4 Volunteers Staffina specifically assigned to Firework Emphasis July 15t 8 Officers (pulled from traffic assignment to fill) 1 Sergeant 9 July 2nd 8 Officers (pulled from traffic assignments to fill) 1 Sergeant July 3rd 1 Sergeant 18 Officers on overlapping shifts July 5th 8 Officers on overlapping shifts Mitigation of overtime costs for street staffing were achieved by re-assigning the on duty Traffic Officers to the emphasis teams and using additional on duty officers for emphasis on 3uly 3rd and 3uly 5th. However, with the reassignment of the traffic officers there was a decrease in their normal traffic enforcement within the city. Patrol officers were able to respond to traffic calls and they traffic unit were still able to respond to serious and involved accidents if needed. The emphasis teams on the 1st and 2nd were comprised of members of the traffic unit that had been re-tasked on those days (No overtime). On the 3rd, it is a Friday which is an overlap day for both sides of patrol so we had staffing available for emphasis teams (No overtime). On the 4th we have four, 4 hour OT positions to conduct emphasis to supplement efforts of patrol, traffic, and the officers staffing the Splash event at Lake Meridian. This created 16 hours of OT (holiday double time) that was estimated to cost $1,184. On the 5th we are using existing patrol staffing that have been re- tasked and we also we have two overtime shifts to create a team from noon to 10pm. This created 16 hours of OT (time and a half) that was estimated to cost $1,100. Total estimated overtime costs for emphasis teams was $2,284. Overtime costs will come from the patrol budget. The overtime costs for emphasis, street staffing and Splash staffing that were incurred amounted to $12,434.22 as of this time. Payroll does not close for a few more days and it is anticipated that the actual number will increase slightly. This includes unanticipated needs to emergent calls, call volume and shift extensions due to required case reports. 10 Enforcement Stats Data Based on Officer Enforcement Logs 20 30 62 246 109 57 524 Fireworks Incidents 1 0 5 8 1 0 15 Fireworks Seized 0 0 1 5 3 0 9 Warnings (by extreme exception per Sgt only) 1 2 7 22 4 2 38 Infractions 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Cites 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 Physical Arrests 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Felony Illegal Explosive Devices Located 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bomb Unit Call-Out 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Injuries Sustained by Fireworks 4 0 3 6 0 0 13 Fires Caused by Fireworks 41 7 0 0 0 0 48 Other Cites/NOI/Enforcement 1 0 46 53.43 5 0 105.43 Pounds of Fireworks confiscated Firework calls that officers were dispatched to based on CAD Data • 3uly 1s' - 20 calls (2015) / 19 calls (2014) • 3uly 2"d - 30 Calls (2015) / 19 calls (2014) • 3uly 3rd - 62 Calls (2015) / 41 calls (2014) • 3uly 41h - 246 Calls (2015) / 145 calls (2014) • 3uly 51h - 109 calls (2015) / 52 calls (2014) • July 4th - 544 total (all types) calls for service (2015) compared to 415 total calls for service (2014) o The average calls on a Saturday are 207. o There were 246 calls specific to fireworks complaints (2015) compared to 145 calls specific to fireworks complaints (2014) o From 0800 hours July 4 to 0800 hours July 5 there were 90 Priority 1 and Priority 2 calls. This included a shooting, reports of stabbings, a residential burglary in-progress, domestic violence calls, a large biker party with outlaw motorcycle gangs present and numerous DUI calls. 11 Calls on Fourth of July and through the night from 8am July 4 to 8am July 5 Number of Fireworks Related Calls: 7/04 0800 - 7/0 r 0800 ,© G, o� 10 rn °ry 08 09 tin 11 17 13 14 14 16 V I IN Sal 20}1 l'2 2100 01 02 U 04 W)CMG IM r it 8 Foui#h of July 2015 7104 8888- 7105 88811 Fireworks Incidents 299 Fireworks Cases 14 Arrests 11 Fire Assist Incidents 5 Enforcement Activity 524 fireworks complaints handled in person by officer(s) o 246 were on the 4th of July 45 complaints advised over the radio o Duplicate complaints o No violation of the law o Officers handled complaint on their way to other calls o Information only, no contact wanted/needed Three fireworks related arrests made, one felony arrest for illegal explosive device 38 infractions (tickets) issued for fireworks violations 8 criminal citations issued for firework violations 48 other infractions issued not directly related to fireworks, but observed during fireworks enforcement 10 assists to the RFA for active fires 12 A picture of some of the fireworks seized Challenges with Firework Enforcement • Identifying where the firework violation came from • Responding in a timely manner to catch the offender still on site • Identifying the offender once on site • Officer observing the offender at the time of the violation • Finding eye witnesses to violations that would cooperate with prosecution • Unable to enforce private property restrictions on legal fireworks • High volume of calls (90 priority 1 and 2 calls) not directly related to fireworks occurring at peek firework complaint times The change in the ordinance and the targeted enforcements helped, however, the challenges still present themselves. Although chronic hot spot locations are known, being there at the time of the violations is the challenge. It is also challenging to pin-point the actual origin of the violations. 13 Lessons Learned / Recommendations What worked? • Robust communications plan and pre-event education efforts • Coordination with the RFA • Port of Seattle Fire providing their Command Post • There was adequate staffing for the Splash and 4ch of July Fireworks Enforcement • Sergeants on duty should organize and split the city three ways to handle the call volumes more efficiently. • At 1OPM the officers were assigned to clear out the city parks to keep them from lighting off fireworks in them, which helped in enforcement. • Firework seizure paperwork be preprinted in triplicate What didn't work well? Actual enforcement and issuance of citations for violations (see challenges outlined above) Recommendations • Mandating patrol to 12 hour shifts on July 4 to facilitate higher staffing numbers for enforcement • Consider increasing designated fireworks enforcement teams and assign to hot spots • Consider use of plain clothes officers to assist with spotting violators Public Safety Committee Agenda KETYT *ENS Councilmembers: Dana Ralph - Les Thomas - Jim Berrios, Chair July 14, 2015 4:30 p.m. Item Description Action Speaker Time Page 1. Call to order Chair Berrios 1 2. Roll Call Chair Berrios 1 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Berrios 1 4. Approval of Minutes, dated June 9, 2015 YES Chair Berrios 5 1 5. National Night Out - Information Only NO John Pagel, 10 Community Education Coordinator 6. July 4 1 h Public Safety Committee Chair NO Chair Berrios 10 Report 7. July 41h/Fireworks - Information Only NO Chief Thomas, 30 Chief Schneider, Assistant Chief Kammerzell 8. Police Department's July 4 1 h After Action NO Assistant Chief 10 7 Report - Information Only Kammerzell Unless otherwise noted, the Public Safety Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 41h Ave S, Kent, 98032. For additional information please contact Kim Komoto at 253-856-5788 or via email at kkomoto@kentwa.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388. 1 Public Safety Committee Minutes June 9, 2015 Item 1 - CALL TO ORDER Committee Chairperson Jim Berrios called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. Item 2 - COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Dana Ralph, Committee Chairperson Jim Berrios and Committee member Thomas were present. Item 3 - Changes to the Agenda: None Item 4 - Approval of meeting minutes dated April 14, 2015 Councilmember Thomas MOVED to approve the minutes of, April 14, 2015. The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0. Item 5 - 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Recommend. Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant for 2014. The City of Seattle manages the formula grant that is applied for and received annually. The $57,455 grant will be used to pay for police overtime during the summer enforcement of illegal street racing, hot spot overtime patrols in intelligence led policing areas, facial workbench recognition software used by the intelligence led policing, NRT teams, and GPS tracking units for vulnerable adults. Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept the Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $57,455, ratify and authorize the Mayor's signing of all necessary documents, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the police chief and city attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Council member Thomas and PASSED 3-0. Item 6. - Washington Traffic Safety Commission Interlocal Agreement Target Zero Manager Grant- Recommend. Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Interlocal Agreement Grant - Target Zero Manager. The Kent Police Department houses the Target Zero Manager for South King County. This $124,000 grant is for a two year period and pays for 60% of the Community Education Coordinator's salary and benefits. Council member Thomas MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept a grant in the amount of $124,000 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to fund 60% of the salary and benefits for the Page 11 z City's Community Education Coordinator who serves as the Target Zero Manager for South King County, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant's terms, and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents with terms and conditions acceptable to the police chief and city attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0. Item 7. - Washington Traffic Safety Commission Memorandum of Understanding - Distracted Driving Enforcement - Recommend. Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Memorandum of Understanding for Distracted Driving Enforcement. The city of Kent received $3,000 in grant funds for distracted driving focused enforcement patrols during May, June, and September of 2015. Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant in the amount of $3,000 for the King County distracted driving focused patrols, authorize the Mayor to sign all documents, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the police chief and city attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Council member Thomas and PASSED 3-0. Item 8. - Ordinance Amending KCC 9.04 - Massage and Reflexology Services- Recommend. Deputy City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief of Police, Ken Thomas, presented information regarding the ordinance amending KCC 9.04 - Massage and Reflexology Services. Chief Thomas detailed the concerns received by citizens and provided details on the investigations that have taken place in the past year. Chief Thomas indicated that the Police Department has been working with the Seattle Police Department and the King County Sheriffs office in addition to other jurisdictions during the various investigations and would like to address issues regarding massage parlors without placing offices in bad situations. Chief Thomas, presented information regarding a meeting with Washington Engaged that included himself, Pat Fitzpatrick, and Council President Ralph. During the meeting, concerns were addressed regarding human trafficking. Pat Fitzpatrick detailed information regarding providers working at massage parlors operating without valid business licenses and the correlation between unlicensed providers and complaints received by the City's Special Investigative Unit. Pat L detailed the requirements contained in the ordinance and indicated that Kent's ordinance is on the cutting-edge by attacking the problem of unlicensed providers and will allow officers to address problems with massage parlors. Pat Fitzpatrick advised the committee that the state of Washington does not engage in any Page 12 3 enforcement. Pat detailed the various provisions of the ordinance and detailed the exceptions that are allowed by state law. Pat Fitzpatrick indicated that the intent is to get the message out that both a massage practitioner and their customer is responsible for ensuring that the providers working at massage businesses are properly licensed. This ordinance was vetted through Washington Engaged and the City's Special Investigative Unit. This ordinance is intended to get rid of the problem and support the legitimate massage businesses in the city of Kent. Council President Ralph expressed her satisfaction with the ordinance as a tool for the police department to use for enforcement and its use to help protect the valid massage business operators. Council President Ralph expressed her pride with the police department being on the cutting-edge of the human trafficking and prostitution issues. Council member Berrios confirmed that the police department rather than the code enforcement department will be responsible for enforcement. Pat Fitzpatrick and Chief Thomas provided details regarding how the ordinance will be communicated to the public and massage businesses. Council member Thomas MOVED to recommend Council adopt an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Kent City Code entitled "Public Safety," by adding a new Chapter 9.04, entitled "Massage and Reflexology Services," and amending Chapter 5.01, entitled "General Business Licenses," by adding a new section 5.01.135, entitled "Massage or reflexology businesses — Conviction for prostitution or fraud related activity — Conviction for violation of Chapter 9.04 KCC — Denial or revocation of business license. The motion was SECONDED by Council President Ralph and PASSED 3-0. Item 9. — Text? Talk? Ticket! — Information Only John Pagel, Community Education Coordinator, provided information regarding a grant received from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. King County received $75,000 grant to conduct two enforcement campaigns specifically targeting distracted driving. $50,000 of the grant will cover enforcement overtime. $25,000 is set aside for education and awareness. The goal of the programs is to make distracted driving as socially unacceptable as impaired driving. Council President Ralph provided information regarding how children are putting pressure on family members and peers to not text and drive. Council member Berrios indicated that this campaign is centered around awareness and enforcement. Page 13 4 John Pagel provided statistics received from King County regarding the first week of enforcement. Council member Berrios expressed his appreciation for the work that the Kent Police Department has been doing regarding this issue. Item 10. - Fireworks - Information Oniv Assistant Chief Kammerzell and Chief Thomas presented information regarding the Fourth of July plan for this year. Enforcement Plan - Police will be stepping up enforcement of existing laws. The Kent City Code prohibits the discharge of fireworks outside of July 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Violations are subject to $250 civil infraction and confiscation of fireworks. Information was presented about the laws regarding which fireworks are legal or illegal. Fireworks purchased at stands inside the city of Kent are generally legal to discharge. Information was provided regarding illegal explosives and that they violations are a criminal felony. Additional patrol of special enforcement teams consisting of 50 officers will be out on July 4th Communication Plan - Begins June 15, 2015. The communication plan will be coordinated between the Kent Education Unit and Regional Fire Authority. Enforcement will be stepped up and penalties imposed. Information will be disseminated via flyers, social media, movie theatres, block watch groups, neighborhood groups, in person contact with apartment managers, and press release. The Regional Fire Authority will erect new signage at the city limits regarding guidelines on discharging fireworks. A joint safety advertisement will be printed in the Kent Reporter. Council member Berrios provided a brief history of complaints regarding the discharge of fireworks and the City's plan for 2015. Public Speaker: Dave McDougall (a Kent resident) 626 Second Ave S., Kent. Mr. McDougall has made appeals to the city of Kent to get a handle on the fireworks issues. Mr. McDougall expressed concerns why Kent does not prohibit fireworks as do fellow communities. Mr. McDougall indicated that you cannot enforce the illegal discharge of fireworks. Does not wish to confront people that have been drinking and discharging fireworks. Does not believe any additional enforcement will change anything. Council member Berrios indicated that the City has researched other jurisdictions and the issues other cities have regarding enforcement. Chief Ken Thomas indicated that he did not have his research, but did provide some information regarding calls for service. Chief Thomas thanked Assistant Chief Kammerzell regarding the work that he has put into the fireworks issue. Chief Thomas advised Page 14 5 Mr. McDougall that he would be available after the meeting to discuss this issue further. Item 11. - Flashing School Zone Sneed Signs - Information Only Chief Ken Thomas presented information regarding the addition of School Zone Traffic Safety Cameras at both Meridian Elementary and Millennium Elementary schools this fall. The study identified five elementary schools having the most serious safety concerns. Flashing speed light signs, rather than school zone traffic safety camera signs will be installed at Springbrook and Meadowridge and the last school identified, Horizon elementary, already has the flashing light signs installed. Item 12. - Police Chief's Update - Information Oniv Chief Ken Thomas advised the committee regarding current events affecting the police department: A. Hiring Update - Chief Ken Thomas provided information regarding the current status of the hiring of police officers. 147 police officers are authorized in the budget and as of today, there are 141 officers hired and working. Chief Thomas showed his appreciation for recruiting and hiring group's work. Chief Thomas detailed the budgetary issues with paying those officers to cover shifts during the period that the new hires are being trained. Overtime is also being paid during the hiring process. Chief Thomas showed his appreciation for the work that Natalie Winecka, Civil Service Examiner, has done streamlining the hiring process. Council member Berrios indicated the council's support for full staffing in the police department. Council President Ralph expressed her appreciation for the high standards Chief Thomas has maintained during the hiring of new officers. B. School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Fund - Chief Thomas provided information regarding the police departments plan to spend funds currently in the fund. Chief Thomas presented information regarding the plan to take his request to the Operations Committee for their approval prior to going to the City Council. Chief Thomas presented information regarding: 1. Corrections Renovation - Requested capital upgrades in the amount of $400,000 to upgrade the Kent correctional facility to ensure the safety of the staff and sustainability of the building. A sustainability study is currently in the process and early indications suggest retaining current correctional facility. 2. Traffic Safety Equipment - Requested $34,000 for a traffic radar trailer. $14,000 for the purchase the 4 permanent radar signs to be installed at Springbrook and Meadowridge schools, $8,400 for 4 portable radar signs that can Page 15 6 save and send data, $2,000 for the cost of installation by the Public Works Department, and $2,6000 for tax and shipping. 3. Use of Force Training Simulator - Chief Thomas provided information regarding the $100,000 purchase of a Use of Force Training Simulator. The simulator is a training tool that is used to improve officer's judgment skills. Chief Thomas presented information regarding the details of the system. 4. Police Overtime Staffing Supplement - Chief Thomas provided information regarding the need to supplement the overtime fund with $300,000, due to the overtime that is needed to cover additional shifts during the training process, additional time for current special investigations, and coverage due to officers being out on administrative leave. 5. Power DMS - Chief Thomas provided information regarding spending $11,000 on the Power DMS system used to manage police policies and accreditation proofs. The Chief and committee members discussed and agreed to move all budget requests to the Operations Committee for a recommendation to the City Council. Council President Ralph provided her support for the proposed expenditures. Council member Berrios approved moving these requests onto the Operations Committee. Chief Thomas indicated that all requests will be funded by the School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Fund that currently has over $950,000, The total current requests equal $845,000. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. by Council Member Berrios. Respectfully sub fitted, Kim Komoto `- Public Safety Committee Secretary 5:\P UB POttCE\Pu0'z Sa'. Cartm_ttEkHIW—\KbRO Verso ula 9,2015,NIS tt:nu[-.1 Page 16 7 July 4th Patrol Staffing and SPLASH Festival 2015 After Action Report — Planning, Staffing and Lessons Learned The 2015 4ch of 3uly and Splash Festival fell on a Saturday. The Splash Festival was held at Lake Meridian Park, as in previous years, and started at 7AM and ran through 12:30AM until all the shuttle busses had picked up the festival goers. The weather for the 4ch of 3uly was sunny with highs for the day at 92 degrees Fahrenheit. The attendance at the festival appeared abundant and increased as the sun set and the firework show began. The increase in festival goers was noticed as it took longer, than last year, to get the crowds shuttled back to the surrounding parking areas. Pre-Event Plannina Our Community Education Unit was tasked with putting together our Communications Plan. • The message blitz started June 15 • KPD CEU coordinated with Kent RFA education unit and their PIO to establish facts and a consistent message that incorporates with safety that enforcement will be stepped up and fines are $250. • CEU coordinated with Michelle Wilmot for messaging, press releases, and to get her assistance with media, marketing and the broadest dissemination possible. CEU with multimedia created a flier with the message. • Message was ran during AMC movie previews from 3une26- 3uly 4 • CEU puts the message out on social media (Facebook, Twitter, webpage) and pushes it out to block watch, business watch and apartment managers. Coordinates with KPD PIO for press release. • Kent RFA education unit and PIO coordinated new signage at the city limits, messages via their social media, their PIO press release. The message is put on a full page KPD/RFA joint safety add on the back page of the Kent Reporter • CEU coordinated with Toni Azzola to push the message out to her neighborhood groups • CEU conducts in person contact with over 25 apartment complex managers, many that had issues last year (apartment hot spots) and phone contact with any block watch captains if their neighborhood was a hot spot. Fliers were disseminated at the complexes. 8 • We had reporters from Komo and King ride with officers for a story on our enforcement • Steve Hunter wrote a front page article on the enforcement • Fire sent out a two code red (they reached phone and email) notices to the public on the law and enforcement. • Due to high fire danger, both Fire and KPD did an additional press release urging people to obey the laws, use caution and to refrain from lighting their own fireworks this year. Staffina The planning for this year's holiday began in the spring and was coordinated by Commander Kasner. The planning for the 4th included Kent Police, the RFA, Kent OEM and Kent Parks. Outside of scheduled leave all other leave was frozen on the 4th of July. After looking at several options and analyzing the cost effectiveness of each option a comprehensive staffing plan was developed. Staff ina for the street to handle 911 calls for service 25 Officers throughout the day on overlapping shifts 5 Sergeants on overlapping shifts 1 Patrol Commander SPLASH Festival staffing 14 Officers throughout the day on overlapping shifts (dedicated to the festival) 2 Sergeants all day 1 Commander all day 4 Volunteers Staffina specifically assigned to Firework Emphasis July 15t 8 Officers (pulled from traffic assignment to fill) 1 Sergeant 9 July 2nd 8 Officers (pulled from traffic assignments to fill) 1 Sergeant July 3rd 1 Sergeant 18 Officers on overlapping shifts July 5th 8 Officers on overlapping shifts Mitigation of overtime costs for street staffing were achieved by re-assigning the on duty Traffic Officers to the emphasis teams and using additional on duty officers for emphasis on 3uly 3rd and 3uly 5th. However, with the reassignment of the traffic officers there was a decrease in their normal traffic enforcement within the city. Patrol officers were able to respond to traffic calls and they traffic unit were still able to respond to serious and involved accidents if needed. The emphasis teams on the 1st and 2nd were comprised of members of the traffic unit that had been re-tasked on those days (No overtime). On the 3rd, it is a Friday which is an overlap day for both sides of patrol so we had staffing available for emphasis teams (No overtime). On the 4th we have four, 4 hour OT positions to conduct emphasis to supplement efforts of patrol, traffic, and the officers staffing the Splash event at Lake Meridian. This created 16 hours of OT (holiday double time) that was estimated to cost $1,184. On the 5th we are using existing patrol staffing that have been re- tasked and we also we have two overtime shifts to create a team from noon to 10pm. This created 16 hours of OT (time and a half) that was estimated to cost $1,100. Total estimated overtime costs for emphasis teams was $2,284. Overtime costs will come from the patrol budget. The overtime costs for emphasis, street staffing and Splash staffing that were incurred amounted to $12,434.22 as of this time. Payroll does not close for a few more days and it is anticipated that the actual number will increase slightly. This includes unanticipated needs to emergent calls, call volume and shift extensions due to required case reports. 10 Enforcement Stats Data Based on Officer Enforcement Logs 20 30 62 246 109 57 524 Fireworks Incidents 1 0 5 8 1 0 15 Fireworks Seized 0 0 1 5 3 0 9 Warnings (by extreme exception per Sgt only) 1 2 7 22 4 2 38 Infractions 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Cites 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 Physical Arrests 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Felony Illegal Explosive Devices Located 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bomb Unit Call-Out 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Injuries Sustained by Fireworks 4 0 3 6 0 0 13 Fires Caused by Fireworks 41 7 0 0 0 0 48 Other Cites/NOI/Enforcement 1 0 46 53.43 5 0 105.43 Pounds of Fireworks confiscated Firework calls that officers were dispatched to based on CAD Data • 3uly 1s' - 20 calls (2015) / 19 calls (2014) • 3uly 2"d - 30 Calls (2015) / 19 calls (2014) • 3uly 3rd - 62 Calls (2015) / 41 calls (2014) • 3uly 41h - 246 Calls (2015) / 145 calls (2014) • 3uly 51h - 109 calls (2015) / 52 calls (2014) • July 4th - 544 total (all types) calls for service (2015) compared to 415 total calls for service (2014) o The average calls on a Saturday are 207. o There were 246 calls specific to fireworks complaints (2015) compared to 145 calls specific to fireworks complaints (2014) o From 0800 hours July 4 to 0800 hours July 5 there were 90 Priority 1 and Priority 2 calls. This included a shooting, reports of stabbings, a residential burglary in-progress, domestic violence calls, a large biker party with outlaw motorcycle gangs present and numerous DUI calls. 11 Calls on Fourth of July and through the night from 8am July 4 to 8am July 5 Number of Fireworks Related Calls: 7/04 0800 - 7/0 r 0800 ,© G, o� 10 rn °ry 08 09 tin 11 17 13 14 14 16 V I IN Sal 20}1 l'2 2100 01 02 U 04 W)CMG IM r it 8 Foui#h of July 2015 7104 8888- 7105 88811 Fireworks Incidents 299 Fireworks Cases 14 Arrests 11 Fire Assist Incidents 5 Enforcement Activity 524 fireworks complaints handled in person by officer(s) o 246 were on the 4th of July 45 complaints advised over the radio o Duplicate complaints o No violation of the law o Officers handled complaint on their way to other calls o Information only, no contact wanted/needed Three fireworks related arrests made, one felony arrest for illegal explosive device 38 infractions (tickets) issued for fireworks violations 8 criminal citations issued for firework violations 48 other infractions issued not directly related to fireworks, but observed during fireworks enforcement 10 assists to the RFA for active fires 12 A picture of some of the fireworks seized Challenges with Firework Enforcement • Identifying where the firework violation came from • Responding in a timely manner to catch the offender still on site • Identifying the offender once on site • Officer observing the offender at the time of the violation • Finding eye witnesses to violations that would cooperate with prosecution • Unable to enforce private property restrictions on legal fireworks • High volume of calls (90 priority 1 and 2 calls) not directly related to fireworks occurring at peek firework complaint times The change in the ordinance and the targeted enforcements helped, however, the challenges still present themselves. Although chronic hot spot locations are known, being there at the time of the violations is the challenge. It is also challenging to pin-point the actual origin of the violations. 13 Lessons Learned / Recommendations What worked? • Robust communications plan and pre-event education efforts • Coordination with the RFA • Port of Seattle Fire providing their Command Post • There was adequate staffing for the Splash and 4ch of July Fireworks Enforcement • Sergeants on duty should organize and split the city three ways to handle the call volumes more efficiently. • At 1OPM the officers were assigned to clear out the city parks to keep them from lighting off fireworks in them, which helped in enforcement. • Firework seizure paperwork be preprinted in triplicate What didn't work well? Actual enforcement and issuance of citations for violations (see challenges outlined above) Recommendations • Mandating patrol to 12 hour shifts on July 4 to facilitate higher staffing numbers for enforcement • Consider increasing designated fireworks enforcement teams and assign to hot spots • Consider use of plain clothes officers to assist with spotting violators