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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 9, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:02 PM.
• Chair noted that one action item from Police will be added as #8.
• Chair called for additions or changes to the agenda, there were no additional.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2008 meeting.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
2. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Graffiti &Taouers
Abatement grant award - ACCEPT and Establish Budget
Chief of Police Steve Strachan introduced Public Education Specialist Sara Wood who
explained how the grant funds would be used. Sara also announced the date for
National Night Out 2009 is August 4, 2009.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the
grant from Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs in the amount
of $7,000, and to establish the budget.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission "X-52:Sustained Enforcement. DUI &
Speeding Traffic Safety Emphasis" grant - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the emphasis and how funds would be used.
L. Thomas moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to
accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission "X-52 Patrol" grant in an
amount up to $7,000.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Illegal Street Racing Emphasis grant -
AACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the emphasis and how funds would be used.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant not to
exceed $15,000 for illegal street racing emphasis patrols.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
S. Kent Police Towing Policies and Procedures Manual - INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the manual, explained it was still in draft mode
and that tow companies have given input. Chair Harmon requested that the Committee
be advised when the manual is finalized.
6. Kent Drinking Driver Task Force - Early Warning System- INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan and Stacy Judd spoke about the effort to build better relationships with
businesses that sell alcohol, Kent's cooperation with Washington Liquor Control Board to
monitor over-service, sales to underage, and the process of possibly pulling WLCB
licenses of consistently non-compliant businesses.
7. Prevention of Auto Theft through Regional Operational Links (PATROL) Task
Force update - INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan explained the newly formed task force will be located in Des Moines and
staffing will be a team effort from many of the partner agencies. He stated that Lt. Bob
Holt will oversee the unit, a Kent officer will be assigned to the task force and Kent is
the fiscal agent as the unit gets underway.
8. Justice Assistance FY 2008 Grant award - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy explained the funds would be used to support
substance abuse treatment and education at the City of Kent Corrections Facility.
L. Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Kent Police Department
to accept the FY 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the
amount of$24,311, and authorize the Mayor to sign the award document.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:26 PM.
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Jo hompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
September 9, 2008