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April 14, 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 and Committee Chairperson Jim Berrios were present.
Council Member Les Thomas had an excused absence.
Item 3 - Changes to the Agenda:
None
Item 4 — Approval of meeting minutes dated February 10, 2015
Councilmember Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of, March 10, 2015.
The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 5 — 2015 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic
Safety Equipment Grant - Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the 2015 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety
Equipment Grant. The police department annually applies through WASPC for this
grant. Funds are used to purchase traffic safety equipment including Lidar speed
devises and the Sector system for patrol cars.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor
to accept the 2015 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
Traffic Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $6,965, amend the
budget, authorize expenditure of the funds and authorize the Police Chief
to sign all necessary documents. The motion was SECONDED by
Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 6. — 2015 State Farm Insurance Illegal Street Racing Education Grant
— Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the 2015 State Farm Insurance Illegal Street Racing Education Grant. Grant funds
are used for enforcement and education regarding speed and street racing. The
current $14,000 in grant funds will be used for public service announcements
prepared by the Kent Police Youth Board that will be aired at the movie theatre and
digital billboards. Sara detailed the plan to acquire a static display of a crashed car
to be used during mock car crashes.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor
to accept the 2015 Illegal Street Racing Education Grant from State Farm
Insurance in the amount of $14,000, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of the funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
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documents. The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and
PASSED 2-0.
Item 7. - 2015 Recreational Boating Safety Federal Financial Assistance
Grant - Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the 2015 Recreational Boating Safety federal Financial Assistance Grant from the
Washington State Parks and Recreation. The grant funds will be used to pay for
officer overtime for enforcement of laws on the City's lakes, paying for training of
marine officers, and also fund the purchase educational materials.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor
to accept the 2015 Recreational Boating Safety Federal Financial
Assistance Grant from the Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission in the amount of $6,802, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of the funds, and authorize the Police Chief to sign all
necessary documents. The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember
Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item S. - Interlocal Agreement - DSHS - Let's Draw the Line-
Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the Interlocal Agreement with the Department of Social and Health Services for the
"Let's Draw the Line" campaign. The grant funds will be used to purchase supplies
for the May 20, 2015, town hall meeting and youth conference. Council President
Ralph provided information regarding the video contest that the Kent Police Youth
Board is holding. The videos will contain anti-substance abuse message. The
winners will be presented at the May 20, 2015, town hall meeting.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council ratify the Police
Chief's execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Department of Social
and Health Services to fund Kent Police Department's involvement in the
state "Draw the Line Campaign" in accordance with the Agreement's
terms, authorize acceptance of the $1,000 grant, amend the budget, and
authorize expenditure of the funds. The motion was SECONDED by
Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
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Item 9. - City of Kent Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
(CEMP) - Recommend.
Dominic Marzano, Division Chief, presented information regarding the Fourth
Edition of the City of Kent Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Dominic
explained that the City is required by law to have a plan to deal with emergencies
and disasters and that the plan must be compatible, regionally, county-wide and at
the state level. Dominic explained the various parts of the plan and the City
departments that are responsible for various parts of the plan. Dominic indicated
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that all City departments were very helpful and cooperative in finalizing the plan.
The details regarding the implementation of the plan were discussed including
training staff.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend City Council approve the 4th
edition of the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
and request the Mayor sign the Plan's Letter of Promulgation and
Introduction, with final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and
PASSED 2-0.
Item 10. - Ordinance Amending KCC 9.02.190 "Disorderly Conduct" -
Recommend.
Assistant City Attorney, Julie Stormes, presented information regarding the
ordinance amending KCC 9.02.190, entitled "Disorderly Conduct." Julie provided
information regarding the reasoning behind changing the term "aggressively beg"
to "aggressively solicit." The proposed revisions would broaden the definition of
beg while still protecting begging, a constitutionally protected form of speech. Julie
provided examples of situations within the City where enforcement of aggressive
soliciting would apply.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council adopt an Ordinance
amending Section 9.02.190 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Disorderly
Conduct," to provide it is a crime to "aggressively solicit" any item,
tangible or intangible, from any person in a public place. The motion was
SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 11. - School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Program - Recommend
Chief Ken Thomas presented information regarding implementing additional school
zone traffic safety cameras within the City. Chief Thomas provided details from the
traffic study performed by American Traffic Solutions. Data supporting
implementing the program in both Meridian and Millennium Elementary Schools was
presented.
Chief Thomas indicated that the purpose of the program is to increase the safety of
children walking to and from the schools. The Kent School District supports
increasing the program to additional schools. All City departments have been
consulted and have indicated they are able to support the increasing the program
into two additional school zones.
Assistant City Attorney, Tammy White, provided revised motion language
recommending the implementation of the School Zone Traffic Safety Program into
Millennium and Meridian Elementary Schools.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a contract or contract amendment with American Traffic
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Solutions for the addition of Meridian Elementary and Millennium
Elementary school speed zone traffic safety cameras, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the city attorney and police chief. The motion
was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 12. — Police Chief's Update — Information Only
Chief Ken Thomas advised the committee regarding current events affecting the
police department. Chief Thomas indicated that he is extremely proud of the staff
of the police department and the professionalism that they display when confronted
with very difficult situations.
Chief Thomas provided details regarding two officer-involved shooting incidents and
provided the current status of the officers involved in those incidents.
Chief Thomas provided details regarding criminal activities taking place at a number
of local massage parlors and spas.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. by Council Member Berrios.
ZRes ectfu y sub it d,
Kim Komoto
Public Safety Committee Secretary
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Public Safety Committee Minutes
April 14, 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 and Committee Chairperson Jim Berrios were present.
Council Member Les Thomas had an excused absence.
Item 3 - Changes to the Agenda:
None
Item 4 — Approval of meeting minutes dated February 10, 2015
Councilmember Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of, March 10, 2015.
The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 5 — 2015 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic
Safety Equipment Grant - Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the 2015 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety
Equipment Grant. The police department annually applies through WASPC for this
grant. Funds are used to purchase traffic safety equipment including Lidar speed
devises and the Sector system for patrol cars.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor
to accept the 2015 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
Traffic Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $6,965, amend the
budget, authorize expenditure of the funds and authorize the Police Chief
to sign all necessary documents. The motion was SECONDED by
Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 6. — 2015 State Farm Insurance Illegal Street Racing Education Grant
— Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the 2015 State Farm Insurance Illegal Street Racing Education Grant. Grant funds
are used for enforcement and education regarding speed and street racing. The
current $14,000 in grant funds will be used for public service announcements
prepared by the Kent Police Youth Board that will be aired at the movie theatre and
digital billboards. Sara detailed the plan to acquire a static display of a crashed car
to be used during mock car crashes.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor
to accept the 2015 Illegal Street Racing Education Grant from State Farm
Insurance in the amount of $14,000, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of the funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
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documents. The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and
PASSED 2-0.
Item 7. - 2015 Recreational Boating Safety Federal Financial Assistance
Grant - Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the 2015 Recreational Boating Safety federal Financial Assistance Grant from the
Washington State Parks and Recreation. The grant funds will be used to pay for
officer overtime for enforcement of laws on the City's lakes, paying for training of
marine officers, and also fund the purchase educational materials.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor
to accept the 2015 Recreational Boating Safety Federal Financial
Assistance Grant from the Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission in the amount of $6,802, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of the funds, and authorize the Police Chief to sign all
necessary documents. The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember
Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item S. - Interlocal Agreement - DSHS - Let's Draw the Line-
Recommend.
Sara Wood, Research and Development Analyst, presented information regarding
the Interlocal Agreement with the Department of Social and Health Services for the
"Let's Draw the Line" campaign. The grant funds will be used to purchase supplies
for the May 20, 2015, town hall meeting and youth conference. Council President
Ralph provided information regarding the video contest that the Kent Police Youth
Board is holding. The videos will contain anti-substance abuse message. The
winners will be presented at the May 20, 2015, town hall meeting.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council ratify the Police
Chief's execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Department of Social
and Health Services to fund Kent Police Department's involvement in the
state "Draw the Line Campaign" in accordance with the Agreement's
terms, authorize acceptance of the $1,000 grant, amend the budget, and
authorize expenditure of the funds. The motion was SECONDED by
Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
i
Item 9. - City of Kent Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
(CEMP) - Recommend.
Dominic Marzano, Division Chief, presented information regarding the Fourth
Edition of the City of Kent Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Dominic
explained that the City is required by law to have a plan to deal with emergencies
and disasters and that the plan must be compatible, regionally, county-wide and at
the state level. Dominic explained the various parts of the plan and the City
departments that are responsible for various parts of the plan. Dominic indicated
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that all City departments were very helpful and cooperative in finalizing the plan.
The details regarding the implementation of the plan were discussed including
training staff.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend City Council approve the 4th
edition of the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
and request the Mayor sign the Plan's Letter of Promulgation and
Introduction, with final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and
PASSED 2-0.
Item 10. - Ordinance Amending KCC 9.02.190 "Disorderly Conduct" -
Recommend.
Assistant City Attorney, Julie Stormes, presented information regarding the
ordinance amending KCC 9.02.190, entitled "Disorderly Conduct." Julie provided
information regarding the reasoning behind changing the term "aggressively beg"
to "aggressively solicit." The proposed revisions would broaden the definition of
beg while still protecting begging, a constitutionally protected form of speech. Julie
provided examples of situations within the City where enforcement of aggressive
soliciting would apply.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend Council adopt an Ordinance
amending Section 9.02.190 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Disorderly
Conduct," to provide it is a crime to "aggressively solicit" any item,
tangible or intangible, from any person in a public place. The motion was
SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 11. - School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Program - Recommend
Chief Ken Thomas presented information regarding implementing additional school
zone traffic safety cameras within the City. Chief Thomas provided details from the
traffic study performed by American Traffic Solutions. Data supporting
implementing the program in both Meridian and Millennium Elementary Schools was
presented.
Chief Thomas indicated that the purpose of the program is to increase the safety of
children walking to and from the schools. The Kent School District supports
increasing the program to additional schools. All City departments have been
consulted and have indicated they are able to support the increasing the program
into two additional school zones.
Assistant City Attorney, Tammy White, provided revised motion language
recommending the implementation of the School Zone Traffic Safety Program into
Millennium and Meridian Elementary Schools.
Council President Ralph MOVED to recommend authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a contract or contract amendment with American Traffic
I
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Solutions for the addition of Meridian Elementary and Millennium
Elementary school speed zone traffic safety cameras, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the city attorney and police chief. The motion
was SECONDED by Councilmember Berrios and PASSED 2-0.
Item 12. — Police Chief's Update — Information Only
Chief Ken Thomas advised the committee regarding current events affecting the
police department. Chief Thomas indicated that he is extremely proud of the staff
of the police department and the professionalism that they display when confronted
with very difficult situations.
Chief Thomas provided details regarding two officer-involved shooting incidents and
provided the current status of the officers involved in those incidents.
Chief Thomas provided details regarding criminal activities taking place at a number
of local massage parlors and spas.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. by Council Member Berrios.
ZRes ectfu y sub it d,
Kim Komoto
Public Safety Committee Secretary
spwsugPoucfw':c sateN eemn,:aexzosyre m1a,NII". Lee
i
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