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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety Committee - 04/10/2018 (2) 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 Fourth Ave S, Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Jalene King at 253-856-5890 or via email at JKing@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. Public Safety Committee Agenda Councilmembers: Bill Boyce – Les Thomas – Toni Troutner, Chair Chief Ken Thomas April 10, 2018 4:30 p.m. Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to order Chair Troutner 1 2. Roll Call Chair Troutner 1 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Troutner 1 4. Approval of meeting minutes dated March 13, 2018 YES Chair Troutner 1 5. Chief’s Report – Information Only NO Chief Ken Thomas 15 6. Adjournment YES Chair Troutner 1 This page intentionally left blank. Public Safety Committee Minutes Approval Pending Page 1 of 2 Date: March 13, 2018 Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: Chambers East Attending: Les Thomas and Toni Troutner, Chair Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Council President Bill Boyce had an excused absence. 3. Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. 4. Approval of Minutes dated February 13, 2018. L. Thomas moved to approve the Public Safety Committee minutes dated February 13, 2018. T. Troutner seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. 5. L.N. Curtis and Sons - Recommend Research and Development Analyst, Sara Wood, provided a brief overview of the Goods and Services Agreement with L.N. Curtis and Sons for police uniforms with three year extensions as needed. The department moved from Blumenthal in 2017 to a local, more efficient vendor, L.N. Curtis and sons. L. Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Goods and Services Agreement with L.N. Curtis and Sons to purchase police uniforms on an as-needed basis, in an amount not expected to exceed $100,000 annually, and with options to renew to a maximum contract length through December 31, 2023, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. T. Troutner seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. 6. Chief’s Report – Information Only Chief Thomas provided an update on public safety as follows:  West Hill Del Mar Community Meeting 3/1: Assistant Chief Padilla reported on the Community meeting held on March 1 at the Fire Station on Military Rd. – it was standing room only with a great turnout. The community spoke directly to what their concerns are. Mostly quality of life issues including graffiti, trash, traffic, safety, abandoned 4-plex on 27th, mail theft (a lot going unreported), and problem houses. All issues are being addressed and the owner of the 4-plex has been taken to court. Information for the post office was given on locking mailboxes. Public Safety Committee Minutes Approval Pending Page 2 of 2 The Community Education Unit is researching the Next Door App as suggested by Council Member Fincher. Council Member Troutner commented that she was also at the meeting and the follow up is greatly appreciated with the community.  Chief Thomas advised that the South King County Mayors, City Managers, and Police Chiefs got together for a Regional Gang & Gun Violence meeting on March 7. King County Prosecutor’s Office gave the same Shots Fired presentation that was given here at last month’s Public Safety Meeting. As a result of that meeting the Police Chiefs are coming up with a proposed plan for a comprehensive approach to dealing with gun and gang violence. The plan will focus on intervention and prevention efforts and work with King County Council, King County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Washington State Legislators to deal with laws pertaining to accountability. Currently it takes juveniles 6 convictions in possession of a fire before they serve any significant time and with the shootings the region is experiencing recently we need to take a multi-faceted approach to dealing with them.  Chief Thomas provided details regarding upcoming events as follows: o Coffee with the Chief tomorrow, March 14, at 8:00 a.m. o Community Meeting next week on March 21 at 10:00 a.m. o Diversity Task Force Meeting next week on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. o Today at Kent-Meridian the students held a School Violence Town Hall. o Tomorrow, March 14, there is a nation-wide walkout at 10:00 a.m. for 17 minutes (one minute for each of the victims in Florida) in protest of school shootings. Kent School District sent out information to the parents. 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m. by T. Troutner. Jalene King Public Safety Committee Secretary POLICE DEPARTMENT Ken Thomas, Police Chief Phone: 253-856-5800 Fax: 253-856-6802 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 DATE: April 10, 2018 TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Chief Thomas SUBJECT: Chief’s Update - - Information Only SUMMARY: Chief Thomas will provide a Public Safety Update. EXHIBITS: N/A BUDGET IMPACT: N/A STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S): ☒ Authentic Connectivity and Communication - Uniting people to people, to places, and to their government through superior infrastructure, enriched community interactions, and responsive, trusting relationships. MOTION: Information Only