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Citv Council Public Safetv Committee
Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2017 - 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Thomas McLeod, Chair; Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Rachel Bianchi, Rick Mitchell, Trish Kinlow, Jay
Wittwer, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ANNOUNCEMENT
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Interlocal Agreement: Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team
Staff is seeking Council approval of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Auburn, Federal
Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle and the Port of Seattle for continued participation in the Valley
Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET). Tukwila has participated in VNET, which is a
multijurisdictional partnership with the Drug and Enforcement Administration on mid to high
level narcotic investigations, forover25 years. The Department of Justice now requires a signed
interlocal agreement which will be renewed every year. All of the other participating agencies
have signed at this time. Councilmember Quinn noted that if the Department of Justice should
make significant policy changes due to the changing Federal administration, the agreement
should be re- examined at the time of the next renewal period. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO JANUARY 23, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Contract: Court Security Services
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for the
continued provision of security services for the Tukwila Municipal Court for a term through
December 31, 2017. The total amount will not exceed $100,000 and is reflected in the biennial
budget. The Court continues to be very satisfied with the price and customer service provided
by Securitas, which has an excellent reputation with local courts. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO JANUARY 23, 2017 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Framework for Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee
Staff is seeking Council approval of a framework for the Siting Advisory Committee associated
with the Public Safety Plan. The Committee reviewed and discussed proposed responsibilities,
makeup, meeting schedule, and staffing. Councilmember Quinn stressed the importance of a
high ethical standard for appointees considering the lasting impact and subject matter of this
committee, and requested input from the CityAttorneyon appropriate criteria. The Committee
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also requested clarifying language regarding meeting chairs or co- chairs as well as a
recommended timeline for making appointments. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL WITH
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS. FORWARD TO JANUARY 23, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff asked for Committee direction on a meeting location for the rest of the year considering the
Hazelnut Room may be more suitable for the public as well as for larger groups. There is a conflict
with the City's Civil Service Commission, which meets the first Mondays of each month. Staff will
work to determine if this conflict can be resolved, thereby allowing the Public Safety Committee to
permanently relocate to Hazelnut.
Adjourned 6.02 p.m.
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