VPCSC MINUTES 08-09-16 Violence Prevention Coalition Steering Committee
MEETING SUMMARY
August 9, 2016 @ 7:00PM
Hylebos Conference Room
Committee Members Present: Chair Doug Baxter, Vice Chair Lawrence Garrett, Alonso Aguilar, Mark Hendricks,
Erin Herringshaw, Andy Hwang, Kira Kuetgens, Kelli Lauritzen, Dion Schell, Dr. Andre'
Sims, Dianne Zoro
Absent: Dr. Tammy Campbell, Zenaida Cruz
Staff Present: Kyle Sumpter, Deputy Chief, Ryan Call, Acting City Attorney,Jeff Watson, Community
Services Manager(CSM),Jeri-Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant to Council
Citizens Present: None.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:13PM.
2. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS—Brian Wilson, Chief of Staff
Mr. Wilson welcomed the committee members and discussed the agenda. Staff support will be provided by
Jeri-Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant to Council. Committee members introduced themselves and provided
background on their experience and why they are a part of the committee.
3. VPCSC MISSION - Brian Wilson, Chief of Staff
"Liaison with the community to formulate and submit recommendations to the Mayor and Council by
November 1, 2016 regarding what is needed to reduce incidents of violence in the Federal Way community."
4. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT(OPMA)—Ryan Call,Acting City Attorney
Mr. Call reviewed the OPMA with the committee members and discussed the rules for quorums, emails, and
meetings.
5. SELECTION OF CHAIR—VPCSC
Mrs. Clark opened up nominations for Chair and Vice Chair.
Nomination for Chair:
Doug Baxter—nominated by Dianne Zoro & Lawrence Garrett
Lawrence Garrett—nominated by Andy Hwang & Andre Sims
Discussion occurred between nominated members; Mr. Baxter agreed to be Chair and Mr. Lawrence agreed
to be Vice Chair.
Mr. Sims motioned to approve Doug Baxter as Chair of the VPCSC, Mr. Garrett seconded, motion passed
unanimously.
Ms. Zoro motioned to approve Lawrence Garrett as Vice Chair of the VPCSC, Ms. Herringshaw seconded,
motion passed unanimously.
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6. MEETING DATES—VPCSC
Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:00PM-4:30PM., Meeting space to
be determined and committee members will be notified when the locations are confirmed.
Meetings dates: 8/16/16, 8/24/16, 9/14/16, 9/28/16, 10/12/16, & 10/26/16. Community meetings will be
scheduled at an upcoming Committee meeting.
7. OPEN DISCUSSION—VPCSC
Discussions occurred regarding how will the Committee reach out to the community that doesn't attend the
meetings. What is the area of focus for the VPCSC? What questions will we ask when we are out asking
residents about their concerns? Do we divide the city up in sections in order to reach certain groups? Is our
focus on specific types of violence or as a whole? Is the focus on the youth and their families? What about
business owners who are victims of crimes?
Chief Hwang suggested that the Committee narrow down its scope: How does the Committee make our
community healthy and stronger? What impact to our community will be the greatest? Gun violence is
generally with the 15-24 year old population (nationwide statistic). The younger generation tends to be
more reckless and engage in that type of activity.
Committee members will come to the next meeting with ideas and share feedback from community
members that the Committee has spoken with.
8. NEXT MEETING
Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 2PM, Federal Way City Hall, City Council Chambers.
9. ADJOURN -The meeting was adjourned at 8:25PM
Attest:
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