VPCSC MINUTES 01-11-17Violence Prevention Coalition Steering Committee
MEETING SUMMARY
January 11, 2017 @ 3:OOPM
Hylebos Conference Room
Committee Members Present: Chair Doug Baxter, Vice Chair Lawrence Garrett, Andy Hwang, Kira Kuetgens,
Kelli Lauritzen, Erin Herringshaw, Dianne Zoro, Dion Schell, Dr. Danielle Pfeiffer
Absent: Alonso Aguilar, Zenaida Cruz, Dr. Tammy Campbell, Mark Hendricks, Dr. Andre' Sims
Staff Present: Kyle Sumpter, Deputy Chief, Yarden Weidenfeld, Senior Policy Advisor,
Jeri -Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant to Council
Citizens Present: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:0413M.
2. CITIZEN COMMENT
None
3. COMMITTEE COMMENT
None
4. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant
Erin Becker, Assistant US Attorney for Western Washington presented information about Project Safe
Neighborhood Grant to help stop gun and gang violence through prevention grant programs. The grant is
$5M across the country and $500K spread out over 2 years in King County. The funds are spread -out
between a research partner, Deputy Prosecutor, Harbor View intervention/prevention, Seattle PD to bring
down crime in the South area. The balance would be towards prevention and enforcement.
The application process is open for 60 days and funds will be available October 1, 2017 and the winning
agencies will be notified a few weeks prior.
Further discussion occurred on how we can partner with the US Attorney for crime prevention. The VPCSC
discussed applying for the grant and what programs we will suggest for funding.
B. Approval of November 9, 2016 Minutes
Dianne Zoro motioned to approve the November 9, 2016 meeting minutes, Dion Schell seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Survey Results Update
Vice Chair Garrett encourage the committee to do a final push getting the survey out by the end of the
month. Committee meeting ended early so the subcommittees could break out and discuss the survey
results for their group.
Primary—Kira Kuetgens, Dr. Danielle Pfeiffer, Mark Hendricks
Secondary — Erin Herringshaw, Dion Schell, Lawrence Garrett
Tertiary— Doug Baxter, Kelli Lauritzen
5. OTHER BUSINESS
None
6. NEXT MEETING
Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 313M, Federal Way City Hall, Hylebos Conference Room.
7. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:34PM
Attest:
Jeri -Lynn Clark
Exec. Assistant to Council
Approved by VPCSC Committee: '2 / 72" r / -�"
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