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05-10-2022 PRHSPSC MINSK:\PRHSPS Committee\2022\05-10-2022 Minutes.doc City of Federal Way City Council PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 10, 2022 5:00 p.m. SUMMARY Committee Members Present: Council members Assefa-Dawson and Norton Committee Member Present Via Zoom: Chair Walsh Council Member Present: Council President Kochmar Council Member Present Via Zoom: Deputy Mayor Honda Staff Members Present: Joanna Eide, Assistant City Attorney, Autumn Gressett, Contract Administrator, John Hutton, Parks Director and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II. Guests: Brian Hoffman, General Manager of Spectra, Lamont Styles, Rugged Genius Media and Winston Bell, Executive Director of Game of Life. Committee member Assefa-Dawson called the meeting to order at 5:00pm BUSINESS ITEMS Public Comment: None Approval of Minutes Chair Walsh motioned to approve the April 12, 2022 minutes as written. Committee member Norton seconded. Motion passed. Access to City Facilities for Select Community Groups Lamont Styles presented the background information. Rugged Genius is a locally based media group that is focused on changing the culture of modern-day media through teaching youth about the different aspects of media and how to create and build a positive narrative. Mr. Styles stated that Rugged Genius had a show at the Knutzen Family Theatre (KFT). The show was successful, very well attended and they were asked when they would do a show again. Mr. Styles spoke about the contract that Centerstage has with the City to manage Knutzen Family Theatre and they want that same opportunity. They would also like to have access to City facilities and partner with community-based organizations. Committee member Norton asked Mr. Styles what specifically are they’re asking for. They would like access to the classrooms and gym at the Community Center and theater space at KFT. Mr. Styles stated that they can fill any space that is available. Deputy Mayor Honda explained that Centerstage had a management contract agreement with KFT. It wasn’t just for their use of the Theater; it was to manage the Theater. Council President Kochmar and Deputy Mayor Honda stated that they need to be fair and equitable with all groups. Winston Bell stated that they have formal partnerships with the School District and they will be doing two Saturday dance classes for the district. Mr. Bell’s is also leading an emotional fitness therapeutic class for them. Mr. Bell spoke about their partnerships that they have in the community. They are looking for a permanent space to serve the young people in the community. Staff Hutton clarified that Centerstage still has a management contract partnership with the City. The City does have the ability to rent space that Centerstage is not using. Centerstage is responsible for providing tech support for any group that rents the Theatre. A long discussion was held regarding programming opportunities at the city’s facilities. The committee requested that they put together a proposal in writing to present to the City Council that includes information on what they would like to use and when they would like to use it. Report on PAEC Operations PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Summary Page 2 Staff Gressett provided an update on the Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC) for the months of March and April. The building is up and running and building usage is steadily increasing. The resident art groups are back in the building. Other events held included the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Golden Girls Puppet Parody Show, a Celebration of Life and a wedding. They are starting to move forward on the update to the art landscape project and several building maintenance issues. Council and the Committee asked questions regarding Financials, the landscaping, the Tacoma Ballet, parking and the possibility of giving tickets at a discount. Sacajawea Park – PSE Easement for Guy Wires Staff Hutton provided the background information. The Public Works Department is working to construct the Pacific Highway S Non-Motorized Corridor Project. Because of the expansion, utilities will need to be relocated. This will require PSE to move to power poles within the Right-of-Way (ROW). The poles will stay in the ROW, but the guy wires that support the poles will be in a very small area of Parks Department Property in Sacajawea Park. There will be no impact to the Park. Chair Walsh moved to forward the proposed easement to the May 17, 2022 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Norton seconded. Motion passed. Other Business None NEXT REGULAR MEETING June 14 2022 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.