PRHSPSC PKT 08-25-1998
City of Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Tuesday, August 25, 1998
7 :00 p.m.
City Hall
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC FORUM
3.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
4.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 10, 1998 SUMMARY
5.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Lake Killamey Park Development Bid Award
Communication Facility/Sacajawea Park
1999 CDBG Recommendations
Police Services at High Schools
Legislative Agenda and Position Paper
BP A Trail Phase III
Action
Action
Action
Action
Information
Verbal
Jainga
Schroder
Guenther
Wood
Matheson
J ainga
6.
NEXT MEETING - September 14,1998,5:30 p.m.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Members:
Jack Dovey, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge
Linda Kochmar
Staff:
Jennifer Schroder, Director
Sue Floyd, Administrative Assistant
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City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, August 10, 1998
5:30p.m.
City Hall
Administration Conference Room
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee Chair Jack Dovey; committee members Linda Kochmar and Jeanne Burbidge; Staff:
Jennifer Schroder, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services; Valerie Petrie, Assistant City Attorney; Greg
Moore, Director of Community Development Department; Ann Guenther, Human Services Manager; Sun So,
Administrative Assistant; Terry Zimmerman, Interim CDBG Coordinator; Sue Floyd, Administrative Assistant; Parks
and Recreation Commission member Barbara Reid; Human Services Commission Chair Lisa Welch; Dini Duclos, South
King County Multi-Service Center; Dale Ashbridge, Habitat for Humanity of South King County; Jim Dion, King
County Housing Authority; Richard Bye, Human Services Commission member; Sonjia Rainsberry, Valley Cities
Counseling; Deborah Coates, Economic Development Executive; Trish Cocker, Community Health Centers of King
County
Chair Dovey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m..
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbara Reid distributed a newspaper article on parks in Federal Way compared to other cities.
Dini Duclos thanked the Human Services Commission for recommending CDBG funding for the South King County
Multi-Service Center.
Jim Dion expressed his appreciation for the Human Services Commission's support of the King County Housing
Authority CDBG project.
Deborah Coates urged the committee to reconsider CDBG funding for the downtown revitalization project. Ms. Coates
felt that the project falls within CDBG guidelines.
Sonjia Rainsberry thanked the Human Services Commission for the CDBG funding recommendation for transitional
housing in Federal Way.
Trish Cocker thanked the Human Services Commission for recognizing the importance of dental care for low income
residents.
APPROV AL OF JULY 27, 1998 SUMMARY
JEANNE BURBIDGE MOVED, LINDA KOCHMARSECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JULY 27,
1998 SUMMARY AS WRITTEN. MOTION PASSED.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Ms. Guenther reported that CDBG applications were received for CDBG funding, totaling over $1.2 million in requests
The Human Services Commission has recommended 12 of the 15 applications for a total funding request of$578,463,
and $73,133 in planning and administration. The total amount of 1999 CDBG funds allocated to the City from HUD
through the King County CDBG Consortium is $651,596 (estimated). The allocation is divided into three categories:
1) Public Service ($83,538); 2) Capital Projects ($494,925); and 3) Planning and Administration ($73,133). The City
accepts applications for the public service and capital projects categories. Planning and administration funds are used
for operation of the City's CDBG program and for special planning projects. HUD requires a contingency plan if cuts
are needed or if additional funds are available. After the Commission finalized their recommendations and contingency
plan, revised estimates from King County were received. The revised estimate is $93,362 higher than thè original
Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Council Committee
August 10, 1998 Summary
Page Two
estimate of $558,234. As a result of the revised estimates, adjustments were made to the three categories. Under the
Public Service category, the CARES program received an additional $17; under the Capital Projects category, there was
a $94,283 increase and as a result, two additional programs received recommended funding: South King County Habitat
for Humanity ($40,000) and the Mental Health Housing Foundation ($54,283). Ms. Welch noted that each application
was reviewed by the Commission with staff and on their own, and all applicants were interviewed. The Human Services
Commission recommends accepting the recommended funding as presented. Seven of the 11 capital projects
applications were recommended for full funding. The Commission recommended not funding the Chamber of
Commerce/downtown revitalization project and Seattle Habitat for Humanity. The Commission denied the Chamber
of Commerce due to lack of diverse funding base; unclear impact on low and moderate income residents and low
priority within overall downtown plan. Additionally, the Chamber's request was sizable ($225,000, which is almost
one half of the total funding available). Seattle Habitat for Humanity was denied due to unclear project scope/roles,
amount of request, and lower priority in comparison to other applications.
JEANNE BURBIDGE MOVED, LINDA KOCHMAR SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC
SERVICE CATEGORY AND CONTINGENCY PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED.
JEANNE BURBIDGE MOVED, LINDA KOCHMAR SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION CATEGORY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED.
IT W AS MOVED AND SECONDED TO MOVE THE CAPITAL PROJECTS CATEGORY TO THE AUGUST
25,1998 MEETING FOR FURTHER REVIEW. MOTION PASSED. Council committee members will forward
all questions regarding the Capital Projects category to Ann Guenther on this category by Thursday, August 13.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Item SA
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Date:
August 19, 1998
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Jon Jainga, Park Planning and Development Manager
Lake Killarney Park Development Bid Award
Subject:
Back~round:
On July 6, the Lake Killamey Park Development Project went out to bid. Deadline for submittal of
bids was July 20; however, no bids were received. Staffre-bid the project on August 3, with bids
due on August 19 at 10:00 a.m. Five bids were received. Attached is the bid tabulation summary.
Staffs recommendation of the lowest responsible, responsive bidder will be presented at the
committee meeting.
LAKE KILLARNEY PARK DEVELOPMENT
RFB#98-113
BID', BID'2 BID It3 BID'4 BID'5
Vendor Name ---> OHNO CONSTRUCTION GOLF LANDSCAPE, INC. A-I LANDSCAPING & CONST CLEMENTS BROS, INC. FUJI INDUSTRIES, INC. Engineer's Estimate
Location ___n____> Seattle WA Auburn WA Snohomlsh WA Bonnev Lake WA Milton WA
Total Total Total Total Total Total
Base Bid 201,466.00 198,000.00 269,910.00 262,022.40 344,200.00 249.452,11
Addnlve Alternate #1/Timber Boardwalk 70,948.00 104,000,00 64,520.00 116,366.40 51,600.00 98.659.00
Additive Alternate #2/Drinking Fountain 4,106.00 4,000.00 3,520.00 5,131.25 7,500.00 4,175.00
Addnive Alternate #3IPlant Materials 25,949.00 6,500.00 18,350.00 15,250.00 12,870,00 24,226.70
State Sales Tax @ 8.6% 26,012.33 26,875.00 30,641.80 34,294.22 35,790.62 32,380.10
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Conies SUbmitted ONE ONE ONE ONE ONE
Bid Simature SIGNED SIGNED SIGNED SIGNED SIGNED
Bid Bond YES YES YES YES YES
Addendlrns N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
References N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Item 5B
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Date:
August 18, 1998 .,~' "(Y
Jennifer Schroder, Director !.!~)
Parks, Recreation and CultUral Services
From:
Subject:
Wireless Telecommunication Facility at Sacajawea Park
Backeround:
US West Wireless is requesting approval to install a cellular antenna facility at Sacajawea Park. The
proposal is to mount two antennas on top of a ballfield light pole. The proposal includes expanding
the existing concession building to house the ground equipment, and replacing the existing light pole
with a new pole.
The proposal to utilize the park's field light pole and expansion of the concession building would
not change the park's current use.
Committee Recommendation:
1. Motion to direct staff to begin negotiation for a lease agreement with US West Wireless for
a telecommunications facility at Sacajawea Park.
2. Motion to disapprove a telecommunications facility at Sacajawea Park.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Date:
August 18, 1998
Ann Guenther, Human Services Manager tf.!::J---
From:
Subject:
1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Recommendations for Capital Projects
Backqround:
At your August 10 meeting, the Committee reviewed the Human Services Commission's
recommendations for 1999 CDBG Funding. At that meeting, the Committee approved the
recommendations for the Public Services projects, the Contingency Plan, and CDBG
Planning and Administration. The Committee tabled the Capital project recommendations,
and requested more information about several of the proposed Capital projects. The
Committee will resume review of the CDBG capital project recommendations at the August
25 meeting. The Committee will also take action on the Capital project recommendations,
in preparation for the full City Council meeting on September 1, 1998.
The Committee requested more information regarding the following projects: Greater
Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, Mental Health Housing Foundation, Parkview Group
Homes, Ruth Dykeman Children's Center and Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation.
Below is a summary of the questions and answers regarding the housing projects. The
information requested regarding the Chamber's Downtown Revitalization project is
attached.
I will be at your August 25 meeting to answer questions you have about the CDBG Capital
projects. Please call me at (253) 661-4039 if you have any questions before the meeting.
Mental Health HousinQ Foundation
1.
Provide an estimate of the residential breakdown of the clients you expect to
serve through this program. What percentage of your client population will
come from Federal Way and what percentages of your clients will come from
other cities? .
The agency states that 100% of the clients served in the program will be Federal Way
residents.
2.
Describe how you decided which cities to request funding from for this
project? How did you decide how much funding to request from each city?
Did you consider requesting funds from other South King County cities for
this project? Why or why not?
Since all of the clients served in this program will be Federal Way residents, the agency
did not request funding from other cities. The agency does have housing units for
chronically mentally ill clients in Auburn, Renton, and Kent and has received funding from
those cities for those projects.
3.
Given that the project has been recommended for a lower level of funding
than you requested, do you anticipate that you will continue with the plan of
purchasing ten condominium units in Federal Way for chronically mentally ill
residents? If yes, how will you raise the balance of the funding needed for the
project? If no, how many do you anticipate developing? In what time frame?
The agency will continue their plan of purchasing ten condominiums in Federal Way. In
the next nine months, the Mental Health Housing Foundation will seek additional funding
from the State and King County.
4.
If you develop less than ten units, will that have a negative impact on your
other funding sources for this project?
The agency does not expect to purchase less than ten units.
5.
Describe your experience in housing development for low and moderate
income special needs populations. How many units have you purchased and
developed for special needs housing in the past five years? Where are those
units located?
The Mental Health Housing Foundation has extensive experience developing affordable
housing for chronically mentally ill persons. In the past five years, the Foundation has
developed 38 affordable housing units for chronically mentally ill persons. These units
include: four single family homes in Auburn, one triplex in Renton, fifteen apartment units
in Kent and sixteen apartment units in Redmond. (The City of Federal Way contributed
$11,183 in 1997 CDBG funds to the project in Kent. The facility opened in the fall of 1997.)
6.
Describe how do you will work with the neighborhood/condominium
association in notifying them of intended use of the units you will be
purchasing?
The condominium complex the Foundation is working with in Federal Way is the Liberty
lake Condominiums, 31003 14th South. Some of the units in the complex have already
been used for transitional housing for mentally ill persons, with a federal grant. The federal
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funding for the program has reduced and the number of units has been decreased. The
Foundation has already discussed their plans for this project with the homeowners'
association and has addressed a number of the association's concerns about the program.
The Foundation will continue to work with the homeowners' association as plans develop.
Parkview Group Homes
1.
Provide an estimate of the residential breakdown of the clients you expect to
serve through this program. What percentage of your client population will
come from Federal Way and what percentages of your clients will come from
other cities?
The three individuals for the house to be located in Federal Way are coming from the
downsizing of the state institution, Fircrest, which is located in the City of Shoreline.
Fircrest is one of two institutions in Western Washington, thereby accepting individuals
from throughout the region. These individuals have been at Fircrest for as long as 30
years, and their families are requesting that they move to South King County.
2.
Describe how you decided which cities to request funding from for this
project? How did you decide how much funding to request from each city?
Did you consider requesting funds from other South King County cities for
this project? Why or why not? .
The overall project is to acquire five houses in South King County, one each in the cities
of Federal Way, Auburn, Des Moines, Kent, and Renton. The specific cities were chosen
by -- the individuals moving, families, guardians, work opportunities, available support
service agencies and/or roommates.
The agency's funding request was based on their King County award of $375,000 in
Housing Opportunity Funds and $112,500 in CDBG funding. This CDBG funding breaks
out to $22,500 per house per city for the five houses. The agency is requesting that each
city match the County's CDBG award.
Clarify the location of the home. Will the home be located in Federal Way or
in another South King County location?
The agency plans to acquire a three-bedroom home in Federal Way, which will house three
developmentally disabled persons.
1.
Ruth Dykeman Children's Center
Provide an estimate of the residential breakdown of the clients you expect to
serve through this program. What percentage of your client population will
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come from Federal Way and what percentages of your clients will come from
other cities?
The total number of individuals served by the agency 1997 was 224" The agency serves
up to 32 children, youth and their families at a given time.
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Burien and SeaTac 51 23%
Renton 20 9%
Federal Way 17 8%
Bellevue 14 6%
Des Moines 10 4%
Beacon Hill/Georgetown 9 4%
Outside King County 12 5%
Unknown 37 16%
Other Communities in King 54 25%
County
2.
Describe how you decided which cities to request funding from for this
project? How did you decide how much funding to request from each city?
Did you consider requesting funds from other South King County cities, such
as Des Moines and Auburn? Why or why not? .
Ruth Dykeman Children's Center has submitted CDBG capital applications to Kent, Renton
(which has approved $15,000), and SeaTac, in addition to Federal Way. Tukwila did not
provide an opportunity to apply for CDBG funding. The agency is currently waiting to hear
about the City of Burien's capital application process. Each City is being asked for the
same amount. County-wide participation is reflected by $300,000 approved by the King
County Housing Opportunity Fund for the new transitional home.
The agency considers the residential treatment programs to be a regional resource, and
thus cities throughout South King County are being asked to support the project. In this
way, dollars granted by one entity can leverage dollars through other public and private
sources.
Vallev Cities Counselinq and Consultation
1.
Provide an estimate of the residential breakdown of the clients you expect to
serve through this program. What percentage of your client population will
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come from Federal Way and what percentages of your clients will come from
other cities?
The agency plans to purchase and renovate a single family dwelling to serve as a
transitional supportive housing facility for six young adults with mental illness disorder. The
agency plans to purchase a home in Federal Way and serve South King County residents.
It is expected that 25-35% of the residents served in this housing facility will be Federal
Way residents. Currently, the agency serves more than 300 Federal Way residents in their
mental health counseling programs.
2.
Describe how you decided which cities to request funding from for this
project? How did you decide how much funding to request from each city?
Did you consider requesting funds from other South King County cities for
this project? Why or why not?
The agency plans to apply to all of the South King County cities they serve. The agency
has applied to the following cities for 1999 CDBG Capital funds: Auburn ($20,000),
Renton ($20,000), SeaTac ($20,000), Enumclaw ($20,000), and Des Moines ($20,000).
The agency plans to apply to the City of Kent for 2000 CDBG Capital funds. The agency's
methodology in requesting particular amounts of city funding was based on several factors
including location, current client caseload, and geographical trends within their client
population.
3.
Clarify location of home. Will the home be located in Federal Way or in
another South King County location?
The home will be located in Federal Way.
Committee Recommendation:
1)
Approve the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Recommendations for
Capital Projects, as presented by the Human Services Commission. Forward the
recommendations to the full City Council for approval on September 1, 1998.
2)
Approve the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Recommendations for
Capital Projects, as modified by the Council Committee. Forward to the full City
Council for approval on September 1, 1998.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORT:
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Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee
Debra S. Coates, Economic Development Executive
August 17, 1998
CDBG Supplemental information
Thank you for your consideration of the grant request to create an International
District to support our low-middle income residents, struggling ethnic businesses
and community.
There was a high level of competition for these grant monies. The decision of
how to allocate funds must be very difficult as all the requests merited
consideration.
Knowing that the allocations have been made makes pursuing your
reconsideration of the International District grant all the more difficult. Because
this district will have such a marked impact on our community, it is important to
pursue this opportunity. This grant request meets not only the stated funding
requirements and the goals of the comprehensive plan and downtown
revitalization program, but more importantly provides a growing segment of our
population the tools with which to help themselves.
I am available at any time to answer questions. Your time and thoughtful
consideration of this project is very much appreciated.
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PURPOS~ .
1) To create pedestrian safety and accommodate physical safety
impròvements for the low-middle income senior and non-English speaking ethnic
populations. This special needs population and the surrounding pedestrian
population approximates2¡660, of which 55% are low-middle income. 2) To
create an environment where citizens do not have to leave their community to
recognize the benefit of international. business. 3) To support the existing
businesses within the target area; to retain businesses, recruit businesses and
create employment opportunities targeted at those who have English as a
second language.
FOCUS:
Low.;middle income families and senior citizens in the immediate area;
families who do not speak English and have difficulties shopping outside the
international district area. and who cannot travel into Seattle; the community and
surrounding ethnic communities.
LONG TERM GOAL:
To incorporate the contiguous Federal Way School District facility into an
integral component of the International District to accommodate expansion and
provide opportunities for small, local businesses. To develop a Hachinohe
products store and provide imporUexport opportunities for local businesses.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Supplemental Information
Prepared for: Council Committee
Prepared by: Debra S. Coates
Initial Grant Request:
Matching and In-Kind:
Total Cost of Task:
Estimated Project Construction Expenses:
Signage on 312th, 316th and SR99
Creating pedestrian path 312th - 316th
Landscaping of pedestrian path
Unique district lighting
Metro bus kiosk international artwork
International District Gateway
International banners
Pocket park
Directional signage
Project Construction:
Estimated Project Administration Expenses:
Staff
Office Supplies
Communication
Office Space
Computer
Project Administration
Total CDBG Request:
$225,000
175.000
$400,000
$ 5,000
50,000
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40,000
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Item 5D
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Date:
August 19, 1998
Philip D. Keightley, Deputy City Manager@
From:
Subject:
School District Contract for Police in Two High Schools
Backeround:
The attached August 12, 1998 letter from Federal Way Public Schools proposes an interlocal
agreement for the City to provide a police officer at Decatur High School and another officer at
Federal Way High School for the present salary and benefit cost ofthe two campus security positions
now vacant starting September 1, 1998.
The estimated cost of each officer is about $62,000 per year. The anticipated School District
reimbursement is $32,000 per officer per year. The net cost to the City will be about $30,000 per
officer per year or $60,000 for two officers per year, which will be funded by the general fund. We
would apply for grants to help defray initial costs. For example, COPS grants provided $25,000 per
officer over three years, which is $25,000 per year per officer. With a COPS grant, we would cover
all but $10,000 per year for two officers.
School District Superintendent Tom VanderArk and Chief Ron Wood will attend the August 25
committee meeting and will provide additional information. The City Council may wish to consider
action on the concept on September 1, 1998.
2.
3.
Committee Recommendation:
1. Motion to approve negotiations to enter into an interloca1 agreement with the School District
for police services.
Motion to move this item to the September 1 City Council meeting for discussion as a whole.
Recommend not entering into an interlocal agreement with the School District at this time.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORT: #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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CITY MANAbFRS (JrrICE
Federal Way Public Schools
August 12,1998
Mr. Kenneth E. Nyberg, City Manager
City of Federal Way
33530 1st Avenue South
Federal Way, Washington 98003-6221
Mr. Nyberg:
Members of our organizations have for sometime discussed the potential for an "SLO"
(School Liaison Officer) program. Conditions now confronting the schpol district suggest that
the timing is right to implement suCh a prpgram 9t the high-school level - on an interim
basis.
I was informed last week that the Decatur High School Campus Supervisor seeks not to
return to work September 1. DlJe to a personnel transfer Federal Way High School also has
a vacancy at the same position. TWO of our four high schools now need campus security
positions. Had we previously agreed to implement an SLO program our qesire would hpve
been to do so incrementally, with considerable and timely notice, and initially at high school
sites. We prefer not to displace existi(1g personnel anq to gain modest insight into th~
program's process by "going slow" in such an implementation. Such an opportunity now
presents itself, naturally. Time constra(nts are however critical. School begins September 1.
The budgets of Decatur and Federal Way High $chools (commencing 9/1/98) allocate $180
dollars per-school-day to campus supervisor wages and benefits. On an interim basis, until
a formal agreement of broader scope can be negotiated between us, we offer this
equivalent amount to the City of Federal Way (police) for full-time campus policing and
security services at these two high schools each school day. We propose that ninety school
days be agreed to as an interim period. This timeframe permits us to mutually identify and
negotiate terms and conditions of a formal agreement, and provides a reasonable interval of
time for the district to deliberate the labor and personnel im~lications compelled by such an
agreement. The ninetieth school day occurs on January 27 h, 1999.
The table below reflects the rate of compensation for the ninety-day period, based upon the
number of school days in each month, at $180 per school day:
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Mr. Nyberg, August 12, 1998
The district cannot, by law, pay for servicès in aQvance of their receipt. Upon your invoicing
of each school monthly or at the end of the gO-day period we will reimburse the City of
Federal Way for services pursuant tQ this letter of uflderstanc;iing.
To simplify and exp~dite this agreement, should you find it qcceptable, yo~ may simply
reference your acceptance and signature to this page. Jt will then be considered a letter of
understanding between us, with Çm effective date of September 1. Yol)r acceptance will
prompt our actual negotiation of complete and formal terms/conditions within nin,ety school
days. The district is esPßcially interested in the ~election proçess and attribute~ of persons
selected for campus positions, and h~s conc~m for potential reassignments based upon
police department needs pnd tho~e of thß distriçt.
At the end of our school yepr last spring, your police department assisted'lJs greatly by
assigning an officer tQ Federal Way HiQh School as their campus supervisor was on medical
leave. Should the agreement sought in this letter not be possible by September 1, we ask
for consideration in ?lssigning police officers to both Federal Way and Decatur high schools
on September 1. We (afld you) would prefer the continuity and training efficiency gained by
having the same officer assigned every-oay. Until that might happen we could live with the
alternative.
This form of "partner~hip between police and schools has become commonplace in many
"metro/suburban cities. The trend is quite evident There is much for the community to gain
in the efficiencies produced, the services consolidated, and the knowledge shared. More
students will too come to view their police as both professionals and people. We look
forward to working with you in providing improved and more efficient services to our broader
community while enhancing the security and safety of our campuses.
Thank you for your consideration - we anxiously await your reply. . .
Respectfully,
/2l! / tu:cdi
Thomas J. VanderArk, Superintendent
Federal Way Public Schools
31405 18th Avenue South
Federal Way, Washington 98003
CC:
Tom Murphy; Assistant Superintendent
Carla Jackson; Director of Human Resources
Michael St. Louis, Principal; Federal Way High School
Jerry Millett, Principal; Decatur High School
Mike Sweeney; Security Services Manager (FWSD)
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Item 5E
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Parks, Recreation, Public Safety, and Human Services Committee
Derek M. Matheson, Assistant to the City Manag&:èf'J'
TO:
DATE:
August 18, 1998
SUBJECT:
1999 Legislative Agenda & Position Paper
Attached for the Committee's review and comment is the staff proposed Legislative Agenda and
Position Paper for the 1999 Legislative Session. The proposed Position Paper includes all issues on
which the City may wish to take a position during the next legislative session. A subsection of items
in the Position Paper that are likely to receive greater City attention during the legislative session are
marked with an asterisk and cross-listed on our Legislative Agenda, which will be shorter and more
effective than in past years.
New additions to this year's Position Paper include:
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Assumption of special purpose districts
Abolition of Boundary Review Boards
A position on Conservation Districts
Support for continued distribution ofMVET funds to cities (or an acceptable substitute)
Local government involvement in salmon issues
City-supported changes in the labor contract arbitration process
Limiting of employer liability for reference checks
Economic development funding
Immunity for the Year 2000 Problem
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Specific policy areas of interest to the Parks, Recreation, Public Safety, and Human Services Committee
could include sections on Social and Human Services; Law and Justice; and Transportation, Parks, and
Infrastructure.
The Legislative Agenda and Position Paper was reviewed by the Land Use and Transportation
Committee on August 17 and will be reviewed by the Finance, Economic Development and Regional
Affairs Committee on August 25. The LUTC made no formal recommendations for amending the
document, although some concerns were discussed during that committee meeting:
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Assumption of Special Purpose Districts. page 4. Discussion about the extent to which the
existence of special purpose districts is truly inconsistent with the Growth Management Act
(GMA), and whether the reference to the GMA should be replaced with a reference to
Countywide Planning Policies.
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Growth Management Act. page 5. Discussion about the level of support Federal Way
should provide for the GMA, given GMA's impact on local control.
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Boundary Review Boards. page 5. Discussion regarding removing the last sentence, which
refers to BRBs and political pressure.
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Technical Amendments to Comprehensive Plans. page 6. Discussion regarding whether
more frequent amendments to comprehensive plans is in the best interests of cities, and
whether Federal Way should advocate a thorough legislative analysis rather than a
particular policy position.
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Child Care. page 7. Discussion as to whether Federal Way should support budget
enhancements for a state agency as a means of achieving desired policy outcomes
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Drug Seizure Funds. pap;e 8. A question was asked about the current allowed uses of drug
seizure funds and whether it is appropriate to expand these allowed uses. Staff is currently
researching this issue and will be prepared to provide information to the Committee if
desired.
It is anticipated that the Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee will place
the staff-proposed Legislative Agenda and Position Paper on the September 15 City Council agenda
- along with input received from all Council committees - for final discussion, amendment, and
adoption by the City Council on that date. .
City of Federal Way
Legislative Agenda
1999 Legislative Session
Draft 8/12/98
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Federal Way opposes any redirection of the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) that restricts or
lessens MVET support for local programs unless equal revenues that accommodate inflation are
substituted. Current MVET -funded programs include sales tax equalization, public health, criminal
justice, the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), and transit and transportation funding
for cities.
Assumption of Special Purpose Districts
The existence of multiple urban service providers inside urbanized areas is inconsistent with the values
of the Growth Management Act, which states that cities are the appropriate providers of urban
services in these areas. The City therefore supports legislation which simplifies and clarifies the
circumstances under which a city may dissolve and assume jurisdiction over a special purpose district,
and opposes any legislation that would diminish that authority of cities - especially within Potential
Annexation Area (P AA) boundaries.
Conservation Districts
The City supports efforts to conserve natural resources within the city and within the region as a
whole and, where appropriate, supports the use of conservation districts to fund and provide
conservation related improvements that are not provided by local government. The City does not
support, however, special assessments which duplicate assessments imposed by a city for
conservation purposes and which do not provide additional benefits to properties within the city. The
City therefore opposes any legislation that would mandate inclusion of a city or properties within it
in a conservation district.
Capital Facilities Planning
Federal Way supports Legislative measures to ensure that special purpose districts and ports are
required to prepare capital facilities plans on a regular basis that are consistent with the planning done
by cities and counties.
Boundary Review Boards
The City supports elimination of Boundary Review Boards. These non-elected boards have been
rendered obsolete by Potential Annexation Area (P AA) planning under the GMA. Further, these
boards have a history of bowing to political pressure and contradicting specific GMA provisions and
values.
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Liquor Licenses
Federal Way strongly supports any efforts to make the commercial liquor license application process
more accessible to the public, A public hearing process would improve access by the community and
would encourage greater input and comment from all interested parties. In addition, liquor license
applications should be make available for public inspection and subsequent written comment at the
local level. Applicant would need to place a public notice in paper advertising the license and the
availability of application materials,
Liquor Control Board
The state should conduct a performance evaluation/audit of the liquor control board as it relates to
its mission of regulating liquor for the sake of our state's communities. The Legislature should
restructure/reaffirm Liquor Control Board as mandated by audit.
Adult Retail
Federal Way supports authorizing local governments to minimize the negative secondary impacts of
adult retail establishments on their communities by adopting strict requirements for location and hours
of operation. Secondary impacts have been documented by a number of studies and include increased
criminal value, diminished neighborhood character, and downward pressure on property values.
Salmon Issues
State initiatives related to salmon habitats should contain local components that recognize the vast
diversity of conditions across the state. In addition, all state initiatives and processes related to
salmon should include meaningful input ftom local government.
Telecommunications
Federal Way continues to strongly oppose legislation which would preempt local authority over such
items as pole attachments, cellular tower siting, cable reftanchising, and telecommunications charges.
Federal Way supports legislation that protects the right of local government to assess ftanchise and
other fees, to negotiate franchise agreements, and exercise other controls on the operation of
telecommunication business in the public rights of way.
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City of Federal Way
Position Paper
1999 Legislative Session
Draft 8/12/98
General Policy
The City of Federal Way supports state legislative efforts to encourage cost-effective regional
policy planning and delivery of government services, balanced by local program implementation.
These efforts must be focused on eliminating duplicate services and preserving local control over
service delivery. The City also supports legislation which enhances local flexibility to address
issues of local concern. The City opposes legislation which mandates increased local costs or
which results in an inappropriate diminution of local authority over local affairs.
General Local Government
Home Rule
The City of Federal Way strongly supports the adoption of a constitutional home rule amendment
which would guarantee decision-making authority for local matters at the local level. The City
also urges the Legislature to refrain from enacting legislation that adversely impacts the concept
oflocal self-government or restricts the ability of cities and towns to exercise existing power.
Mandates
All local governments have been impacted by the elimination and reduction of various federal
domestic aid programs. Changes at the state level have also affected local government revenue
options. Equally important are the growing number of mandates passed from the federal and state
governments to local governments; mandates which are not accompanied by additional resources.
Delivering public services requires a strong state-local partnership, and local revenue needs must
be recognized when new programs are enacted or if the state revenue system is restructured.
As directed by Initiative 62 (RCW 43.135.060), Federal Way strongly urges the Legislature to
cease imposition of additional financial or operating burdens on cities unless such mandates are
compelled by an overriding state interest and are accompanied by financial resources to
accommodate the costs of compliance,
Year 2000 Problem
Federal Way supports legislation that would protect local governments and their elected officials!
employees from liability and harm caused by incorrectly calculated or interpreted dates associated
with the Year 2000 (Y2K) Problem.
Finance and Economic Development
State Fiscal Policy
State Tax Roll BacklExpenditure Limitation Efforts
Federal Way receives significant support ITom state-collected, locally-shared revenues. As
such, the City opposes efforts to alter state fiscal operations unless they enhance City receives
(*) Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Federal Way opposes any redirection ofthe Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) that restricts
or lessens MVET support for local programs unless equal revenues that accommodate
inflation are substituted. Current MVET -funded programs include sales tax equalization,
public health, criminal justice, the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), and
transit and transportation funding for cities. .
Public Works Trust Fund
The Public Works Trust Fund benefits many local governments with dependable, long term
funding for repair and reconstruction of local public works systems. The Legislature is now
required to approve an annual list of projects, but has never deleted a project recommended
by the Public Works Board. Federal Way supports eliminating the Legislative approval
requirement for annual distribution ITom the Public Works Trust Fund. Expediting the
approval process would facilitate the construction of these projects by the summer
construction season.
Continuation of Grant Programs
Federal Way opposes any erosion in its financing sources and strongly encourages the
Legislature to maintain Criminal Justice Funding and other grant programs which support
local program operation.
Local Finance
Sales Tax Exemption for Parks and Cultural Arts Facilities Construction
Labor costs for the construction of road, street, and trails projects are currently exempt ITom
state and local option sales taxes. Federal Way supports extending this exemption to all
voter-approved capital improvement projects.
Tax Increment Financing
Tax increment financing allows cities to pay for the inftastructure costs related to
development or redevelopment projects by earmarking the tax revenues attributable to the
increase in tax receipts over current receipts in the apportiorunent district. The tax increment
would be dedicated to paying the debt service on the bonds issued. After the bonds have been
retired, the tax increment would be distributed in the same manner as other non-increment
property taxes. The overriding benefit of tax increment financing districts would be to
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facilitate quality and comprehensive development, and redevelopment of our community.
Federal Way thus supports efforts to amend the state constitution as necessary to accomplish
a tax increment financing program.
Voted Excess Levy for Capital Improvement Bonds
Municipalities should be authorized to seek voter approval for an excess property tax levy to
fund capital facilities projects. The levy could be used for projects on a pay as you go basis
or for debt service on bonds. The levy would not be tied to one project, but could be used to
realize any of the projects in the adopted facilities plan. The bonds would be unlimited general
obligations of the City. Voter approval would be by simple majority. Benefits of this option
include the development of a comprehensive community tax policy to deal with its
intrastructure needs using a multi-year business plan approach.
Bidding Procedures and Limits
Federal Way supports efforts to streamline state laws and regulations governing the bidding
process, giving cities greater flexibility in bidding procedures and limits. This could include
raising the ceiling for small works roster projects from $100,000 to $1,000,000 to reduce the
costly bid process.
Economic Develovment
Economic Development Funding Sources
Federal Way supports new funding sources for local economic development, accompanied
by significant latitude in the use of funds to allow cities to meet diverse local economic
development needs.
Economic Development Partnerships
Federal Way supports government partnerships with the private sector for the purposes of
promoting quality governmental services and economic vitality.
Records Maintenance Costs
Voter Registration Maintenance Costs
State law presently allows counties to charge cities to maintain voter registration records.
This law, passed in 1987, when the counties took over voter registration from the cities, did
not include a sunset provision to eliminate the charge when the transition was complete.
Furthermore, these charges are not uniform, ranging from $.22 to $1.55 per voter. State law
does set a $.30 maximum charge for smaller cities, but does not specify a charge for larger
cities. King County collects over $1 million in voter maintenance fees each year, which
should more than cover the cost of minor data entry changes. Federal Way supports
legislative changes which would standardize this charge in a manner which accurately reflects
the cost of maintaining voter records.
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Public Records
Federal Way firmly supports the right of the public to have access to the records and
operations oflocal government. The City supports legislation to define the calculation of cost
recovery fees for records retrieval from municipal electronic information systems.
Personnel and Labor Relations
Civil Service Reform
Federal Way supports civil service reform for police officers that allows cities to streamline hiring
processes, diversify workforces, and recruit, retain, terminate and reward employees.
Police and Fire Arbitration
Federal Way supports legislation that would make arbitrators in binding interest arbitration with
police and fire personnel to consider the following factors in making an award: a) the city's
financial ability to meet the costs of the contract, giving due consideration and weight to other
competing city services and priorities as determined by the City Council; b) local labor market
conditions, c) internal equity with other city employees, and d) efforts by new organizations to
move away from traditional methods of compensation in favor of innovative compensation
strategies (such as incentive pay).
Limit Liability for Reference Checks
The City supports legislation that would provide local governments with immunity from civil
liability for disclosing information about an employee's job performance during a reference check.
Prevailing Wage
The City of Federal Way supports legislation to clarify that maintenance activities performed by
contract, like those performed by regular employees, are exempt from prevailing wage
requirements. Current law creates a disincentive for the use of contracting by local government
entities.
Land Use and Community Development
Special Purpose Districts
(*) Assumption of Special Purpose Districts
The existence of multiple urban service providers inside urbanized areas is inconsistent with
the values of the Growth Management Act, which states that cities are the appropriate
providers of urban services in these areas. The City therefore supports legislation which
simplifies and clarifies the circumstances under which a city may dissolve and assume
jurisdiction over a special purpose district, and opposes any legislation that would diminish
that authority of cities - especially within Potential Annexation Area (P AA) boundaries.
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(*) Conservation Districts
The City supports efforts to conserve natural resources within the city and within the region
as a whole and, where appropriate, supports the use of conservation districts to fund and
provide conservation related improvements that are not provided by local government. The
City does not support, however, special assessments which duplicate assessments imposed
by a city for conservation purposes and which do not provide additional benefits to properties
within the city. The City therefore opposes any legislation that would mandate inclusion of
a city or properties within it in a conservation district.
(*) Capital Facilities Planning
Federal Way supports Legislative measures to ensure that special purpose districts and ports
are required to prepare capital facilities plans on a regular basis that are consistent with the
planning done by cities and counties.
Growth Management
Growth Management Act
Federal Way endorses the Growth Management Act (GMA) as an essential and responsible
planning tool. However) the Act creates challenges for state, county and cities. To meet these
challenges) the Legislature must continue to monitor the efforts oflocal agencies, and address
any necessary additional refinements to the Act in an effective and timely manner. Such
refinements may include clarification ofthe role and responsibilities of the state in developing
policies and capital plans in conformance with locally adopted comprehensive plans, assuring
the adequacy of funding sources to provide adequate infrastructure, urban services) housing
and employment opportunities within urban growth areas. The Legislature must also act to
provide sufficient time) technical and financial resources to cities completing growth
management planning.
Growth Management Hearings Boards
Federal Way supports legislation recognizing the need for local flexibility in effectively
implementing the GMA and requiring Growth Management Hearings Boards to defer to local
decisions) policies and processes implementing the goals of the GMA when these actions are
otherwise consistent with the GMA.
(*) Boundary Review Boards
The City supports elimination of Boundary Review Boards. These non-elected boards have
been rendered obsolete by Potential Annexation Area (P AA) planning under the GMA.
Further) these boards have a history of bowing to political pressure and contradicting specific
GMA provisions and values.
Land Use Decisions and Permitting
Federal Way supports legislation that further defines) coordinates, simplifies and streamlines
land use decisions and permitting under the GMA as well as under the State Environmental
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Policy Act and the Shorelines Management Act. Such legislation should balance the benefits
of statewide uniformity with the need for local communities to govern themselves.
Shorelines Management Act
The City supports eliminating the requirement that local governments prepare separate
shorelines management plans. Similar plans already exist as elements of comprehensive plans
that have been thoroughly reviewed by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic
Development. Separate state-level shoreline use permits should also be eliminated in favor
of permits issued by cities in accordance with approved comprehensive plans.
Technical Amendments to Comprehensive Plans
Federal Way supports legislation authorizing GMA-planning cities to adopt technical
amendments to their GMA plans and regulations more than once a year.
Annexation Law
Federal Way supports current State law regarding annexations. The City also supports
retention of city authority to review the impacts of an annexation on the overall operation of
the City and to make the final determination regarding acceptance of petitions for annexation.
The City supports legislation that would reduce boundary adjustment requirements, clarify
franchise relationships between trash and garbage haulers, expedite transfer of property tax
from the County to the City, and provide direction for land use and permitting functions in
newly annexed areas.
Land Use Dispute Resolution
Federal Way also supports practical solutions to private property disputes that address specific
concerns of property owners, including regulatory reform if necessary. These solutions should
not alter the Constitutional definition of takings, place an undue financial burden on taxpayers,
or diminish local governments' ability to protect the public health, safety and welfare of their
communities.
Forest Permits
The Department of Natural Resources is presently authorized to issue Class II and Class ill
Forest Practice Permits, which allow logging without review by municipal authorities within
urbanized areas contained within city limits or designated urban growth boundaries. Class IV
permits, however, do require municipal authority review. The past practice of issuing these
permits has precluded city governments from providing appropriate controls to deal with the
erosion and sedimentation in those permitted areas. AB well, the uncontrolled logging of parcels
within an urban area has precluded local government from providing regulations to help ensure
that the property properly transitions into appropriate urban development.
Therefore, Federal Way supports state legislative efforts to require that all Forest Practice Permits
issued within the city limits or within the designated urban growth boundary be subject to the
same local government review process now provided in the consideration and issuance of Class
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IV Forest Practice Permits. Alternatively, cities should be allowed to adopt and enforce land
clearing, significant tree protection and related issues for Class II and III forest pennits.
Social and Human Services
Support for Human Services
Federal Way supports legislative action that will maintain support for human service programs
including those which may be delegated to the State £Tom the Federal Government. Such
legislative action should ensure appropriate local government input into development of block
grant dispersal regulations or procedures and into development of any new processes to assist or
support low-income, high-need populations.
Affordable Housing
Federal Way supports efforts to identify a dedicated funding source for affordable housing which
is acceptable to developers, realtors, and state and local government.
Collaboration with School Districts
Federal Way supports efforts by the state to provide incentives to cities and school districts to
work collaboratively in addressing local youth issues. Such collaboration should go beyond
historical roles of each local agency.
Local Public Health
Contractual Funding
Federal Way opposes efforts to reestablish contractual funding arrangements for public health
semces.
Boards of Public Health
Federal Way supports local government representation on County boards of public health.
Youth Issues
Funding of Youth Programs
Federal Way supports legislation improving funding to local governments for initiating and
expanding youth services, especially programs that achieve reductions in youth violence.
Child Care
Federal Way support budget provisions to enhance the Department of Social and Health
Services' (DSHS) ability to enforce its day care licensing requirements, to improve support
services for daycare providers, and to ensure the accessibility to child care for all citizens. In
addition, the City will carefully monitor legislation clarifying its role in regulating the siting
and operation of daycare facilities.
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Child Abuse
Federal Way supports funding for programs designed to prevent child abuse/neglect.
Law and Justice
Funding Issues
Drug Seizure Funds
Federal Way supports efforts to enhance the ease with which cities can apply for and receive
drug seizure funds and particularly supports the expansion of the definition of what those
funds can be expended upon to include all law enforcement functions.
DUI Cost Recovery
The City supports continued legislation to strengthen Dill laws. Federal Way also supports
legislation to allow recovery of necessary public expenses, including detention costs, which
result fTom incidents involving impaired driving convictions.
Costs of Incarceration
Federal Way supports legislation that would do away with the current limit of$50 per day
that can be assessed as jail costs against a person convicted of a misdemeanor. The city would
support legislation that would allow the city to impose a calculated amount representing the
city's actual costs of incarcerating the individual.
High Crime Law Enforcement Grants
Federal Way supports changing the state's criteria for awarding High Crime Law
Enforcement Grants. Current grant practices provide year-to-year grant funding to cities that
have 125% ofthe state average for eight specific crimes, but immediately tenninate funding
once the crime level drops below the 125% threshold. This practice creates a disincentive for
innovative policing and punishes successful police departments. Funding decisions should
instead be based upon a city's policing strategies and its crime rate over a longer period of
time, such as five years. .
Liquor Control and Adult Entertainment
(*) Liquor Licenses
Federal Way strongly supports any efforts to make the commercial liquor license application
process more accessible to the public. A public hearing process would improve access by the
community and would encourage greater input and comment from all interested parties. In
addition, liquor license applications should be make available for public inspection and
subsequent written comment at the local level. Applicant would need to place a public notice
in paper advertising the license and the availability of application materials.
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("") Liquor Control Board
The state should conduct a perfonnance evaluation/audit of the liquor control board as it
relates to its mission of regulating liquor for the sake of our state's communities. The
Legislature should restructure/reaffinn Liquor Control Board as mandated by audit.
Adult Entertainment
The City supports model ordinance legislation for adult entertainment consistent with the
provisions off ederal Way's adult entertainment ordinance which have been sustained through
numerous court appeals.
(*) Adult Retail
Federal Way supports authorizing local governments to minimize the negative secondary
impacts of adult retail establishments on their communities by adopting strict requirements
for location and hours of operation. Secondary impacts have been documented by a number
of studies and include increased criminal value, diminished neighborhood character, and
downward pressure on property values.
Law Enforcement Issues
Local Law Enforcement Authority
Federal Way opposes legislation and/or other efforts to remove the authority ofmunicipalities
to provide local law enforcement services, including special services, regardless of the
potential for service contracting. The City also opposes actions or legislation which would
transfer incarceration responsibilities ITom the state or county to municipalities without
additional funding.
Police Officer Jurisdiction
As a part ofthe state's certification of police officers, make officers able to enforce the state's
laws anywhere in the state. This would reduce the liability for cities with officers who assist
with incidents outside the city's borders. As it stands now, jurisdictions must exchange letters
giving consent to officers to enforce law outside of their jurisdictions.
Radar Testimony
Current state law requires law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to utilize the testimony
of expert witnesses, when the defense specifically requests said witness, to introduce the
speed readings of radar detection devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration has established minimum performance specifications for speed measuring
devices that create reliability sufficient to justify their acceptance. Many traffic infractions
were decriminalized to create a uniform and expeditious system for adjudication, yet these
expert testimony requirements have cost the City thousands of dollars each year, and causes
unnecessary dismissals and delays.
Federal Way supports legislation allowing for the admission in court of the readings of speed
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measuring devices without the need for additional expert testimony if the device satisfies
specific requirements established by the Legislature. Federal Way would also support
alternative legislation which would allow the City to impose the cost of witness fees in cases
where the infraction is found to have been committed.
Juvenile Issues
Parental Accountability
Federal Way supports legislation which makes parents more accountable for their juvenile
offender children.
Disposition Standards for Juvenile Offenders
Federal Way supports legislation revising the current juvenile disposition standards to provide
stronger sanctions for chronic, misdemeanor behavior for juvenile offenders and to permit the
court greater discretion to impose detention or some form of secure treatment in cases of
juvenile offenders who have prior criminal history.
Emergency Communications
Federal Way opposes the creation of a B-311 non-emergency communications system. Rather,
efforts should be made to further educate the community about the use of the existing E-911
system and existing 7-digit non-emergency lines.
Empty Chair Defense
Federal Way supports legislative action related to tort reform to clarify that the defendant should
not be required to mandatorily join all potential "at fault" entities into litigation, or have to risk
losing the ability to apportion fault to the third party(s). Any move to the contrary would
inappropriately shift the burden of proof ITom the plaintiff to the defendant in proving fault,
Transportation. Parks. and Infrastructure
Transportation Issues
Transportation Funding Reform
Federal Way supports continued reform of state funding for transportation to include a broad
range of funding solutions able to address traffic congestion, growth and High Capacity
Transit alternatives. Such reform should seek funding sources, which will be dedicated to
major local transportation projects, keep up with inflation, and will provide the city with local
option revenue authority for the expansion, maintenance and operation oflocal transportation
systems.
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Public Works Project Definition
The City supports defining small public works projects as those costing less than $100,000
and exempting such projects £fom the state's Public Works Projects definition. The current
definition of small public works projects is easily confused and is applied inconsistently across
different local jurisdictions.
Transportation Improvement Plan
Federal Way encourages efforts to secure State support for City priority transportation
projects as outlined in the City's 1999-2004 Transportation Improvement Plan (Attached).
Water Resources
Water Resource Management
Addressing water resource management issues will require increased intergovernmental
coordination among local and regional governments and the state. Federal Way supports
continued state financial assistance for water supply, wastewater management, groundwater
protection, and storm and surface water facilities and programs. These programs are
especially important in complying with state and federal water quality standards (NPDES,
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System). The City also supports retention of the
authority oflocal water districts to manage their assets, participating in regional planning as
appropriate, to provide and protect for the current and future water needs of their customers.
Flood Damage Reduction
Federal Way contains a number of flood prone areas, both developed and undeveloped which
require specialized planning. Recent proposed flood damage reduction legislation was flawed,
partially due to the fact that is was based on an overall floodway approach, which does not
consider all flood prone areas in the state. The City supports comprehensive flood damage
prevention planning accomplished at the local level as a partnership among impacted cities,
the county, state and affected area interests. Each flood prone area is unique and should be
planned for accordingly. Locally developed and adopted flood damage protection plans must
seek to establish a balance between the need for appropriately designed growth and the need
to reduce further flood damage.
(*) Salmon Issues
State initiatives related to salmon habitats should contain local components that recognize the vast
diversity of conditions across the state. In addition, all state initiatives and processes related to
salmon should include meaningful input £fom local government.
Parks and Open Space
Federal Way encourages efforts to secure State support for City priority parks and open space
projects as outlined in the City's Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan. This
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support could include legislation which would exempt public park and public cultural arts facility
construction fTom state and local option sales taxes.
Utility Facility Relocation
Federal Way supports efforts to affirm the duty of private utilities to include bearing the cost of
relocating their facilities within city rights-of-way when requested by a city.
Funding of countywide recycling programs
Federal Way opposes efforts to fund countywide solid waste by allowing counties to collect a fee
directly fTom customers of city fTanchisers. Cities are the appropriate collectors of these fees
through city-negotiated solid waste fTanchise agreements.
Ener2}" and Telecommunications
(*) Telecommunications
Federal Way continues to strongly oppose legislation which would preempt local authority over
such items as pole attachments, cellular tower siting, cable refTanchising, and telecommunications
charges.
Federal Way supports legislation that protects the right of local government to assess fTanchise
and other fees, to negotiate franchise agreements, and exercise other controls on the operation
of telecommunication business in the public rights of way.
Electric Industry Regulation
Federal Way supports energy utility regulation based on the following principles: a) Local
governments should retain the authority to manage industry facilities within the public right of
way and the authority to tax the utility providers, b) Electricity service should be available to
customers at prices that are reasonable and affordable, c) A non-economic bypass and the
inappropriate shifting of costs of the electric system between or among customers do not
constitute fair and efficient competition. Customers of continuing monopoly service should
benefit, at least, not be harmed, fTom choices made by customers with access to competitive
options, d) The long-term safety, integrity, reliability and quality of the bulk electric system and
retail electricity service should not be jeopardized, e) Consumers should be afforded a broad
range of choice in electricity service and pricing options, t) Development of competitive
electricity markets should not undermine environmental protection, energy efficiency, resource
diversity and technological innovation, and g) the public should maintain a voice in the industry's
regulatory process and the interests of customers should continue to be balanced with the
opportunity for shareholders to earn fair returns.
Tax Collections by Out-or-State Providers
State law should require out-of-state electricity providers to collect state and local utility taxes
on services provided to customers within the State of Washington.
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