PRHSPSC PKT 11-08-2004City of Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, November 8, 2004
5:00 p.m.
City Hall
Hylebos Conference Room
I .
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC FORUM
3.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
4.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 SUMMARY
5.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. Diversity Commission Business Plan 2004-2005
Action
Walker
B. 2004-2005 Youth Commission Work Plan
Action
Moe
C. Armstrong Park Site and BPA Trail Phase IV
Update
Sanders
D. Dumas Bay Centre Catering RFP
Information
Faber
E. Centerstage Theater Lease of Space in the Steel Lake Annex
Action
Faber
F. Federal Way Symphony Special Use Request
Information
Faber
G. Armstrong Property Park Name
Action
Reuter
H. Bicycle Helmet Ordinance
Action
Richardson
6.
PENDING ITEMS
• Community Center
• Municipal Court Judge Election
• Armstrong Property
• Thompson Property
• Litter Patrol
• Animal Control
7. NEXT MEETING — December 13, 2004 — in the Hylebos Conference Room
8. ADJOURNMENT
2004 Committee Members: Staff:
Jeanne Burbidge, Chair Donna Hanson, Interim Director
Jack Dovey Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant
Jim Ferrell 835-6901
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS RECREATION HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, September 13, 2004
5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Jim Ferrell, Jack Dovey, Mayor McColgan,
Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar; David Moseley, City Manager, Derek Matheson, Assistant City Attorney, Pat
Richardson, City Attorney, Amy Jo Pearsall, Assistant City Attorney, Anne Kirkpatrick, Chief of Public Safety,
Angelina Allen-Mpyisi, Human Services Manager, Kelli O'Donnell CDBG Coordinator, Kurt Reuter, Park
Maintenance Superintendent, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant.
Guests: Al Church, Mark Thompson, Bill Gates, Mark Freitas, Ed Plumlee — Federal Way Fire Department; C.T.
Purdom, Parks and Recreation Commission; Rick Agnew, Human Services Commission
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 5:07p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
COMMISSION COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council members Ferrell and Dovey motioned to accept the August meeting minutes as written. Motion
passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Paramedic Service In King County
Fire Chief A] Church reported that the ALS study has been reviewing whether or not paramedic services in South
King County should be managed through the fire service or should it remain to be managed by King County. The
only entity in King County where paramedic services are managed by King County is South King County. With the
study coming to an end, they have come to the conclusion that it is feasible to have paramedic services managed by
the fire service in South King County. This has been looked at it both operationally and financially. They are asking
the City of Federal Way to join the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Kent City Council and the Board of Fire
Commissioners from King County Fire District #37 in supporting the position developed jointly by the City of
Federal Way Fire Department and the City of Kent Fire Department. The position states unequivocally that they have
proven the feasibility of paramedic services being operated out of the fire services in South King County, and the
desire to keep the discussions opened and not to close the feasibility study. The City of Federal Way and the City of
Kent mandated this study. During the feasibility study, three options for paramedic services were reviewed. The
options are as follows: 1) Staying with King County, this would be an expensive option. 2) Have the paramedic
services migrate to a single fire department, provided that the two departments step up with the willingness to
provide management for the program in Federal Way and Kent_ 3) Dual provider option, with the Federal Way Fire
Department and the City of Kent working together as partners in managing the paramedic program in South King
County. Option number three is the option that is favored by the City of Federal Way and City of Kent Fire
Department. The goal is to have this in place by 2008. That is why they want to keep the feasibility study open
because they think the perfect time to migrate the paramedic program to fire service is after the next levy is in place.
They would have solid financial backing with the new levy. Mark Freitas stated that the study came out of election
failure. They are asking for local control over a regional levy. He asked for the Councils Support on this issue.
Mark Thompson stated that currently all the funds that are generated in Federal Way go to King County. Those
funds are then divided up and the services are setup accordingly. Under this proposal, the funds that are generated in
Federal Way will stay in Federal Way. In the current system there is no input by the users, the fire service, council
and the citizens. There is no accountability. With the new system there will be more accountability, there will be
direct supervision. Mr. Thompson urged the Council support in the continuation of the feasibility study. Bill Gates
stated that the study has been going on for a long time. It is a very thorough study. He asked for Councils support.
Council member Dovey asked why the Fire Department wanted to wait until 2008 to implement the program. Chief
Church answered that the bip-p-est issue is due to the EMS levy. They need to make sure that the levy is renewed, or
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there is some type of financial program in place. If the levy does not pass, then they would need to take a look at
their own sub -regional levy in Federal Way. The main reason they have targeted 2008 is that the current levy ends in
December 2007, with a renewal in November of 2007. 2008 starts the brand new levy period, which would ensure
that the money is available. Chief Church stated if King County were to come to the board, and ask if you want it in
2005 or 2006, he feels they could make it happen. Council member Ferrell asked what the likelihood would be of
King County turning the service over now. Chief Church feels King County would want to hold onto it. Deputy
Mayor Kochmar asked for clarification on the medic unit areas. With the dual provider preferred option. The
Federal Way Fire Department would manage the Paramedic units in SeaTac, Federal Way and Auburn. Kent would
manage four paramedic units. Council member Ferrell moved to recommend that the Full City Council adopt a
resolution that calls for further exploration of options for providing paramedic services in South King
County. Council member Dovey seconded. Motion passed.
2005-2006 Proposed Use of Human Services General Funds
Human Services Chair Agnew reported that this was one of the toughest years for reviewing the applications. He
stated that every application received fair treatment; each application was reviewed by at least two Human Services
Commissioners. Agnew stated the Commission looked for consistency in the goals as determined by the City
Council. They also tried to maintain funding for programs that are working, and they tried to be open to new
programs. The organizations that are currently working very well received their requested amount, or close to the
requested amount. Mr. Agnew noted that when all of the recommendations were considered, there was no
controversy at the public hearing. Nobody complained about the process or the results. Ms. Allen-Mpyisi reported
that 54 applications were received. 11 new agencies applied for funding, and they were able to fund four of those
agencies. The majority of those organizations are domestic violence, there is also natural medicine. The Human
Services Commission thought this out very carefully, they ensured there were no duplications of services, and made
sure the programs were unique and that they served the Federal Way Community. The commission formed an Ad
Hoc Committee to work with staff so that on a smaller scale the commissioners could review all the applications,
express their concerns and make initial recommendations on whether or not the agencies should be considered to go
through the process. Council member Ferrell is a board member for the Multi -Service Center and recused himself.
Mayor McColgan stated that it has been awhile since the Council goals had been reviewed, and whether or not they
were still appropriate for today's world. Has there been any discussion about revisiting the goals. Ms. Allen-Mpyisi
answered that they are going through the consolidated plan process and updating the comprehensive plan. Staff is in
the process of reviewing whether or not the goals still fit within what they would like to see in the next 3-5 years.
Mayor McColgan asked if the applicants used the same form for other grant applications. Allen-Mypisi stated that
all of the South King County cities came together and developed one application for Community Development,
Public Services and for General Fund. Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked if there was a need in Federal Way that is not
being filled. Mayor McColgan stated that the three most pressing issues in King and Pierce County are 1) Housing —
emergency shelter and affordable housing, 2) Child and Youth services — after school programs, readiness programs,
3) Access to Healthcare. Council member Dovey moved to recommend approval of the 2005-2006 Human
Services General Fund Budget as presented including the Contingency Plans and the Conditions of Funding,
as presented by the Human Services Commission. This recommendation is forwarded to the full City Council
for consideration at the October 5, 2004 meeting. Chair Burbidge seconded. Motion passed. Council member
Ferrell recused himself.
Cancellation of 2004 CDBG Award to FWCCN for Improvements to FUSION Transitional Housing Units
and Reallocation of Funds per the 2004 Contingency Plan
Ms. O'Donnell reported that she received notice from FUSION that they will not be able to use the 2004 CDBG
Grant for the rehabilitation of transitional housing units. They had difficulty with the federal requirements. This
does require official city action; a public hearing is planned prior to the City Council meeting on September 21. The
recommendation is to implement the 2004 CDBG Contingency plan. $17,625 would be allocated to the King
County Housing & Community Development Federal Way Housing Repair Program, and Children's Therapy Center
for the Bridge to the Brighter Future Project would receive $7,015. Council member Dovey moved to recommend
the cancellation of the 2004 CDBG allocation to the Federal Way Community Caregiving Network FUSION
Rehab project, in the amount of $24,640, and further recommend that these funds be reallocated per the 2004
CDBG Contingency Plan. This recommendation is to be considered by the full City Council at the September
21, 2004 meeting following public hearing on the matter. Ferrell seconded. Motion passed.
2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Chief Kirkpatrick stated that on August 15 the citizen advisory board met to discuss and recommend the use of the
2004 LLEBG funds. They will purchase 5 laptop computers, projector„ Ten X-26 tasers and two laptop computers
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that have additional CAD, audio/video/DVD system. Council member Ferrell moved to approve the purchase of
identified equipment/technology recommended by the 2004 LLEBG citizen advisory board, and forward to
full Council for consideration on September 21, 2004 for consideration. Dovey seconded. Motion passed.
King County Park Maintenance Proposal
Mr. Reuter reported that they received a proposal from King County proposing that the City of Federal Way take
over the management operations of five county parks contained in the City's PAA. King County would provide
$312,271 for one year's operations. The proposed parks are Bingamon Pond, Camelot Park, Five Mile Lake, Lake
Geneva Park and South King County Ballfields. This issue has been looked at in the past, and has been discussed at
the Parks Commission meeting. The Parks Commission voted to reject this proposal due to the lack of resources
available in the Parks Maintenance Department. They also felt it was not a good use of funds to maintain properties
outside the City of Federal Way, they feel it is a grossly under funded offer. The decision was to not accept the
proposal in its current form, but to continue to have dialogue with the County to continue to explore the issue, to see
if they may increase the funding. Council member Dovey requested clarification on whether the City would be
taking on ownership or maintenance and operations. Mr. Moseley stated he believes that their interest is
relinquishing maintenance, operations and ownership of the parks. Council member Dovey stated he has an interest
if it is ownership, but does not have interest if it is maintenance. Parks Chair Commissioner Purdom stated that the
commission was divided on this issue. The opportunity to pick up additional parks is very appealing. But they also
considered the maintenance, and the upgrades that these facilities are in need of, to bring them up to the standards
that the City of Federal Way has. That is why they chose to reject the proposal and to see if they would be interested
in offering additional funds. Council member Dovey stated that the City needed to negotiate for more. If we still
don't like the offer then we can still say no. Chair Burbidge also questioned what additional responsibilities the City
would take on. Would the City be responsible for policing the parks? Council member Ferrell was concerned about
the extra liability the City would take on. How do you separate the responsibilities? Mr. Moseley stated that it
would be very complex to own and operate a park that is outside of the City limits. After discussion the Committee
directed to not proceed with the motion and directed staff to continue to have dialogue with King County on this
subject. Staff will bring this back to committee if the Parks Commission and staff have a recommendation for
committee. Chair Burbidge stated she attended the commission meeting where this issue was discussed. It was
pointed out that the parks need extensive renovations that would be very costly. Reuter added that to bring them up
to the standard we have, and maintain them at that level the ongoing costs would be substantial.
West Hylebos Wetland Park Update
Mr. Reuter reported that the West Hylebos Wetland Park now belongs to the City, signs are being changed, and the
department is working closely with the Friends of the Hylebos to operate the parks.
PENDING ITEMS
Chair Burbidge requested that the following issues be added to pending items
1. Animal Control
2. Litter on roadsides
"Thompson Park
Armstrong Park
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Pat Richardson introduced Amy Jo Pearsall, as the new Assistant City Attorney. Ms. Pearsall will be
attending these meetings.
NEXT MEETING
October 11, 2004, 5:00 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:1 Op.m.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Date: October 5, 2004
Via: David M , nager
From: Bryan Cooper, Chair, Diversity Commiss
Derek Matheson, Assistant City Manager��
Subject: Diversity Commission Business Plan 2004-2005
Background:
Attached is a copy of the 2004-2005 Diversity Commission Business Plan as approved by the
Commission at its September meeting. Per City Council direction and the Diversity
Commission's bylaws, the Commission is presenting the plan to the City Council for approval.
This year's business plan calls for management of the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration,
staging a "Community Night" cultural event, providing culturally diverse books to public and/or
school libraries for the enrichment of young readers, development of a program to assist the
Federal Way School District in its efforts to address the minority achievement gap issue,
continued long-range planning for an International Festival to be held in conjunction with the
opening of the City's new community center, sending representatives to yearly diversity training
sessions for City employees to observe training practices, periodic attendance and reporting at
City Council meetings, inviting guest speakers to address the Commission on relevant
community issues, and continuing the Commission's public relations efforts via all media
forums.
A Commission representative will be present to provide an overview of last year's
accomplishments and this year's proposed projects.
Committee Recommendation:
Forward the 2004-2005 Diversity Commission Business Plan to the full City Council on
November 16, 2004 with a do pass recommendation.
APA16V°AL OF COMMIrTEE.REPORT:
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
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FEDERAL WAY DIVERSITY COMMISSION
BUSINESS PLAN 2004-2005
Purpose: Advises the City Council on policy matters involving the community's cultural and ethnic
differences, ensuring that these differences are considered in the decision-making process.
Mission: To help Federal Way become a community which is united amidst diversity, where each
individual is respected, equally valued, equally needed and equally cherished. Equality is
not sameness, it is equivalent value.
Members: Bryan Cooper (Chair), Ron Walker (Vice -Chair), Carolina Lucero, Antwan Tinsley,
Teresa Camacho, Diana Gonzalez, J. Lee Cook, Dorry Peterson, Keith Schenkel; and
Jacqueline Piel, Dawn Williams, and Jason Weichert (Alternates).
Goals and Events
Projects: Manage the 2005 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. (January 2005)
Organize a "Community Night" event featuring the foods, traditions, and entertainment of
the Pacific Islander cultures of Hawaii, Samoa, and the Philippines. (October 2004)
Continue long-range planning for an international festival to coincide with the opening of
the city's new community center. The Commission will coordinate with the City's Parks
Department on the project and update the Council Committee on a quarterly basis.
(Ongoing)
Education
Assist school district with minority achievement gap issue. (Ongoing)
Provide culturally diverse books to public and/or school libraries for enrichment of young
readers. City Council will be advised as to which schools are chosen to receive books.
(Yearly)
Training
Send representatives to yearly diversity training sessions for City employees to observe
training practices (Spring 2005)
Public Relations
Promote commission programs and diversity through all media forums, including local
and ethnic newspapers, Channel 21, City Update newsletter, AWC's "In Touch"
Magazine, school assemblies, Speakers' Bureau, website, commission brochure, and event
attendance. (Ongoing)
Attend City Council meetings periodically to increase Commission involvement and give
visibility to the Council and community. (Ongoing)
Arrange for guest speakers at meetings to address community issues. Invite community
members to attend these meetings. (Ongoing.)
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 29, 2004
To: PRHSPS Council Committee
Via: David Mose ' Manager
From: Aaron Moe, Recreation Coordinator
Subject: 2004-2005 Youth Commission Work Plan
CC: Donna Hanson, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
Mary Faber, Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent
Background
On October 27, 2004, the Youth Commission held a special meeting to develop a Work
Plan for the 2004-2005 school year. The list of activities and events and their tentative
schedule is listed as follows:
1. TUNE Nights - (November, February, May)
2. Adopt -A -Family (mid-December)
3. City -Wide Talent Show (March 31)
4. Teen Art Expo (March -April)
5. Youth Recognition Night (April)
6. Battle of the Bands (August)
7. Teen Car Show - (May)
8. Special Events Coordination/Participation -- includes: MLK Day, Fall Carnival, Teen
Flashlight Egg Hunt, Festival Days, High School Drags, Relay for Life, Adopt -a -
Beach, Red White & Blues Festival, and Jingle Bell Brunch. (throughout year)
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This work plan is similar to the Youth Commission's 2003-2004 work plan with the
exception of the Teen Car Show, and an interest among this year's commission to
become more involved with the High School Drags, Festival Days, and Relay for Life.
Staff Recommendation
Motion to recommend to Council a "do pass" to accept the 2004-2005 Youth
Commission Work Plan and place on the November 16 Council agenda for approval.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORT:
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 8, 2004
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety
VIA: David M e, y Manager
FROM: Mary Faber, Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent
SUBJECT: Centerstage Theater Conservatory Lease of Space in the Steel Lake Annex
Policy_ Question
Should the City enter into a lease agreement for office space with Centerstage Theater
Conservatory at the Steel Lake Annex?
Back rg ound
At the March 2004 PRHSPS Committee meeting staff reported that Centerstage Theater
Conservatory had requested use of space at Dumas Bay Centre or Knutzen Family Theatre for
office space and small rehearsal space. At the time of the report to Council Committee, the Arts
Commission was working with Centerstage to understand their needs and also assess the impact
to the current business plan and programs held at Dumas Bay Centre and the Knutzen Family
Theatre. Some of their concerns were the lack of appropriate space and access to utilities for
developing another office at the Centre and impacts to on-going programs and services. The
Commission asked staff to research other city facilities and report back to the Commission.
Staff toured Centerstage through the second floor of the Steel Lake Annex. The Annex is
currently used as a pre-school education facility. The main floor is the classroom area the second
floor is used as a play space, storage and work preparation area. It is not ADA accessible and the
City is not able to program the space for public use. It has been used as an office space for
recreation staff prior to the opening of the Klahanee Lake Community Center. Leasing space to
Centerstage would have no direct impact on current services as no classes are scheduled in the
space requested. There would be some impact to the pre-school program as a work room would
be lost and more people would be in the building in a very small space. The area requested has
phone and computer access.
Centerstage determined that the current facility met their needs better and renewed their lease.
This fall, Centerstage met with staff and the Arts Commission and requested to lease space on
the second floor of the Steel Lake Annex, beginning in January 2005. Centerstage is in the
process of re -organization and is interested in reducing expenses.
The Arts Commission reviewed the request to lease space at the Steel Lake Annex at the October
meeting. They approved the request with the following recommendations:
• Staff will work with finance to establish a reasonable rate based on
type of use and condition of facilities with an emphasis on providing a low
cost option for Centerstage.
Develop a lease that outlined use for an office space with no general
public access for ticket sales. (All sales would be handled via internet,
mail or will call to avoid excess traffic in the building and reduce
security issues.)
Develop a lease agreement with the legal department for an annual
renewal outlining fees, including leasehold taxes and insurance and guidelines for use.
The agreement should include language that the City is not responsible for any tenant
improvements and phone and computer access fees but will be responsible for
electrical, water and cleaning.
Retail space is currently leased at $19 per square foot annually and up, non-commercial retail
(warehouse, unimproved) space is currently leased at approximately half that rate, beginning at
$9.50 a square foot annually. The space at Steel Lake Annex would provide access to basic
utilities (phone and computer access charges would be the responsibility of Centerstage) and
office space. Based on the use of conditions of space, use of space and the fact it would not have
a negative impact on the business plan staff is recommending $12.00 per square foot annually.
The square footage available is approximately 162 square feet ($1,944 ).
Options
1. Authorize staff to draft a lease agreement with Centerstage Theater for use of space on
second floor of the Steel Lake Annex for 12.00/sq foot annually with the provision that
Centerstage is responsible for any leasehold taxes, insurance, tenant improvements and
and computer access fees.
• This is a new source of revenue for the City, this space is currently used as
a work room storage space.
• There will be additional utility fees for increased electrical and water use.
• Storage space will need to be re -located to another city facility (no additional
expenses).
• There will be some impact to pre-school programs as people enter and exit
buildings.
• There will be some impact to Centerstage from the activity and volume of pre-
school education classes.
2. Decline the request from Centerstage Theater to lease space at Steel Lake Annex.
This would eliminate the new source of revenue for the City.
There would be no need to re -locate storage and workroom areas.
There would be no impact to pre-school education classes.
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Staff recommendation
Authorize staff to draft a lease agreement for use of space at the Steel Lake Annex by
Centerstage Theater Conservatory for office space for a $12.00 per square foot annually.
Committee recommendation
Forward option 1 to the full City Council for approval on consent agenda on November 16, 2004.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 8, 2004
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety
VIA: David Mos e y anager
FROM: Mary Faber, Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent
SUBJECT: Federal Way Symphony Special Use Request
Policy Question
This is an informational memo only, no action requested.
Background
The Federal Way Symphony has requested the use of the outdoor area of Dumas Bay Centre Park
for an outdoor Summer Pops concert on August 12 and 13`h, 2005. August 12th would be the
set-up of the event and rehearsal for the musicians. August 13th would be a ticketed, public
concert. Plans include food and beverage service at a table -seated audience. Anticipated
attendance is 400.
At this time, outdoor events are not scheduled at Dumas Bay Centre Park unless they are
associated with a rental in the conference/retreat facility. For instance, if someone books the
banquet rooms for a wedding and wishes to use the. grounds to hold the ceremony, they may do
so. Another example is FUSION, a special event held each year at the Centre. This event uses
the banquet rooms for part of the event and the grounds outside of banquet room 3 and 4 for part
of their event.
There are two reasons that community events and special use permits requests are not currently
allowed held at Dumas Bay Centre Park:
1). The conference and retreat facility is an enterprise fund, which means it does not receive
general fund subsidy for operations. Scheduling events that would require the use of the entire
parking area would eliminate the ability to schedule the building for business, retreat and other
special event rentals. An average business loss of rental revenue for a weekend would be $5,000-
$8,000. There is also an impact to the Knutzen Family Theatre and the general recreation
program as both would not be able to schedule activities in their designated areas inside the
building.
Due to the close proximity of the grounds, sharing parking is not an option for any event that
produces a fair amount of noise. It is too intrusive for business and retreat users.
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2). The park was originally purchased with Washington State grants including Open Space Bond
issue funds and Conservation Futures funds. A park improvement was recently funded through
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Funds. The park was purchased and has been managed as
a passive use park. Passive use recreation is generally activities such as walking and bird and
animal watching.
Federal Way Symphony has requested a review of the current practices and the Parks and Arts
Commission discussed the request during the October Commission meetings. Both
Commissions asked for the following items to be addressed and potential impacts and solutions:
1). The business impact to the Dumas Bay Centre, Knutzen Family Theatre and general
recreation programs.
2). Site impacts to the property including:
• Any negative environmental impacts to plant or animal species that are currently
endangered or threatened.
• Site management issues such as parking, impact to neighbors, access to grounds by
vehicles and general event support (electrical hookups, restrooms).
• Additional cost to the City -maintenance, staffing.
3). If events are recommended for approval at this site, what policies should be adopted for
guiding the types of events that may utilize the grounds and how they will be managed.
Next Steps:
The Parks and Arts Commission will continue to review the request at November Commission
meetings. Draft policies and recommendation of the each Commission are scheduled for review
at PRHSPS. Commission meeting in December.
Committee Recomendation:
No action requested at this time.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 8, 2004
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee
VIA: David Moan
FROM: Kurt Reuter, Park Operations Superintendent
SUBJECT: Armstrong Property Park Name
Policy Question
Should the City Council accept the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation to name the
neighborhood park being constructed on the Armstrong property, "Madrona Park"?
Back rg ound
The Park and Recreation Commission was tasked with recommending a name for the property referred to as
Armstrong Park. Armstrong was the name of the previous owner of the property and has been the name used
to reference the property to date.
On April I", a public meeting was held to review names submitted by the public for this neighborhood park
development. Citizens in attendance also submitted suggested names that evening. The commission reviewed
the names submitted prior to and at the public meeting. A list of options was compiled and reviewed by the
commission. During their discussions they reviewed Resolution 91-57, (attached) which sets forth the policies
and criteria to be followed when naming city parks and facilities. Applying these criteria to the names that
were submitted via the public process, it became evident that none of the names met the standards described
in the resolution. They decided to take no action at that time as some of the names were being considered for
other locations. Once these other issues were resolved, they again began the task of deciding on a name to
recommend to the council committee.
The next step undertaken by the commission involved the formation of a sub committee to examine this issue
and report back to the full commission with a recommendation. The sub committee gave their report at the
October 7, 2004 commission meeting.
The name they have unanimously recommended for the property is "Madrona Park". This was chosen
because of the abundance of Madrona trees on the site and the close proximity of the Madrona Meadows
subdivision. This reasoning aligns with the criteria described in Resolution 91-57.
Staff recommendation
Accept the name of "Madrona Park" as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Committee recommendation
Forward the recommendation to adopt "Madrona Park", as the name to be given to the neighborhood park
being constructed on the Armstrong property, to the full City Council for approval on consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORT:
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
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RESOLUTION NO. 91--:)/ COPY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PARKS
AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, CREATING A POLICY AND
PROCEDURE FOR NAMING/RENAMING CITY PARKS AND
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WHEREAS, the City Council may have occasions to name or
rename City parks and other City facilities; and
I%HEREAS, it is appropriate to establish criteria and
procedures for the official naming/renaming of City parks and other
facilities; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEC=RAL WAY, I';ASHI":GTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
A. The naming/renaming of City Parks and other City
facilities shall only be in accordance with the procedures and
criteria set forth below. Once adopted, name changes should only
occur on an exceptional basis.
B. The following criteria shall be considered:
1. Neighborhood or geographical identification;
2. Natural or geological features;
3. Historical or cultural significance;
4. The individual or entity who has donated
substantial monies or land or has been
otherwise instrumental in the acquisition of
the property.
5. The articulated preference of residents of the
neighborhood surrounding the public facility.
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6.
Facilities shall not be named for living
persons; however, exceptions may be considered
when a significant contribution of land or
money is made and the donor stipulates naming
the facility as a ccndiz�ic:, of the ccr.aticr. __
when an unusually outstanding public service
would so justify.
C. The
following procedures shall be followed for
naming/renaming of
City parks and other City facilities:
1.
The City shall solicit suggestions for names
from organizations and individuals. All
suggestions, whether solicited or
independently offered, shall be acknowledged
and recorded by the City.
2.
The City Council, following review and
recommendations and public meetings by the
City Council and/or its designee, shall
determine the name for City parks and other
City facilities.
3.
There shall be a lapse of at least twelve (12)
months between the date of the death of the
person(s) or of the event commemorated and the
issuance of the final Committee recommendation
of the proposed park name.
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RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way,
this 2nd day of
ATTEST:
April , 1991.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MAYOR, DEBRA ERTEL
_C,ITY CLERK,__AUREEN M. SWAN£Y, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, SANDRA-DRISCOLL
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: March 29, 1991
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: April. 2, 1991
RESOLUTION NO. 91--57
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 1, 2004
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee
VIA: David H. osel t anager
FROM: Pat Richardson, City. Attorney
SUBJECT: Bicycle Helmet Ordinance
Policy Issue
Should the City of Federal Way enact an ordinance requiring the use of a bicycle helmets by
all bicycle riders and passengers on public property within the jurisdiction of the City of
Federal Way?
Background
The City has recently received a number of inquiries about bicyclist safety and bicycle
helmet laws. Research in response to those inquiries uncovered that the King County Board
of Health, in its July 18, 2003 and May 15, 2004 press releases, found the following: 1) in
King County from 1997 to 2001, over 850 people required hospitalization for bicycle -related
crashes and an additional twenty-four people died from bicycle -related crashes; 2) head
injuries accounted for sixty percent of those deaths, 3) helmet use can reduce the number of
head injuries suffered by bicycle riders by between eighty-five and eighty-eight percent; and
4) several studies have shown that legislation, often in combination with education, increases
helmet usage and decreases head injuries. Public Health- Seattle & King County, with
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center and the Centers for Disease Control,
have estimated that $10 million a year could be saved if every bicyclist in King County wore
a helmet.
Head injuries are a major cause of death and disability associated with the operation of a
bicycle on public roadways and bike paths. Based on this clear data, the City proposes an
ordinance to require bicycle riders and bicycle passengers to wear bicycle helmets on public
property within the jurisdiction of the City of Federal Way.
Options
1. Approve the proposed Bicycle Helmet Ordinance.
2. Modify the proposed Bicycle Helmet Ordinance.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the proposed Bicycle Helmet Ordinance to promote the health and safety of bicycle
riders and bicycle passengers on public property within the City of Federal Way. (Option 1)
Committee Recommendation
Forward option to the full City Council for placement on the December 7, 2004 City
Council Consent Agenda with a "do pass" recommendation.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ACTION:
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION, 15-196, TO ARTICLE VI CHAPTER 15 OF
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE REGARDING
BICYCLE HELMET REGULATIONS (Amending Ordinance
No. 91-91)
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way is a non -charter code city under the laws of the
State of Washington and, as such, has the power to enact ordinances for the protection of the public
health, safety and general welfare and for other purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that requiring the wearing of bicycle helmets by persons
operating or riding bicycles within the City of Federal Way furthers the health and safety of citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new section is added to Article VI, Chapter 15 of the City of Federal
Way City Code to read as follows:
15-196 BICYCLE HELMETS
15-196.1 PURPOSE AND POLICY:
A. This Chapter is enacted as an exercise of the authority of the City of Federal Way to
protect and preserve the public health and welfare. Its provisions shall be liberally
construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.
B. It is the express purpose of this Chapter to provide for and to promote the health and
welfare of the general public, and not create or otherwise establish or designate any
particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or
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benefited by the terms of this Chapter.
C. It is the specific intent of this Chapter to place the obligation of complying with its
requirements upon any person falling within this scope, and no provision of, nor term
used in, this Chapter is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the City of
Federal Way or any of its officers or employees, for whom the implementation or
enforcement
15-196.2 DEFINITIONS:
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated unless
every context clearly requires otherwise:
A. "Bicycle" means every device propelled solely by human power upon which a
person or persons may ride, having two tandem wheels, either of which is 16 inches
or more in diameter, or three wheels, any one of which is more than 20 inches in
diameter (RCW 46.04.071). Within this Chapter, the term "bicycle" shall include
any attached trailers, side cars, and/or other device being towed by a bicycle.
B. "Guardian" means a parent, legal guardian, an adult with custody, or temporary
guardian who maintains responsibility, whether voluntary or otherwise for the safety
and welfare of a person under the age of 18 years.
C. "Public area" means public roadways, bicycle paths, sidewalks, parks, or any right-
of-way or publicly owned facility under the jurisdiction of the City of Federal Way.
15-196.3 BICYCLE HELMET REQUIRED:
A. Any person bicycling or riding as a bicycle passenger on or in tow of a bicycle upon
any public area in the City of Federal Way shall wear a bicycle helmet and shall have
either the neck or chin strap of the helmet fastened securely while the bicycle is in
motion.
B. No person shall transport another person on or in tow of a bicycle upon any public
area in the jurisdiction of the City of Federal Way, unless the passenger is wearing a
helmet that meets the requirements of this Chapter.
C. A parent or guardian is responsible for requiring that a child under the age of 16
years wears a bicycle helmet while bicycling or riding as a passenger on a bicycle in
any public area in the City of Federal Way, and has the neck or chin strap of the
helmet fastened securely.
15-196.4 BICYCLE RACES AND EVENTS- HELMET REQUIRED:
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A. Any person managing a bicycle race, an organized event involving bicycling, or a
bicycle tour in the public areas of the City of Federal Way shall require that all
participants on or in tow of bicycles wear approved bicycle helmets.
B. The person managing any such event shall include the bicycle helmet requirement in
any promotional brochures and on registration materials.
15-196.5 BICYCLE RACES AND EVENTS- HELMET REQUIRED:
A. Any person engaging in the business of renting or loaning (e.g., "a test drive") any
bicycle for use in any public place in the City of Federal Way shall supply the
persons leasing or using bicycles with bicycle helmets, along with the bicycles,
unless the bicycle riders and passengers possess bicycle helmets of their own for use
with the bicycle.
B. The rental papers (contract, agreement, or receipt) must advise the person renting the
bicycle of the bicycle helmet requirements of this chapter.
15-196.6 PENALTIES- TRAFFIC INFRACTION:
A. Effective January 1, 2005, any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter
shall have committed a traffic infraction and shall be liable for monetary penalties as
set forth in Section 15-191 of the Federal Way Municipal Code.
B. The court may waive, reduce, or suspend the penalty and clear the notice of violation
as a warning for an individual who has not received a notice of violation of this
Chapter within one year, and provides proof that he or she has acquired a bicycle
helmet at the time of appearance in court.
C. Each rental and each event under FWMC 15-196.5 shall be a separate violation.
Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of
this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state or
federal law or regulations, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining
portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
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Section 3. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the
effective date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)
days from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this day of
12004.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MAYOR, DEAN MCCOLGAN
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, N. CHRISTINE GREEN, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
KAORMAchapter 15update.092004-bicyclehelmet
Revised 9/30/04
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