PRHSPSC MINS 11-14-2023
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Walsh, Chair John Hutton, Parks Director
Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Member Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II
Paul McDaniel
City of Federal Way
City Council
Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee
November 14, 2023 City Hall
5:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Jack Walsh and Council Member Paul McDaniel
Committee Member in Attendance via Zoom: Council Member Lydia Assefa-Dawson
Other Councilmembers in Attendance: Council President Linda Kochmar
Staff in Attendance: Parks Director John Hutton, Assistant City Attorney Joanna Eide, Commander
Brian Klingele, Contract Administrator Autumn Gressett, Human Services Manager Sara Bridgeford,
Human Services Coordinator, Kim Bachrach, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Analyst, Levi Luft,
Federal Way Community Center (FWCC) Manager, Leif Ellsworth, Recreation Manager, Kevin Hutchinson
and Administrative Asst. Mary Jaenicke.
Guest: Brian Hoffman, General Manager Global Spectrum
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:11 PM
2. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: October 10, 2023
Committee approved the October 10, 2023 PRHSPSC minutes as written.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
B. Report on PAEC Operations: Presented byOVG360 General Manager, Brian Hoffman
Global Spectrum General Manager Brian Hoffman presented an overview of operations of the PAEC
for the month of October. The presentation included information on revenues generated by ticket
sales, rentals, facility fees and food and beverage. 22,177 theater tickets have been sold and there
were 24 usage days vs. 13 in 2022. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Walsh, Chair John Hutton, Parks Director
Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Member Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II
Paul McDaniel
C. Community Fireworks Display for the Red, White and Blues Festival Contract: Presented by
Recreation Manager, Kevin Hutchinson
Recreation Manager, Kevin Hutchinson requested approval to enter into a contract with Western
Display Fireworks, LTD for the community fireworks display at the Red, White and Blues Festival. The
term is for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026. The total amount of the contract is $91,025.00. Questions
and discussion followed.
Motion to forward the proposed fireworks display agreement to the November 21, 2023
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Assefa-Dawson
● Seconded: McDaniel
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
D. Staffing Position Control Change at the Federal Way Community Center: Presented by
Federal Way Community Center (FWCC) Manager, Leif Ellsworth
FWCC Manager Leif Ellsworth requested a position control change at the FWCC from the Aquatics
Department to the Membership Services Desk. In 2010 the aquatics department had three full-time
employees until the center was closed due to COVID. During that time one of the employees resigned
from their position to pursue other opportunities. The FWCC was reopened with two FTE positions
within the aquatics department and have successfully been operating with the two FTE positions.
Shifting the third aquatics position to a front desk Office Technician will help address the identified
staffing pressure and workload distribution. This will support the Membership Coordinator. Questions
and discussion followed.
Motion to forward the community center position control change as proposed to the
November 21, 2023 City Council consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
E. Systems for Public Safety Agreement – Amendment 3: Presented by Commander Brian
Klingele
Commander Brian Klingele requested approval of Amendment 3 for the Agreement with Systems for
Public Safety to increase compensation and extend the term to cover the remaining upfitting
expenses for scheduled replacement reserve vehicles and the 28 approved vehicles. The total
amount of the increased compensation is not to exceed $850,000.00. The funding has already been
approved by Council. There was a delay in receiving the vehicles, which created the need to extend
the term of the contract. Questions and discussion followed.
Motion to forward the proposed Amendment to the November 21, 2023 City Council
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Walsh, Chair John Hutton, Parks Director
Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Member Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II
Paul McDaniel
F. Internet Crimes Against Children (“ICAC”) MOU between SPD and FWPD for Funding for
Officers Support Training: Presented by Commander Brian Klingele
Commander Brian Klingele requested approval for the City of Federal Way / Federal Way Police
Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Seattle Police Department
to accept $10,000 in funding for officer support training and activities for officers who participate in
ICAC Task Force investigations. The grants can be used to provide or obtain training in the area of
officer wellness.
Motion to forward the proposed Memorandum of Understanding to the November 21,
2023 City Council consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
G. Pierce Transit Extra Duty Police Services Interlocal Agreement Amendment No. 4:
Presented by Commander Brian Klingele
Commander Brian Klingele requested approval for the City of Federal Way, Federal Way Police
Department to amend the agreement with Pierce Transit to increase compensation and extend the
term for extra duty police services. They are requesting the authority to increase the hourly rate by
8.3% effective January 2024. This rate increase is due to the wage increase by the Guild contract.
Motion to forward the proposed Amendment to the November 21, 2023 City Council
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
H. Jail Services Agreement – SCORE Jail – Amendment #1: Presented by Commander Brian
Klingele
Commander Brian Klingele requested approval for the Federal Way Police Department to amend the
current SCORE Jail Services agreement to increase the service rates for 2024. The city currently has
15 guaranteed beds at the SCORE Jail. The rate increase will add approximately 3% to the current
minimum yearly bed cost to $822,000.00. Questions and answers followed.
Motion to forward the proposed Amendment to the SCORE Jail Services Agreement to the
November 21, 2023 City Council consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Walsh, Chair John Hutton, Parks Director
Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Member Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II
Paul McDaniel
I. 2024 Diversity Commission Work Plan: Presented by Levi Luft, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Analyst (DEIA)
DEI Analyst Levi Luft requested approval of the 2024 Diversity Commission Work Plan. The
presentation included the Mission Statement that has been updated and revised in the City Code and
the Diversity Commission mission statement. It also included an overview of the community
commitments, structural overview of the one-year strategic objectives, ongoing commission
responsibilities, and the 2024 Diversity Commission projects and investments. Questions and
answers followed.
Motion to forward the proposed 2024 Diversity Commission Work Plan to the November
21, 2023 City Council consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
J. First Amendment to the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan: Presented by Human Services Coordinator Kim Bachrach
Human Services Coordinator Kim Bachrach requested approval of the first Amendment to the 2023
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The presentation included an
overview of the CDBG program. The City is requesting to amend the 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
The amendment includes: $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King Counties, Minor Home
Repair Program, $150,000 Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, Home Repair
Program and add $73,039 for Multi-Service Center, Villa Capri’s rehabilitation project. Questions and
answers followed.
Motion to forward the proposed First Amendment to the 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan
to the November 21, 2023 agenda for public hearing.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
K. Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan:
Presented by Human Services Coordinator Kim Bachrach
Human Services Coordinator Kim Bachrach requested approval of the Program Year 2024
Community Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. This is funded by a grant from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); the anticipated amount of the grant is
$778,309.00. The proposed use of funds was reviewed. Questions and answers followed.
Motion to forward the proposed to the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the November
21, 2023 agenda for public hearing.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Walsh, Chair John Hutton, Parks Director
Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Member Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II
Paul McDaniel
L. ARPA Grants for Financial Literacy and Workforce Development: Presented by Human
Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford
Human Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford requested approval of the proposed financial literacy and
workforce development ARPA grant award recommendations. This is a one-time funding opportunity
through ARPA. The presentation included a review of the use of the ARPA funding for social services,
the Human Services Commission’s recommendations. All four of the recommended programs will run
from 2024 through 2026. An alternate proposal was also reviewed. Questions and answers followed.
Motion to forward the proposed financial literacy and workforce development grant
recommendations to the November 21, 2023 council business agenda for approval.
● Moved: McDaniel
● Seconded: Assefa-Dawson
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
4. OTHER:
5. FUTURE MEETING: The next PRHSPSC meeting will be held January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in
City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 07:02 p.m.