PRHSPSC MINS 12-09-2008
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERV ICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday December 9, 2008
5:30 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Jim Ferrell, Council member Linda Kochmar,
Cary Roe, Assistant City Manager, Karolyn Klohe, City Attorney, Deputy Chief Andy Hwang, Craig Feldman,
Aquatics Coordinator, Steve Ikerd, Interim Director PRCS, Mary Faber PRCS Superintendent, Doug Nelson,
Community Center Supervisor, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Guests: Susan Honda, Arts Commission; Phil Dalrymple, Scot Henderson, Federal Way National Little League
Excused: Council Member Michael Park
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMISSION COMMENT
Susan Honda, Arts Commission chair reported that the Arts Commission voted in favor of making repairs to the
kinetic sculpture that is located at the Skate Park. Due to the increase in vandalism to the sculpture the Arts
Commission also voted to remove the piece of artwork from the skate park and place it in the round-about located at
the Federal Way Community Center. PRCS Superintendent Mary Faber is meeting with the Public Works
Department to discuss the restrictions of the traffic circle, and to see if it is even possible to place the sculpture there.
The sculpture will be removed from the park in the next few weeks.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council Member Ferrell moved to approve the November meeting minutes as written, Council Member
Burbidge seconded the motion, Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEM
Acceptance of WTSC Grant Money to Purchase Replacement Laser/Radar Devices
Deputy Chief Hwang presented the background information. The Federal Way Police Department is requesting
permission to accept grant money from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission to purchase two laser/radar
devices. The devices will be given to the Traffic section and will be used to measure speed in and around the school
zones. This will give the Department a total of 13 laser/radar devices. Council member Ferrell moved to approve
the request by the Police Department to use available grant money to purchase two replacement laser/radar
devices for the Traffic Section. Council member Burbidge seconded. Motion passed.
Community Center Pool Chemical Vendor Contract
Mr. Feldman presented the background information. Orca Pacific submitted the lowest bid. This is the same
vendor that staff has been using since they took over the Kenneth Jones Pool, and they have been very pleased with
their services. Council member Ferrell moved approval of a contract with ORCA Pacific, Inc. for supply and
delivery of Pool Chemicals at the Federal Way Community Center. Council member Burbidge seconded.
Motion passed.
Electric Upgrade – Annex Brick House
Mr. Ikerd presented the background information. Staff is working to upgrade the Steel Lake Annex Brick House for
the Historical Society. Staff went out to bid to nine companies off of the small works roster, and two bids were
received. Forte Electric was the lowest responsible bidder. Council member Ferrell moved to accept the
electrical upgrade bid from Forte Electric and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute a contract for
services in the amount of $22,268.70. Council member Burbidge seconded. Motion passed.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday December 9, 2008 Summary
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Emerging Issues with Change in Health Codes
No action is requested at this time. Ms. Faber is presenting this to inform the Committee on the change in pool health
codes. The code change is in the pool drain systems including flow rates and grates. The products that are supposed
to replace the current grates and drains are not available by the manufacturer at this time. The health code goes into
effect December 19. This will affect all public and semi-private pools. The Federal Way Community Center has
grates in the lap, leisure and spa that will need to be replaced. If the pools are operated after December 19 without
the grates being replaced, they will be operating out of compliance. Other options are retrofitting the grates and
drains, and this would involve draining the pools, and shutting them down for a week, or close the pools and wait
until January for the new grates. Closing the pools for the month would be a huge business loss for the Center. A
meeting is scheduled with the State and local Health Department regarding how they are going to coordinate the new
health codes. They have surveyed other local pools, and none of them are planning on closing down at this time.
The grates have been pre-ordered, and they have been working with an engineer. Mr. Feldman stated that the Health
Department has told him that their target is going to be on the wading pools because they are very shallow. Ms.
Faber stated that she has scheduled a meeting with the City Manager, and Assistant City Manager to discuss this
issue after the State and local Health Department have their meeting.
Federal Way National Little League Proposal for Fencing and Netting
Mr. Dalrymple and Henderson reported that they have finished the lighting project at the sports complex. Because
of the lights, they were able to schedule games in the fall. Mr. Dalrymple and Mr. Henderson presented a proposal
for fencing behind the backstops on fields one and two. They are going to have higher fences for safety issues. They
were considering a netting system, but after further research, they discovered it would be more viable to replace the
existing backstops and extend the wire material. Mr. Henderson stated that the group is energized, and they have
formed a vision committee to look at improvement projects. Because of the improvements made to the complex,
their income has increased. They have also formed a marketing committee to increase participation in their program.
They want to grow their scholarship program, and revitalize the girls program. They had their first girls All-Star
Little League team. Approximately 400 children participated in the FWNLL. Council member Kochmar suggested
contact service organizations such as Soroptomist and ask them to sponsor.
Council member Burbidge noted that the amount remaining in their budget is $56,250.00, not $57,250.00. Council
member Ferrell moved to approve the FWNLL proposal for fencing and netting at 1911 SW Campus Drive,
Federal Way and forward to full Council on January 6, 2009 for approval. Council member Burbidge
seconded. Council member Burbidge asked if the netting was still in the proposal. Mr. Henderson answered that
when they started researching what would be the most viable way to provide the best safety scenario, they realized
that the netting would not work. Council member Ferrell made a friendly amendment to remove the word
netting from the proposal. Motion passed.
NEXT MEETING – January 13, 2009 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.