PRHSPSC MINS 05-03-2010City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERV ICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, May 3, 2010
6:15 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Jeanne Burbidge and Committee member Michael Park
Committee Members Excused: Council member Freeman
Staff Members in Attendance: Brian Wilson, City Manager/Police Chief, Amy Jo Pearsall, City Attorney, Director
of Parks, Public Works & Emergency Management Cary Roe, Parks & Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd, Recreation
Supervisor John Hutton, Commander Christ Norman, Commander Stan McCall, and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative
Assistant II.
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 6:18p.m.
Public Comment: None
Commission Comments: None
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council member Park moved to approve the April meeting summary. Council member Burbidge seconded.
Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
DSHS Interlocal Agreement for Respite Care – Recreation Services
Recreation Supervisor John Hutton provided the background information. This Interlocal Agreement will provide
respite care to persons providing care for developmentally disabled individuals. The programming includes day
trips, classes, and social clubs. Approximately 20 people are approved for these services at this time. Council
member Park moved to approve the City Manager/Police Chief to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with
DSHS Department of Developmental Disabilities to provide respite care opportunities through recreation
services to individuals with disabilities. Chair Burbidge seconded. Motion passed.
First Amendment for Landscape Services at Federal Way Community Center
Parks & Facilities Manager Ikerd presented the background information. Green Effects maintains the grounds at the
Federal Way Community Center. Staff is requesting an extension for two years at a cost of $18,660.42 per year.
There is a slight reduction in costs because the warranty period has ended on streetscape, and Public Works assumed
responsibility for the trees and the mow strip. Council member Park moved to approve the First Amendment
with Green Effects for $37,320.84, effective May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2012 with a total contract
compensation of $92,285.06 and forward to full Council on consent agenda May 18, 2010 for approval.
Council member Burbidge seconded. Motion passed.
Rush Commercial Construction, Inc. Retainage Release
Parks & Facilities Manager Ikerd presented the background information. Rush Commercial constructed the café at
the Federal Way Community Center. The original contract was $54,047.23. There was one change order in the
amount of $1,163.44. The total amount of the contract including tax was $60,455.60. Amount of retainage to be
released is $2,760.53. Committee would like an update on how the café business is doing. Mr. Roe stated that they
would return after the café has been in operation for a year. Council member Park moved to accept the contract
as complete and authorize staff to release retainage in the amount of $2,760.53 to Rush Commercial
Construction, Inc. Council member Burbidge seconded. Motion passed.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday May 3, 2010 Summary
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Proposed Ordinance Amending Title 9, “Animals”
City Attorney Pearsall presented the background information. This proposed Ordinance would re-organize and
adjust Title 9 of our City code to allow for transition of animal services from King County to the City of Federal
Way. The contract with King County has been terminated effective June 30, 2010. Ms. Pearsall reviewed some of
the changes. Those changes include consolidation of chapters, Animal Control has been changed to Animal
Services, the Director has been re-defined to be the Chief of Police, the authority has been updated to the Police
Departments Animal Services unit, and the definition of an adult cat has been changed from 6 months to 21 weeks.
All references to the County were also removed. A more substantive change was streamlining the process for
obtaining pet licenses. The licensing requirements will also include pet daycares. A discussion was held on the term
of cat and dog licenses. Originally licenses were going to be valid from January to January, but after a lot of
discussion, it was decided that the licenses will be valid for a term of one year from the date of issuance. The city
will be able to start collecting license fees in July. Seattle-King County Department of Public Health has taken over
issuing permits to kennels, pet shops, pet day cares, and shelters, and permits will need to be obtained from them.
Ms. Pearsall stated that no substantive changes were made to Title 9; the goal was to facilitate the transition of
services. Council member Park stated that citizens have been concerned about the City using the Tacoma shelter; he
would like to know if we are addressing this issue. City Manager/Police Chief Wilson stated that the City is very
confident in the Tacoma shelter, and the services that they provide, and that he is concerned about the services that
are provided in King County. City Manager/Police Chief Wilson also stated that they are listening to the citizens
concerns and are responding back to them. Council member Park stated that we need to let the citizens know that we
are going to maintain a quality level of service. Commander McAllister stated that they are going to start an
education program in mid-June that will run until July 1. Council member Burbidge reviewed suggestions that were
given to her from Council member Dovey. Additional changes to FWRC 9.09.010 and FWRC 9.18.100 are 1) add
the definition of “altered” to make it clear that “altered, “spayed” and neutered are used interchangeably, 2) include
permanently disabled as eligible for special permanent licenses, 3) clarify that no new license is needed prior to
expiration, 4) remove “temporarily” and replace with less than six months, 5) add pet daycare to list of exceptions, 6)
renumber (a)-(m). Council member Park moved to approve the proposed ordinance as amended Title 9,
“Animals,” to the May 18th City Council meeting for First Reading.
Other Items
None
NEXT MEETING
June 8, 2010 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.