PRHSPSC MINS 05-14-2001
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, May 14, 2001
12:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Jeanne Burbidge, Chair; Michael Hellickson, and Dean McColgan,
Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar. Staff: David Moseley, City Manager; Laura Camden, Police Services Budget
Coordinator; Ann Guenther, Human Services Manager; Derek Matheson, Assistant City Manager; Donna Hanson,
Assistant City Manager; Bob Sterbank, City Attorney; Pat Richardson, Deputy City Attorney; Jennifer Schroder,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services; Jon Jainga, Park Planning & Development Manager;Kurt
Reuter, Parks Maintenance and Operations Superintendent; Mary Faber, Recreation and Cultural Services
Superintendent; Lt. Kyle Sumpter, Public Safety; Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Guests: Barbara Reid, Joanne Piquette, Nancy Ise, Karl Grosch, Bob Kellogg, Richard Bye
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Arts Commission Chair Piquette reported on the loaned art project at Celebration Park. There are currently 5 pieces
that have been installed. There will be a total of eight pieces. Those pieces will remain at the park for one year.
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Grosch reported that the commission is down to five members. He is concerned
about possibly not having a quorum at the next meeting. Schroder reported that interviews are being held on May
15, 2001. There are six applicants.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
DEAN McCOLGAN AND MICHAEL HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
APRIL 9, 2001 MEETING SUMMARY AS WRITTEN. MOTION PASSED.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2001 Human Services Commission Work Plan
Richard Bye Chair for the Human Services Commission presented the 2001 Work Plan. He pointed out two items of
interest in the work plan. Those items are 1) Learn more about current human services needs and identify gaps in the
human services system, and 2) Develop partnerships to increase coordination and collaboration around human
services issues. Some of their ideas include a human services telethon, utilizing the city cable channel to show
human service programs funded by the city and hosting a community forum to gather information from citizens and
others regarding human services needs in Federal Way.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION’S 2001 WORK PLAN, AS PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION AND
FORWARD TO THE FULL COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL ON JUNE 5, 2001. MOTION PASSED.
Request for Purchasing Authority – Holster & Firearms
Chief Kirkpatrick reviewed the need to purchase new holsters and firearms for the 105 commissioned officers. It is a
cost savings to purchase the Holster and Firearm as a package. The current holster issued provides limited retention
capability in the event the holster is unsnapped. The Glock series of weapons is easier to use and less prone to
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officer error. Council member McColgan asked if there would be any difference in training. Lt. Sumpter stated there
would be some initial training, but they have quarterly training so this would not be at any additional cost.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST TO PURCHASE THE GLOCKS, HOLSTERS, AND CASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,149.72
WITH THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFIED FUNDING SOURCES, DRUG FORFEITURE; $18,006.94,
LLEBG 99 AWARD; $9,042.91, AND FEDERAL FORFEITURE BUDGET; $6,099.87, AND FORWARD
TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION ON JUNE 5, 2001. MOTION PASSED
Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 of the Federal Way City Code by Adopting State Statutes and Authorizing
Department of Public Safety to appoint volunteers to enforce parking for disabled persons
The State Legislature has modified state law establishing certain misdemeanors to now be classified as felonies and
has authorized the City to commission volunteers to enforce disabled parking violations. Chief Kirkpatrick stated the
purpose of this ordinance is to allow volunteers under the direction of the police department to enforce disabled
parking violations. Volunteers will have the capability to cite offenders. Parks Commissioner Grosch requested that
they also check the validity of the permits. Chair Burbidge asked what are the potential penalties, Pat Richardson
stated the penalty is a traffic infraction with a fine of not more than $250.00
MCCOLGAN AND HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES CODE,
CHAPTER 15, AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS JUNE 5, 2001
MEETING. MOTION PASSED.
Ordinance Amending Federal Way City Code, Chapter 2 Authorizing Limited Commission Officers
Chief Kirkpatrick stated that this ordinance gives Public Support Officers limited commission to allow for specific
enforcement. The Public Support Officers will target vehicle impounds, issuance of civil infractions, arrest of
escaped prisoners, and investigate, arrest and assist in traffic accidents. This ordinance will free up a commissioned
officers time. Hellickson asked if we would be likely to see a request for an increase in pay. This is a negotiated
issue. They will remain in their own guild.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY ADMINISTRATION CODE,
CHAPTER 2, AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS JUNE 5, 2001
MEETING. MOTION PASSED.
Adding a new Article to Chapter 15 of the Federal Way City Code, Authorizing Impoundment of Vehicles
Driven by Suspended or Revoked Drivers
Sterbank presented a report regarding the deterrent effect of vehicle impoundment on suspended, revoked and
unlicensed drivers. This ordinance will allow police to impound vehicles for individuals arrested driving with a
suspended or revoked license. This ordinance will also serve as a deterrent to offenders who drive without a valid
license, and the impoundment period will increase with the severity of the offense increasing the cost to the violator
to retrieve their vehicle. Council member Hellickson asked what is the down side of this ordinance. Sterbank stated
there was no downside from an operation standpoint. It is controversial because it tends to impact lower income
people, but with the implementation of timed payments it helps lessen the financial hardship. Council member
McColgan asked if we had the resources to impound possibly 800 cars. They have met with tow truck drivers, and
they stated they have the space. Their only concern was that the towing companies be called on a rotating basis.
Matheson also stated that the Council had added one Full Time Employee position to deal with this ordinance.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THIS ADDITION TO THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY TRAFFIC AND
VEHUICLES CODE, CHAPTER 15, AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT
ITS JUNE 5, 2001 MEETING. MOTION PASSED.
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Ordinance Amending Federal Way City Code, Animals Chapter 4
Richardson stated the purpose of this amendment is to bring current the City Code for Animals, Chapter 4 that was
adopted by the Federal Way City Council in 1990 and accordingly will require modifications including adding a new
section titled General Provisions to Article IV, Dangerous Dogs.
MCCOLGAN AND HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY ANIMAL CODE, CHAPTER 4, AND
FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS JUNE 5, 2001 MEETING. MOTION
PASSED.
Ordinance ADDING A New Section to and Amending the Federal Way City Code, Criminal Chapter 6
Richardson stated the purpose of this amendment is to bring current the City Criminal Code, Chapter 6. There are
two specific changes: 1) Washington State Legislature provided in state law a duty to report to the authorities certain
actions involving minors. This requires amending Article VIII, Crime Against Persons by adding a new section titled
“Reports – duty and authority to make”. 2) The elements of the crime of prostitution as stated in the Revised Code of
Washington have changed resulting in a modification to Article X, Section 6-239, Prostitution – Unlawful acts-
Penalty.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY ANIMAL CODE, CHAPTER 6, AND
FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS JUNE 5, 2001 MEETING. MOTION
PASSED.
Celebration Park Banner Program/Approval of Banner Designs
Barbara Reid presented the five banner designs that have been proposed. To date they have received seven
contracts, and have received commitment from approximately seven additional donors. The original agreement was
to begin installation of the banners once they have received 35 donors. They would like to begin installation of the
banners when they have received a total of 22 donors. Their goal is to have this completed by July 4. Council
member Hellickson wanted to ensure that the funds from these banners go towards a play structure at Celebration
Park. Schroder explained that this has been written into the agreement.
MCCOLGAN AND HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO FULL
COUNCIL A “DO PASS” TO ACCEPT THE FIVE BANNER DESIGNS AS SUBMITTED AND TO
APPROVE INSTALLATION OF THE BANNERS IN TWO PHASES, AND TO PLACE THIS ITEM
BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON JUNE 5, 2001 UNDER CONSENT. MOTION PASSED.
2001/2002 Parks Commission Work Plan
Schroder presented the work plan. Some of the items are a carry forward of the previous years work plan. Some of
the items include revising park rules/ordinances that were adopted in 1990, developing criteria for evaluating
acquisitions, and reviewing the pros and cons of imposing a park impact fee.
MCCOLGAN AND HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO FULL
COUNCIL A “DO PASS” TO ACCEPT THE PARKS COMMISSIONS 2001/2002 WORK PLAN AS
SUBMITTED, AND TO PLACE THIS ITEM BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON JUNE 5, 2001 UNDER
CONSENT. MOTION PASSED.
Skate Park Bid Award
Jainga stated that the bids were opened on Friday, May 11. We received two bids, only one of those bids was
submitted correctly. T.F. Sahli Construction submitted the lowest responsive responsible bid. Deputy Mayor
Kochmar asked what the project contingency is. Jainga stated its $20,000. Barbara Reid then asked where that
money would go if its not spent. Jainga responded that decision would be made by the City Council. The time line
for this project is 60 days, with a mandatory finish date of August 15, which is before Family Fest. Piquette stated
that the Arts Commission has added additional funds for the Art Work. Jainga reported the 2% for the art was
estimated to be $3840 per the Ordinance. The actual amount will be determined on the actual award of $188,480.
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Pat Richardson stated that she would like to look at the ordinance regarding the 2% for the Arts Ordinance to
determine the allocation for the art element.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO RECOMMEND
AWARDING THE SKATE PARK BID TO T.F. SAHLI CONSTRUCTION, BURIEN WA. THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE RESPONSIVE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,480.00 AND APPROVE THE
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET AMOUNT OF $218,778.00 WHICH INCLUDES WASHINGTON STATE
SALES TAX, 2% FOR THE ARTS AND A PROJECT CONTINGENCY TO FULL COUNCIL ON JUNE 5,
2001 FOR APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED.
Final approval and acceptance for Sacajawea Soccer Field Improvement RFB 00-006 and to release project
retainage of the general Contractor, Tydico Inc.
Schroder stated that the Sacajawea Soccer Field Improvement Project is complete. The project was completed within
the budged amount of $565,000. By accepting final approval of this project and releasing the general contractor of
his retainage, staff will be able to submit for the final reimbursement of the State’s IAC Grant for this project.
MCCOLGAN AND HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO RECOMMEND FINAL
APPROVAL FOR THE SACAJAWEA SOCCER FIELD IMPROVEMENT, RFB 00-006 AND TO
RELEASE THE PROJECT RETAINAGE FOR THE TYDICO INC., OF RENTON WASHINGTON TO
FULL CONCIL ON JUNE 5, 200 FOR APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED.
Poverty Bay Park Easement Request
The Nadeau’s have requested either the purchase of or easement of a 10 - foot section of Poverty Bay Park. They
are planning on expanding their home. The addition would prohibit their ability for vehicle access to the backside of
their home. Schroder stated that it is visible that the Nadeau’s have been using our property to get to the back of
their house. The Nadeau’s do not propose any alterations to the proposed easement. Conditions assigned should
prohibit any alterations to the property. Pat Richardson would like the city to look at possibly leasing the property
instead of granting an easement.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE AS REQUESTED BY FRED AND SUSIE NADEAU, A 10’ EASEMENT OR A LEASE AT
POVERTY BAY PARK AND TO NEGOTIATE A FAIR COMPENSATION FOR USE OF THE
EASEMENT OR THE LEASE. FINAL ACTION BY THE COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE TAKEN UNTIL
A DRAFT OF THE EASEMENT IS PREPARED FOR COUNCILS APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED.
Facility Feasibility Study and Tourism Development Plan/Next Step
Schroder reviewed the Hunter Study. The plan identified four strategic components for developing Federal Ways
emerging downtown and the effort to promote tourism. The recommendation to create a BID and its effort to
promote tourism are already in process. However, the City has not identified a role to carryout the Athletic Facility
and Event Development Component and the Arts and Entertainment element. Each of these two components
involves the acquisition of land. In summary, based on the plan, the next steps to implement the proposed Performing
Arts Centre is for The Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts (PAC) to begin fundraising efforts for a
Performing Arts Centre. The next step for the Athletic Facility/Multi-use Facility is to secure transferable options on
potential sites. Nancy Ise, Barbara Reid and Joanne Piquette all spoke regarding the need for a performance hall.
Nancy Ise stated there needs to be a commitment from the city, we need a plan and we don’t have one yet.
Other
Council member Hellickson requested preliminary information from City Manager David Moseley, regarding how
much it would cost to start a canine unit.
NEXT MEETING
June 11, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
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