PRHSPSC MINS 06-11-2001
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, June 11, 2001
12:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Jeanne Burbidge, Chair; Michael Hellickson, and Dean McColgan.
Staff: David Moseley, City Manager; Anne Kirkpatrick, Director Public Safety; Laura Camden, Police Services
Budget Coordinator; Ann Guenther, Human Services Manager; Derek Matheson, Assistant City Manager; Donna
Hanson, Assistant City Manager; Sandra Warter, Court Administrator; Pat Richardson, Deputy City Attorney; Marie
Mosley, Deputy Director Management Services, Commander Krista Osborne, Public Safety, Jennifer Schroder,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Jon Jainga, Park Planning & Development Manager, Mary
Faber, Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Guests: Barbara Reid, Joanne Piquette, Bob Kellogg, H. David Kaplan, Keri Newport, Karen Pettingell
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 will be an informative
art tour on Monday, June 18 at 6:30pm. The tour will start at the South entrance of the softball fields.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
DEAN McCOLGAN AND MICHAEL HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
MAY 14, 2001 MEETING SUMMARY AS WRITTEN. MOTION PASSED.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Pass through Acceptance
Karen Pettingell, Human Services Commissioner presented an estimated breakdown of the CDBG Consortium 2002
Grant. The Human Services Commission would like to continue to receive funds and participate in this program.
Council member Hellickson asked if we had to allocate money to economic development. Ann Guenther replied that
setting aside funding for economic development is a Council policy and it would be up to the Council if they would
like to change it. Council member McColgan asked if we needed to set aside funds now for the Housing Repair
Program. Ann Guenther replied that this is an option, but if we say no, then the program may not be available to
Federal Way residents. The money needs to be earmarked now. They will go with what we recommend now.
Council member McColgan also asked about the light being installed on 23rd and 314th, he stated that this is a Public
Works project. He is concerned that using funds for this project, may take away funds that would be available for
other projects. City Manager Moseley stated that installing the light is a project that the city would like to do, and
that we do have more requests than money available. The Human Services Commission will evaluate the installation
of the light signal.
MCCOLGAN AND HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE
COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT A PASS-THROUGH OF CDBG FUNDS FROM
KING COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 2002 – EARMARKING $120,000 OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE
FEDERAL WAY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM. FORWARD TO THE FULL COUNCIL FOR
CONSIDERATION AT THE JUNE 19, 2001 MEETING. MOTION PASSED.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES
& PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, June 11, 2001 Summary
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Ordinance Amending Federal Way City Code Municipal Court, Chapter 2, Article X, Section 2-311(e)
Court Administrator Sandra Warter stated that under title 3.50 RCW, the City Council authorized the formation of
the Municipal Court by ordinance in 1999. This ordinance provides for judges pro-tempore. A judge pro-tem is
necessary to preside over hearings in the absence of the judge, or when temporary spikes in caseload require another
judicial officer. The City Manager was authorized to appoint pro-tem judges. During the 2000 session, the State
Legislature amended RCW 3.50.090 to give only the municipal judges authority to appoint pro-tem under the
amended State law.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, SECTION 2-
311(E) AND RATIFYING PRIOR APPOINTMENTS FOR JUDGES PRO-TEM; AND FORWARD IT TO
THE FULL CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS JULY 3 MEETING. MOTION PASSED
Boeing Employee Credit Union Donation
The Public Safety Department has received a donation of $2,000 from the Boeing Employee Credit Union. The
department has decided to put this donation towards the purchase of bikes for the Bike Patrol. Chair Burbidge asked
Kirkpatrick if there was an existing policy on the allocation of gifts received. Kirkpatrick replied that she was not
aware of a policy, but that she would research it. Council member Hellickson wanted to know what was going to
happen with the old bikes. Camden stated that the bikes would be used by the Explorers at special events such as
Federal Way Family Fest.
The 2001 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
Chief Kirkpatrick stated that the Public Safety Department has been awarded $11,799.56 for the 2001 Bulletproof
Vest Partnership Grant Program. The Office of Justice Programs requires that the Department must match 50%. The
Department is requesting approval to accept the 2001 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for $11,799.56 including
authorization to purchase. Funding for the vest will be a 50% split between the federal award and Department
savings. The approximate cost is $23,599.12.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT
THIS REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE 2001 BULLETPROOF VEST AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF
$23,599.12 USING THE FEDERAL AWARD AND DEPARTMENT SAVINGS ($11,799.56) AND
FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS JULY 3 MEETING. MOTION
PASSED
First Amendment to the Yakima County Jail Interlocal Agreement
Richardson stated that Yakima proposed an amendment that is to our benefit. The original cost was $48 per person,
per day. The cost is now $50 for up to five people. The more prisoners we have, the lower the fee. We get discounts
for prisoners from the South Puget Sound area too. Yakima will take the prisoners out on a supervised work crew.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT
THE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY AND YAKIMA
COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR
CONSIDERATION AT ITS JULY 3, 2001 MEETING. MOTION PASSED.
Skate Park 2% for the Art - Update
Mary Faber stated that the Arts Commission is presently working through the selection process for the Skate Park
2% for Art Project. Funds for this project were collected from Arts Commission funds, private donation from H.
David Kaplan and 2% for Art funds. Faber hopes to have an artist selected by the July Parks, Recreation, Human
Services and Public Safety Committee meeting. The selection process is as follows: Select the top two candidates,
and negotiate with the top candidate. A contract is drawn up, and the artist explains what type of artwork they are
going to do. The City Council approves the contract and has final approval of the artwork. McColgan asked if we
don’t like their artwork, and we have already drawn up a contract are we still obligated to use this artist. Faber stated
no, and that this is part of the contract.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES
& PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, June 11, 2001 Summary
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Amending Article III to Chapter 11, Federal Way City Code, Park Regulations (Amending Ordinance 91-82).
Schroder stated the Parks Commission has approved the recommendation of changes. Some of the items being
emphasized are no golfing in the parks, off leash dog issues, and Skate Park regulations. Council member Hellickson
asked if Alcohol or tobacco is allowed in the parks. Schroder stated that alcohol is allowed only with the Directors
approval and the proper permits. Tobacco is not allowed in public facilities. Hellickson asked if we are allowed to
prohibit smoking in our parks. Richardson stated it is not in our policy at this time, and she is not sure if
constitutionally we can do this. Hellickson would like this investigated. McColgan asked regarding 11-69 if the
word guilty was being used properly. The wording was changed to “A person may be cited for disorderly conduct in
a park if he or she:”
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE
AMMENDMENT AS PROPOSED, AS CORRECTED BY THE COMMISSION. FORWARD TO FULL
COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS JUNE 19, 2001 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. ALSO, TO
DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN AMMENDMENT BANNING TOBACCO USE IN PARKS AND PARK
FACILITIES.
Celebration Park Play Structure Expansion, KOMPAN Elements ELE400014-3717B-PALACE
Jainga stated that on June 4, 2001 the Friends of Federal Way met with a local playground manufacturing company
in Olympia. Director of Sales Don Freeman has been authorized to offer a special price to the Friends of Federal
Way. KOMPAN is offering a 30% discount, free installation, freight and 100 cubic yards of wood surfacing.
Hellickson reviewed the funds collected up to date. We have $11,500 in hand right now. $4,500 has been billed out,
and $3,000 from the Marriott Hotel will arrive by Friday. McColgan is concerned that if we build the play structure
now, what will be the incentive for people to purchase banners, since proceeds from the banner sales are supposed to
go towards the building of a play structure. Reid explained that this is a “three pronged project”, 1. Beautification of
the Park, 2. Donor Recognition 3. Building a play structure. Reid also stated that we have a choice to buy it now, and
receive a discount, or wait until the money has been raised and pay full price. Kaplan stated it would be great to be
able to go out and tell potential donors that the structure will be built by September. The Parks Commission did
approve the concept and to move ahead with the project now. McColgan asked if there was any thing else that the
$51,483 could go towards at the park. Schroder stated that $117,000 is still available for other maintenance needs at
the park. McColgan is also concerned that we’ve found $51,000 and we’re quick to spend it. It was explained that
an expanded toy structure was included in the original scope of the park.
HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO MOVE THE EXPANSION
PROJECT FORWARD IN A TIMELY MANNER AND FORWARD TO THE JUNE 19, 2001 COUNCIL
MEETING FOR FINAL APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED
Other
Schroder distributed flyers for the Red, White and Blues Festival.
NEXT MEETING
July 9, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
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