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PRHSPSC MINS 07-09-2001 City of Federal Way City Council PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday, July 9, 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; Anne Kirkpatrick, Director Public Safety; Ann Guenther, Human Services Manager; Pat Richardson, Deputy City Attorney; Jennifer Schroder, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Mary Faber, Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II. Guests: Donna Welch, Joann Piquette, H. David Kaplan Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Council member Hellickson made a motion to add the issue of tobacco use within the parks to the agenda. McColgan seconded. Motion Passed. PUBLIC FORUM H. David Kaplan expressed concern regarding the use of fireworks at Steele Lake Park on the 4th of July. He called the police numerous times. He would like Chief Kirkpatrick to review how many calls were received regarding the illegal use of fireworks, how many of those calls were followed up, and from those calls how many tickets/fines were issued. The play equipment at Celebration Park is under construction. He is also selling tickets to the second annual Garden Tour, which takes place on July 21. The proceeds will benefit the Federal Way Symphony. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY DEAN McCOLGAN AND MICHAEL HELLICKSON MOVED AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 11, 2001 MEETING SUMMARY AS WRITTEN. MOTION PASSED. BUSINESS ITEMS Skate Park 2% for the Arts Mary Faber explained that a meeting was scheduled for this morning to review applications that were submitted for Skate Park 2% for the Arts project. Unfortunately they did not receive any new information. There is an artist that is interested in the project, but he has not had time to complete his materials. The meeting has been rescheduled for the next Arts Commission Committee meeting. The Arts Commission will come back to Council Committee in August with a recommended artist. Council member McColgan asked how they publicize requests for applications for art projects such as this. Faber stated that the Arts Commission has a large mailing list, and they also use King County’s Public Art/Artist Roster. Faber also stated because the budget is under $40,000 a lot of artist are reluctant to bid. Council member McColgan requested that we include local art schools in our mailings. LLEBG 2001 Processing Application Chief Kirkpatrick wanted to inform the committee that the Department will be applying for the 2001 LLEBG award. The Bureau of Justice Assistance has earmarked $96,133 for the City of Federal Way. Council member Hellickson asked if they knew what they were going to use the money for. Chief Kirkpatrick stated the money will go towards technology. PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday, July 9, 2001 Summary Page 2 LLEBG 2000 Budget Adjustment Chief Kirkpatrick stated that the Department would like to re-prioritize how they would like to spend the 2000 LLEBG money. They would like to eliminate the purchase of lock boxes and upgrade the quality of the stop sticks. They would also like to purchase bike uniforms and helmets for the certified bicycle officers, and purchase three laptops. Council member Hellickson wanted to know why we are purchasing the ruggedized laptops. He s concerned that we are spending 30% more in cost for these laptops, and not getting as good a laptop. He stated he would recommend moving forward with the request, but hold back the request for three ruggedized laptops. Chief Kirkpatrick stated that the cost shown is a projected cost. Chair Burbidge stated the main concern for the laptops is dependability, and would like to respect the request of the department. She does not want any unnecessary delays. Council member McColgan suggested we try one non-ruggedized laptop to see which is better. Chief Kirkpatrick agreed to have one of the three laptops requested to be non-ruggedized. HELLICKSON AND MCCOLGAN MOVED AND SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THIS REQUEST TO APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVE THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS LISTED BELOW AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS AUGUST 7, 2001 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. 1. Eliminate the purchase for the Firearm Lock Boxes, and reallocate $29,855 as follows: A. Authorize the reallocation of $4,500 for road spikes, from $13,375 to $17,875 B. Authorize the reallocation of $5,000 and approve the purchase for nine (9) bike uniforms and helmets. C. Authorize the reallocation of $20,355 and approve the purchase for three laptops, with one of those three laptops being a non-ruggedized laptop computer and VRM’s. Council member McColgan also requested an update on the New Horizon Motel, and that area of Pacific Highway South. Tobacco use in the Parks Deputy Attorney Pat Richardson is still gathering information regarding tobacco use in the parks. She wants to know what direction the Council would like her to take. City Manager Moseley stated that there are two approaches to take: “No smoking within 50 feet of the ballfields” which is negative, or “Here is where you can smoke” which is positive. It seems easier to take the positive approach. Hellickson would like smoking to be banned from the kids play area, concession stands, and ballfields. But he will go along with what staff feels is the easiest. McColgan asked if the schools no smoking policy is interlocal. Schroder stated that she would look into this. Chair Burbidge questioned how we would enforce the ordinance. Chief Kirkpatrick prefers that it be and infraction, and not criminal. If it’s criminal, then they can call for a jury, which could get very expensive. Also, in order for a person to be cited the officer must have seen the infraction occur. McColgan stated that he has not been contacted by a lot of people wanting us to ban smoking in the parks. He needs to be convinced before he agrees to this ordinance. McColgan requested that staff take a “head count” of the number of people who are smoking in the parks. It was suggested that we make this issue a policy and not an ordinance. Chair Burbidge requested that this issue be discussed at the Parks Commission meeting. The direction of the PRHSPS Council Committee is that the Ban of Tobacco use in Parks be a policy and not an ordinance. Other Deputy Mayor Kochmar expressed concern regarding Mayor Paul Schell being assaulted over the weekend, and that our City Council is not covered by the City’s insurance policy. She stated that the council makes a lot of public appearances and is vulnerable to explosive situations. She asked Chief Kirkpatrick if there is any written policy on what to do in these situations. Chief Kirkpatrick stated that their presence can be requested at meetings or events, and that calling 911 is the quickest way to get a response. Deputy Mayor Kochmar requested that this issue be discussed at the August Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Council Committee meeting. NEXT MEETING August 13, 2001. PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday, July 9, 2001 Summary Page 3 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 12:52 p.m. I:0909SUM_PRCC