PRHSPSC MINS 08-13-2001
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, August 13, 2001
12:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Jeanne Burbidge, Chair; Michael Hellickson, Deputy Mayor Linda
Kochmar. Staff: David Moseley, City Manager; Anne Kirkpatrick, Director Public Safety; Ann Guenther, Human
Services Manager; Pat Richardson, Deputy City Attorney; Rick Perez, Traffic Engineer; Iwen Wang, Director
Management Services; Stanley Yntema CDBG Coordinator, Jennifer Schroder, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Excused absence: Dean McColgan
Guests: Barbara Reid, Richard Bye, Lisa Kious – LATCH, R.Y. Woodhouse – LCS, Dini Duclos – MSC, Margot
Tsakones – DAWN
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
Barbara Reid spoke regarding the seriousness of the drug and prostitute problem at the Habitat Condominiums and
surrounding area. She presented Chief Kirkpatrick with photos of the woods that are located next to the Nine Lakes
Baptist Church. She would like the city to require the church to clear out the wooded area. It is ruining the
neighborhood and bringing down property values. She would like the Police to go into the woods, so they can
witness what is happening in there. Deputy Mayor Kochmar suggested that the city set up a meeting with City staff,
Police and residents. City Manager Moseley stated that staff has looked at the area. Staff is focusing on the area
and getting it cleaned out. He has also talked with staff on coordinating a meeting with public works, public safety,
community development with the condominium owners in the area. Strategies will be pursued.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
MICHAEL HELLICKSON MOVED AND BURBIDGE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE JULY 9 2001
MEETING SUMMARY AS WRITTEN. MOTION PASSED.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2002 CDBG Proposed Use of Funds
Margot Tsakones represented the DAWN organization. She reiterated that the need for shelter is critical. Last year
7,000 bed nights were used in Federal Way. This year there have already been 5,000 bed nights used. She wished to
extend her appreciation and encourage the Committee to forward the recommendation for shelter renovation and
expansion to full council. Rick Perez City of Federal Way Traffic Engineer wanted the committee to recommend
full approval for street improvements on 23rd Avenue South at South 314th Street. R.Y. Woodhouse, representing
Lutheran Social Services wanted to thank the Commission for their recommendation and support, and urged the
Committee to move forward to full council. Lisa Kious representing LATCH wished to express appreciation to the
Commission for their recommendation, and urged the to Committee to approve and forward to full Council. Dini
Duclos representing the Multi Service Center also wanted to thank the Commission for their recommendation, and
urged the Committee to forward it onto full council.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES
& PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, August 13, 2001 Summary
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Guenther introduced Stanley Yntema the new CDBG Coordinator. Stanley took a few moments to tell the committee
and staff about himself. Ann attended the meeting with Richard Bye the Chair of the Human Services Commission.
They were prepared to give a presentation on three areas. 1) Overview of the recommendations 2) Requested
changes to the contingency plan that Council Committee members have made, and 3) Update on a new project
cancellation that happened late last week. Due to the fact that the Human Services Commission had a chance to talk
with the Council members last week it was decided that the overview was not necessary. Guenther distributed
handouts of the contingency plan showing the revisions that occurred after she met with the Council members. There
were two revisions that council committee members requested. The first is in the Capital Projects Section under
increased funds. The Council Committee members asked that in the RFP it would specify that the available funds
would be used to increase the supply of housing for low- and moderate income Federal Way residents, including
permanent affordable housing, and/or emergency shelter, and other eligible capital projects. Due to the fact that
we know we have a large sum of money, the Council Committee members would like to open it to all Capital
Projects. We will recapture the International District Funds in 2002. The amount of the recaptured funds is
approximately $174,000.00. The second change is on Capital Projects for decreasing if we have less money than
anticipated. The recommended change is that the first decrease will be made to any unallocated funds available
before reductions are made to specific projects. When the original recommendations were made, there were not any
unallocated funds. Hellickson stated that the money from the International District is coming back to us, and will be
going back out for an RFP. He wanted the attendees to be aware that if they had some good use for that money to
please submit an RFP.
Guenther distributed a revised copy of the memo. The committee recommendation has been altered due to the fact
that the Multi Service Center had requested that their driveway enhancement project be cancelled. The City allocated
$6,677 dollars for this project for 2000, and the lowest bid came in at $17,082.00. In order to recapture the money
and use it in the future, the council needs to take action to cancel it and reallocate it to 2002.
Chair Burbidge asked if anyone had any questions regarding the Multi Service Project. Burbidge and Guenther have
had a discussion on whether there was any way to come up with a solution for that project sooner, rather than waiting
until next year. It is apparent that it is not possible. Guenther explained that if the contingency plan is approved, then
they could come in for those special funds in early 2002. This is because the contingency plan has been revised to
include any other Capital Project.
HELLICKSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL OF THE 2002
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS, AS PRESENTED BY
THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND MODIFIED BY THE COMMITTEE. BURBIDGE
SECONDED. MOTION PASSED.
Resolution to Accept the 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Chief Kirkpatrick stated that this is a resolution to accept the grant awarded to them by the Bureau Justice Assistance
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. The Public Safety applied for the grant, and received an immediate response,
rewarding the grant to the Public Safety Department. There is a 45day time period to accept this grant. The total
amount of the grant is $96,133.70. This grant will go towards the implementation of surveillance cameras, in hopes
of reducing narcotic and prostitution activities within the Pacific Highway Downtown Core. Chief Kirkpatrick stated
that they do not have all of the numbers put together. She said they will be within the project money.
HELLICKSON MOVED THE MOTION TO FORWARD THE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2001 LLEBG AWARD TO FULLCOUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 MEETING. BURBIDGE SECONDED. MOTION PASSED.
Hellickson congratulated Chief Kirkpatrick on obtaining this grant.
2001 Washington Traffic Safety Commission 3-FLAGS Traffic Safety Grants
Chief Kirkpatrick stated that the City applied for a block grant that focuses on traffic. The money that has been
awarded to the department will be used for two PBT’s (Pre Breath Test) and educational materials (mugs).
Information only, no action required by Council.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES
& PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, August 13, 2001 Summary
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Other
Chair Burbidge stated she has spoken with Mary Faber regarding the skate park art. The process is still moving
forward. Schroder stated that the Arts Commission will be reviewing all of their options to make a recommendation
on how to proceed with the 2% for Art. The contractor for the skate park is on schedule. He has stated he will be
done on August 18. The project has gone very smoothly. The dedication will be held on August 24.
NEXT MEETING
September 10, 2001
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
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