PRHSPSC MINS 12-10-2001
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, December 10, 2001
12:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Jeanne Burbidge, Chair; Dean McColgan, Michael Hellickson, Deputy
Mayor Linda Kochmar. Staff: David Moseley, City Manager, Ann Guenther, Human Services Manager; Pat
Richardson, Deputy City Attorney; Jennifer Schroder, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Kurt
Reuter, Parks Superintendent, Steve Ikerd Property Services Manager, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Guests: Karen Pettingell Vice Chair Human Services Commission, Joann Piquette, Chair, Arts Commission,
Michael Massoth, Barclay Place Homeowners Association.
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
Michael Massoth represented the Barclay Place Homeowners Association. He stated that the residents of Barclay
Place currently maintain the trail area by trimming the trees, picking up trash etc. He stated the area is used by
hundreds of people. They would like to pave the trail so it will tie in with English Gardens. Originally the
Homeowners Association thought they could do that on their own. They received approximately six bids, and they
were all in the $12,000-$15,000 range. He stated that Jon Jainga suggested the Homeowners Association contact the
Public Works Department, and possibly split the cost of material and labor for paving the trail. Schroder stated that
the area is maintained by Public Works, and that we do stress connectivity in our Parks. Council member McColgan
stated that he would like this brought back to the committee.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Joann Piquette, Arts Commission Chair announced that elections were held at the December Arts Commission
meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The Chair is Donna Welch, and Vice Chair is Lana Bostic. Council
member Burbidge stated that this is Joann’s last Council Committee meeting as the Arts Commission Chair, and that
she has completed nine years of serving on the Commission.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Chair Burbidge and Council member McColgan approved the November 1 meeting minutes as written.
BUSINESS ITEMS
PCCI Janitorial Service Contract
Property Services Manager Steve Ikerd stated that Professional Commercial Cleaning, Inc. (PCCI) has been
servicing the building for two years. Steve recommends extending their contract for an additional year at the same
annual cost of $22,564.00. Schroder stated that the funds for this contract are already in the 2002 budget. Deputy
Mayor Kochmar asked if an analysis was done regarding contracting out for services vs. in-house. Schroder stated
that this was done last year at the request of the Council Committee. The analysis showed the dollar level was
compelling to contract out, and also there was concern regarding what would happen if our own staff was to get ill,
or take a vacation. This would affect the service. As it stands right now, if PCCI has a staff person who becomes ill,
it is their responsibility for finding someone to take their place. McColgan moved that we forward to full Council
on December 18, 2001 approval of the PCCI Janitorial contract amendment in the amount of $22,564 for a
one-year term. Burbidge seconded. Motion Passed.
Weyerhaeuser Donation
Chief Kirkpatrick stated that this was for information only. The Weyerhaeuser Company provided a donation of
$2,500. Dan Waite, the Regional Security Director for Weyerhaeuser, presented the donation. The department will
use this gift to upgrade the Speed Watch Trailer with software and hardware needed to maintain statistical
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information. Council member McColgan asked how the donation was obtained. Chief Kirkpatrick stated that the
department has developed a good relationship with them. McColgan asked if this donation came from a foundation
that Weyerhaeuser has, or if it is in their budget. Chief Kirkpatrick stated she would find out.
King County Web-based Information for Regional Enforcement
Chief Kirkpatrick stated she was approached by the Valley City Police Departments to participate in a web-based
data sharing system. Participating police departments will be able to enter into the Web-base to see if the person
they have in custody has been arrested by other agencies. This system allows regional law enforcement agencies to
share information and search police records data via desktop computers, wireless mobile data computers, and
personal digital assistants. This is a pilot project. The maintenance cost of the website is shared between 13 cities.
The Public Safety Departments share of the cost is $962.00. Council member Hellickson asked if the system we
currently have, and this new system will be able to interface. Chief Kirkpatrick stated that she is not an expert on
computers, and how they interface, but that Cathy Schrock, Records Manager is representing the Federal Way
Department of Public Safety in this project, and she would have Cathy contact Council member Hellickson to answer
any questions he has regarding this system. Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked where the money to participate in this
project would come from. Chief Kirkpatrick stated the money would come from the 502 Interfund. If the Public
Safety Department decides to permanently participate in this web-based data sharing system, it will be brought to full
Council for consideration during the 2003-2004 budget process.
OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Hellickson requested an update on the extension piece linking to the BPA Trail. Schroder stated a
community meeting has been scheduled for January 17, 2002. They are hoping to host the meeting at Illahee Junior
High in the Library, but are waiting for confirmation that the space will be available.
Chair Burbidge reminded the committee and staff to be ready to discuss moving the Council Committee meeting to
the third week of the month.
NEXT MEETING
January 14, 2002
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
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