PRHSPSC MINS 04-08-2002
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, April 8, 2002
12:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Linda Kochmar, Mary Gates and Michael Park, Council
Member Faison, Staff: David Moseley, City Manager, Anne Kirkpatrick, Chief of Public Safety, Pat Richardson,
Deputy City Attorney, Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Human Services Manager, Kelli O’Donnell, CDBG Coordinator, Jon
Jainga, Park Planner, Jennifer Schroder, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Jason Suzaka,
Management Analyst.
Guests: C.T. Purdom, Chair Parks and Recreation Commission, Karen Pettingell, Chair Human Services
Commission, H. David Kaplan.
Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Karen Pettingell, Chair of the Human Services Commission thanked Kelli O’Donnell for her hard work. Lydia
Assefa-Dawson was introduced as the new Human Services Manager.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council member Gates and Council member Park approved the March 25 meeting minutes.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2002 IAC Grant Resolution
Jainga stated that the Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation is currently accepting
applications for the 2002 IAC Grant. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department are preparing a
grant application for the 2002 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant. The state requires an authorization of
memorandum and an authorizing resolution with the application. Legal is currently reviewing the boilerplate.
The wording can’t be changed. Staff is recommending that we move forward with the 2002 LWCF Grant
Application. The grant is for the Steel Lake Soccer Field Renovation Project. Council Member Gates asked if
there was a way to flag the project memo so it identifies how it is funded. Jainga stated that the complete
application would be presented before submission. Schroder stated that the project is estimated at $800,000. The
city is pursuing several grants/partners to fund this project. Chair Kochmar asked if we could itemize what we
would like to have done at the park. Jainga stated that we could only talk about the project scope, which is the
field turf. Council member Gates moved to approve and accept this request to move forward with the 2002
LWCF Grant application and authorize the City Manager to sign the state’s memorandum and resolution,
and move forward to full Council for consideration at its April 16, 2002 meeting. Park seconded. Motion
passed.
Federal Way Police and Department of Corrections Co-Location
Chief Kirkpatrick presented an overview of the agreement. A Department of Corrections Officer would be
assigned to the city to track felons one to two times per week in exchange for office space and use of a computer.
This program is intended to create a closer partnership so that agencies are more proactive responding to and
investigating crimes. There are no costs to the city for the co-location other than the use of office space and
existing office equipment. Council member Gates inquired what the Department of Corrections would be paying
for besides the salary. Chief Kirkpatrick stated that as far as she knows their only cost is their salary. Chief
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Monday, April 8 Summary
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Kirkpatrick stated that the benefits we receive from this program are wonderful for our community. Kirkpatrick
reviewed the benefits. There are 400 felons in Federal Way. These felons are considered active probation. The
felons are either out of prison and on parole, or they are in lieu of going to prison. The Department of Corrections
Officer has access to certain information that the Police Department does not have access to. The Department of
Corrections Officer has the ability to go into residences without warrants. Police Officers cannot. Gates moved to
approve the co-location contract between the Police Department and Department of Corrections, and
forward to full Council for consideration at its April 16, 2002 meeting. Park seconded. Motion passed.
Special 2002 CDBG Proposed Use of Funds and Conditions of Funding
Pettingell gave an overview and explanation of the proposal. There was a special request for grants this year with
money that had been returned. The commission recommends allocating $188,435 of the capital funds available to
three projects: 1. Federal Way Boys and Girls Club, 2. Glenwood Place Senior Residence, 3. Westway Townhouses
Rehabilitation. The decisions were based on the four-year guideline given to them by the City Council for CDBG
projects. Council member Gates moved to approve the Special 2002 Community Development Block Grant
Proposed Use of Funds as presented by the Human Services Commission. The Committee also recommends
that the funding conditions for Special 2002 CDBG Capital Projects be approved as presented, and forward
to full Council for consideration at its May 7, 2002 meeting. Park seconded. Motion passed.
Authorization to Enter into Contracts with King County and Recipients of Federal Way 2002 CDBG Public
Service Funds
O’Donnell gave an overview of the Contract Agreement. The City of Federal Way participates in the King County
consortium for distribution of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The City of Federal Way Monitors the
public service programs awarded CDBG funds and requests reimbursement from the King County Consortium on a
quarterly basis. The City Attorney’s office has reviewed the ICA and approved it for signature. Council member
Park moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the interlocal cooperation agreement for the King
County Housing and Community Development Contract – 2002 and enter into required subcontracts for
Federal Way’s 20022 CDBG Public Service Programs and forward to the City Council for Consideration at
its April 16, 2002 meeting. Gates seconded. Motion passed.
PENDING ITEMS
None
NEXT MEETING
May 13, 2002
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.