PRHSPSC MINS 08-12-2002
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, August 12, 2002
4:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Linda Kochmar, and Michael Park, Staff: David Moseley,
City Manager, Chief Kirkpatrick Director of Public Safety, Pat Richardson, Deputy Director City Attorney, Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Human Services Manager, Kelli O’Donnell, CDBG Coordinator Jennifer Schroder, Director
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Mehdi Sadri, Information Systems Manager, Kurt Reuter, Parks
Superintendent, Mary Jaenicke Administrative Assistant.
Excused: Council member Mary Gates.
Guests: Karen Pettingell, Chair Human Services Commission, C.T. Purdom, Chair Parks and Recreation
Commission, Barbara Reid, Friends of Federal Way, Beverly Kim, FUSION, Bill May Kenwood Pit Nature Park.
Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
Barbara Reid spoke for David Kaplan regarding his concerns about the possibility of an I-5 exit at South 312th
Street. Reid stated Kaplan is concerned about the negative impact this exit would create for Steel Lake Park. This
is a family park and it needs to be preserved. Jaenicke will ensure that Kaplan’s written statement is forwarded
onto the City Council and the City Manager.
Barbara Reid spoke about the Blueberry Farm, and the re-development of the Blueberry Farm. She would like the
City to improve the park. Schroder stated that the plan Reid was referring to was a road-widening project.
Schroder said she would follow up with the Public Works Department and ask them if this project is a part of their
Capital Improvement Plan. Reid stated the City has an obligation to protect the Blueberry Farm and the Hylebos
Beverly Kim, spoke on behalf of FUSION. Kim wanted to follow up on several meetings that she has had with the
Human Services Department. Kim stated the organization needs an additional $82,000 of unallocated funds to
purchase two more condominiums. They own six units at this time. FUSION has met with a realtor, and that
realtor has found two units in the price range of $90-$100,000. Kim wanted to reassure the Council Committee
that FUSION is taking positive steps to mature as an organization. FUSION has been working with management
consultants.
Bill May spoke regarding his belief that there is a great opportunity in Federal Way for the Kenwood Pit Nature
Park. May stated combining the parcels of property that are available would provide a very nice nature park
setting that would serve over 1,000 homes. Kochmar assigned this task to the Parks Commission.
COMMISSION COMMENT
C. T. Purdom, Parks and Recreation Commission stated that the commission would be discussing the Blueberry
Farm and H. David Kaplan’s concerns at the September meeting.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Chair Kochmar and Council member Park approved the July 10th meeting as revised. C.T. Purdom was
omitted as being in attendance at the July meeting. Park seconded. Motion passed.
Council member Kochmar motioned to add Brighton Place Park Land Donation as item D to the agenda.
Park seconded. Motion passed.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
2003 CDBG Proposed Use of Funds; Cancellation & Reallocation of Previously Awarded Projects
O’Donnell stated that the Council received a copy of the commission’s preliminary recommendations for the 2003
CDBG program based on the original grant estimate of $583,425. The Human Services Commissions’
recommendations for the 2003 CDBG program based on the original grant estimate of $583,425. The Human
Services Commissions’ recommendations are based upon the July 15 estimate of funds available. The Commission
recommends disbursing the funds as follows: $567,253 for capital projects, $95,640 for public service programs,
and $64,771 for planning and administration activities. In April, applications were received for capital projects
and public service programs. The thirteen proposals requested a total of $719,024. $560,000 was requested for
capital projects and $159,024 was requested for public service programs. The commission reviewed each
application, interviewed all applicants and held a public meeting. On June 24, the Human Services Commission
passed a motion to cancel the Washington State Youth Soccer Association CDBG project in the amount of $75,000
and to cancel the Domestic Abuse Women’s Shelter Expansion Project in the amount of $25,000. Both of these
projects were canceled by the applicants. The cancellation of the two projects brings the amount available to
distribute for the 2003 CDBG program is $727,664. In July, the Human Services Commission passed a motion to
recommend allocating $484,000 of the capital funds available and carrying forward the balance of $82,253 to
2004. It was then discovered that the City of Federal Way is obligated to allocate all of its 2003 CDBG funds.
King County did not agree with the way the Human Services Commission wanted to handle the problem of
unallocated funds. The County was concerned about leaving that large amount of unallocated funds. O’Donnell
reviewed the 2003 CDBG Allocation Worksheet that outlines where the funds from cancelled CDBG projects will
be reallocated. The Commission did not have a quorum at its August meeting. Due to the time constraints for
finalizing the 2003 allocation, the Human Services staff request that the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and
Public Safety Council Committee approve the modification of the July 22, 2002 proposed use of funds by reducing
the allocation to the Ocean Ridge Childcare project by $1 to $99,999. O’Donnell noted this is a technical change
that had been discussed with the applicant and Commission during the interview process. O’Donnell further
requested that the $82,254 that would then be unallocated be awarded to the FUSION project. Staff reviewed the
proposed changes to the 2003 Proposed Use of Funds, Conditions of Funding and Contingency Plan requested as
part of these revisions. Human Services Commission Chair Pettingell stated her confidence that the Commission
would be in favor of these changes. Kochmar asked what the $75,000 dollars would be used for at the Thompson
Property. Schroder stated the funds would be used to develop the park, and acquire play equipment.
Park moved to recommend canceling the following projects and reallocating the funds to 2003 – Washington
State Youth Soccer Association (WSYSA), CDBG Project #C00412 in the amount of $75,000 and DAWN
Shelter Expansion, 2002 CDBG Project, in the amount of $25,000. Kochmar seconded. Motion Passed.
Park moved to recommend approval of the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Proposed Use of
Funds including the reallocation of funds from cancelled CDBG projects, in the amount of $727,664 as
presented by the Human Services Commission with the following modifications: the allocation to FUSION –
Transitional Housing for Women & Children amended to $207,254 and the allocation to Community
Housing Assistance Program – Ocean Ridge Apartments Childcare amended to $99,999; and, the 2003
CDBG Contingency Plan and 2003 CDBG Conditions of Funding amended as presented at the August 12,
2002 Committee meeting. Forward to full City Council for consideration at the September 17, 2002 meeting.
Kochmar Seconded. Motion Passed.
King County Office of Emergency Management; Request Approval to Accept Domestic Preparedness
Equipment Support Program
Kirkpatrick stated this is a request to accept this grant to purchase equipment required to properly respond to
terrorist incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. The total amount of the grant is $17,032.27.
Park moved to accept the State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program award of equipment
valued in the amount of $17,032.27 and forward to full Council for consideration at its August 20, 2002
meeting. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG); Request Approval to Accept the Award
Kirkpatrick stated the department has been notified that they have been granted the 2002 LLEBG award in the
amount of $67,013.00. Kirkpatrick would like to use the money to purchase video cameras, which will mount to
the dashboards of patrol vehicles. Kirkpatrick stated the cost is approximately $5,000 per car. The cameras would
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assist in racial profiling concerns. Park asked Sadri how long the cameras last. Sadri stated he is unsure about the
longevity of the cameras. Kirkpatrick stated they last about 3-5 years. Park stated that if the cameras last for about
five years, the City needs to allow for the depreciation of the cameras. Park would like to see the camera’s
ongoing. Moseley stated we could install the cameras in fewer cars so we would have a reserve account. There
needs to be a reserve fund for the cameras. Kirkpatrick asked if the cameras were not funded, she would like to use
the money for another item, such as Tasers. Kochmar suggested amending the motion to be more generic. The
use of the Grant will decided by the August 20 City Council Meeting.
Council member Park moved to approve the 2002 LLEBG award in the federal amount of $67,013.00 and
local match in the amount of $7,446.00 for a total award amount of $74,459.00 and approval for purchasing
authority regarding the equipment referenced above, or other equipment as identified, and forward to full
Council for consideration at its August 20, 2002 meeting.
Kochmar requested that Officer Kurt Schwan be recognized at the upcoming City Council meeting for his
work on the Night Out.
Brighton Place Park Land Donation
Schroder reported that the department has received a written proposal from the Hanson’s. The Hanson’s would
like to donate a portion of their 15-acre property for the purpose of park open space land. The property is located
between 9th Avenue Southwest and 12th Avenue Southwest, and South of Southwest 365th. The parcel is adjacent to
the city’s 363rd Open Space property. Schroder stated this open space property was acquired through the 1989
King County voter approved open space bond. The original scope was a larger parcel, which this donation piece
was apart of. With the funds that were allocated through that program, it was clear that there would not be enough
funds to purchase all of the acres. The amount of acreage was about 25 acres total. The Hanson’s are interested in
donating the property for two reasons: 1) provides a tax write-off and 2) would facilitate their plans to develop the
remaining 8.16 acres into a 22-26-cluster sub-division. Schroder stated the parks staff would review the land
donation proposed with the Parks Commission and work with the City Attorney’s office to review any easements or
other restrictions the property may be encumbered by. Staff will return to PRHSPS Council Committee on
September 9 with a report on the findings regarding any property use restrictions, and provide the council with a
recommendation to either accept or deny the donation. Kochmar asked that staff identify any negative impact such
as increased maintenance needs. Schroder stated the report would include the city’s responsibility in maintaining
the property.
OTHER
Kochmar reported to Schroder that she had a request from a citizen inquiring about their property and public
access to the beach. Kochmar will provide Schroder with the name and phone number of the citizen, and Jenny
will follow up, and report back to the committee.
PENDING ITEMS
• Safety of 21st Avenue S.W. and 304th Street
• Internet Safety
• Future Development of 5 Acres at Celebration Park
• Lakota Park
• Group Homes
• Historical Society
• Fireworks in the City
• Blueberry Farm
NEXT MEETING
September 9, 2002, 4:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.